Natalia Fernandez Alvarez

Experience

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  Silken Hotels

  Jun 2019 - Jul 2019

  Trainee student

  I did my internship in two different departments of the same hotel:- Internship in the administration department, carrying out activities such as: daily cash management, supplies, supplier management, reception of goods, collections and payments. - Internship in events and conventions organisation, carrying out activities such as: organisation of graduations, F&B coordination, group management. All of this using the Opera computer application.

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  Banco Santander

  Jan 2020 - Feb 2021

  International Business Intern

  International Business Talent Program at Banco Santander.My responsibilities included:- Managed an international portfolio of 382 clients, including SMEs, large companies and institutions.- Identified appropriate short and medium-term financing solutions for each client and managed their international payments: letters of credit, bank guarantees, factoring, confirming, among others. - Advised and executed currency trading operations.- Managed clients' international business plans and negotiation of their economic conditions.- Conducted financial reporting and results presentations. Show less

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  AXA Spain

  Feb 2021 - Nov 2021

  CSR Specialist

  I was part of the ''AXA de Todo Corazón'' team."AXA de Todo Corazón" is AXA's corporate volunteering association dedicated to promoting social inclusion and supporting people at risk of exclusion. It collaborates with various NGOs and develops numerous solidarity projects.My responsibilities include:- Contributing to the development of the company's sustainability strategy, aligning it with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).- Planning and coordinating over 15 volunteer projects for the AXA Foundation, engaging more than 8,650 volunteers.- Promoting a CSR culture at AXA, resulting in 350 additional employees adopting sustainable practices through volunteering in just six months.- Collaborating in the organization of 5 European volunteer placements with AXA Europe (UK, Brussels, Germany, France, and Italy). Show less

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  FDI Foundation

  Nov 2021 - Jan 2022

  Project Manager

  The foundation for the Promotion of Development and Integration is an NGO dedicated to promoting the socio-labor integration of people with disabilities and/or at risk of exclusion through education, sport, and environmental commitment.In this role, I:- Established strategic alliances for corporate volunteering projects with leading multinational companies such as AXA, Orange, and Iberdrola.- Advised companies on integrating sustainable practices to reduce their carbon footprint and advance the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).- Planned, coordinated, and executed solidarity projects across eight Spanish cities, managing up to 20 activities simultaneously, involving over 2,300 volunteers. Show less

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  Economic and Commercial Office of Spain in Manila

  Jan 2024 - Jan 2025

  International Trade & Investment Advisor

  The Spanish Commercial Office in Manila promotes trade relations between Spain and the Philippines, supporting companies from both countries in trade exchange, investment and business cooperation.Among my responsibilities, I highlight: - Provided consulting services and detection of business opportunities in key infrastructure sectors: maritime, railway and energy. - Identified of technical assistance projects through participation in forums organised by the Asian Development Bank (ADB).- Comprehensive supported to Spanish companies wishing to internationalise, including the identification of business partners, organisation of business agendas and coordination of trade missions. - Developed and executed strategic events for private companies and the Spanish Embassy, in collaboration with various stakeholders.- Conducted and published comprehensive reports on the energy and water sector in the Asia-Pacific region and on the maritime and port sector in the Philippines. Show less

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  IDOM Consulting, Engineering, Architecture

  Jan 2025 - now

  Strategy and Operations Consultant

  IDOM provides consulting, engineering, and architecture services, specializing in innovative and sustainable projects on a global scale. In my role at IDOM, I focus on the following areas:1. Strategic planning: - Contributing to the design and implementation of the strategic plan for two international Special Economic Zones (project >€4M), from initial analysis to final execution. - Conducting AS-IS analysis and developing over 10 international benchmarks, including visits to key countries and direct interaction with clients to validate findings. - Presenting the strategic plan to high-level government officials. - Supporting the implementation of strategic plans for international governments.2. Financial Advisory to International Governments: Conducting financial, demographic, and feasibility assessments to support strategic decision-making in large-scale infrastructure projects. Show less