Cristian Mejía

Experience

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  Universidad San Francisco de Quito

  Jan 2014 - May 2015

  • Provided administrative task support as well as researched and analyzed international law and foreign affairs. • Created and maintained meticulous work logs and notified supervisors of progress and setbacks. • Operated as a teaching assistant, imparting vital knowledge to a diverse student base.

  • INTERNATIONAL LAW ASSISTANT

    May 2014 - May 2015

  • INTERNATIONAL POLITICAL ECONOMY ASSISTANT

    Jan 2014 - May 2014
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  European External Action Service

  Aug 2014 - Feb 2015

  INTERN OF POLITICAL AND COMMERCE SECTION

  • Investigated and informed senior leaders of diplomatic and national policy affairs while authoring national laws concerning bilateral cooperation, international relations, climate change, sustainable development, and international law. • Utilized a robust knowledge and understanding of research methods and data analysis. • Coordinated, prioritized, and promptly completed assignments in a timely, efficient manner.

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  Asamblea Nacional del Ecuador

  Apr 2015 - Jun 2017

  • Delivered keen advisement to the President and Vice president of the International Relations and National Security Committee for the National Parliament of Ecuador.• Utilized robust knowledge and experience in researching, evaluating, and generating detailed reports, including the Second Debate of the Security Entities and Public Order Law and the • Agreement between the Republic of Ecuador and the People's Republic of China.• Operated as primary contact for all aspects of communication and cooperation with government agencies, international development organizations, and diplomatic missions in the field.• Originated, launched, monitored, and continuously enhanced government and international development projects performed by public institutions. Show less • Provided diligent support to the International Relations and National Security Committee of the National Assembly of Ecuador. • Completed a broad range of duties as related to administrative operations, such as communicatiing with other government agencies and maintaining archives of the Committee. • Defined and delineated work strategies as well as processed complex information and administered intricate databases. • Bridged communications and aligned objectives with partner agencies and government institutions. • Assisted authorities and project directors on monthly financial tracking and transaction monitoring. Show less

  • ADVISER ON INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS AND FOREIGN POLICY

    Jun 2016 - Jun 2017

  • COMMITTEE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT

    Apr 2015 - Jun 2016
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  Blockmotions

  Oct 2018 - Mar 2019

  RESEARCH AND ANALYSIS INTERN. APAC REGION

  • Charged with scrutinizing, evaluating, country profiling, and reporting on Blockchain technology policies and development in the Asia-Pacific region. • Delivered thorough reports on Belt and Road Initiative opportunities for investment in Europe, the LATAM region, and Asia. • Tracked projects and ensured full adherence to established terms and conditions. • Scripted, compiled, and submitted project proposals as well as managed several databases for strategic partners and stakeholders. Show less

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  MARITIME BELT AND ROAD PROJECT

  Nov 2020 - Jan 2022

  Research Analyst

  • Researched, analyzed, drafted, investigated projects concerning Ecuador's Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Chinese Embassy to Ecuador and published a book on the findings which I coauthored. • Spearheaded all activities related to the research and documentation of economic relations between China and Ecuador. • Served as a key member of a team with accountability for communication and collaboration with academic institution think tanks and international organizations. o Accountable for making decisions regarding conferences meetings while collaborating on publications, including the history of Chinese migration to Ecuador and the LATAM region. • Examined and assessed trade and strategic opportunities from the One Belt One Road Initiative across the LATAM region.• Delivered top-notch qualitative and quantitative analysis to measure performance and KPIs achievement. Show less

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  AHK Ecuador - Cámara Ecuatoriano Alemana

  Oct 2022 - Jun 2024

  • Investigated, analyzed, and generated detailed reports on economic and trade issues concerning renewable anergy, investments, private capital mobilization, public-private alliances. • Coordinated the logistics and organization for events on green energy, investment, innovation, and fintech. • Elaborate research and analysis reports assigned by the managing director or the General Manager Office. • Created, tracked, and updated various databases and documents, ensuring all information is current and accurate in English and Spanish. • Maintained the primary coordination point between AHK and European diplomatic representations and consultancy companies. • Functioned as a critical member of the team for stakeholder communication and engagement throughout projects with AHK.• Performed the Budget creation, preparation of briefs, reports, minutes, presentations, and support to superiors as needed. • Planned and coordinated the international projects where I successfully increased the department revenue by 55% . Show less • Create and from the Ecuadorian hydrogen association H2Ecuador. I ensured confirmation from the Eleven Founding Company a starting capital of 50 million for investment.• Perform contact and relationship building with big funders companies from Ecuador, Germany, and the region. • Coordinate between different departments of the AHK and the Ecuadorian Government, Companies, and embassy to create the organization.• Support research on renewable energy infrastructure including charts, tables and related documents and presentations. • Maintain direct coordination with the AHK general manager office and H2Ecuador.• Provide information to media (interviews) and attend as expositor in conferences on-site and online. • Manage budgeting, planning, organizing events, and day-to-day tasks. Show less

  • GENERAL COORDINATOR. DEPARTMENT OF CORPORATE AFFAIRS

    Jul 2021 - Jun 2024

  • PROJECT GENERAL MANAGER ECUADORIAN HYDROGEN ASSOCIATION

    Oct 2022 - Aug 2023
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  Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB)

  Jun 2024 - now

  • Partnerships Consultant

    Oct 2024 - now

  • Intern - Operational Partnership Department

    Jun 2024 - Oct 2024