Katherine Guio

Experience

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  Universidad de los Andes

  Dec 2009 - May 2011

  Director Assistant and Junior Consultant

  • Director Assistant of Urban Renewal Project - Progresa Fenicia- Supported the creation of this innovative and ambitious project and design the strategy for the adoption as a University project. Successfully adopted and supported with resources until today. - Assisted the Director to design the strategy and organized first negotiation meetings with the community- Promoted to Coordinator position when returning to this project in 2016• Junior Consultant: Provided analysis and support for strategic consulting projects including:- IDB/FOMIN (Multilateral Investment Fund): strengthened the Colombian clusters competitiveness - Culture Ministry: Strategic distribution for musical instruments optimum supply countrywide to the music schools- Philharmonic Orchestra, Secretary of Culture: Strategic Planning foR financial sustainability of Bogotá's theaters Show less

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  Presidencia de la República de Colombia

  Jun 2011 - Dec 2011

  Private Assistant, High Presidential Counseling for Good Governance and Administrative Efficiency

  - Co-organized negotiations with multiple governmental entities for positive restructuring- Monitored the transparency and accountability projects lead by the advisors - Co-organized events related to public efficiency and good governance for the board members of public entities

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  Aldeamo

  Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Sales Professional

  - Designed new product marketing campaign, including one television commercial and its programming; This commercial increased product sales by 30% during six months on air.- Built sales report for the mobile companies and the Country Manager- Co-designed and launched new mobile entertainment products

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  Ciel Ingeniería SAS

  Jun 2012 - Jun 2013

  Innovation Projects Coordinator

  - Managed the innovation budget to design the business plan and develop a new client service technology for customer service product. Successfully launched to the market - Successfully contributed to excellent innovation practices accreditation process, granted by the Commerce Chamber of Bogotá, Icontec and the National Research Center - Colciencias.

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  Secretaría de Cultura, Recreación y Deporte de Bogotá

  Jun 2013 - Mar 2015

  Professional in Creative Cities

  - Managed the annual budget of about $500,000 USD to co-design, execute and evaluate the program for national and international impacts strengthening the local music industry for internationalization. - Supported efforts in building international cities network (including links to Ghent, Seville, Bologna and Manheim) - Co-designed national and international marketing strategies to recognize Bogotá as a creative and musical city - Built strategic alliances, including: Arts District Institutions, Chamber of Commerce, Invest in Bogota, Secretary of Economic Development, Bureau, Ministry of Culture, City Hall, and Ministry of International Foreign Affairs - Organized tables of agreement with the actors and stakeholders in Bogota’s music community- Co-organized the logistics and contents of the forum, “Pulsaciones, Música en la Ciudad”http://www.unesco.org/new/en/culture/themes/creativity/creative-cities-network/music/ Show less

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  Ministerio de Cultura

  Mar 2015 - Jun 2015

  Public Performing Art Advisor

  - Diagnosed production and promotion of business models for Colombian performing arts, including theater, dance, music, magic and circus.- Managed databases and crossed sales ticket information to understand and analyze live acts business model - Examined the tax contribution of live acts to give recommendations to increase business contributions- Recommended public policy strategies to reinforce the performing arts sector

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  Banco de la República - Colombia

  Jun 2015 - Jun 2016

  Special Cultural Projects Coordinator

  - Coordinated and designed cultural activities in literature, arts, music and archeological heritage both locally and nationally for most prominent supporter of cultural activities in Colombia. For instance peacebuilding arts and literature activities, academic events and workshops including Libraries during the National Book Fair- Managed and executed national and international projects: Science Week, Writers and Editors Colloquium, the art exhibition in the Olympic Games Río - Brazil 2016, and the France-Colombia Cultural Exchange 2017- Coordinated and managed peace building projects and its budget (La Paz se Toma la Palabra Project) - Monitored key performance indicators for museums and libraries countrywide (The Gold Museums, Art Museums, Libraries, Cultural Agencies, Numismatic activity), consolidated and presented reports to the Cultural Chief Officer and Executive Bank Director- Strengthened institutional relations: Culture Ministry, Music Schools Network Batuta, Ministry of Foreign Affairs, embassies, universities and other cultural and academic institutions Show less

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  Universidad de los Andes - Colombia

  Sept 2016 - Dec 2021

  The initiative in sustainable agri-food systems is a bet of relationship between the University, the company and the civil society that seeks to contribute to the transformation of the agricultural sector, the food industry and rural development through research and development.-Managed the presentation of consulting and research proposals for the transformation of the agricultural sector, the food industry and rural development in Colombia.- I managed the budget of the Agro Initiative and current projects (World Bank, FAO, USAID, etc.)- Coordination of the work flows of the Agro Initiative and current development projects.- I supervised the design and feeding of the website of the Initiative in agri-food systems- I performed the secretariat of the Advisory Council. Council made up of entrepreneurs from the agricultural sector and the food industry in Colombia.- Consolidated the Center's management indicators based on the strategic planning of the Vice-Rector's Office.- I led the design and change of image of the Initiative in agri-food systems to Centro ISA.- Main achievement: I built the project pipeline of the Sustainable Agrifood Systems Initiative. Document that shows the growth potential of the initiative. Thus, in September 2021, the Vice-Rector for Research and Creation officially granted the Agro Initiative the status of Center for Sustainable Agri-Food Systems (ISA Center) of the Universidad de los Andes. Show less An inclusive and sustainable project for the neighborhood. The main goal is to develop a real estate project not only for new residents, but also for current low-income residents and small businesses while inviting them to imagine a new future with new housing and public space conditions through social programs and commercial strategies.- Guarantee compatibility between business profitability and social inclusion through general project coordination - Lead the multidisciplinary team (social, financial, communications, environmental, urban and financial assistants) - Manage the general budget for this year of 700,000 USD established for operational expenses and consultancies in legal, social, financial issues. As well as tracking their performance to make reports for the Facilities Executive Director, The University Dean and the Board composed by high council members of the University- Design and socialize new process to manage the investment of the University in the project forecasting its benefits while oversee the responsibilities of the fiduciary authorized by the University to manage part of the funds - Apply negotiation and conflict resolution strategies with neighbors to guarantee replacement of their dwelling- Maintain control over social programs and guarantee its alignment focus on empowering people to embrace their future in the new house. This programs are: entrepreneurship for residents, scholar tutoring for children, job training for young people, computer literacy for the elderly and urban farming activities- Develop alliances with public institutions and faculties, to work together in academic and social issues Show less

  • Principal Project Officer Sustainable Agri-food Systems Initiative

    Jan 2021 - Dec 2021

  • General Coordinator of Urban Renewal Project: Progresa Fenicia

    Sept 2016 - Jan 2021
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  Universidad de los Andes - Colombia

  Jan 2024 - now

  Center for Corporate Governance Studies Advisor