Fernando V. Ponassi MA Arch., MA PPA, LEED®AP

Fernando V. Ponassi MA Arch., MA PPA, LEED®AP

Regional Manager for Commercialization, Buenos Aires Area

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  • About me

    Assistant Director for Architecture, Engineering and Construction Services, Department of Procurement, City of Miami 🇺🇸🇮🇹🇦🇷🇮🇱

  • Education

    • USGBC

      2009 - 2009
      LEED®AP BD+C Environmentally-conscious design and construction strategies
    • Istituto Italo-Latino Americano

      1996 - 1996
      Certificate Restoration and Preservation of Historical Monuments

      Post-graduate studies in restauration and conservation of cultural heritage.

    • International Centre for the Study of the Preservation and Restoration of Cultural Property

      1995 - 1995
      Certificate Restoration and Preservation of Historical Monuments

      Post-graduate studies in restauration and conservation of cultural heritage.

    • E.N.E.T. N°2 Ingeniero Emilio Mitre

      1975 - 1981
      High School Diploma
    • Instituto Pio XII

      1972 - 1974
    • Our Lady of Lourdes

      1969 - 1971
    • Universidad de Belgrano

      1999 - 2001
      Extensive PhD coursework in Political Science Comparative Politics/International Politics
    • Universidad de Buenos Aires

      1983 - 1989
      Master of Arts in Architecture and Urban Planning Major in Architecture & Urban Planning, Minor in Construction Law

      Obtained a Master's degree in Architecture and Urban Planning with a minor in Construction Law.

    • Northwestern University

      2013 - 2016
      Master of Arts in Public Policy and Administration Major in Public Policy, Minor in Environmental Policy and Urban Resilience 3.95

      --Master's Degree in Public Policy, focusing on sustainability-oriented policies and regulations.--Coursework included Fundamentals of Public Administration, Public Finance and Budgeting, Microeconomics, Statistics, Analytic Methods for Public Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Organizational Theory, Applied Research and Writing, Urban Planning Policy, Environmental Policy, and Human Resources Policy.--Conducted research and authored papers addressing gun control laws, sea-level rise, and… Show more --Master's Degree in Public Policy, focusing on sustainability-oriented policies and regulations.--Coursework included Fundamentals of Public Administration, Public Finance and Budgeting, Microeconomics, Statistics, Analytic Methods for Public Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Organizational Theory, Applied Research and Writing, Urban Planning Policy, Environmental Policy, and Human Resources Policy.--Conducted research and authored papers addressing gun control laws, sea-level rise, and urbanization in the 21st century.--Authored a Capstone Project entitled "Equal Protection Rights in a Time of Rapid Social Change: Same-Sex Marriage and the Supreme Court's Ruling on the Defense of Marriage Act." Show less

  • Experience

    • YPF

      Mar 1983 - Oct 1996
      Regional Manager for Commercialization, Buenos Aires Area

      Selected in 1991 to work as part of the team led by the late President José Estenssoro, to coordinate Capital Improvements Projects strategies through the design and construction of new fueling facilities for Wholesale and Retail Customers. Direct overview of Corporate Accounts and Licensed Distributors. budget planning, procurement, contract preparation and compliance, auditing and general administration. Supervising a team of twelve (12) sales and field representatives as well as clerical staff.Implementation of business strategy plans achieving a growth of regional market share in Buenos Aires Area (50% of the country’s commercial activity) from 27% to 52% in two years, involving annual revenues for US$150 million.Nominated “Young Professional of the Year 1994.” Show less

    • Sheer Management Corporation

      Nov 1996 - Aug 2001
      Consultant, Intergovernmental Relations and Business Development

      In charge of project management, budget planning, policy compliance, staffing, and quality management for various Customers of this international Business broker, specialized in Business Strategy and Logistics, providing services to Mercosur, the United States, and the European Community.

    • T-Square

      Sept 2001 - Mar 2002
      Associate/Assistant Branch Manager
    • Miami-Dade County

      Apr 2002 - Dec 2017
      • Manager, Contracts Administration Section, Internal Services Department

        Apr 2009 - Dec 2017
      • General Obligation Bond (GOB) Program Coordinator, General Services Administration

        Feb 2008 - Mar 2009
      • A&E Contracts Manager, General Services Administration

        Apr 2007 - Feb 2008
      • A&E Consultant Selection Coordinator, County Manager's Office

        May 2003 - Apr 2007
      • Contract Compliance Specialist

        Apr 2002 - Apr 2003
    • City of Miami

      Dec 2017 - now
      Assistant Director, Department of Procurement, A&E and Construction Services
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • LEED®AP BD+C

      United States Green Building Council, Washington, DC
      Dec 2009
    • Certified Supervisor

      Miami-Dade County
      Aug 2007