Diego A. Toca

Experience

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  ICFES

  Sept 2013 - Sept 2014

  Consultant

  The Colombian Institute for Educational Evaluation (ICFES) is a specialized entity that offers educational assessment in all educational levels. It supports the Colombian Ministry of National Education in the development and administration of state assessments and in systematic investigation about the factors that influence the quality of education. In my work through different short-term contracts, I successfully supported the Language Division in the design of evaluation instruments as well as in the grading of open-answers for the TERCE, a regional exam implemented by UNESCO between 2012 and 2013. Show less

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  Re-shaping Development Institute (ReDI)

  Jul 2016 - Aug 2016

  Intern

  ReDI is an evidence-based think-and-do-tank for international development working in partnership with both Korean and international organizations and research institutes and focus on three main modalities of policy research, evaluation and project planning. Through the short period, I had the chance to learn of the bidding process for education related projects in South East Asia and as well as the ODA flows to the region.

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  TNS Social Media

  Oct 2016 - Dec 2016

  Marketing Desk Researcher

  1. Responsible for marketing data collection and brand perception analysis for Samsung Products in Argentina using Crimson Hexagon Social Listening Platform 2. Effectively delivered interim and final reports (Master Query, Buzz Volume, Verbatim, etc) with the required marketing intelligence and client’s objectives were accurately fulfilled.

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  Kore Development Advisors

  Feb 2017 - Mar 2018

  Business Development / Junior Analyst for Latin America accounts

  KORDA is a business and strategy-consulting firm with headquarters in Washington, DC. It specializes in advising Governments on Official Development Assistance (ODA) and providing business development expertise for corporations on overseas market entry, operations and investment. Main responsibilities:1. Monitor media and update on Korean-Latin America trade; 2. Policy and marketing research (B2B) mainly ICT and Energy; 3. Communicate and establish relationships with key stakholders in Latin America to understand their project needs and match them with Korean companies.4. Prepared interim reports preseting tailored solutions to local B2B customers and local governments in Latin America to match them private and Korean ODA funds to development-related projects.5. Our team successfully achieved a loan MOU between KEXIM, a Korean Supplier and the local Ministry of Communications of a country in South America for the construction a Government Data Center. Show less

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  Ahnlab

  Jun 2018 - Jun 2018

  Professional Business Translation / Interpretation

  Translation and interpretation (Korean, English, Spanish) and support the Capacity Building Training of the consultancy project named "(KSP-IDB joint consulting) Support with the construction of Information Sharing and Analysis Center in El Salvador"

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  HansBiomed Corp.

  Dec 2018 - Aug 2020

  Global Business Team / B2B Latin America Accounts Assistant Manager

  1. Responsible of the business development with B2B Customers in Latin America (Mexico, Guatemala, Panama, Brazil, Chile, Uruguay, Peru, Venezuela, Costa Rica, Argentina) for Medical Devices such as breast implants, face lifting threads; as well as bone (DBM, FDBA, DFDBA) and skin. 2. Actively used my position to and client relationships to increase number of distributors (+5) and year on year Sales (+20.3%)3. Started registration of two Key Products in two new markets (Argentina and Venezuela)4. Supported the establishment and operation of the Mexico office engaging in key business relationships with internal partners for operations and legal matters (suppliers, lawyers, accountants, etc.)5. Actively participated in international industry events (US, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Korea) to promote the products and establish business opportunities. Show less

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  Logic Stand

  Nov 2020 - Feb 2021

  Analyst

  Project Development Unit1. Develop project strategy plan: researching and identifying new project opportunities: prepare bidding documents, verify data and information and analyze it according to project goals.2. Effectively communicate with customers and external consultants to understand customer needs, estimate costs and present tailored consulting services.3. Develop a cost reduction plan while maintaining consulting quality

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  ExoCoBio

  Feb 2021 - now

  Overseas B2B Business: Middle East and Latin America - Regional Manager