Jhonattan Blanco

Experience

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  World Bank - Inparques

  Aug 2000 - Sept 2002

  Economic Consultant

  - Conducted economic investigations and designed bidding processes for service concessions.- Assessed economic and financial viability of projects in national parks, negotiating with private entities.

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  INPARQUES

  Sept 2002 - May 2004

  General Director of Revenues

  - Developed new business schemes, improving financial sustainability for the institution.- Managed alternative income sources within legal frameworks for government institutions.

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  Asociación Civil de Planificación Familiar PLAFAM

  Oct 2004 - Oct 2012

  Chief Financial and Business Officer

  - Directed financial and business operations, ensuring financial stability and growth.- Coordinated financial planning, treasury management, budgeting, invoicing, and procurement.- Assessed new income sources, enhancing organizational sustainability.

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  International Bonded Couriers de Venezuela

  May 2013 - Jun 2014

  Chief Financial Officer

  - Managed financial and administrative aspects of the merger between Redservi (Colombia) and IBC.- Oversaw treasury management, contract administration, procurement, invoicing, and budgeting.

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  Nokia - Fibraterra

  Jun 2014 - Oct 2016

  Project Financial Controller PFC

  - Ensured the financial health of projects valued at USD 90 million by analyzing costs, revenue, risks, and pricing.- Implemented PMI standards, ensuring projects were completed on time and within budget.- Prepared financial budgets and forecasts, facilitating accurate revenue recognition and billing.- Processed approvals for sales and supplier invoices, managing project finances effectively.- Presented financial statements and updated risk assessments, informing stakeholders and guiding project decisions. Show less

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  Telefónica - Fibraterra, 1911 C.A

  Oct 2016 - Mar 2017

  Project Manager- Outside / Inside Plant Fiber Optic

  - Planned and executed fiber optic installation projects, valued at USD 400,000.- Established lasting client relationships and managed stakeholder communications.- Developed business models, WBS, execution schedules, cost budgets, and baseline costs.- Monitored project variances in time, scope, and costs, ensuring compliance with PMO standards.- Coordinated project execution with a focus on quality assurance, meeting time and cost targets.- Evaluated and mitigated project risks, ensuring successful project completion. Show less

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  Neutrona Networks

  Jan 2018 - Aug 2020

  - Managed quotations for telecom services across Latin America, driving a 20% increase in market competitiveness.- Oversaw carrier enterprise and wholesale products, including EPL, EP-LAN, EVPL, MPLS, DWDM, WAVE, DIA, IP transit, broadband, colocation, XCs, and other solutions.- Developed and implemented business cases under company margin policies, boosting project success rates.- Coordinated with account managers to ensure timely negotiations with access and service providers.- Negotiated and purchased telecom services, enhancing network capabilities and service delivery.- Generated detailed reports and statistics on project quotations and company KPIs, informing strategic decisions. Show less

  • Pricing Specialist

    Jun 2018 - Aug 2020

  • Sales Support Consultant

    Jan 2018 - Jun 2018
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  Blackburn Technologies

  Jun 2021 - May 2023

  Carrier Manager

  - Led telecom service quotations in Latin America, achieving a 25% reduction in costs.- Managed a diverse portfolio of carrier enterprise and wholesale products, including EPL, DIA, IP transit, broadband, colocation, XCs, and more.- Developed comprehensive business cases, resulting in a 30% increase in successful opportunity conversions.- Negotiated and procured telecom services with local suppliers, enhancing service quality and reliability.- Maintained and strengthened commercial relationships with all access and service providers in the region. Show less

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  Orchest Technologies

  Jun 2023 - now

  Carrier Relations Manager

  - Spearheaded telecommunications service quotations, improving response times by 20%.- Provided strategic support to the Sales Team, enhancing procurement efficiency.- Fostered robust relationships with providers across Latin America, leading to a 15% increase in service options.