Beatrice López

Experience

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  INFIVALLE

  Jan 2005 - Jun 2005

  Research Analyst - Intern

  * Developed a marketing plan to promote Infivalle’s financial services in other departments (provinces) in southern Colombia* Examined competitive products of other regional institutes to conduct a benchmark study* Provided marketing recommendations to add new services and financial counseling to the institute’s portfolio. Additional client-outreach strategies were suggested to improve coverage, quality, and competitiveness of Infivalle’s portfolio to municipal entities in the departments of Valle del Cauca, Cauca, and Nariño Show less

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  Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali

  Jan 2005 - Jan 2006

  Faculty Research Assistant - Department of Economics

  * Assisted faculty with academic research duties such as editing articles, writing short pieces, and tutoring students in microeconomics and macroeconomics* Compiled, organized, and analyzed data for socio-economic research* Performed and analyzed descriptive statistics using Excel and SPSS

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  Virginia Dare Extract Co.

  Aug 2007 - Nov 2012

  International Sales Assistant

  * Provided continuous operational support to 30 agencies and corporate business partners in Latin America, the Middle East, Europe, South Asia, and Southeast Asia by advancing client outreach and assisting in customs and regulatory issues* Conducted research to stay up-to-date on current economic trends with special focus on Latin America* Liaised with international clients regarding new product developments for foreign markets* Served as interface for international inquiries, responding in Spanish or English as needed* Planned and participated in meetings with key clients to discuss new business opportunities in international markets (particularly for Latin American and Middle Eastern markets) * Assisted the Director of International Sales and other Senior Managers (including the Chairman) with administrative and logistical issues Show less

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  PorColombia

  Jul 2011 - Aug 2012

  Director of Student Chapter Development - PorColombia Executive Board

  * Advanced leadership initiatives at PorColombia's student chapters in 13 universities in the United States and Canada* Contacted Colombian and Latino students in U.S. and Canadian colleges and universities to open new student chapters and expand the PorColombia student network.

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  ProPacífico

  Apr 2013 - Aug 2013

  Analista en Cooperación Internacional

  • Organized the Competitiveness Forum in collaboration with the Colombian Private Competitiveness Council in 2013.• Provided methodological assistance for international bids from multilateral donors. • Liaised with national agencies such as the Colombian Ministry of Energy and the United States Department of Energy to secure a partnership for The Solar Decathlon in 2013.

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  PROCOLOMBIA

  Dec 2013 - Jun 2019

  Directora Regional Suroccidente - Cali (Regional Director)

  • Directed a team of 12 advisors located in three cities (Cali, Popayan, and Pasto) in charge of delivering programs for local entrepreneurs interested in international trade.• Established alliances with local government agencies and corporate groups to offer new training programs for entrepreneurs. • Executed an aftercare strategy for multinational companies established in Southern Colombia to communicate their needs to the national and local governments. • Developed a data-driven business case for Terminal de Contenedores de Buenaventura (TCBUEN) to advance an investment plan in 2016 that allowed the first refrigerated rooms to be built in Buenaventura. • Advanced a national government initiative from the Colombian Ministry of Trade, Industry and Tourism by liaising with multiple local agencies and three port facilities in Buenaventura to offer a specialized training to improve the handling process of export goods in 2018. • Promoted initiatives with national and local agencies to win multiple bids that allowed Cali to be the host city for international forums in 2018 and 2019. Show less

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  Pontificia Universidad Javeriana Cali

  Jul 2017 - Nov 2018

  Profesora Hora Cátedra (Adjunct Faculty Professor) - Departamento de Economía (Faculty of Economics)

  * Adjunct Faculty Professor for Political Economy of Asia and the Pacific Rim.

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  Centro de Eventos Valle del Pacífico

  Jul 2019 - Jun 2020

  General Manager

  • Led a staff of 57 employees and served as Legal Representative for Grupo Heroica in Cali, Valle del Cauca (Colombia). • Guided the center’s operation to meet its 2019 budget goals.• Oversaw the venue’s multiple teams (finance, human resources, infrastructure, quality control, sales, and operations) to meet the corporate goals. • Served as a representative in events from the events industry to increase the sales pipeline and strengthen collaboration with strategic partners from both national and international associations, such as the International Association of Convention Centers (AIPC based in Belgium); Colombian government agencies; and regional agencies (Valle del Cauca Secretariat of Tourism, the regional Conventions & Visitors Bureau, and the Cali Chamber of Commerce).• Arranged a multidisciplinary team to obtain the center’s first quality management system certification from Bureau Veritas (ISO 9001:2015) in December 2019.• Coordinated the implementation of a general biosafety protocol to mitigate and control any risks deriving from the COVID-19 pandemic in the Center’s premises according to legal resolution no. 666 – 2020 issued by the Colombian Ministry of Health in June 2020. Show less

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  FINDETER

  Sept 2020 - Feb 2021

  Economist - Office of Economic Studies

  • Collaborated with the elaboration of the Annual Corporate Sustainability Report 2020 and other research articles.

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  ICBF

  Mar 2021 - now

  Directora de Infancia (Technical Director - Childhood division)

  • Lead a team of 42 professionals and 33 regional offices in charge of delivering programs to address the needs of children (ages 6 to 13) in vulnerable communities in Colombia. These programs incorporate local and community initiatives through a differential, intersectional, and rights-based approach that prioritizes self-recognition of the rights of children, diversity and inclusion. • Build new partnerships and collaborate with international and national agencies, NGOs and private companies to develop actions to prevent violence against children.• Prepare and monitor the annual budget and action plan and report the fulfilment of the annual goals of the division to the General Director.• Promote best practices among our team to enhance practical knowledge on childhood development, differential approach, gender issues, child labor, and the prevention of violence against children, (including the prevention of sexual exploitation and human trafficking). Show less