Experience

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  SCB, Statistiska centralbyrån

  • Guatemala area

  • Translator/Administrator

    • Oct 2016 - Oct 2018
    • Guatemala area

    Cooperation Project between the Guatemalan Statistical Institute (INE) and Statistics Sweden (SCB). Administrator for all matters regarding the project, from organizing seminars to leading study visits. Performing as a project assistant and facilitator for long-term and short-term advisors from Statistics Sweden. Preparation of budget projections and analysis of needs on an annual and quarterly basis. Preparation of all logistics for short-term missions, from hotel and transportation arrangements to daily agendas and visits to regional offices within Guatemala. Management of day-to-day operations for the project. Simultaneous interpretation during meetings among consultants and INE, as well as for all institutional stakeholders/partners. Translating of all project documents from English-Spanish-English. Contribution to drafting routine reports and presentations to INE’s management and other government entities.

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  Jaguar Energy Guatemala

  • Guatemala

  • Temporary Assistant to the General Manager

    • Nov 2015 - Jul 2016
    • Guatemala

    Managed agenda for the General Manager, planned manager's weekly meetings and specific events, such as cocktails and dinner parties, breakfast meetings. Entered requirements for purchase orders in database, such as legal contracts, media campaigns, daily procurement requirements, etc. Prepared logistical aspects of VIP visits from headquarters office in Houston, TX, including itineraries, hotel reservations and transportation. Gathered all information for weekly reports. Prepared correspondence and courtesy translations of documents. Managed petty cash spending.

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  U.S. Department of Commerce

  • Commercial Assistant

    • Apr 1998 - Aug 2015

    Trade Promotion Support: Managed logistical aspects of trade missions, trade delegations, and official visits. Planning of conferences, receptions, dinners and other functions including local and U.S. Government high-level officials, and business community. Coordination of all media strategies for trade promotion, including radio, press and social media.Financial and Budget Management: Defined annual funding requirements for projects, visits, etc. Developed and managed government budgets for operational, special projects and discretionary expenses. Monitored status of funding throughout the fiscal year, closed projects and returned of unused funds for other purposes. Identified smart buys and savings on all expenses. Served as designated Petty Cash Sub-cashier.Program Management: Recruited and maintained the web based Business Service Providers Directory, which included local attorneys, auditors and tax experts, hotels, translators, etc. Generated thousands of USD under this program, which helped finance office travel and other expenses in the office.Procurement and Travel: Prepared statement of work elements for government contracts, as well as monitored the execution and renewal of short and long term acquisitions. Served as U.S. Government purchase cardholder and processed payment for all office expenses, with credit card and non credit card funds. Served as travel arranger for all office staff by preparing all documentation and vouchering according to government regulations.Systems Administration and Webpage: Served as liaison between the local office and the technical assistance team in Washington, D.C. As Web-master, maintained all content in office standardized website.