Margarita Isaza

Strategy Expert at IMPACTO LLC
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Experience

    • Strategy Expert
      • Oct 2020 - Present

      Washington, United States We enable organizations to adopt changes that foster sustainability, social, and environmental impact. For more information visit: www.drive-impact.com

    • Board Member
      • Dec 2013 - Present

      Colombia • Collaborated and led a team in charge of data analysis to build white papers for the renewal of a Port Concession Agreement. In 2017, the agreement was in final stage to be presented to the government. • Supported a multi-stakeholder partnership requirement to build a response framework for presentation to the maritime industry and national government in Costa Rica. • Assessed $10m acquisition options by evaluating the competitive landscape, financial information and data sets. The… Show more • Collaborated and led a team in charge of data analysis to build white papers for the renewal of a Port Concession Agreement. In 2017, the agreement was in final stage to be presented to the government. • Supported a multi-stakeholder partnership requirement to build a response framework for presentation to the maritime industry and national government in Costa Rica. • Assessed $10m acquisition options by evaluating the competitive landscape, financial information and data sets. The strategic investments resulted in a 5% firm valuation increment over each year for two years. • Evaluated firm-wide strategic tradeoffs according to market insights and shareholders incentives. Show less

    • United States
    • International Trade and Development
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Pension Administrator
      • Sep 2018 - Sep 2019

      Washington, United States • Interpret, determine and execute requirement such that all employees are served in the most efficient way under the IDBG Retirement Plans and agreements. • Conceptualize and implement change activities that ensure impact on key initiatives to enhance and create greater efficiencies. • Analyze current pension trends and statistical analyses, as well as in-depth research on pension related matters for the governance bodies in order to foresee that the Plans are well funded.

    • Business Development Director & Board Member
      • Mar 2015 - Aug 2018

      United States • Make data-driven strategy frameworks for international development, defining expansion target. Strategize and plan development by utilizing extensive qualitative and quantitative data analysis related to customer behavior, operational opportunities, and return on investment. • Increased number of active users ten times in past year and three times in first quarter 2018. • Cultivate prospects in local and regional locations throughout Latin America. Dialogue with… Show more • Make data-driven strategy frameworks for international development, defining expansion target. Strategize and plan development by utilizing extensive qualitative and quantitative data analysis related to customer behavior, operational opportunities, and return on investment. • Increased number of active users ten times in past year and three times in first quarter 2018. • Cultivate prospects in local and regional locations throughout Latin America. Dialogue with private equity funds to identify prospects for investment. • Strategized with distribution partners to secure $750K in revenue opportunities. Obtained additional seed funding, propelling company’s value upward by 300% in 12 months. • Played key role in negotiating contracts and securing partnerships with eBay, Claro, and VISA LATAM. Show less

    • Germany
    • Transportation, Logistics, Supply Chain and Storage
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Strategy and Communications Director
      • Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

      Bogotá D.C. Area, Colombia • Coordinated six corporate communication campaigns and two corporate events for the Andean region. • Increased communications announcements by 48% in 12 months. • Launched effective employee, media, branding/marketing, and crisis communications campaigns and events focused on standardizing communications and increasing organizational effectiveness.

    • Business Performance Management
      • Jan 2011 - Dec 2013

      Bogotá D.C. Area, Colombia • Created the annual business strategy focused on growth and streamlined customer service practices, increasing customer satisfaction by 12% within six months. • Delivered and monitored four efficiency and effectiveness performance programs resulting in $600K cost savings. • Coached and developed a team of four with all process improvement and technical functions.

    • Investment Associate
      • Jun 2009 - Dec 2010

      United States • Forged strategic alliances to access target accounts, resulting in 20% incremental sales in 14 months. • Assessed a $30M mining project feasibility as well as country risk analysis in Peru. • Conducted financial modeling and projections, risk assessments, peer group comparables.

    • Germany
    • Leasing Real Estate
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Investment Analyst & Marketing Advisor
      • Jun 2007 - May 2008

      Beijing City, China / Shanghai, China • Collected and interpreted market research on product development impact, competitive pricing, customer acquisition and retention, and facility location, among others. • Developed comprehensive due diligence for sustainable energy projects in northeast China. • Consulted with two international companies entering the Chinese market and promoted $6M agreements. • Forged key cooperation agreements with local government officials in 2nd tier cities, private sector leaders to advocate… Show more • Collected and interpreted market research on product development impact, competitive pricing, customer acquisition and retention, and facility location, among others. • Developed comprehensive due diligence for sustainable energy projects in northeast China. • Consulted with two international companies entering the Chinese market and promoted $6M agreements. • Forged key cooperation agreements with local government officials in 2nd tier cities, private sector leaders to advocate for share-value partnerships. Show less

    • Board Member
      • Jun 2003 - Jun 2007

      US/Colombia • Installed key management processes in the areas of planning and control, third party supplier management and operational logistics at TCBuen, port located in the Pacific coast of Colombia. • Participated in the Financing Committee throughout the structuring, negotiation, and contract documentation approval of a multimillion-dollar leverage with institutional investors and the private banking sector for a port in Colombia. Board of Directors approved a $238m syndicate finance… Show more • Installed key management processes in the areas of planning and control, third party supplier management and operational logistics at TCBuen, port located in the Pacific coast of Colombia. • Participated in the Financing Committee throughout the structuring, negotiation, and contract documentation approval of a multimillion-dollar leverage with institutional investors and the private banking sector for a port in Colombia. Board of Directors approved a $238m syndicate finance. • Coordinated the divestiture of the company’s assets and shareholder’s alignments, equally. Mediated and resolved disputes with shareholders. • Designed and ensured appropriate funding allocation to a social development program designed to empower more than 40 local women. • Assisted in the feasibility analysis for a multi-million port investment and maritime operation project in China. • Prepared in-depth reports for logistic center prospect projects in China. Show less

Education

  • China Europe International Business School (CEIBS)
    MBA, Finance
    2007 - 2009
  • SDA Bocconi
    MBA, Finance
    2008 - 2008
  • University of International Business and Economics
    Associate of Arts - AA, Mandarin Language
    2005 - 2007
  • University of Miami Herbert Business School
    Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA, Marketing, Finance
    2002 - 2005
  • American Heritage High School
    HIGH SCHOOL/SECONDARY DIPLOMAS AND CERTIFICATES
    1998 - 2002

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