Assistant Executive
Resume:
ADRIANA GRANADOS-CALDERON
One Hermann Museum Circle, Apt 4021, Houston, TX
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PROFILE
Professional in International Relations and Political Science, with 10+ years experience in cultivating and successfully enhancing relationships with C + level senior-level executives, Boards of Directors, Boards of Trustees and executive teams in the non-profit and banking industries. Actively implementing strategic plans and initiatives, setting realistic deadlines, and managing timelines. Self-starter, chart-the-course individual with strong organizational and strategic thinking skills, with a remarkable methodical approach to challenges and high levels of analytical abilities.
High energy, forward-thinking and creative with high ethical standards- both a doer and an achiever. Able to work effectively with and through others in a decentralized and geographically dispersed organization with event management and organization skills. Service oriented, courteous, personable, tactful and extremely responsive in dealing effectively and sensitively with all levels of staff and external audiences.
BUSINESS EXPERIENCE
BBVA Compass, Houston, Texas
Senior Executive Coordinator, Digital Banking
and Business Development January 2012- December 2015
Delivered skilled and dynamic administrative support for upper executive level managers and vice-presidents, including but not limited to meeting planning, calendar control and management, answering/screening/routing telephone calls, expense reports, executive presentations and dashboards, travel arrangements and key records maintenance.
Proactive participation in project implementation, along with the creation of a special bulletin board of team achievements and events monitoring within the company.
Effectively coordinated activities for a seamless evolution from the Business Development area to a broader Digital Banking department, assisting team members, providing guidance and support along with adequate preparations to achieve an effective task integration transition.
The Nature Conservancy, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil July 2010 – September 2011
Regional Executive Coordinator, Philanthropy and Special Projects
Successfully coordinated the first Latin America Conservation Council meeting with the participation of world leaders and CEOs of companies like PepsiCo and Banamex.
Improved the overall relationships with senior-level executives, Boards of Directors, Boards of Trustees, executive teams, and similar within the organization. Worked directly with the Regional Managing Director and the Deputy Director, Lana Monteiro.
Managed with poise and discipline multiple on-going projects, implementing strategic plans and initiatives, setting realistic deadlines, and effectively handling timelines.
Supervision of administrative staff and/or volunteers, interns and temporary staff.
Financial responsibilities include budgeting for multiple business units.
Exercise of delegated financial authority in a variety of areas, such as arranging for large meetings and committing funds related to such meetings and approving expense reports, Bank accounts reports and expenses detailed reporting.
Coordination of the schedule and contacts of senior leader, including meetings, internal and external communications.
Managing of high profile regional meetings, with the proper preparation and follow up, providing pre-reading material and briefings from participants.
Major regional events planning, including organization of travel and local/international transport logistics.
Grupo Granipex-Arar Mineração, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil June 2009- June 2010
Sales Executive and Logistics assistant
Accountable for international sales, detailed design and execution of Sales Campaigns.
Responsible for third party selection and performance.
In charge of the organization of participation in international Fairs within the mining and natural stone’s Market.
Delivered effective and competitive budget and schedule input through integrated risk management approach.
Built several projects framework to improve market share, manage risk and develop new opportunities in the business.
German Parliament, Berlin, Germany Oct. 2006- Jan. 2008
Research assistant/ Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development
Responsible for research and daily communication with Latin American Countries, regarding schedule planning of meetings, conferences.
Responsible for supervision of Assessed Internships and graduate recruitment for student assistants.
Universidad del Rosario, Bogotá, Colombia Oct. 2005- Sept. 2006
Academic Research Assistant.
Responsible for data acquisition and reporting, academic publications and performance improvement activities.
Provide timelines and creation of avant garde introductory courses and training.
EDUCATION
Master in Sustainability January 2016- present
Harvard University
Marketing Strategy Professional Certificate- July 2015 – July 2016
Cornell University
MSC & BSC in International Relations and Political Science Jan. 1999 – June 2007
Universidad del Rosario- Bogotá, Colombia
AREAS OF INTEREST: International Trade and Finance; International Security and Political Economy; Economic Analysis and Policy; Negotiation; Environmental and Resource Economics; and, Energy Policy and Public Relations.
Remarks: Master & Bachelor degree: SUMMA CUM LAUDE
SKILLS
Languages
oSpanish
oPortuguese
oFrench: Advanced Level. DELF 13/20. Alliance Française, Bogotá,D.C.
oGerman: Volkshochschule, Ludwigshafen, Deutschland. DaF 1
oItalian
Computer: Google +, SAP, MS Office- proficient in Outlook and Concur; SharePoint, VoiP servers, in-depth research with all available information tools, outstanding typing skills, sound knowledge of troubleshooting techniques for MS Office
INTERNSHIPS & PRE-BSC WORK EXPERIENCE
German Parliament, Berlin, Germany Feb. 2005 – Sept. 2005
Internship with the Foreign Affairs Committee, MdB Klaus Juergen Hedrich.
Centro Colombo-Americano, Barranquilla, Colombia Sept. 2002 – Jan. 2003
English Teacher for children
Review Store May 2000 – Aug. 2000
Sales Assistant
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