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Jazmin Adriana Antonio Sanjinez

*************@**.*** 202-***-**** Jazmin Adriana Antonio Sanjinez LinkedIn SUMMARY:

o 5+ years of experience as National Director of Tourism of Bolivia. o Administered approx. $20MM+ in funding for the implementation of tourism development programs. o Team leader of 40+ people across a variety of work environments and cultural settings. o 15+ years of experience in economic tourism development. o 5+ years of experience in non-governmental and foundation management. EXPERIENCE:

Museum of The Bible, Guest Relations, Washington DC February – May 2023

• Provide clients with experiences at the museum.

• Orientation to the clients about the exhibits, rooms and areas of the museum. Internship, American Hospitality & Lodging Association (AHLA), Washington DC June 2022-Dic 2022

• Regularly audit database of membership department

• Identify and send invitation to prospective members of the Association Networks

• Review and update company portfolios in the internal control system Graduate Research Assistant, Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, VA January 2021-May 2022

• Prepared business concepts for the Mattaponi, Nansemond, and Upper Mattaponi American Tribes

• Prepared a comprehensive report about Economic Tourism Development in Bolivia

• Helped coordinate events and various activities of the MSBA Hospitality and Tourism Program Consultant, Inter-American Development Bank, (IADB) La Paz, Bolivia July-December 2018

• Led a team of 5 in collecting, reviewing, and presenting data used by the Minister of Planning Development’s staff for the Tourism Bolivian Heritage Development Program that was presented to the Inter-American Development Bank

• Reviewed and executed the credit contract between Inter-American Development Bank and the Bolivian Government

National Director of Tourism of Bolivia, Ministry of Culture and Tourism, La Paz, Bolivia June 2011-March 2017

• Recruited, trained, and led a tourism development team of 40+ people

• Designed and implemented public policy initiatives for tourism development in Bolivia

• Created networking alliances with public, private, and multilateral agencies

• Negotiated a $18MM credit contract between the Banco de Desarrollo de America Latina and the Bolivian Government

• Managed $20MM in Inter-American Development Bank funds allocated for implementation of programs in Bolivia

• Managed country brand, “Bolivia te Espera” (“Bolivia Awaits You”) at the national and international levels

• Represented the Deputy Minister at meetings and various international events

• Organized and managed multiple events, meetings, and presentations on Bolivia domestically and abroad

• Supervised the collection, preparation, and publication of country tourism data Executive Director, Destination Management Organization, La Paz – Beni, Bolivia Feb 2008 – March 2010

• Led a team of 17 full time workers and consultants

• Organized and launched a $1.5MM fundraising effort among international cooperation agencies

• Raised over $1MM from the European Union for the Quality and Culture Development Project

• Enhanced membership services for the organization members

• Implemented partnerships within public, private, and cooperative organizations

• Created national and international marketing and promotion campaigns

• Designed training programs to improve the performance of the tourism workforce

• Represented the organization in events, meetings, and presentations

• Prepared monthly reports for the board of directors, donors, and cooperating agencies Executive Co-Director, Italian ONG – Ricerca and Cooperazione, La Paz, Bolivia May 2009 – May 2012

• Supervised a 20+ member team of full-time workers and consultants

• Created and launched the quality standards and rules for the tourism services

• Implemented a $2.5MM program, “Quality and Cultural Tourism Awareness for La Paz, Municipality”

• Prepared and presented progress reports for headquarters and various tourism-related organizations

• Represented the program at national and local levels Assistant Manager, Barcelo Chapare Tropical Resort, La Paz, Bolivia May 1999 – Aug 2001

• Supervised the sales force team

• Implemented financial controls for all financial transactions

• Prepared monthly accounting and payroll reports

• Managed the formality payments for AFP’s, taxes, providers, and clients EDUCATION:

Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State, Pamplin College, North Virginia Center, VA Master of Science Degree in Business Administration, Hospitality & Tourism, GPA: 3.6 Graduation-May 2022 Alicante University, Tourism School, Alicante, Spain Master’s Degree in Tourism Management, GPA: 3.7 Graduation-June 2006 San Andres University, Economic Sciences School, La Paz, Bolivia Master of Science Degree in Economic Development, GPA: 3.5 Graduation-July 2004 San Pablo Catholic University, La Paz, Bolivia, La Paz, Bolivia Bachelor of Tourism Management Degree, GPA: 3.4 Graduation-March 1998 SPECIALIZED SKILLS:

Technical: Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe PDF, Graphic design programs (Canva, Apple designer) Languages:

o Spanish Native

o English advanced oral/written

o French fluent oral/written

o Italian fluent oral/written

ENTREPRENEURAL EXPERIENCE:

Xpertour Bolivia, Destination Management Company, La Paz, Bolivia March 2010 – May 2011

• Founding Partner/Product Development Manager

Srta. Lettuce, Owner, La Paz, Bolivia April 2015 – Nov 2016

• Created and managed a new business focused on providing healthy consumer foods

• Developed opportunities for marketing the fruits and vegetables of local farmers

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