experienced professional

David R Calderón *** Jefferson Ave #* Miami Beach FL, 33139

(305) 433 – 7200 *********@***.***

e-Portfolio: https://nyu-evita.symplicity.com/u/lRrpusFy

education

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY New York NY (GPA 3.7) Advanced Certificate in Applied Economic Analysis – Sep 2009

NEW YORK UNIVERSITY New York NY (GPA 3.6) MA Economics – Jan 2007

UNIVERSIDAD DE LOS ANDES Bogotá DC, Colombia BS Industrial Engineering – Mar 1998

COLEGIO SAN CARLOS Bogotá DC, Colombia High School - American-Based K-12– Jun 1991

summary

Outstanding professional with academic and work experience in project development, project management & execution, research, analysis, monitoring & evaluation, databases, statistics and econometrics. Has focused primarily in public and non-profit organizations, both at national and international level, with special emphasis in economic development. Still, other than having showed an entrepreneurial spirit through two small business start-ups, has also recently gained corporate private sector experience. He has a proactive and creative personality, a passion for learning and teaching, and a great ability to work in a team environment, under minimal supervision and under pressure. Very successful in learning new systems & methods with an excellent management of multiple tasks sticking to them until completed. Has an innate ability to deal with technology, and is fully bilingual (Spanish-native). Has an unrestricted work permit in Colombia (nationality) and in the USA (perm resident).

professional experience

BAKER HUGHES INC www.bakerhughes.com

Business Support Services – Strategic Sourcing: Sr. Analyst Houston TX Dec 08-Sep 09

Supported data consolidation and analysis from vendor monthly reports. Tracked performance of KPI and supported database design, administration, management, maintenance and analysis for different strategically sourced commodities, with primary focus on Freight. Assisted team in Cost Analysis and proposal evaluation.

INSTITUTE FOR PROMOTION OF HIGHER EDUCATION www.icfes.gov.co

Deputy Directorate for Academic Affairs: Analyst Consultant Bogotá DC Nov 07-Apr 08

Supported the design and processing of national standardized tests: analysis and evaluation of results from nationally deployed tests (elementary & middle school: SABER, high school: ICFES, college/university: ECAES).

NATIONAL PLANNING DEPARTMENT www.dnp.gov.co

Social Development Unit - Quality of Life Group: Research Analyst Consultant Bogotá DC Jun 07-Nov 07

Researched, analyzed and evaluated the methodology for measuring quality of life (QoL) in Colombia, using the national targeting system SISBEN. Processed & analyzed data from household surveys (micro data samples and census). Revised the QoL literature and proposed alternatives for improvement of the quality of life indicator i-SISBEN.

INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK www.iadb.org

Inter-American Institute for Social Development INDES: Analyst Consultant Washington DC Mar 07-Dec 07

Processed and analyzed household survey data from countries from the Latin American Region. Created and estimated indicators for MIS system (Atlas for the Majority) designed for monitoring and evaluation, all part of a strategic project: “Opportunities for the Majority”.

Regional Operational Department II - Social Programs Division: Research Analyst Washington DC Jul 04-Jun 05

Served as a research assistant and research analyst for several projects in social development for Latin America (Housing, Education, Health, Poverty, Labour, etc.). Gathered, cleaned, processed and analyzed data from multiple datasets including household surveys, census and poverty maps. Put together and summarized large volume of data, reports and information from research papers & publications, including, among others, internet MIS’s and other external consultant reports. Produced draft input reports for concept documents and project documents providing strategic analysis for the project-preparation process. Among others, supported staff in event coordination.

Human Resources Department - Office of Learning: Analyst Washington DC Nov 02-Feb 04

Developed the team’s work-plan follow-up tool and results-based evaluation system, for tracking individual programs’ and projects’ targets through budget and performance indicators. Carried out data management and analysis for program strategic reviews. Provided support for training and learning events.

FINCA INTERNATIONAL www.villagebanking.org

New Business Development Services: Assistant Director Washington DC Mar 02-Nov 02

Assisted the Fundraising Team in all duties, specifically in the areas of Policy, US Agencies and Multilateral/International Organizations. Designed and managed several databases. Served as a research assistant for some potential projects.

PAN-AMERICAN HEALTH ORGANIZATION www.paho.org

Special Program for Health Analysis: Junior Analyst Washington DC Jun 01-Nov 01

Performed data updates and maintenance for a web-based core health data system, which included data input and validation. Carried out data analysis of both health and socioeconomic indicators as part of a publication (stats brochure) for the Americas.

PRINCETON UNIVERSITY www.princeton.edu

Office of Government Affairs: Consultant Washington DC Jan 01-Jun-01

Assisted the Director in all the fundraising exec-admin responsibilities. Created and maintained the office central database. Designed and deployed a small survey; analyzed data and prepared results for final report.

NATIONAL PLANNING DEPARTMENT www.dnp.gov.co

Central Planning Government Agency, in charge of national planning analysis (similar to a think tank environment), and in charge of monitoring, controlling and distributing the national public investment budget to the corresponding Ministries and nationally-owned organizations/companies (earmark and oversight).

Social Development Unit - Health Division: Junior/Senior Analyst Bogotá DC Nov 99- May 00

Additionally, served as an analyst and counterpart in structuring of strategic project: Social Safety Net (with World Bank and IADB – Familias en Accion). Coordinated Household data analysis, cost analysis, forecast and budget projections. (Poverty, Health, Education and Labour).

Infrastructure & Energy Unit - Telecommunications Division: Junior Analyst Bogotá DC Feb 98- Nov 99

Additionally, responsible for conceptualizing, providing technical assistance, promoting and overseeing the execution of national public investment projects. Monitored National Budget, conducted research, selected and partnered with big international consulting firms conceptualizing & executing projects and national plans, compiled data through survey for all telecom companies, and published one summary book and one CD-ROM respectively.

other experience

Geometry Teacher 9th grade – Colegio San Carlos 1998

2 Publications: Telefonia local en Colombia 1997; Telefonia en Colombia 1998 (DNP) 97-98

Teacher Assistant / Junior Lecturer – Universidad de los Andes 95-97

Database Clerk - UMATA Project: Perry Rubio & Asociados Consulting for the Agriculture Ministry 1996

Founding Partner of 2 Restaurants (start-ups: leadership, coordination, oversight & supervision) 92-98

Intern – Icollantas – Assistant to the Chief Mechanical Engineer Office 1991

computer skills

Advanced: Windows, Office (Word, Power Point, Excel, Access, Outlook 97-07), SPSS, STATA, Internet.

Intermediate: MS Project, DOS, E-views, I-think/Stella, Acrobat, Visual Basic, Visio

Beginner: MAC-OS, Arc-View/Info, Corel Draw, PhotoShop, Illustrator, Lotus Notes, Winsteps, SAP

academic activities

Thinking in Systems– iseeSYTEMS (on-line) TX 09

Dynamic Modeling Course: Model Construction – iseeSYTEMS (on-line) NY 07

Elements of Strategic Management for Local and Regional Econ Development Course – UN-CEPAL (on-line) NY 06

Introduction to Dynamic Modeling Course: Systems for Education and Research – iseeSYSTEMS VT 06

Indicators for Development Course– Inter-American Development Bank (on-line) –INDES-IADB NY 06

Performance Management & Results-Based Social Programs Course– INDES-IADB (on-line) DC 05

Environmental Assessment Course – IADB (on-line) DC 05

Monitoring & Evaluation Course – IADB (on-line) DC 04

Logical Framework Course – IADB (on-line) DC 02

Interests Conciliation & Conflict Resolution Workshop – Universidad Javeriana /DNP Btá 99

International Forum on Public Policy & Public Management Conference –ACME Btá 97

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