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MARÍA AURORA COLINA BARROETA
·     Plan and organize events of international cooperation by linking key stakeholders so that they are carried out in a successful way.

·     Design and implement clear and efficient processes for the maximization of resources, with budgets higher than the 18 million dollars per year.

·     Coordinate own and multidisciplinary teams of more than 10 people, aligned to a common goal

·     Establish guidelines and develop strategies for logistics and planning, paying attention to details to ensure a good experience.

·     Monitor performance indicators as well as to gather information on the events, so that they comply with the objectives.

·     Accountable for event logistic, staffing and production ensuring meetings and events run smoothly

·     Develop detailed Project  planning for all  executive – level  meetings  and events,  including  maintaining  a detailed  calendar of  activities,  research  and  preparation  of  site  proposal base  on  client  requirements, securing venues, reserving necessary resources, among others.

·     Prepare  and  present  reports to  summarize meeting  & event planning service. Analyze cost / benefits and market trends, engaging in a culture of continuous improvement and innovation.

·     Establish income and expense forecast for events, review and negotiate vendor contracts.

EXPERIENCE
Ministry of Foreign Affairs | Operations Manager Jr. | 2013 – 2019

·     Plan and organize the logistics related to the realization of requested events by different for 10 up to 300 people, including security, travel, and food.

·     Establish action plans to ensure that the events take place on time, especially respecting the agendas of special guests (VIP), and in coordination with its safety equipment.

·     Dealing with national and international suppliers for the achievement of strategic alliances; verifying that the product or service purchased complies with the policies and terms agreed.

·     Develop indicators (KPI’s) management, standards and procedures, seeking to provide a solution to all of the requirements requested by the different areas.

·     Management of national and international events (workshops, meetings, forums) up to of 300 people.

·     Lead a team of 10 people.

Ministry of AgricultureDevelopment | Treasury and Budget Control Manager |2009 – 2013

·     Development and implementation of a financial strategy to maximize resources, managing the budget, including events.

·     Generate policies and procedures, which give a structure including a schedule for payment of suppliers to ensure the efficient flow of resources.

·     Monitor the implementation of the budget according to the authorized 18 million dollars.

·     Manage and develop a team of 10 people.

·     Relationship with banks and control bank accounts.

Coordination of International Affairs | International Projects Manager | 2006 – 2009

·     Logistics link to promote international cooperation with countries such as Germany, Korea and China, making the business links between the nations.

·     Arrange the logistics of the event from the lodging, transportation, food until the agenda of high-level international Government and business representatives.

·     Leader of strategic projects and optimize processes.

·     Collect information and made agreements relating to different areas which have done international travels and perform monthly executive reports on its progress to the Governor.

Ministry of Economic Development | Project Manager for the business improvement | 2003 – 2005

·     Support and logistics of the “First Forum Mexiquense of the entrepreneur” event that served as the basis for the week of the entrepreneur at the federal level.

·     Main contact with participants for logistics and check that all the agreements are successfully fullfilled.

·     Select the place and make the necessary arrangements to carry out the event for more than 1800 people.

EDUCATION
UNIVERSIDAD AUTONOMA DEL ESTADO DE MEXICO | Accounting Degree|   1992-1997

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
· LANGUAGES: Spanish as the mother tongue        English   Fluent

· COMPUTER SERVICES:  Advanced Excel Office