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Ana María Sáenz M.

Quito

Summary

International Cooperation and Information Management specialist. Skilled communications strategist with knowledge of digital and traditional media. Virtual and in person training abilities. Proven ability to manage tasks effectively and foster positive team environment.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

System Solutions Champion

IOM
08.2023 - Current

Company Overview: International Organization for Migration https://ecuador.iom.int/es


  • Serve as the primary change champion for the local RSC (Refugee Resettlement Center) and the primary point of contact and training (POC) to drive communication between the RPC (Refugee Processing Center, US Government) build /development team and the RSC.
  • Serve as the focal point for RPC engagement related to review, verification or validation of the development of new solutions, as well as other RPC-driven changes in the USRAP (US Refugee Admissions Program) information processing system.
  • Maintain a thorough and current awareness of RSC and RPC policies, plans, initiatives and developments that impact or otherwise influence RSC employees.


Achievements:

- Training in START Information System to 60 new staff in person and virtual modalities.

- Production of document: Job Aid: Formatted Comments for the Knowledge Base.

- 30 Compliance Spot Checks performed to staff for correct system verification processing.

Project Officer

Catalyste+
03.2017 - 06.2023

Company Overview: Canadian economic development organization with worldwide presence. Growing Business to Grow Communities Growing Business to Grow Communities | Catalyste+


  • Responsible for providing overall Programmatic and Logistical support to current program AWE (Accelerating Women's Empowerment).
  • Coordination, Monitoring, Evaluation and Reporting of information of Technical Assignments in Ecuador.
  • Planning and designing virtual and in-situ AWE Assignments in different formats: Training, Coaching, Mentoring, One-on-one.
  • Development and coordination of communications and corporate relations.


Achievements:

- Approx. 25 Technical Assignments performed in collaboration with Canadian advisers.


Head of Communications

Tomás Moro International School
07.2015 - 02.2017

Company Overview: Tomas Moro International School


  • Management of formal and informal communication processes.
  • Coordination and development of Marketing Plan according to budget and objectives.
  • Reporting on EFQM international quality standards.


Achievements:

- Enrollment of new students had a 15% increase after Communication Engagement Strategy.

Education Promotion Coordinator

Embassy of Canada
09.2013 - 02.2015

Company Overview: Embassy of Canada to Ecuador www.international.gc.ca


  • Coordination and development of communication/information strategies regarding the educational offer existing in Canada.
  • Informative pre-departure sessions and workshops for Ecuadorian students leaving to study in Canada.
  • Organization of Canada Education Fair sponsored by the Embassy of Canada.
  • Contact Database management.


Achievements:

- Adaptation of Imagine, Study in Canada advertising campaign for Latin American market.

- Increase of awareness of local population regarding studies in Canada.

Key Account Supervisor

Veritas DDB
01.2007 - 01.2009

Company Overview: DDB Veritas Advertising and Public Relations Agency


  • Coordinate advertising campaigns of Key Clients.
  • Perform market intelligence and bench marking for clients, presentation of recommendations.
  • Monitoring and evaluation of campaign performance.


Achievements: Team leader of an Effie Award for direct marketing campaign.

Education

Diploma - Marketing Management

Instituto Tecnológico De Monterrey
Quito, Ecuador
03-2010

Master's Degree - Communication and Information Management

Escuela De Estudios Empresariales/Universidad De Barcelona
Barcelona
08-2005

Master of Arts - Communication and Advertising, Digital Arts

Universidad San Francisco De Quito
Quito, Ecuador
08-2001

Skills

  • Strategic Planning
  • Gender Analysis Tools
  • Social Media Management
  • Word Press
  • Mail Chimp
  • Microsoft 365
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • MEAL

Certification

  • Diploma, Business Sustainability with Gender Focus, Business School, Universidad San Francisco de Quito
  • UN Mandatory Courses/IOM
  • Diploma, Marketing Management, Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Certificate, Gender Based Analysis Tools, Government of Canada
  • Certificate, E- Commerce, Escuela Virtual, Universidad Politécnica Nacional
  • Certificate, Multicultural Communications, Government of Canada

Languages

Spanish
Native language
Spanish
Proficient
C2
English
Proficient
C2
French
Elementary
A2

Professional References

  • Michaelle Minda, Project Officer, Compliance, IOM, + (593) 99-7405-201, mimichaelle@iom.int
  • Natalia Cruz, Programme Manager LATAM, Catalyste+, CANADA, +1 (647) 302-1893, ncruz@catalysteplus.org
  • Santiago Álvarez Malo, General Manager, Colegio Tomás Moro, + (593) 99-9441-574, sjalvarez@tomasmoro.k12.ec

Timeline

System Solutions Champion

IOM
08.2023 - Current

Project Officer

Catalyste+
03.2017 - 06.2023

Head of Communications

Tomás Moro International School
07.2015 - 02.2017

Education Promotion Coordinator

Embassy of Canada
09.2013 - 02.2015

Key Account Supervisor

Veritas DDB
01.2007 - 01.2009
  • Diploma, Business Sustainability with Gender Focus, Business School, Universidad San Francisco de Quito
  • UN Mandatory Courses/IOM
  • Diploma, Marketing Management, Instituto Tecnológico de Monterrey
  • Certificate, Gender Based Analysis Tools, Government of Canada
  • Certificate, E- Commerce, Escuela Virtual, Universidad Politécnica Nacional
  • Certificate, Multicultural Communications, Government of Canada

Diploma - Marketing Management

Instituto Tecnológico De Monterrey

Master's Degree - Communication and Information Management

Escuela De Estudios Empresariales/Universidad De Barcelona

Master of Arts - Communication and Advertising, Digital Arts

Universidad San Francisco De Quito
Ana María Sáenz M.