Cheska Patow Barrios
Industrial Engineer With Focus On Leadership, Strategic Organization Development And Innovation
Bogota, Colombia
Summary
I am a bilingual Industrial Engineer with more than 10 years of experience in organizational management and strategic project management in Latin America.
I seek to serve the world by provoking positive changes within people. Certified as a Professional Coach at IPEC (Institute for Professional Excellence in Coaching) and accredited by ICF as an Associate Certified Coach (ACC), I firmly believe that conscious leadership is the path to transformation. I specialize in accompanying organizations and individuals seeking to improve their performance and reach their maximum potential.
I have led more than 100 people in different multidisciplinary and intercultural teams to achieve the planned professional and personal strategic objectives.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
7
7
Certifications
3
3
Languages
Work History
COO - Chief Operating Officer IAP2 Latin America
International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Latin America
Latin America, Bogota, Colombia
11.2021 - Current
- Develop the regional business through the incorporation of new professional and corporate members, and core product development (specialization courses in public and citizen participation).
- Shape, manage and lead the team of professional committee members from 6 different countries and promote the practice within the Latin America network.
- Previous position: Co-Founding Director of IAP2 from April 2019 to November 2021. The responsibilities of Co-Founder and member of the Steering Committee of the Latin American subsidiary remain active.
Professional Coach
Latin America
Remote
04.2021 - Current
- Professional Certified Coach currently working with 3+ organizations and accompanying 8+ people in individual sessions in different countries of Latin America periodically and remotely.
- Practitioner, Content board and Content creator of Leadership, Self Knowledge and Team Management of the following programs: "Leadership in the Digital Era", "Product Management", "Digital Product Design - IDEO", "Persuasive Communication Course" and "Self-knowledge Course for Leaders in the Digital Era" in Colectivo23, a Peruvian and Latin American EdTech that seeks to redesign the experience of professional education in the digital era by promoting the strengthening of digital skills.
- Facilitator, Coach and program manager in Gnosis Coaching & Consulting developing programs to develop soft skills for several companies in Peru according to their needs and pains.
- Coach in Yourney, a Chilean platform that connects you with certified and experienced, world-class coaches.
Project Manager (PM) "Soluciones De-Mentes"
Socialab
Bogota, Colombia
02.2021 - Current
- Design, Development, Implementation and Evaluation of the Latin American project contributing with a strategic view of long term construction (Product Owner) with the team and fulfilling a role of Co-Founder.
- Soluciones de-Mentes identifies Universities and Institutes, teachers and students in Latin America with the potential to generate a systemic change and promote innovation as an agent of change.
- The program trains teachers as mentors in innovation and entrepreneurship who motivate their educational community to develop ideas as proposed solutions to the challenges we face today through an open innovation platform.
Regional Director for Latin America
TECHO International
Santiago de Chile, Chile
10.2016 - 08.2019
- Management of strategy, teams and budget in each country (Mexico,
Central America and Andean countries). Region with more than 100 full time employees, 1500 volunteers and a budget close to USD 5,000,000. - Lead, mentor and accompany 12 leaders from 6 different countries.
Work with Belcorp Peru's strategic area to strengthen the planning process and a former McKinsey & Company advisor. - Along with my functions as Regional Director, I assumed the hybrid role of CSO - International Director of Strategy from January 2018 to August 2019, being responsible for leading and directing the short and long term Institutional Plan for 2018 and 2019 at the Latin American level, ensuring compliance with the mission, vision and values in the 19 countries where TECHO operates.
CEO - General Manager
TECHO Peru
Lima, Peru
01.2014 - 10.2016
- Responsible for developing the first long-term planning for the organization and achieving a participatory process that allowed us to have an ambitious vision for 2021.
- Manage the team of professionals (15 per year) towards the fulfillment of the strategic objectives.
Global Community Development Program Director
AIESEC Peru
Lima, Peru
10.2012 - 12.2013
- Lead the area team of 20 volunteers by implementing innovative strategies in pursuit of partnerships with schools, clubs and organizations.
- Design and implement the operations work plan for 2013/4.
Education
Certified Professional Coach - Coaching And Energy Leadership
IPEC Coaching
United States - Worldwide 03.2021 - 11.2022
Master of Innovation & Entrepreneurship Candidate - Innovation
Universitat De Barcelona
Barcelona, Spain 03.2022 - Current
Master of Development Studies Candidate - Development Economics And International Development
Melbourne University
Melbourne, Australia 02.2020 - 12.2020
Industrial Engineering Degree, Upper Third - Industrial Engineering
Universidad De Lima
Lima, Peru 03.2008 - 12.2013
Exchange Program, Honorable Mention -
Universidad De Salamanca
Salmanaca, España 09.2011 - 02.2012
Skills
Google Suite
undefinedCertification
ICF: Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
Timeline
Master of Innovation & Entrepreneurship Candidate - Innovation
Universitat De Barcelona
03.2022 - Current
ICF: Associate Certified Coach (ACC)
01-2022
COO - Chief Operating Officer IAP2 Latin America
International Association for Public Participation (IAP2) Latin America
11.2021 - Current
IPEC Coaching: Certified Professional Coach & Energy Leadership™ Index Master Practitioner (ELI-MP)
11-2021
Colectivo 23: UX/UI Digital Product Design and Management
06-2021
Professional Coach
Latin America
04.2021 - Current
Certified Professional Coach - Coaching And Energy Leadership
IPEC Coaching
03.2021 - 11.2022
Project Manager (PM) "Soluciones De-Mentes"
Socialab
02.2021 - Current
IDBx: Project Management for Development
10-2020
IAP2 Australasia: Certificate in Engagement - Engagement Essentials, Design & Methods
09-2020
Colectivo 23: Growth Marketing & Growth Hacking
05-2020
Master of Development Studies Candidate - Development Economics And International Development
Melbourne University
02.2020 - 12.2020
Queensland University of Technology: Diploma in Regional Approaches to Community Engagement and Socially-Responsible Mining in Latin America
03-2017
Regional Director for Latin America
TECHO International
10.2016 - 08.2019
CEO - General Manager
TECHO Peru
01.2014 - 10.2016
Global Community Development Program Director
AIESEC Peru
10.2012 - 12.2013
Exchange Program, Honorable Mention -
Universidad De Salamanca
09.2011 - 02.2012
Industrial Engineering Degree, Upper Third - Industrial Engineering
Universidad De Lima
03.2008 - 12.2013
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