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Mercy Estefania Rojas Medina

Professional In Government And International Affairs
BOGOTÁ, D.C.

Summary

Professional graduated from the Faculty of Finance, Government, and International Affairs with a keen interest in sustainable projects, public policy research, and legal challenges. Possess knowledge in public and corporate finances, as well as in executive branch affairs and contractual management. Expertise includes accounting, financial analysis, financial management and planning, international negotiation, gender issues, data analysis and statistics, economic development, and formulation of projects and public policies.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Languages

Work History

Agent Representative

IntouchCX Colombia
Bogotá, Bogota D.C.
10.2024 - 01.2025

Maintained meticulous records of all client interactions and transactions for future reference and analysis.

  • Enhanced overall team performance through active collaboration on shared goals.
  • Provided exceptional support to clients during the onboarding process, fostering strong relationships.
  • Managed approximately 40 incoming calls, emails and faxes per day from customers.
  • Developed a strong understanding of various product offerings, enabling informed recommendations to clients.

Intern

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia
Bogotá, Bogota D.C.
01.2023 - 07.2023
  • Gained valuable experience working within a specific industry, applying learned concepts directly into relevant work situations.
  • In-depth understanding of the application of projects at the municipal, departmental, and organizational levels, following up on planning, implementation, and monitoring processes of projects at the governmental and organizational levels
  • Familiarization with specific tools and methodologies used in project management, thus strengthening project planning, monitoring, and evaluation skills
  • Ability to respond effectively to petition rights and Common Utility Certificates (CUCs) in international cooperation projects
  • This responsibility not only required efficient handling of the corresponding legal and administrative procedures but also a deep understanding of the associated legal and ethical implications
  • Compilation and analysis of data, as well as preparation of reports and presentations related to ongoing projects and topics such as climate change, migration, gender, and financial cooperation for the creation of the Ministry of Equality, Total Peace, and the National Strategy for International Cooperation, among others.

Project Planner

Externado University of Colombia
Bogotá, Bogota D.C.
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • As a Project Formulator and Public Policy Analyst at the GOBLAB of the Externado de Colombia University, he led key strategic initiatives for the Shipyard Sector, Cotecmar, and Zonamerica
  • The project called 'Economic Development and Internationalization of Technology-Based Clusters in Colombia: Asian Referents' involved the creation of strategies and policies that promoted economic growth and the internationalization of technology clusters in the country

Junior Consultant

Externado University of Colombia
Bogotá, Bogota D.C.
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • Company Overview: United Nations Development Program - UNDP
  • Support in preparing the first Diagnostic of Human Development in Colombia in the last decade, where an essential role was played in the research and a significant contribution was made to the creation of inputs in key areas such as security, education, and human rights
  • Collection, analysis, and synthesis of data to collaborate in creating tables and graphs
  • Analysis to include data at the national level, illustrating regional disparities and analysis of multidimensional inequalities, considering territorial and population gaps
  • United Nations Development Program - UNDP

Research Assistant

University Externado of Colombia
Bogotá, Bogota D.C.
01.2022 - 05.2022
  • In the role of Research Assistant, he worked with dedication in the preparation of specific research on the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and the South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
  • This work included a thorough analysis of economic activity among Asian countries, with special attention to the comparison of their economic models with those of Latin America, in particular, the Colombian context
  • The contribution included the creation of representative graphs and the development of databases to support the research findings and conclusions
  • This quantitative approach strengthened the visual presentation of information, facilitating understanding and informed decision-making

Agent Services Representative

Scotiabank
Bogotá, Bogota D.C.
11.2018 - 01.2019
  • Assisted clients with account management, effectively reducing service-related issues.
  • Followed up on department reports, contact information and missing enrollment and agent information.
  • Achieved established monthly goals.
  • Streamlined communication processes for increased efficiency within the agent services team.
  • Developed strong relationships with stakeholders across the organization, fostering collaboration and mutual support among team members.

Project Formulation Assistant

National Emerald Federation of Colombia (Fedesmeraldas)
Bogotá, Bogota D.C.
01.2017 - 02.2018
  • Collaborate with the team to develop strong and effective project proposals
  • This process included the identification of needs, the definition of clear objectives, and the detailed development of execution plans
  • Evaluation of the feasibility and potential impact of the projects, ensuring that they were aligned with the organizational objectives and development goals of Fedesmeraldas
  • Elevated company reputation through meticulous attention to detail in all aspects of work output

Education

Master's in Project Management And Leadership - Internationalization

Catholic University of Murcia
España
03.2024 - Current

Bachelor's Degree - Government And International Affairs

Externado University of Colombia
Bogotá, DC
01.2019 - 10.2023

High School Diploma - Natural Sciences

La Candelaria Educational Institution
La Capilla, Boyacá
12.2016 - 12.2016

System Technique - Computer Systems Analysis

National Learning System - SENA
La Capilla, Boyacá
01.2015 - 12.2016

Skills

  • Friendly and Professional Treatment

  • Teamwork

  • Strategic Decision Making

  • Professional ethics

  • Software

  • MS Office

  • RStudio

  • ArcGIS

  • Google Drive

  • Presentations/Slideshows

  • Web

Employmentreferences

  • Valentina Pinzón, Team Lead, IntouchCX, (601) 2912708
  • Betsy Suárez, First Secretary, Bilateral Cooperation and Official Development Assistance, betsy.suarez@cancilleria.gov.co
  • David Mauricio Castrillón Kerrigan, Teacher-researcher, David.castrillon@uexternado.edu.co
  • Soraya Caro, Teacher-researcher and Deputy Minister of Business Development at the Ministry of Commerce, Industry, and Tourism, soraya.caro@uexternado.edu.co
  • Oscar Baquero, President of Fedesmeraldas, (+57) 310 6964169

Certificatesandcourses

  • IELTS certificate B2+, 2024
  • Environmental sustainability in finance, Externado University of Colombia, 10/2023
  • Structuring of social projects, Externado University of Colombia, 10/2023
  • Fundamentals of Innovation, Bogotá Chamber of Commerce, 03/2023
  • Innovation, Politics, and Culture, Korea Foundation, 12/2022
  • English for Academic Purposes (EPA 4), Browns English School of Australia, 09/2019

Timeline

Agent Representative

IntouchCX Colombia
10.2024 - 01.2025

Master's in Project Management And Leadership - Internationalization

Catholic University of Murcia
03.2024 - Current

Intern

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Colombia
01.2023 - 07.2023

Project Planner

Externado University of Colombia
08.2022 - 12.2022

Junior Consultant

Externado University of Colombia
01.2022 - 05.2022

Research Assistant

University Externado of Colombia
01.2022 - 05.2022

Bachelor's Degree - Government And International Affairs

Externado University of Colombia
01.2019 - 10.2023

Agent Services Representative

Scotiabank
11.2018 - 01.2019

Project Formulation Assistant

National Emerald Federation of Colombia (Fedesmeraldas)
01.2017 - 02.2018

High School Diploma - Natural Sciences

La Candelaria Educational Institution
12.2016 - 12.2016

System Technique - Computer Systems Analysis

National Learning System - SENA
01.2015 - 12.2016
Mercy Estefania Rojas MedinaProfessional In Government And International Affairs