Willy Camilo Torres Cañón
Resumen profesional
Industrial Engineer with more than 20 years of professional experience in institutional planning, international cooperation, project management and monitoring, logistics, procurement, and interinstitutional coordination. Professional background with the Colombian National Police and Olgoonik Worldwide Services, including more than four years of direct experience supporting U.S. Embassy programs.
From 2017 to 2022, served as the Colombian National Police liaison with the U.S. Embassy, ensuring the implementation of activities funded by U.S. Government agencies including INL, DEA, FBI, U.S. Marshals, HSI, and CBP, while coordinating high-level visits and managing donations.
Currently serves as Logistics Coordinator and Procurement Specialist with Olgoonik Worldwide Services, managing ARIBA procurement processes, travel arrangements, suppliers, offer evaluations, financial tracking, and deliveries. Executed more than 65 procurement processes over the past four years and support GCO program budget management, including obligation and de-obligation of funds and periodic financial tracking of projects.
Datos destacados
2
2
Languages
13
13
years of post-secondary education
18
18
years of professional experience
Experiencia
Logistics Coordinator and Procurement Specialist
Olgoonik Worldwide Services
Bogotá, Bogotá D.C.
11.2022 - Actual
- Manage end-to-end procurement processes through ARIBA, including terms of reference, market research, quotations, cost estimates, comparative tables, technical evaluations, sole-source justifications, purchase orders, and follow-up through receipt and delivery.
- Execute and monitor more than 65 procurement processes over the past four years, coordinating with suppliers, end users, and financial teams.
- Arrange travel for U.S. Embassy personnel through E2 and for Colombian Public Security Force personnel through NCSC, including airline tickets, lodging, per diem, and other logistical arrangements.
- Manage and monitor the GCO program budget, supporting fund obligation and de-obligation processes and conducting periodic financial tracking of projects.
- Coordinate the receipt, control, inventory, and delivery of equipment, goods, and supplies, maintaining supporting records and documentation.
- Support high-level visits and official activities by coordinating logistical requirements to ensure effective execution, including visits by Kristi Noem, U.S. Secretary of Homeland Security, and Cartwright Weiland, Senior Bureau Official of INL/FO.
- Work closely with INL teams, financial offices, procurement personnel, suppliers, and beneficiary entities.
Planning and International Cooperation Officer
Colombia National Police
Bogotá, Bogotá D.C.
07.2004 - 10.2022
- Participated in bilateral, trilateral, and multilateral cooperation mechanisms, supporting fulfillment of institutional commitments.
- Managed international activities in Colombia and abroad, coordinating institutional and cooperation requirements.
- Received and managed requests submitted by foreign governments and international cooperation mechanisms, including matters related to the Summit of the Americas, the United Nations, and USCAP, and prepared responses based on institutional positions and assessments.
- From 2017 to 2022, served as the Colombian National Police liaison with the U.S. Embassy, ensuring implementation of activities funded by U.S. Government agencies, particularly INL, DEA, FBI, U.S. Marshals, HSI, and CBP.
- Verified the relevance of projects submitted by the Colombian National Police to INL and subsequently conducted their monitoring, oversight, and evaluation.
- Coordinated high-level visits and managed donations of goods and equipment for the Colombian National Police.
- Facilitated coordination among the Colombian National Police, the U.S. Embassy, and other international partners to support institutional objectives.
Formación
B.S. in Industrial Engineering - School of Basic Sciences, Technology and Engineering (ECBTI)
Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia
Bogotá, DC 07.2008 - 06.2015
Professional Technician in Police Service - Policial
CNP Carabineros School
Facatativá, CUN 09.2003 - 06.2004
High School Diploma - High School
Fernando Mazuera Villegas School
Bogota 02.1994 - 11.1999
Enfatiza tus habilidades clave
Project Management and Monitoring International Cooperation Institutional Planning Procurement and Purchasing ARIBA and Vendor Management Budget and Financial Tracking Fund Obligation and De-obligation Logistics and Travel Management Interinstitutional Coordination High-Level Visits Records and Document Management Results Monitoring and Evaluation
SOFTWARE: Microsoft Word Microsoft Excel Microsoft PowerPoint ARIBA E2 NCSC
Languages
Español
Idioma nativo
Inglés
Intermedio avanzado
B2
ADDITIONAL TRAINING
• Diploma in Supply Chain Management and Logistics – 2014
• Project Design – 2011
• Strategic Management – 2012
• Finance – 2012
• Project Evaluation – 2012
INFORMACIÓN ADICIONAL
Available for travel within Colombia and other countries.
Experience communicating and coordinating with Embassy personnel, Colombian officials, implementing entities, suppliers, international partners, and visiting delegations.
Cronología
Logistics Coordinator and Procurement Specialist
Olgoonik Worldwide Services
11.2022 - Actual
B.S. in Industrial Engineering - School of Basic Sciences, Technology and Engineering (ECBTI)
Universidad Nacional Abierta y a Distancia
07.2008 - 06.2015
Planning and International Cooperation Officer
Colombia National Police
07.2004 - 10.2022
Professional Technician in Police Service - Policial
CNP Carabineros School
09.2003 - 06.2004
High School Diploma - High School
Fernando Mazuera Villegas School
02.1994 - 11.1999