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CAMILO VIVAS

CAMILO VIVAS

Learning Manager And Multilingual Interpreter
Brooklyn,NY

Summary

Over 10 years of experience with public institutions, non-profits, and service companies in planning, producing, and promoting multilingual learning and cultural programs in English, Spanish, and Portuguese for hybrid, in-person, and online formats. Skilled in producing e-learning platforms, creative events, and information services for digital transformation and organizational development.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Learning and Development Manager

Proyectador
01.2011 - Current
  • Proposed, planned, and produced multilingual information services, cultural projects, and learning programs for 20 organizations as well as assisting in identifying sponsors and allies to complement their activities.
  • Recruited, hired, and trained instructional design, events production, and digital marketing teams of approximately 500 people including employees, collaborators, consultants, SMEs, and freelancers.
  • Developed 5 successful digital marketing and communication strategies for clients with attention to strategic goals, non-disclosure agreements, and confidentiality.
  • Implemented 3 CMSs according to the project's needs with functionalities for multiple languages.
  • Coordinated the implementation of 2 LMSs tailored to each training program's needs in English, Portuguese, and Spanish.
  • Designed and produced 5 calls for participants, 4 international events, and more than 200 workshops.
  • Managed the budget of each project according to the needs of each strategic plan with savings of up to 20%-30% depending on conditions and financial projections.
  • Evaluated success of training programs and recommended improvements to upper management to enhance effectiveness.
  • Reviewed and edited all training materials for accuracy and company policy compliance.

Event Coordinator

Festival of Cultures
Bern, Switzerland
01.2018 - 12.2019
  • Assisted in the planning, managing, and supervising of the Festival of Cultures in its second and third versions and evaluating the artworks of the visual arts exhibition.

Business Consultant

Treffpunkt Liebefeld
Bern, Switzerland
07.2017 - 02.2018
  • Redesigned the business model applied to the services and activities implementing strategies that increased revenue by 10% -15% in all workshops and events.

Project Manager, Training

CERLALC - UNESCO
Bogotá, Colombia
04.2015 - 05.2016

Training Program for the International Network of Library Innovators of Latin America

SPONSOR: BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION

  • Coordinated, redesigned, and adapted this training program of leadership, innovation, and management for public librarians with participants from 10 Latin American countries, as well as other participants from Spain and Portugal.
  • Led design and management activities of the content translation team, its SMEs, the LMS, the call for participants, two international events, all our stakeholders, and the instructional design team.
  • Facilitated the professional development of staff members, local community groups, and individual leaders by sharing the training curriculum for implementation in future endeavors.
  • Worked collaboratively with affiliate Fundación Germán Sánchez Ruipérez of Madrid, Spain to produce events, webinars, workshops, and web development.
  • Doubled financial support of sponsor allowing the extension of the program for an additional year, and a third phase of consolidation for selected library innovation projects.
  • Fulfilled all performance, research, and development reports required to continue grant and sponsorship from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Project Manager, Training

National Library Of Colombia
Bogotá, Colombia
03.2014 - 12.2014

Digital Laboratory´s Training Programs and Learning Events

SPONSOR: BILL & MELINDA GATES FOUNDATION

  • Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
  • Designed and coordinated a learning program with workshops, classes, and special events around the library’s collection, projects, and digital resources increasing the attendance rate over the previous year by 50%
  • Developed a project execution plan, including a procedure outlining required training, workshops, webinars, and cooperative events such as BibloJAM, a collaborative marathon of library services prototyping
  • Created a toolbox with metrics, graphics, and materials for the digital marketing/branding campaign to ensure consistency among this and future projects
  • Identified inconsistencies in training documentation and formulated a system to reduce such issues
  • Worked closely with the preservation and conservation department in all digital initiatives
  • Completed all performance assessments required by our main sponsor, the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation.

Event Manager

University Of The Andes, H.E.C. Montreal
Bogotá, Colombia
06.2011 - 06.2013

XII International Conference on Arts and Cultural Management

SPONSOR: BRITISH COUNCIL

  • Planned production and resource management for the 12th International Conference on Arts and Cultural Management (AIMAC 2013) featuring 110 presentations on the latest advancements in arts and cultural management.
  • Led the Communications Design Team in the generation of a branding and digital marketing strategy resulting in 150% of the expected attendance.
  • Coordinated the design of comprehensive print and digital attendee guides and promotional materials.
  • Secured additional support from the British Council in Colombia, the Ministry of Culture of Colombia, and the National Network of Radio and Television of Colombia (RTVC).
  • Created an alliance with the Ministry of Culture of Bogotá resulting in scholarships for 100 public employees to join the event and learn about the latest advancements in the field of arts and cultural management.
  • Remotely coordinated with event founder HEC Montreal to make the necessary adaptations of the original format to ensure cultural accessibility for local audiences.
  • Oversaw preparation and management of event budgets to deliver at or below projected costs.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking, and event promotions.

Education

Master of Arts - Design

University of Applied Sciences, Bern, Switzerland
08.2018 - 01.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Cultural Projects

University of Los Andes, Bogotá, Colombia
01.2002 - 09.2009

Skills

Interpretation and Translation: English - Spanishundefined

Affiliations

Over 10 years of experience with public institutions, non-profits, and service companies in planning, producing, and promoting multilingual learning and cultural programs in English, Spanish and Portuguese for hybrid, in-person, and online formats. Skilled in producing e-learning platforms, creative events, and information services for digital transformation and organizational development.

Timeline

University of Applied Sciences - Master of Arts, Design
08.2018 - 01.2023
Event Coordinator - Festival of Cultures
01.2018 - 12.2019
Business Consultant - Treffpunkt Liebefeld
07.2017 - 02.2018
Project Manager, Training - CERLALC - UNESCO
04.2015 - 05.2016
Project Manager, Training - National Library Of Colombia
03.2014 - 12.2014
Event Manager - University Of The Andes, H.E.C. Montreal
06.2011 - 06.2013
Learning and Development Manager - Proyectador
01.2011 - Current
University of Los Andes - Bachelor of Arts, Cultural Projects
01.2002 - 09.2009
CAMILO VIVASLearning Manager And Multilingual Interpreter