Gladys Josefina Aquino
New York,NY
Summary
Dedicated and focused law professional on specialist in international trade and cooperation with several years of experience excelling at prioritizing, completing multiple tasks simultaneously and following through to achieve project goals. Flexible, detail-oriented and adaptive team player. Experience in advocating for favorable trade policies, negotiating international agreements, and promoting products in foreign markets and kown for influencing policy decisions.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Planning and Project Manager
Center for Agriculture and Forestry Development
Santo Domingo , Dominican Republic
02.2023 - 07.2024
- Conducted regular status meetings with internal teams and external partners to track progress against established milestones.
- Analyzed data from various sources such as surveys, interviews, focus groups. to inform decision-making related to projects.
- Collaborated closely with senior management on long-term strategic planning initiatives related to projects in development or execution stages.
- Drafted reports summarizing progress made on projects for review by executive leadership team.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies and procedures throughout the life cycle of each project.
- Managed multiple projects with competing deadlines simultaneously.
- Developed and updated project plans to document objectives, technologies, schedules, and funding.
Consultant International Trade, Cooperation and IP
Frelancer-Independant
New York, NY
04.2010 - 09.2011
- Provided advice and guidance on customs regulations, tariffs, export controls, and other international trade issues.
- Organized seminars and workshops on topics related to global trading practices and the Free Trade Agreement.
- Organized meetings between stakeholders to discuss project details and timelines.
- Developed and implemented customized strategies to meet client needs.
- Collaborated with clients to develop action plans to address specific challenges and objectives.
- Reviewed existing policies and procedures and suggested improvements where necessary.
- Presented findings from research studies at conferences or seminars in order to raise awareness about various topics related to the consulting field.
Counselor
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dominican Republic
Geneva, Switzerland
09.2002 - 03.2010
- Negotiated treaties, trade agreements, and memoranda of understanding before the World Trade Organization (WTO), the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD), and the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
- Participated in committees, council, and ministerial meetings of the WTO, UNCTAD, and other international organizations.
- Oversaw impact assessments and wrote reports outlining findings.
- Obtained and distributed updated information regarding domestic or international laws, guidelines and standards.
- Evaluated operations to determine compliance with statutes.
- Drafted official documents and letters related to foreign policy matters.
Education
Master of Arts - Political Science and Government
Universite Paris 1 Pantheon Sorbone
Paris, France01-2015
Master of Arts - Constitucional Law
Instituto Global De Altos Estudios
Santo Domingo, RD 08-2014
International Trade
APEC University
Santo Domingo, RD 12-1998
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Pedro Henriquez Urena National University
Santo Domingo, RD 11-1993
Skills
- Project development
- Workforce training
- Thinking analytically and strategically
- Leadership
- Achieving results
- Embracing cultural diversity
- Team working
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited
Timeline
Planning and Project Manager
Center for Agriculture and Forestry Development
02.2023 - 07.2024
Consultant International Trade, Cooperation and IP
Frelancer-Independant
04.2010 - 09.2011
Counselor
Ministry of Foreign Affairs Dominican Republic
09.2002 - 03.2010
Master of Arts - Political Science and Government
Universite Paris 1 Pantheon Sorbone
Master of Arts - Constitucional Law
Instituto Global De Altos Estudios
International Trade
APEC University
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Pedro Henriquez Urena National University
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