Summary
Overview
Work History
Skills
Education
Languages
Achievements
Certification
Interests
References
Timeline
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Jacobo Sáenz

Jacobo Sáenz

Economist
Plano,Texas

Summary

Economist with expertise in managing processes and enhancing efficiency, skilled in client communication and cross-team collaboration. Proven talent in streamlining operations and improving workflows in fast-paced environments, with additional knowledge in macroeconomics and monetary policy applied to analytical reasoning and decision-making. Recognized with an Academic Excellence Award for outstanding performance, seeking to leverage analytical skills and organizational strengths in a dynamic role focused on growth.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
2
2

Certifications

Work History

Administrative and Operational Contractor

Vinosmith
Remote, CA
03.2024 - Current
  • Improved client communication and streamlined onboarding processes.
  • Optimized workflows to enhance cross-team efficiency.

Operations Administrative Assistant

Lean Solutions Group
Bogotá, Colombia
07.2023 - 03.2024
  • Supported payroll accuracy, interview preparation, and performance evaluations.
  • Coordinated HR, IT, and disciplinary processes to ensure smooth operations.

Intern

Central Bank Of Colombia
Bogotá, Colombia
07.2022 - 06.2023
  • Led educational sessions on macroeconomics and monetary policy to increase youth engagement with central banking.
  • Reviewed international research on financial literacy and proposed an action plan tailored to the Colombian context.

Administrative Assistant

López García Soluciones Inmobiliarias S.A.S.
Medellín, Colombia
02.2018 - 07.2022
  • Managed real estate databases and generated economic reports to support strategic decisions.
  • Contributed to commercial initiatives to drive business opportunities.

Skills

  • Data Analysis
  • Workflow Automation with AI
  • Office 365 (Advanced)
  • Google Workspace (Intermediate)
  • Blockchain Familiarity
  • Cryptocurrency & DeFi Basics
  • Basic Trading Skills
  • Macroeconomics & Monetary Policy Knowledge
  • Problem-Solving
  • Attention to Detail
  • Excellent Communication

Education

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Universidad Nacional De Colombia
Medellín, Colombia
01.2017 - 10.2023

Languages

Spanish
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1

Achievements

  • Academic Excellence Award — Top of Cohort, Economics, Universidad Nacional de Colombia (National University of Colombia)
  • Athletic Scholarship — Partial tuition award for varsity volleyball, Universidad Nacional de Colombia (National University of Colombia)

Certification

  • Decentralized finance (DeFi): The future of finance specialization — Duke University (via Coursera), online| Jan 2025 – Apr 2025
  • Intermediate data analysis — Universidad de los Andes (University of the Andes), Bogotá, Colombia| Mar 2023 – Sep 2023

Interests

Volleyball and soccer

Decentralized finance and cryptocurrencies

Geopolitics and global economic trends

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Administrative and Operational Contractor

Vinosmith
03.2024 - Current

Operations Administrative Assistant

Lean Solutions Group
07.2023 - 03.2024

Intern

Central Bank Of Colombia
07.2022 - 06.2023

Administrative Assistant

López García Soluciones Inmobiliarias S.A.S.
02.2018 - 07.2022

Bachelor of Science - Economics

Universidad Nacional De Colombia
01.2017 - 10.2023