Laura C. Ortiz Salazar
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Product Coordinator
Ravago Americas
01.2022 - 01.2025
- Developed and maintained relationships with vendors, suppliers, and stakeholders to ensure smooth purchasing and inventory management. Tracked shipments, updates ERP system, processes orders, and monitored KPIs to ensure accurate reporting and prevent potential issues.
Research Consultant
International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
10.2023 - 01.2024
- Conducted literature review and collected quantitative evidence for the development of the 'Gender equality for greener and bluer futures: why women's leadership matters for realising environmental goals' report
Project Assistant
Catholic Relief Services
06.2023 - 09.2023
- Supported the MEAL university engagement and research unit with the creation of content for the external and internal websites
Research Analyst
NORC at the University of Chicago
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Developed and provided a catalog of relevant literature in the field of mental health resilience for aid workers in countries facing democratic backsliding
- Drafted report sections on Duty of Care literature
Research and Coding Assistant
NORC at the University of Chicago
03.2023 - 05.2023
- Provided translation and qualitative coding support to NORC's project 'Gender- Based Violence Portfolio Performance Evaluation' through the use of MAXQDA and Amberscript
- Promoted the consistency of constructs across the sample transcripts, adjusting the construct definitions, and determining emergent categories
Translator and Interpreter
Languageline Solutions
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Translated information into Spanish/English, recognizing sensitive cultural differences and environments
- Rendered correct concepts and meanings according to the conventions of established interpretation and translation protocol
Qualitative Research Assistant
NORC at the University of Chicago
01.2021 - 03.2021
- Supported USAID's 'Community Based Trauma Healing Activity' in Colombia, encoding interview transcripts using Dedoose
- Adjusted the code frame and contributed to the final report by synthesizing the description of constructs, selecting representative interview excerpts, and writing specific paragraphs that compared and contrasted respondents' comments
Project Assistant (Casas Azules)
Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs (IIHA, Fordham University)
08.2020 - 12.2020
- Assisted the Research Director with the development and maintenance of the 'Casa Azul' project virtual space and content, which provides services to Venezuelan migrants on the move
- Contributed to research, data entry, coordination of planned activities and timeframe, translation and editing, and creative planning
Course Administrator/Marketing and Communications Assistant
Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs (IIHA, Fordham University)
10.2018 - 12.2020
- Managed 'Mental Health in Complex Emergencies' Online Course and IIHA's flagship academic program, organized course schedule, online lectures and class material
- Assisted the IIHA Program Director and Adjunct Faculty in humanitarian studies with research for the preparation of courses
- Managed the promotion and marketing of IIHA events, developed marketing materials, and conducted research on new opportunities for expanding IIHA's reach
Communications Intern
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Assisted in the implementation of the Delegation's 2019 communications strategy, supporting the drafting of communications materials such as social media posts, organizing events, and performing administrative duties
Research Assistant Intern
United Nations Office of the Secretary General's Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict
01.2020 - 06.2020
- Assisted in the research, creation and organization of lessons learned/best practices activities and events
- Conducted research and drafted country-case studies
- Designed and developed communications material to represent the office at the 2020 Fragility Forum
- Drafted multiple concept notes for the second phase of the Global Coalition for Reintegration of Child Soldiers
Education
Certificate - Monitoring & Evaluation
New York University
01.2022
M.S. - Humanitarian Studies
Fordham University
01.2020
B.A. - International Studies
University of North Florida
01.2017
B.A. - Philosophy
University of North Florida
01.2017
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Salesforce
- Dedoose
- MAXQDA
- R (beginner)
Certification
Associate in Project Management (CPAM), Project Management Institute, 01/01/22
Awards
- Richard and Eileen Bennett Scholarship, 08/01/18
- Graduate School of Arts and Sciences Director's Excellence Award, 08/01/18
- Latin American & Caribbean Scholarship, 08/01/14 - 12/31/17
- Santander International Internship Fellowship, 06/01/19
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Research Consultant
International Union for the Conservation of Nature (IUCN)
10.2023 - 01.2024
Project Assistant
Catholic Relief Services
06.2023 - 09.2023
Research Analyst
NORC at the University of Chicago
05.2023 - 07.2023
Research and Coding Assistant
NORC at the University of Chicago
03.2023 - 05.2023
Product Coordinator
Ravago Americas
01.2022 - 01.2025
Translator and Interpreter
Languageline Solutions
06.2021 - 08.2021
Qualitative Research Assistant
NORC at the University of Chicago
01.2021 - 03.2021
Project Assistant (Casas Azules)
Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs (IIHA, Fordham University)
08.2020 - 12.2020
Communications Intern
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
07.2020 - 09.2020
Research Assistant Intern
United Nations Office of the Secretary General's Special Representative for Children and Armed Conflict
01.2020 - 06.2020
Course Administrator/Marketing and Communications Assistant
Institute of International Humanitarian Affairs (IIHA, Fordham University)
10.2018 - 12.2020
M.S. - Humanitarian Studies
Fordham University
B.A. - International Studies
University of North Florida
B.A. - Philosophy
University of North Florida
Certificate - Monitoring & Evaluation
New York University
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