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Loren López-Gelb

Ewa Beach

Summary

Dynamic professional with hands-on experience in operations and administration field and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Operations Consultant

Inter-American Development Bank, IDB
07.2024 - Current
  • Provide support to the preparation, processing, and distribution of proposals for operation development, loan documents and technical cooperation documents, to appropriate internal review and operational committees.
  • Drafting and proofreading documents related to technical cooperations and loan proposals to ensure they meet editorial guidelines established by the Bank.
  • Review operational documents to ensure accuracy, completeness, quality of final product and proper application of relevant guidelines.
  • Provide guidance to project team members on Bank processing procedures, and monitor compliance of operational calendar and adapt its timing when necessary.
  • Establishing and monitoring the processing timeline, proactively following up on relevant milestones to meet the approval target date.
  • Collecting, registering, and maintaining project related documentation in accordance to established procedures and policies.
  • Follow up the complete and timely closure of operations as well as the delivery of reports for loans and technical cooperations, and support the team members with its processes.
  • Advice project teams on procurement applicable policies as well as on the hiring process and payment processing of consultancies and non-consulting services (individuals and firms) financed by the assigned operations.

General Administration Consultant

Inter-American Development Bank, IDB
04.2022 - 06.2024
  • Assist Division Chief with meetings, scheduling, communications, and calendar management, prioritizing sensitive matters.
  • Provide guidance and support to the staff in understanding and applying human resources, procurement, and administrative policies and regulations.
  • Assist the Budget and Planning Analyst in managing General Administrative Costs.
  • Handle accounts payable, including document review and payment processing.
  • Collaborate on coordinating division events at headquarters and externally, ensuring compliance with Bank policies.
  • Support in the design and implementation of process improvements in corporate tasks by leveraging bank systems.

Office Manager

Hindu American Foundation
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Managed vendor relationships, negotiating contracts for cost savings while maintaining high-quality services.
  • Oversaw office budget, ensuring all expenditures were within allocated funds and identifying cost-saving opportunities.
  • Provide high-level administrative support to the senior management, and other staff.
  • Administer payroll and maintain employee documentation to ensure compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.

Commercial Manager

Comercializadora de Servicios Financieros, BBVA Bank
01.2017 - 01.2019
  • Provide financial and technical advice for clients
  • Define a commercial strategic plan with business acumen that met or exceeded monthly goals
  • Propose and execute plans, with events and programs aimed at the productivity of the bank and the car dealers
  • Created presentation materials for sales, customer relations and management purposes

Loan Officer Assistant

CFS-BBVA
08.2015 - 01.2017

Administrative Supernumerary

Banco De Occidente
04.2012 - 01.2014

Bank Teller

02.2011 - 04.2012

Education

MBA -

EUDE Business School
Madrid, Spain
11-2023

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Universidad Autonoma De Occidente
Cali, Colombia
05-2016

Skills

  • Analysis and reporting
  • Project management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Self motivation
  • Business process improvement

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional

Software

Microsoft Office

Timeline

Operations Consultant

Inter-American Development Bank, IDB
07.2024 - Current

General Administration Consultant

Inter-American Development Bank, IDB
04.2022 - 06.2024

Office Manager

Hindu American Foundation
09.2021 - 04.2022

Commercial Manager

Comercializadora de Servicios Financieros, BBVA Bank
01.2017 - 01.2019

Loan Officer Assistant

CFS-BBVA
08.2015 - 01.2017

Administrative Supernumerary

Banco De Occidente
04.2012 - 01.2014

Bank Teller

02.2011 - 04.2012

MBA -

EUDE Business School

Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering

Universidad Autonoma De Occidente
Loren López-Gelb