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, Spain11-2023
Bachelor of Science - Industrial Engineering
Universidad Autonoma De Occidente
Cali, Colombia05-2016
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
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