Maria Luz Pereyra
Reston,Virginia
Summary
Successful career diplomat with 18 years experience on trade negotiations and trade policy. In-depth knowledge of Latin America economic outlook, trade policies, including regulations in commodities and service sector. Knowledge in data analytics and cybersecurity, framework, policies and regulations. People oriented, resilient, used to fast pase work and change.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Trade Policy
Embassy Of Argentina In The United States
08.2018 - Current
- Analyze U.S and Argentina trade policies, market access, trade barriers, current matket trends.
- Assessed hourly market access situation in bilateral trade: goods and services.
- Delivered expert analysis of market conditions by gathering key data, analyzing trends, creating reports and offering comprehensive evaluations.
- Developed a platform for the promotion of technologies services into the U.S called ArgentinaDelivers.com.
- Analyze and search for opportunities for technology transfer in the area of technology, cybersecurity and space economy
- Provide assistance Argentinean companies trying to do business in the U.S.
Responsible for Overseeing Mercosur and Trade Negotiations
Office Of The Secretary Of International Economy, MFA
03.2017 - 07.2018
- Prepare reports and presentations for the Secretary on the status of ongoing trade negotiations: MERCOSUR (all disciplines with EU, EFTA, Canada, Korea, CER, India) and bilateral negotiations (Colombia, Chile
and Mexico). - Prepare presentations and meetings with other government branches, Congress, civil society and private sector concerning the benefits of ongoing
trade negotiations, current commercial trade status and future opportunities. - Preparation of draft notes, background papers and reports for the Secretary in relation to the all bilateral trade and economic agenda with Latin American, Caribbean, and North American countries, regional integration Organisms, mostly MERCOSUR.
Head of Commercial Section and Tourism
Embassy Of Argentina In Brasilia
03.2012 - 02.2016
- Responsible of trade promotion and tourism. Main duties: identifying new trade opportunities for Argentinian exporters monitor Brazil’s economic and trade policies that impacts Argentina’s trade flows and economy.
- Facilitating contacts among businessmen. Reports preparation for Argentinian exporters in respect to Brazilian market access regulations.
- Establish contacts with relevant Brazilian government officials, trade organizations, Brazilian importers and investor in order to help Argentinian exporters to launch new business opportunities.
- Preparation of trade missions and tourism business rounds, as well as events with the objective of promoting Argentina in the international market and as
a receptor of international tourism. - Participation in bilateral trade negotiations and automotive agreement. Preparing reports on Brazil and bilateral trade flows for the Ambassador.
- Monitoring Brazil’s MERCOSUR agenda and Brazil’s trade relations with countries outside MERCOSUR
Responsible for Venezuela, Chile and Regional Inte
Department Of Latin America Economic Integration
01.2010 - 02.2012
- Responsible for monitoring and participating in the meetings of the Commerce Commission and Bi-national Ministers Commission with Chile. Responsible for monitoring and participating in the Administrative Commission of Mining Agreement. Monitor Chile’s economic and trade policies that impacts Argentina’s trade flows and economy.
- Responsible for participating and negotiating in meetings of the COBAN (High Level Bilateral Commission) with Venezuela, namely monitoring
contracts and development of purchases related to agriculture commodities. - Assisting private sector regarding the commercial opportunities and contracts with the Venezuelan government. Monitor Venezuela’s economic and trade policies that impacts Argentina’s trade flows and economy.
- In charge of ALADI, CALC/CELAC negotiations, SELA. Monitoring agenda within the organizations and participation in meetings. Preparing analysis and reports. Responsible for CAF desk and monitoring projects signed with the Ministry of Economy (now Ministry of Finance).
Trade Assistant
North America And Hemispheric Affairs Department M
02.2005 - 03.2007
- Part of the team of trade negotiations with Mexico. Responsible for analysis on Mexican and Argentine goods offered and transposition of Mexican preferences granted through the historical patrimony in ALADI.
- Responsible for correlation work regarding HTS. Participation in the negotiations of signing of the XV Protocol with Mexico (ACE 6).
- Analyzing and preparing reports on economic and bilateral trade with the following countries: United States, Canada and Mexico.
- Monitoring commerce within the United States GSP and trade statistics.
Education
Master of Professional Studies - Technology Entrepreneurship
University Of Maryland, James Clark School
College Park, MD12.2020
CERTIFICATE - CYBERSECURITY
MITXPRO Via EMERITUS
Boston, MA12.2022
CERTIFICATE - DATA ANALYTICS
MITXPRO VIA EMERITUS
Boston, MA03.2021
BACHELORS - INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
UNIVERSIDAD DEL SALVADOR
BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINAPosgraduate Courses - Economics And International Relations
Instituto Raúl Roa
La Habana, Cuba2016
Skills
- Market Trend Analysis
- Market access analysis
- Data Analytics
- Cross policy frameworks analysis
- Cybersecurity Strategy
- Fluent in Spanish, English, Portuguese and Intermediate French
- Dyslexic Thinking and Creative,
Timeline
Head of Trade Policy
Embassy Of Argentina In The United States
08.2018 - Current
Responsible for Overseeing Mercosur and Trade Negotiations
Office Of The Secretary Of International Economy, MFA
03.2017 - 07.2018
Head of Commercial Section and Tourism
Embassy Of Argentina In Brasilia
03.2012 - 02.2016
Responsible for Venezuela, Chile and Regional Inte
Department Of Latin America Economic Integration
01.2010 - 02.2012
Trade Assistant
North America And Hemispheric Affairs Department M
02.2005 - 03.2007
Master of Professional Studies - Technology Entrepreneurship
University Of Maryland, James Clark School
CERTIFICATE - CYBERSECURITY
MITXPRO Via EMERITUS
CERTIFICATE - DATA ANALYTICS
MITXPRO VIA EMERITUS
BACHELORS - INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
UNIVERSIDAD DEL SALVADOR
Posgraduate Courses - Economics And International Relations
Instituto Raúl Roa
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