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Marianella Morales

Rockville,MD

Summary

Dynamic leader with 7+ years in operations, program, and project management. Proven track record in aligning initiatives with organizational goals. Expert in developing program plans, establishing management processes, and building strategic partnerships. Skilled in budgeting, expense monitoring, and financial reporting. Exceptional in recruiting, managing, and supporting diverse teams. Proficient in monitoring and evaluation frameworks. Committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Fluent in English and Spanish.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

COO - Interim ED Hybrid

GROUP OF FIFTY FOUNDATION, INC
01.2019 - Current

Non-profit organization providing high-level learning opportunities in politics, economics, science, and technology for Latin American business leaders.


  • Develop and implement strategic plans in collaboration with the Board of Directors (BOD) to advance the program's mission.
  • Ensure legal, financial, and operational compliance while overseeing day-to-day operations.
  • Develop and execute a $2MM budget for sustainable operations, accounting and tax compliance.
  • Prepare and present quarterly financial and operational reports to the BOD.
  • Lead the planning and execution of diverse events, both virtual and in-person, overseeing marketing materials, budgeting, vendor procurement, and logistics.

Attorney / Legal Project Manager

VENABLE LLP
01.2010 - 01.2019
  • Acted as Legal Project Manager, planning and overseeing the execution of corporate transactions, due diligence and other legal cases.
  • Performed legal research, writing and advisory on tax and corporate law.
  • Negotiated and drafted legal agreements for important business transactions involving parties in several countries.
  • Developed new businesses by securing new clients and cases.
  • Liaison between the Miami and Caracas offices. Developed mutually beneficial working relationships with Miami Attorneys.
  • Represented the Caracas office at partner mee

Program Manager: Career Development Program

INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK FAMILY ASSOCIATION
01.2015 - 01.2018
  • Developed and managed Career Development Program providing workforce development training to the association’s members.
  • Contributed to the review and approval process for grants allocated to regional associations.
  • Reviewed and recommended changes to the organization's bylaws, regulations, and policies, explaining the changes to the Annual Assembly and gaining majority approval.
  • Represented the association on the Committee for Prevention and Avoidance of Domestic Violence at the Bank, educating and supporting employees and their families on this important issues.

Education

Master in Finance -

INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED MANAGEMENT STUDIES (IESA)

Juris Doctor and LLM in Tax Law -

CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF VENEZUELA (UCV)

Skills

  • Cvent
  • Slack
  • Box
  • Dropbox / Accounting and HHRR
  • Gusto
  • QuickBooks
  • Outlook
  • Salesforce

Timeline

COO - Interim ED Hybrid

GROUP OF FIFTY FOUNDATION, INC
01.2019 - Current

Program Manager: Career Development Program

INTER-AMERICAN DEVELOPMENT BANK FAMILY ASSOCIATION
01.2015 - 01.2018

Attorney / Legal Project Manager

VENABLE LLP
01.2010 - 01.2019

Master in Finance -

INSTITUTE FOR ADVANCED MANAGEMENT STUDIES (IESA)

Juris Doctor and LLM in Tax Law -

CENTRAL UNIVERSITY OF VENEZUELA (UCV)
Marianella Morales