Mario Escobar
manager
Hiram,GA
Summary
Results-driven leader with positive attitude and passion for providing high-quality advice and guidance that produce as results the purchasing 15,000 spare parts for Colombian Navy riverine boats, finalizing a 1 pier along a strategic drug criminal route in Colombian south pacific, helped manage an extremely delicate donation of 800,000 gallons of fuel, along with dozens of other projects.
Proven ability to identify customer needs, resolve conflicts and build strong relationships demonstrated in the fact that Colombian navy riverine units' readiness advance to 85 %. Possesses excellent problem-solving, communication and interpersonal skills executed in the excellent stewardship over 3,000,000 million dollars fuel purchases that helped to win Washington approval for millions of dollars in more assistance to Colombian Navy.
Well-regarded Staff Advisor highly effective at analyzing data and trends to make timely, useful and effective recommendations. Well-versed in operating in complex, dynamic environments under tight deadlines. Prepared to leverage 30 years' experience to take on new position.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Riverine Interdiction Advisor
Olgoonik Worldwide Services LLC. US Embassy Bogota
bogota Colombia
2019.04 - 2023.06
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment. 8 general acquisition projects for Colombian Navy. acquisition 800,00 gallons of fuel. 2 boats. 90 outboard engines. 15,000 spear parts for outboard engines. 25 harris communication equipment. 100 equipments personal gear. 3 construction sites. 100 crew trained.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on 40 group projects. Guiding 5 teams and 30 stakeholders in task fulfillment focusing team effort and facilitating building consensus.
- Interpersonal skills to understand imposed task and appropriate transmission of information to team. Correct observations assertively. Openness to learning and receiving criticism in a constant process of improvement.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic. Permanent self-motivation to assume responsibility. Take initiative. Self-direction. Meet deadline by performing time management.
- Flexibility and adaptability: correct response to working under pressure to achieve results. Appropriate response to uncertainty.
- Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion. Developed strong communication and organizational skills through working on 40 group projects. Guiding 5 teams and 30 stakeholders in task fulfillment focusing team effort and facilitating building consensus.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written. over 100 staff presentation acomplised
Colombian Joint Staff Transformation Advisor
Colombian Joint Chief Of Staff
2018.01 - 2018.12
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing 5 combatant commands transformation projects.
- Acted as team leader in 1 group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback in Colombian special forces command transformation project.
- Excellent communication skills in execution of 30 staff presentations, both verbal and written.
- Delivered 5 strategic concepts of operation to Colombian deputy chief of staff in location and specific timeframes.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment developed 5 strategic concepts, organization structure for Colombian 5 combatant commands.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently. Developed 5 strategic transformation plans.
- Paid attention to detail while completing 5 strategic transformation assignments.
officer
Colombian Navy
Bogota Colombia
1990.01 - 2018.01
- Participated in 500 team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
- Gained extensive knowledge in 200 data entry, analysis and produce reporting.
- Reviewed 100 internal systems and organized training plans to address areas in need of improvement.
- Created and optimized 100 records management strategies to coordinate and protect information.
- Provided 20 expert guidance on best practices, resulting in improved operational procedures overall organizational effectiveness.
- Managed 10 complex projects from inception through execution while maintaining strict adherence to budgetary constraints and timelines.
- Enhanced decision-making capabilities with thorough research, data analysis, and presentation of findings to 50 stakeholders.
- Evaluated 100 existing systems and processes, identifying inefficiencies and recommending modifications for optimal performance.
- Contributed significantly to the development of 5 long-term strategies by working closely with executive leadership on risk assessment, market research, competitor analysis, industry trends evaluation.
Education
Master of Science - Defense Analysis
Naval Postgraduate School
Monterey, CA 2011.06 - 2012.12
Specialization - Command And Staff Collage
Marine Corps University
Quantico, VA 2003.06 - 2004.06
Bachelor of Science - Naval Enginering
Navy Academy
Cartagena Colombia 1993.01 - 1997.12
Skills
- Flexibility and adaptability: Correct response to work under pressure for achieve results. Appropriate response to uncertainty
- Work ethic and permanent self-motivation to assume responsibility. Take initiative. Self-direction. Meet deadline performing time management.
- Staff Development Leadership ability in guiding team and stakeholders in task fulfillment focusing team effort and facilitating building consensus.
- Interpersonal Communication Skills to understand imposed task and appropriate transmission of information to team members.
- Positive Reinforcement Strategies. Problem Resolution. Correct observations assertively. Openness to learning and receiving criticism in constant process of improvement.
- Complex Problem-Solving. Executing decision making process methodology.
- Advising on Strategies. Strategic Plans. Executing planing process methodology.
- Behavior Modification. Social perceptiveness. Complex network analysis.
- Active Listening
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Riverine Interdiction Advisor
Olgoonik Worldwide Services LLC. US Embassy Bogota
2019.04 - 2023.06
Colombian Joint Staff Transformation Advisor
Colombian Joint Chief Of Staff
2018.01 - 2018.12
Master of Science - Defense Analysis
Naval Postgraduate School
2011.06 - 2012.12
Specialization - Command And Staff Collage
Marine Corps University
2003.06 - 2004.06
Bachelor of Science - Naval Enginering
Navy Academy
1993.01 - 1997.12
officer
Colombian Navy
1990.01 - 2018.01
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