Valentina Namé Leon
Washington,DC
Summary
With over 5 years of experience in cybersecurity program management and stakeholder engagement, I am pursuing a Master's degree in Project Management to further enhance my expertise. Skilled in project implementation, stakeholder coordination, and budget management, I have successfully overseen diverse activities and fostered collaboration with various stakeholders. Experienced in mentoring interns and contributing to capacity-building efforts, I am committed to driving impactful projects and organizational success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Cybersecurity Project Officer
OAS/CICTE
Washington, DC
01.2022 - Current
- Ensure successful implementation of cybersecurity program gender project in line with OAS objectives.
- Coordinate diverse project activities including workshops, training sessions, webinars, and awareness campaigns.
- Organize and lead virtual events such as online seminars, conferences, and forums on gender issues in cybersecurity.
- Engage with diverse stakeholders including government agencies, civil society, academia, and industry partners to foster collaboration.
- Manage project budget, monitoring expenditures, and ensuring compliance with funding requirements.
- Support capacity building through technical assistance and training to enhance gender mainstreaming in cybersecurity.
- Mentor and supervise cybersecurity program interns, providing guidance and feedback.
- Act as liaison for the Global Forum for Cyber Expertise (GFCE) Regional hub for the Americas and the Caribbean, facilitating communication and collaboration between GFCE Secretariat and the LAC Region.
Cybersecurity Program Consultant
OAS/CICTE
Washington, DC
12.2018 - 12.2021
- Assist in financial processing, administrative tasks, and project coordination within the Cybersecurity Program projects. Responsibilities include hiring consultants, purchasing supplies, managing travel arrangements, drafting budgets and reports, and organizing project-related information.
- Collaborate with the Administrative Management Section to generate financial reports for the Cybersecurity Program's donor portfolio.
- Provide detailed reports on contributions, fund advances, and expenditure transfers for the Cybersecurity Program's donor portfolio.
- Support the implementation of Cybersecurity Program activities, including meetings, trainings, and missions, both virtual and in-person.
- Prepare accurate financial statements and reports using systems like ORACLE, ensuring compliance with budgetary and donor agreement requirements of the OAS Cybersecurity Program.
Institutional Strengthening Unit Consultant
OAS/CICAD
Washington, UT
08.2018 - 12.2018
- Responsible of the Unit financial assessment and monitor budget execution
- Support the Institutional Strengthening Unit with organization of meetings, workshops and international and national events
- Provide general and financial administrative support to the projects, make travel and accommodation arrangements for trainings, seminars, conferences, and other project related events
- Complete any necessary administrative tasks in project cycle execution
- Prepare contracts for consultants as well as payments.
Intern
OAS/CICAD
Washington, DC
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Developed logo and assisted in the development and implementation of communication and dissemination strategy for the Inter-American Program for Strengthening Gender Equality in Drug and Law Enforcement Agencies (GENLEA).
- Followed up with OAS member states on responses to questionnaires for project assessment (GENLEA).
- Provided support to the Supply Reduction Unit (SRU) in organizing the Experts Group on Maritime Narcotrafficking held in Miami, FL, September 2018.
- Assisted the SRU of CICAD in organizing a regional conference to analyze the growing threat of illicit diversion of Fentanyl.
- Developed a communication strategy for the SRU/CICAD in accordance with OAS communication standards and institutional identity guidelines
Intern
PLUS Publicidad
Maracaibo, Zulia
10.2017 - 04.2018
- Assisted in creating content for social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
- Collaborated with marketing team to develop campaign ideas and promotional materials.
- Monitored social media accounts daily, engaging with followers and responding to inquiries.
- Maintained content calendar to ensure timely delivery of all planned material.
- Assessed the team on the translation from English to Spanish of the agency’s website.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Communication – Advertising & Public Relations -
Universidad Dr. Rafael Belloso Chacín (URBE)
Maracaibo04-2018
Skills
- Budget Management
- Status Reporting
- Stakeholder Relations
- Teamwork
- Attention to detail
- Adaptability
- Problem Solving
Volunteer Experience
- Public Elementary School “Miguel Ángel Jusayu”, 09/2016 - 12/2016
- Nursing Home “Casa del Abuelo”, 09/2014
- American Leadership Academy (Elementary), 09/2011 - 12/2011
- Nursing Home “Casa del Abuelo”, 12/2010
References
- Kerry-Ann Barrett, Organization of American States (OAS) – Cybersecurity Program Manager, (202) 957-4048, KABarrett@oas.org
- Luisa F. Neira, Organization of American States (OAS) – Institutional Strengthening Unit, (202) 615-5367, LNeira@oas.org
Certification
Oracle Certification – September 2018
Organization of American States (OAS)
Washington DC, US
Community Manager – September 2017
Aula Magna, Universidad Rafael Urdaneta (URU)
Maracaibo, Venezuela
Photoshop for beginners – October 2015
Universidad Rafael Belloso Chacin (URBE)
Maracaibo, Venezuela
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Cybersecurity Project Officer
OAS/CICTE
01.2022 - Current
Cybersecurity Program Consultant
OAS/CICTE
12.2018 - 12.2021
Institutional Strengthening Unit Consultant
OAS/CICAD
08.2018 - 12.2018
Intern
OAS/CICAD
06.2018 - 08.2018
Intern
PLUS Publicidad
10.2017 - 04.2018
Bachelor of Science in Communication – Advertising & Public Relations -
Universidad Dr. Rafael Belloso Chacín (URBE)
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