Viviana Matamoros Galvis
New York,NY
Summary
Fully bilingual and multicultural Master's in Business Administration with commercial area experience and strong skills in cross-cultural communication. Cultivates personal and professional relationships, delivering results effectively in teams and individually. Utilizes public relations as a business management tool in decision-making, integrating the community into projects for successful implementation. Demonstrates high responsibility and adeptly interprets organizational policies and missions to ensure successful project execution.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Advisor for Business Development
International Market Consultant
Bogota, Colombia
02.2023 - Current
- Strategized and executed business development initiatives to expand market presence as a consulting firm, securing key partnerships and driving an increase in client acquisition.
- Analyzed market trends and competitive landscapes, delivering actionable insights and recommendations to senior management, resulting in optimized go-to-market strategies and enhanced client solutions.
Advisor for the Direction of Government and Regions
FND
Bogota, Colombia
05.2020 - 12.2022
- Company Overview: FND, the National Federation of Departments, is an organization that represents the interests of the country's departmental governments.
- Coordinated and facilitated workshops on Corporate Responsibility and Human Resources for 6 State Governments, Sustentia Innovacion, and the FND, resulting in tailored action plans and public policies presented for state council approval by planning and organizing meeting logistics, agendas, and participant engagement.
- Participated in organizing and developing the National Governors’ Summit, ensuring its success by supervising the logistical team, revising the guest list, appointing VIP liaisons, and resolving issues over the three-day event.
- FND, the National Federation of Departments, is an organization that represents the interests of the country's departmental governments.
Advisor for the Regional Development Office
MinTIC
Bogota, Colombia
01.2021 - 08.2021
- Company Overview: MinTIC, the Ministry of Information and Communications, is responsible for formulating, adopting, and promoting policies related to information and communication technologies (ICT).
- Planned and organized the ministers’ weekly two-day visits to various regions, pinpointing community needs, selecting venues, directing logistical teams, and developing the ministers’ agenda, ensuring seamless and effective visits.
- As a result of the visits, the MinTIC modernized technology hubs for underserved communities, launched internet and phone coverage in previously unserved areas, implemented accessible internet programs for single mothers, and delivered computers and tablets to children and teachers in resource-limited schools during the pandemic.
- MinTIC, the Ministry of Information and Communications, is responsible for formulating, adopting, and promoting policies related to information and communication technologies (ICT).
Advisor for Investor Relations and Promotion
ANH
Bogota, Colombia
10.2019 - 12.2020
- Company Overview: ANH, the Agencia Nacional de Hidrocarburos is the National Hydrocarbons Agency responsible for managing the country's hydrocarbon resources.
- Restructured and supervised a team of 5, selecting bilingual individuals with strong customer service skills to advise clients on investment opportunities in Colombia, reducing response time from 8 to 4 business days and enhancing clear communication between the private sector and the ANH.
- Trained the team on relevant subjects and protocols, created a checklist of documents and procedures to expedite client registration, and organized client assignments to ensure personalized assistance, improving client satisfaction and efficiency.
- Planned and organized national and international government business events and summits, leading the logistical and commercial teams in venue preparation, agenda setting, and event procedures, achieving facility transformation, maintaining an on-time agenda, ensuring accurate document filing and delivery, and surpassing previous allocation contracts, securing a $2.6 billion investment.
- Represented the ANH with Oil and Gas Unions and private associations, identifying key challenges and interests, coordinating meetings between industry leaders and the VP of the ANH, advising on solutions, networking with industry leaders, and assisting in elaborating Agreement #2 reforms for bidding policies.
- Collaborated on creating and promoting the 'B League' to address smaller companies' challenges in bidding processes, resulting in successful guidelines and project approval support from union and private sector leaders.
- ANH, the Agencia Nacional de Hidrocarburos is the National Hydrocarbons Agency responsible for managing the country's hydrocarbon resources.
Relationship Manager
BTG Pactual
Bogota, Colombia
04.2018 - 02.2019
- Advised Private Banking clients on investment initiatives by analyzing new opportunities in various currencies to expand portfolios and researching different markets to ensure optimal proposals.
- Monitored portfolio management by analyzing client portfolios, identifying underperforming products, and advising on new investment approaches, resulting in improved portfolio rentability and successful redirection of investments to a private fund in the United States with a 14% return.
- Networked for new clients, successfully growing client base by 15%.
Contract Manager
Banco Itaú
Bogota, Colombia
04.2016 - 04.2018
- Identified potential payroll agreement clients by evaluating prospects with Relationship Managers, creating a targeted list, increasing conversion rates, and broadening the client base, resulting in exceeding annual objectives.
- Organized and coordinated informational meetings with companies, in collaboration with relationship managers, to discuss payroll agreement benefits and resolve technical concerns, enhancing client engagement and interest.
- Socialized benefit packages with employees and directors post-agreement, educating them on account benefits at ITAU, resolving concerns, and leading a team to open accounts on-site, resulting in an increased number of new individual clients per agreement.
- Supervised the first payroll dispersion, coordinating with the company and the bank's operations department, resolving issues, and conducting routine calls to address problems with subsequent dispersions.
Education
Master’s in Business Administration - MBA
University of Maryland
College Park, MDBachelor’s in Business Administration -
University Of Maryland
College Park, MDSkills
- Relationship Management
- Relationship Building
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Problem Solving
- Event Coordination and Logistics Management
- Strategic Planning in Public Administration
- Microsoft Office
Volunteer Experience
- Enjoys volunteering in service of Colombian armed forces members wounded in the war and their families, as well as families who have lost a loved one in the protection and service of Colombia.
- Offers time and knowledge in developing the Matamoros Corporation for the Heroes' core structures.
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
Timeline
Advisor for Business Development
International Market Consultant
02.2023 - Current
Advisor for the Regional Development Office
MinTIC
01.2021 - 08.2021
Advisor for the Direction of Government and Regions
FND
05.2020 - 12.2022
Advisor for Investor Relations and Promotion
ANH
10.2019 - 12.2020
Relationship Manager
BTG Pactual
04.2018 - 02.2019
Contract Manager
Banco Itaú
04.2016 - 04.2018
Master’s in Business Administration - MBA
University of Maryland
Bachelor’s in Business Administration -
University Of Maryland