Roger Palma

Roger Atahualpa Palma Mairena Managua, Nicaragua-| - ID:-P Professional Experience  Agora Partnerships o Operations Coordinator (Nov 2017 – To date)  In charge of managing the organization’s technology and communications systems,        o Programs Associate (Oct 2015 – Oct 2017)  Key member during the Recruitment Process of Latin-American Entrepreneurs for the      o information management to evaluate the companies and the consultants’ progress during the 5 months consulting process. Organization’s official translator for our bilingual (English-Spanish) materials and communications. The Roberto Clemente Santa Ana Health Clinic o Programs Assistant and Interpreter (Nov 2014 – Feb 2015)  Overall support to the execution of the Volunteers Program and ‘Padrino’ Program.  Coordination of the foreign volunteers’ experience, activities and agenda while in    Accelerator Program. Coordination and execution of the selection process to determine which companies participate in our programs. Data collection via surveys and focus groups. Social media management and several communication projects. Coordination of various local activities to promote local entrepreneurship in Nicaragua. In charge of translating key documents for the organization (English-Spanish). Program Assistant (Feb 2015 – Sep 2015)  Coordination of logistics and overall support for local events.  Monitoring of the 2015 Agora Accelerator Consulting Process. Data collection and   such as G-Suite, Slack, Salesforce, etc. Manage inquiries and processes related to operational policies. Coordinate the organization’s Human Resources initiatives, such as professional development projects and hiring processes. Overall coordination of operative needs in all our 5 main offices (Washington DC, USA; Managua, Nicaragua; Mexico City, Mexico; Bogota, Colombia; Santiago, Chile). In charge of planning and executing our big main event: our Entrepreneur Retreats. I have organized and implemented this event six times, in 3 different locations (Nicaragua, Mexico and Chile) each with over 100 guests from more than 18 countries. Coordination and guidance of all the staff participating in the events. In charge of overseeing translation projects in the organization and proof-reading key materials. Support in financial tasks. Support in Grants reporting. Nicaragua to ensurethe program’s goal was achieved. Official interpreter for volunteers and the clinic’s staff, and documents translator. Identify new beneficiaries for the ‘Padrino’ sponsorship program. Coordination of activities with the children and foreign “padrinos” (sponsors). Centro de Exportaciones e Inversiones “CEI” (Export and Investment Center) o Intern in the department of Trade Point Nicaragua / Market Intelligence (July – September, 2014)  Production of deliverables for SME’s, including Market Profiles and Strategic Plans.  Research and Analysis of market information to provide advisory to SME’s.  Updating the data base of the organization.  Overall support in the “Sixth Meeting of Producers and Exporters” event.  Thomas More University o Operations Assistant -)  Overall Support to the Operations Manager in monitoring, evaluating, and reporting information of different operations projects. Voluntary Roles       Organizer, F**kUp Nights Nicaragua. Active member of the ‘Red Emprende Nicaragua’ (Entrepreneurship Network in Nicaragua). Translator and Logistic Assistant for PRONicaragua. International Business Meeting: Latin America Countries (LAC) Flavors. Hotel Granada. July, 24-26, 2013. Co-Founder of “PRE Conanca – UTM”, a social project with the goal of helping children with cancer in Hospital la Mascota. Translator in various Medical brigades. Former English Teaching Assistant. Education 2014  2014  Thomas More University. Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science and International Relations. Cum Laude USAID, Ética y Transparencia, Thomas More University. Postgraduate Degree: Advanced Program in Youth Leadership: “Building an Active Citizen Participation in the Family and Community Environment” English as a Second Language   ELI - American Nicaraguan School. Conversation Club Course. Managua, 2007 ELI - American Nicaraguan School. English as a Second Language Program. Managua, 2007 Research  Causes of the variation in the perception of democracy in Managua’s college students Undergraduate thesis submitted in partial fulfillment of the requirements to qualify for a degree in Political Science and International Relations. Skills  Languages: - Spanish: Native    - English: Fluent Computer Skills: Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS), G-Suite, Salesforce, Box, SurveyGizmo; Advanced Excel, MS Word and PowerPoint. Socials: Written and oral communication skills. Business Skills: Responsible, proactive and persistent. Ability to work in team and under pressure. Awards Received       Graduated with honors “Cum Laude”, 2015 Graduation Ceremony. Thomas More University. Honors student, Thomas More University. 2012 - 2014 “CARES” medal, in recognition to the leadership demonstrated in the ‘Pastoral’ Club during- Graduation Ceremony. Thomas More University. Honors student, American Nicaraguan School Academic Excellence medal, Nuestra Señora del Rosario de Fátima School, 2006. Medal in recognition of an outstanding sports participation, Tae-kwon-do ITF presentation. Rivas’ Town Hall. 2009.