He has International experience with multilateral institutions and managing programs on different areas of public and private sector in Colombia. His intellectual and teaching interest incorporate financial risk and international relations.
He have excellent relationships with high level Colombian government, such as the Senate and the House of Representatives, the Ministry of Foreign Relations and the Colombian Army, in addition, his theoretical concern centers on the knowledge of the situation in Latin America and the Caribbean, including the conflicts and the socio economic conditions and money laundering in the financial system.
Last, but by no means least, he is married with the most beautiful woman of the world and he is the father of one intelligent and hyperactive boy: Santiago Martinez, age 2 and a half.
2005 Academia Diplomatica de San Carlos - IAED - Universite Sorbone Nouvelle Paris III
MSc. Analysis of political, economic and international contemporary problems
Master Studies (Two year program) An agreement between the Colombian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and The Government of France. Externado de Colombia University and the Institute of Development Studies (IAED).
2003 Universidad Externado de Colombia, Bogot� D.C.
P.G.Financial Risk.
Spring 2000 American University Washington, DC
P.G.International Business and trade.
An international program that include conferences with top excecutives and policy makers in Washington, DC.
Jan 1995 - Dec 1999 Universidad Externado de Colombia Bogot� D.C.
B.S. Finance, Government and International Relations. Major in Finances and Strategic Management, Minor in Public Finance.
Interdisciplinary program that includes economics and political science.
Jan 1990 - Dec 1992 Escuela Militar de Cadetes Bogot� D.C.
B.S. Military Science. Major in Intelligence.
Interdisciplinary program to graduate as a Colombian Army Officer.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Nov 2002 United Nations, Bogot�, D.C.
United Nations Development Program -UNDP-
Consultant for the President and the Secretary General
Participate in the organisation, execution and control of the activities of the Secretariat in the comittees designed to control the activities of the financial Institution named "Fondo Nacional de Ahorro"
Conduct research, analyses and studies for Financial Risk, according to the policies of the Basilea Agreements.
Dec 2000 BBVA Bilbao Vizcaya & Argentaria Bank Bogot�, D.C.
Corporate Banking
Managed corporate clients, human resources and control of budget at the principal office in Bucaramanga, Colombia..
Feb 2000 The World Bank Group Washington, DC.
Public Sector, Poverty Management Reduction. Consultant in the Area of Taxes and Fiscal Sector.
Jan 2000 CBS News - RCN Television , Washington, DC.
Research Assistant.
Provided information from the White House and the US Congress for the correspondants in Latin America.
Feb - Dec 1999 House of Representatives . Bogot�, D.C.
Legislative Unit Advisor. Provide key legislative information support for the Sixth Commision of the Congress. Analyzed and advised in telecommunications, finance, defense and other topics. Prepared debates related to the financial, judiciary and communications sectors.
Key Achievements :
Selected to serve as principal advisor for the President of the Sixth Commision.
Developed important debates to the Ministry of Finance, the Taxes Administration and The Ministry of Justice.
Jan1997-Dec1999 Universidad Externado de Colombia. Bogot�, D.C.
Assistant professor (Department of Public Policy: Law and Defense)
Evaluated written material of 180 students of Law. (International Law and Public Law). Designed, planed and developed projects in defense course. Advised Students in research projects.
1996 Financial and Economic Strategy Magazine Bogot�, DC.
Economic Research Researched and analized the principal economic and financial news in Latin America.
Jun 1994 - Jan 1995 Copacon Ltd. Bogot� D.C.
Treasurer
Analized financial statements of clients and prospective clients. Conducted meetings and interviewed clients regarding business methods and future expectations. Performed competitive analysis for clients to aid in business planning. Marketed services and developed new business through extensive networking in Bogot�.
Key Achievements: Consistently exceeded revenue expectations by providing impeccable service to existing clients and readily attracting new clients. Expanded associated group from 230 to 405 investors. Surpassed companys expectations for earnings. The implementation of a new system of loans generated new revenue.
1992 - Jun 1994 Ejercito de Colombia. Bucaramanga
Intelligence Army Unit Director.
Conducted the first unit of intelligence of the second battallion of the Colombian army. Led the design of all the technology intelligence infraestructure. Completed the most extensive intelligence database for the Second Division of the Army. Implemented reorganization that lifted morale and improved operations. Reengineering efforts resulted in 30% increase of the successful operations.
Key Achievements :
Distinguised as the best intelligence officer of the Colombian Armed Forces in 1993.
Twice awarded Second Army Division for individual and team achievements (Jan 1993 and Nov 1993)
Trained 26 army officers of all the ranks in intelligence.
RELEVANT COURSES
1996 to 1999 Universidad Externado de Colombia. Bogot�, D.C.
Study of Latin America, United States and Canada, European Union and Asia. Public Policy in Justice, Security, Defense, Telecommunication and Political Risk.
June 1994. Army School of Intelligence. Bogot�, D.C.
Site Explotation Course Seminar prepared by the Drugs Enforcement Administration, DEA.
Jan 1993 - 1994. Colombian Army. Tolemaida
Military Combat Courses such as Airborne, Rural Contraguerrilla Course, Urban Special Forces.
Oct 1992. Army School of Intelligence Bogot�, D.C. Strategic Intelligence
Aug 1992. School of The Americas. Ft. Benning, GA.
Leadership Intelligence Course C-36
SKILLS
Language:
Spanish (native tongue)
Fluent in English, Currently Used
Intermediate Level in French
Computers:
Operating Systems : Windows 98 / 95 / 3.1x / NT, MS-DOS
Office Productivity : Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, Powerpoint, Bloomberg, Internet applications.
Programming : Knowledge of HTML and Java.
Support and Training: Train colleagues on PC usage and provide trobleshooting and support.
PUBLICATIONS
Mar 1999 Semana Magazine, Bogot�, DC.
Prepared a jont article with Semana Editor about the Y2K problem in Latin America. Semana is a weekly publication of about a half million units and the most important magazine of Colombia.
Apr 1996 Financial and Economic Strategy Magazine, Bogot�, DC.
What happen with the Colombian Congress? Analysis of their members.
Feb 1993. Ej�rcito de Colombia
Political, Social and Economic Analysis of the jurisdiction of the 2nd. Army Division and recommendations for the execution of intelligence operations.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Ranked 1st in the graduation of the Faculty of Finances, Government and International Relations.
Externado de Colombia University, Honor Scholarship 1998
Ranked 17th of 326 in the Colombian Army Military School, Class of 1992.
Colombian Army Reserve Member.
Honorary Member of the Board of Directors of Copacon Ltd.
Since September, 2003
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