Claudia Olmedo
Barcelona
Summary
Experienced professional with 10+ years in partnerships development, fundraising, marketing, and innovation management. Proven track record in securing high-value alliances, leading international teams, and driving impactful initiatives aligned with organizational missions. Expertise in digital transformation, sustainable development and financial inclusion.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior New Business Development Manager
Anheuser-Busch InBev
01.2021 - 01.2024
- Secured high-value partnerships, driving 140% revenue growth through partner services, digital advertising, and loyalty programs, surpassing financial targets by attracting 50,000 retailers in one year.
- Led cross-functional teams to deliver successful projects, fostering collaboration and innovation to develop new partnerships and enhance team performance.
- Managed financial planning and budgeting, reporting to regional and global leadership. Optimized corporate income growth by identifying market trends and adjusting strategies accordingly.
Head of Exploration
United Nations Development Programme UNDP
El Salvador
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Mobilized resources from UNDP HQ for digital transformation initiatives.
- Enhanced El Salvador's digital infrastructure in partnership with the Secretary of Innovation and 33 public institutions. Efficiently secured valuable partnerships and orchestrated the Digital Transformation for Public Institutions.
- Generated economic growth by developing innovative platforms through fostering strategic partnerships and utilizing technology.
Senior Innovation Manager
MONSTRUO INNOVATION GROUP
01.2012 - 09.2020
- Managed cross-functional groups, delivering industry-leading innovation and implementing strategies for successful client relationships.
- Efficiently built rapport with clients from various industries while creating compelling proposals resulting in new business opportunities.
- Implemented strategic planning techniques by developing business models and strategies for driving company growth while adapting services and offerings based on market trends.
External Product and Services Consultant on Human-
Inter-American Development Bank
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Forged key partnerships with stakeholders to drive innovation and support IADB's high-value corporate alliance goals.
- Facilitated user-centered workshops and digital initiatives to foster innovation and enable sustainable and inclusive development
- Designed and facilitated training programs for IADB specialists, resulting in increased project funding and resource mobilization.
- Directed cross-functional projects to timely completion in order to align with strategic objectives and secure multi-million dollar partnerships.
Education
Master - Expository Project Design and Direction
Elisava Design And Engineering School / UPF
Barcelona, SpainPosgraduate Degree - Creativity, Innovation, Management and Interdisciplinary Activities
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Barcelona, SpainBachelor's Degree - Applied Arts
Universidad Dr. Jose Matias Delgado
San Salvador, El SalvadorSkills
- Bilingual Proficiency in English and Spanish
- Strategic Partnership Development
- Fundraising and Revenue Generation
- Team Leadership and Staff Management
- Strategic Planning and Execution
- Digital Transformation and Innovation
- Data Intelligence and Predictive Analytics
- Project Management
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Competency Framework Development
- Strategic Value Proposals
- Global Relations Expertise
- Trend Analysis and Societal Insights
- Comprehensive Business Case Planning
- Corporate Strategy Development
- Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) Alignment
- Women and Girls Leadership in STEM
Additional Experience
- Independent Innovation and Digital Transformation Consultant for International Cooperation and Corporate Contractors
- Vicepresident of Salvadorean Information Technology and Communications Chamber CASATIC
- New Media & Innovation Project Developer, Neo Advertising, Spain
- Design Thinking & Innovation Lecturer, ISEADE-FEPADE, El Salvador
- Innovation Management Professor, Escuela de Comunicacion Monica Herrera, El Salvador
- Creative Design and Direction, Apex BBDO, El Salvador
Accomplishments
- Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund Award for the Project: Tech Future is Female, Strengthening Support Systems for Women in STEAM Fields in El Salvador, U.S. Department of State, United States Embassy in El Salvador, San Salvador 2023
- International Visitors Leadership Program Fellow for Women Leadership in Science and Technology, U.S. Department of State, United States, 2019
- GES 2017 Delegate, Global Entrepreneurship Summit, U.S. Department of State, Hyderabad India, 2017
- BPEACE Fast Runner , BPEACE - Business Council for Peace
- MAEC-AECID Scholar/ Becaria MAEC-AECID, Government of Spain, Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation, AECID 2008
Certification
- Innovation Management Professional Certification, Certiprof
- Cibersecurity Awareness Certification, Certiprof
- Household and Building Damage Assessment, UNDP
- UNDP Action Learning Lab Presencing Institute, UNDP
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Catalan
Advanced (C1)
C1
French
Elementary (A2)
A2
Affiliations
- The Internet Society, Member
- US Department of State International Exchange, Alumni
- American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS), Member
- El Salvador Information Technology & Communications Chamber (CASATIC), Member and former Vice President
- Micro & SMEs Competitiveness & Productivity Promotion Foundation, Member, Board of Directors
- Business Council for Peace (BPEACE), Member
- Vital Voices Global Partnership, Alumni
- Women in Tech, Founder & Member
Timeline
Senior New Business Development Manager
Anheuser-Busch InBev
01.2021 - 01.2024
Head of Exploration
United Nations Development Programme UNDP
01.2020 - 01.2021
External Product and Services Consultant on Human-
Inter-American Development Bank
01.2018 - 01.2019
Senior Innovation Manager
MONSTRUO INNOVATION GROUP
01.2012 - 09.2020
- Innovation Management Professional Certification, Certiprof
- Cibersecurity Awareness Certification, Certiprof
- Household and Building Damage Assessment, UNDP
- UNDP Action Learning Lab Presencing Institute, UNDP
Master - Expository Project Design and Direction
Elisava Design And Engineering School / UPF
Posgraduate Degree - Creativity, Innovation, Management and Interdisciplinary Activities
Universitat Pompeu Fabra
Bachelor's Degree - Applied Arts
Universidad Dr. Jose Matias Delgado
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