What type of job are you looking for?
To secure a position in process implementation and in program management in a international company. My position has to be aimed at process development and maintenance.
What nationality are you?
Mexican
What languages do you speak (and at what level)?
Spanish - Native English - Fluent
What country or area are you looking to work in and why?
Mexico City. This is the part of the country which concentrates most of the demand for my two areas of interest
What countries have you worked in?
USA and Mexico
What field do you currently work in?
Security
What fields have you worked in before?
Logistics
What qualifications do you hold?
Qualifications: • General Management in a international environment • Design, Implementation and monitoring of development projects on a international basis • Management Experience in a multicultural environment • CTPAT implementation experience
Education:
MA; Ohio University – Athens, Ohio / International Affairs; South East Asia – Latin America. 1995
BA; Universidad Iberoamericana – Mexico City / International Relations; International Trade. 1993
High School American School Foundation – Mexico City; 1987
Which do you consider more valuable? Formal education or skills and why?
In today’s economy, the perfect results are rendered by a combination of both aspects. Combining education and acquired skills based on experience are the tools which will enable you to render the perfect solutions (internally in the company and toward the external clients)
Describe the benefits of working with others
All throughout my working experience I have been fortunate to work in a multi cultural environment. This enables you to be able to learn from others and in conjunction apply the best solutions to exceed expectations
Describe the benefits of working alone
I guess that in some fields working solo may have its benefits
What was your worst working experience?
In the last security filed job I had, one of my objectives was to do internal house cleaning. Exposing some working colleagues which were engaged in wrong doings, was hard. I accomplished my objective, but it carried consequences
What is the most important lesson you have learnt throughout your career?
You always have to be open to learn something every day. Every day and every client is something new.
What unique skills do you have?
One of the road blocks European and American business men encounter in Mexico is when they want to implement foreign procedures which do not fit in the Latin American reality, to achieve their objectives. Having worked in a multi cultural environment all my life, I know how to adapt foreign procedures to the Latin American reality so international corporate objectives are not only met, but surpassed.
What would you consider as your 'dream job'?
A management position which gives me the right tools to implement in the best possible way, so corporate objectives are surpassed
What are the most interesting aspects of your field?
Every day I learn something new and encounter an interesting situation
Where do I see myself in 5 years?
I see holding the leadership in Latin America of an international corporation.
How can potential employers contact you?
Email: luisabad@avantel.net Phone: +52 1 (55)5188-8198 Phone dialed in Mexico City: 044(55)5188-8198
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