A Senior International Development Manager and Engineer with over 25 years of experience in the design, implementation and management of extensive and complex economic development projects for major donor agencies, including, UKAID USAID , EU, IDB and others. A recognized leader, known for outstanding performance as a Project Director and COP, with experience in over 20 countries and fluent in Spanish. Proven team builder, strategic thinker and innovator that have also led award winning proposal efforts. In depth capabilities in food security, private sector and value chain development as well as international trade. Core competencies include:• Highly effective at managing large project teams, multi-million dollar budgets, diverse counterparts and clients. Proven track record at turning around troubled projects and contracts. • Strong business development capabilies, having secured major contract awards from USAID and other international donors. • Excellent client management skills, recognized as a consensus builder with team members and institutional partners. • Strong technical skills, experienced in leading high level technical missions for USAID and other international donors.• Proven leadership skills, experienced at driving effective institutional coordination and consensus between communities, NGOs, private sector, donor and government agencies.