Johana Vargas

Johana Vargas

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Remote International Business Advisor | Trade & Market Access | LATAM Specialist | Fluent in ENG-ESP-CH
Quito, Pichincha, Ecuador

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    Sales and Marketing worldwide verified_user Verified experience
    Biolcom
    Jun 2025 - Jul 2025 (2 months)
    • End-to-end management of international sales of superfoods, natural juices, and gourmet snacks from Ecuador to the U.S., Europe, and Asia. • Development of B2B commercial strategies, international negotiations, and opening of new distribution channels. Coordination of digital marketing, international trade shows, and brand positioning (SCORPII and Amazon Gold) on global platforms. • Implementation of traceability, sustainability, and corporate social responsibility programs with an agroecological approach. • Design and management of private label products, tailored to client needs and local regulations. • Strengthening relationships with clients and distributors through effective communication and personalized service.
  • Interamerican Development Bank
    IDB External Consultant (Ministry of Economy and Finance)
    Interamerican Development Bank
    Sep 2023 - Feb 2025 (1 year 6 months)
    • Coordinated the development of the Ecuadorian Debt Bulletin, providing key insights into the country's fiscal health and financing needs. • Collaborated critical reports, such as Debt-to-GDP Indicators, Weighted Average Term, and Statistical Notebooks, driving strategic public policy decisions. • Developed financial projections that supported IMF negotiations.
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    Financial Services Consultant verified_user Verified experience
    Ministerio de Finanzas
    Nov 2022 - Aug 2023 (10 months)
    Collaborated closely with government officials and international organizations to ensure the accuracy and timeliness of essential financial data for high-level decision-making
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    KSP Manager, Korea Trade Investment Promotion Agency
    KOTRA Quito
    Mar 2022 - Sep 2022 (7 months)
    • Led Knowledge Sharing Program (KSP) projects, overseeing technology transfer study projects between the Government of Korea and Ecuador, including the central government and municipal GADs. • Fostered strategic partnerships and managed key stakeholder relationships, ensuring alignment between Korean and Ecuadorian officials for project success. • Facilitated the integration of advanced Korean technologies into critical sectors of Ecuador’s economy, strengthening bilateral trade and investment opportunities. • He acted as a liaison between senior government officials and international partners, fostering long-term collaboration and maximizing the impact of technology transfer initiatives.
  • Ministerio de Educación del Ecuador
    International Specialist
    Ministerio de Educación del Ecuador
    Jul 2021 - Dec 2021 (6 months)
    • Led the international cooperation strategy for the Ministry, identifying key opportunities to strengthen the education sector through partnerships with international organizations such as UNICEF, WFP, and FAO • Designed and implemented bilateral, multilateral, and regional cooperation agendas, ensuring alignment with national priorities and maximizing project impact. • Drove the execution of strategic educational projects, achieving measurable results in vulnerable communities through efficient resource allocation • Developed innovative cooperation instruments, establishing standards that enhanced the effectiveness and sustainability of international collaborations.
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    Financial Markets Analyst
    Ministerio de Economía y Finanzas Ecuador
    Sep 2019 - Jun 2021 (1 year 10 months)
    • Coordinated the analysis of financial instruments and market conditions, both nationally and internationally, providing strategic advice on critical variables impacting public financing. • Designed economic scenarios and assessed their impact on the country’s debt profile, delivering key inputs for fiscal policy decisions. • Oversaw the issuance of State Bonds in the Stock Exchange, ensuring optimal market conditions and efficient execution of transactions. • Coordinated directly with the Central Bank on the placement of internal debt bonds, optimizing the integration of monetary and financial policies. • Implemented strategies to strengthen public financing management, enhancing the country’s fiscal sustainability.
Education verified_user 0% verified
  • Chinese, Chinese
    北京科技大学
    Jan 2018 - Jan 2019 (1 year 1 month)
  • Master's degree, Economics
    北京科技大学
    Jan 2011 - Jan 2013 (2 years 1 month)
  • UNIVERSIDAD UTE
    Ingeniería, International Business/Trade/Commerce
    UNIVERSIDAD UTE
    Jan 2004 - Jan 2009 (5 years 1 month)