Johana Vargas Remote International Business Advisor | Trade & Market Access |

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Sales and Marketing worldwide

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.

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

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.

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.

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