CVChristian Vega
@christianvega
Seasoned bilingual executive leader driving strategic regional operations across international organizations.
PanamaWhat I'm looking for
I am a seasoned executive with over 20 years of experience across public, private, and international sectors, having worked with organizations such as the United Nations and the IFRC. I bring a global perspective and strong operational leadership to complex, multi-country environments.
In my current role as Office Administrator for the Regional Director at IFRC Americas, I provide strategic support and manage initiatives across a 35-country network, streamlining high-level operations, coordinating critical briefings, and serving as a central point of contact for diverse stakeholders.
I am fully bilingual in English and Spanish (with B1 German), skilled at cultivating relationships, leading teams, and delivering institutional results. I am open to opportunities where I can leverage my strategic, cross-cultural experience to drive positive outcomes.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
ISOffice Administrator
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Socie
Aug 2023 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Serve as key operational partner to the Regional Director for IFRC Americas, providing strategic support and managing complex initiatives across a 35-country network to streamline high-level operations and stakeholder coordination.
Owner
Virtualpros
Aug 2021 - Present (4 years 2 months)
Founded and operate a virtual tour service producing Matterport 3D and 360° tours for real estate, retail, and showrooms, managing client relations, production and delivery.
ISExecutive Assistant
International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Socie
Apr 2022 - Jul 2023 (1 year 3 months)
Provided executive support to the Regional Director, managing schedules, briefings, and stakeholder communications to ensure timely decision-making and operational continuity.
UOProject Consultant
United Nations OCHA
Oct 2019 - May 2020 (7 months)
Delivered project consultancy for UN OCHA, supporting coordination and operational planning for humanitarian response activities.
Chief of Staff
Ministry of Public Security
Jun 2016 - Jun 2019 (3 years)
Managed office operations and strategic initiatives for the Minister and Deputy Minister of Public Security, coordinating interdepartmental projects and policy implementation.
Special Project Coordinator
Government of Panama, Ministry of the Presidency
Sep 2014 - Sep 2016 (2 years)
Coordinated special projects for the Ministry of the Presidency, leading cross-functional teams to deliver government initiatives on schedule.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
FUFlorida State University
Diplomado, Project Management
2018 - 2018
Completed a diplomado (project management short program) in Project Management from February to June 2018.
FUFlorida International University
Bachelor of Science, Mass Communication/Media Studies
1999 - 2001
Completed a Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication/Media Studies with a minor in Psychology between 1999 and 2001.
SCSanta Fe College
Associate of Arts, Art/Art Studies
1997 - 1999
Completed an Associate of Arts in Art/Art Studies (General) from 1997 to 1999.
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
PanamaAuthorized to work in
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