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Karol Torres

@karoltorres

I drive international trade, investment, and market intelligence programs that turn global opportunities into measurable growth.

Colombia

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to lead international trade, investment promotion, or market intelligence initiatives where I can turn research into practical market-entry strategies, build cross-sector partnerships, and help companies expand globally.

At PROMPERÚ, I lead trade and investment initiatives that connect Peruvian companies with Colombian and international opportunities. I’ve facilitated market entry for 60+ firms, coordinated 300+ business meetings, and secured eight investors for a projected USD 46M pipeline.

Previously at ProColombia, I managed market intelligence projects across 102 countries, leading 100+ people across international and regional offices. I built prioritization methodologies, Power BI dashboards, and toolkits used by ProColombia, the Ministry, embassies, and the Presidency.

I’ve also supported economic recovery, logistics competitiveness, and investment promotion at the Bogota Chamber of Commerce and ProColombia. My work combines internationalization strategy, market analysis, stakeholder coordination, and practical programs that help companies expand.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Trade and Investment Specialist

Current

PROMPERU

Oct 2025 - Present (11 months)

Led Peru's first international investment promotion mission for 16 startups, facilitated 300+ business meetings, and executed a joint fashion campaign achieving USD 35K in sales. Coordinated trade missions and investor prospecting, securing 8 investors with a USD 46M projected pipeline.

Investment Promotion Trade Missions Matchmaking Market Readiness Pitching Networking Event Coordination

Market Intelligence Projects Advisor

ProColombia

Jan 2024 - Oct 2025 (1 year 9 months)

Managed a project mapping 16,000 opportunities across 102 countries, led a team of 100+ people, and developed a Power BI dashboard. Conceptualized six market intelligence toolkits and built a market prioritization methodology that received a WTO award.

Market Intelligence Project Management Agile Power BI Data Analysis Strategic Planning Team Leadership

Market Intelligence Advisor for Asia

ProColombia

Apr 2022 - Jan 2024 (1 year 9 months)

Oversaw analysis for Colombia's first Halal certifier, contributed to promotion strategy generating USD 1.6B in investment, and developed 80+ market intelligence reports. Advised 30+ companies and trained 350+ entrepreneurs.

Market Intelligence Trade Analysis Regulatory Analysis Trade Promotion Investment Mapping Training

Senior Competitiveness Professional

Chamber of Commerce of Bogota

Oct 2020 - Apr 2022 (1 year 6 months)

Aided the vice-president in designing and executing 11 economic recovery programs during COVID, reaching 38,900+ people and 28,900+ companies. Monitored a USD 800K funding agreement and authored an Insights Report for 16 industries.

Program Management economic development Data Analysis Power BI Stakeholder Engagement KPI Monitoring

Logistics Cluster Professional

Chamber of Commerce of Bogota

Oct 2018 - Oct 2020 (2 years)

Helped design and execute Colombia's first strategy to boost 600+ logistics firms' competitiveness, and executed initiatives helping 5,000 logistics SMEs navigate COVID-19. Oversaw a UNDP project to overcome digital gaps among 200+ undergrads and workers.

Logistics Cluster Development Project Management Stakeholder Engagement Data Analysis Training

Logistics and Competitiveness Professional

ProColombia

Aug 2017 - Aug 2018 (1 year)

Engineered five Excel-based automation tools that reduced reporting time by 99%, optimized 190+ export logistics dossiers, and mapped 1,400+ potential investors in 69 countries. Enhanced the accuracy of ProColombia's Routes and Tariffs System.

Excel Automation Logistics Data Analysis Investment Mapping Process Optimization

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Universidad Externado de Colombia

Master of Science, Business Internationalization

Grade: 4.57/5.0

Master of Science in Business Internationalization with a GPA of 4.57/5.0, ranked first in cohort. Capstone project on exporting strategy for a small chocolate producer to the UK via e-commerce.

Universitat Abat Oliba CEU

Master of Science, Logistics and Supply Chain

Grade: 9.0/10.0

Master of Science in Logistics and Supply Chain with a GPA of 9.0/10.0. Final project on designing a logistics hub in two strategic Andean municipalities to improve Colombia's logistics.

Universidad del Rosario

Bachelor of Arts, International Relations

Grade: 4.52/5.00

Bachelor of Arts in International Relations with a GPA of 4.52/5.00, ranked in the top 5%. Published thesis on the Rohingya crisis and its impact on Bangladesh's national security.