Lorena Fernandez
@lorenafernandez
Professional with extensive experience working for renowned companies on Biz Dev, Project Mgnt & M&A
What I'm looking for
With a solid foundation in Business Administration, complemented by a Master's in International Business and a Diploma in Project Management, I offer over 15 years of extensive experience in the IT industry. Throughout my career, I've cultivated a diverse skill set, specializing in business development, project and corporate program management, change management strategies, and M&A processes. Moreover, I play a pivotal role in aiding companies through the digital transformation process, meticulously analyzing people, processes, and systems to drive efficiency gains. Leveraging advanced AI technologies where applicable, I optimize business outcomes to achieve sustainable growth and competitive advantage.
My professional journey has traversed diverse international landscapes, encompassing operations in the USA, Colombia, Uruguay, Argentina, Puerto Rico, and Chile. I have spearheaded the seamless execution of large-scale corporate programs on a global scale.
In my role as a Director, my responsibilities extend to driving business development initiatives centered around strategic growth objectives. I analyze operational and financial outcomes, shaping the company's trajectory and defining key operational cadences. Additionally, I provide integral support to various functional domains, facilitating critical processes such as enhancing customer experiences, talent acquisition, and nurturing employee engagement initiatives.
Experience
Director
PERFICIENT
Jan 2019 - Present (5 years 5 months)
Responsible for different corporate initiatives globally, collaborating on strategic planning and ensuring successful corporate program management, change project delivery, and overall organizational efficiency management strategies and M&A processes.
Corporate Strategy Manager
PERFICIENT
Jan 2019 - Mar 2021 (2 years 2 months)
Responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating the company's overall strategy. Constantly monitor and evaluate the progress of the strategy and assess its effectiveness, making the necessary adjustments to ensure that the objectives are met.
Chief of Staff
PERFICIENT
Mar 2021 - Oct 2021 (7 months)
Act as the right hand of the CEO, supporting his management in decision making and being the liaison between the CEO and the different areas, ensuring fluid communication and effective alignment.
M&A Consultant
GLOBANT
Nov 2016 - Jan 2019 (2 years 2 months)
Responsible for the analysis of mergers and acquisitions of companies according to the objectives and motivations of the company, thinking strategically and participating in the due diligence process.
Presales Consultant
GLOBANT
Mar 2011 - Jan 2019 (7 years 10 months)
Responsible for the development and performance of the presales area, generating sales assets and providing support to the sales team on success cases, pitch templates, RFI, RFQ, RFP documents, NDAs, SOWs, and MSAs review.
QC Analyst
GLOBANT
Apr 2010 - Mar 2011 (11 months)
Ensure that services provided to customers are safe and function properly. Suggest improvements to production or design processes to improve overall product quality. Identify the cause of problems to prevent recurrence.
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