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Manuel Velez

@manuelvelez

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Experienced financial professional specializing in public procurement, budgeting, and credit advisory.

Ecuador

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles leveraging procurement, budgeting, and financial control in organizations valuing compliance, efficiency, and growth opportunities; collaborative teams and clear advancement paths preferred.

I am a finance and procurement professional with a Bachelor's in International Trade and an MBA in Management and Business Administration. I have over a decade of progressive experience in financial analysis, credit and investment advisory, public procurement, purchasing, and budget control across cooperative and public utility sectors.

I deliver results through strong negotiation, risk evaluation, and reporting skills, with hands-on experience in SIGPRO registration, supplier evaluation, contract oversight, and Excel-based financial control. I am proactive, work well under pressure, and focus on efficiency and compliance in financial and procurement processes.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Financial Professional

Current

CNEL-EP

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Responsible for financial management of the Manabí Business Unit, including budget control, financial reporting, contract oversight, and SIGPRO registration.

Financial Control Financial Reporting Excel

General Services Professional

CNEL-EP

Mar 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 9 months)

Managed general services within the PRIZA Plan, coordinating operational tasks, supplier interactions, and administrative processes over a multi-year period.

Operations Coordination Supplier Management Administrative Processing Procurement Documentation

General Coordination Officer

CNEL-EP

Jul 2020 - Mar 2021 (8 months)

Coordinated the PRIZA Plan activities, overseeing project implementation and interdepartmental collaboration to meet program milestones.

Project Coordination Stakeholder Management Reporting Planning

Commercial Advisor

CIESPAL

Feb 2016 - Oct 2018 (2 years 8 months)

Provided commercial advisory services, developed client relationships, and supported revenue-generating activities across media and institutional projects.

Client Management Sales Support Negotiation Reporting

Purchasing Analyst

CIESPAL

Mar 2015 - Feb 2016 (11 months)

Handled procurement activities and supplier evaluation, streamlining purchasing workflows and supporting contract administration during a one-year tenure.

Procurement Contract Administration Public Procurement Documentation

Credit Officer

Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito 15 de Abril Ltda.

May 2014 - Mar 2015 (10 months)

Managed credit evaluations and risk assessments for loan applicants, improving credit decision processes and ensuring compliance with cooperative policies.

Credit Analysis Risk Assessment Loan Processing & Compliance Customer Service

Investment Advisor

Cooperativa de Ahorro y Crédito 15 de Abril Ltda.

Jun 2012 - May 2014 (1 year 11 months)

Advised clients on investment products and performed profitability analyses, contributing to portfolio growth and client retention over a two-year period.

Investment Advisory Client Relationship Management Financial Analysis Negotiation

Data Entry Clerk

SISPROIN-MANABÍ Project

Nov 2009 - Jun 2010 (7 months)

Performed data entry and maintenance for SISPROIN project records, ensuring accuracy and timely submission of datasets over an eight-month assignment.

Data Entry Documentation Time Management

Intern - Project Management

Development Agency of Manabí Province

May 2009 - Oct 2009 (5 months)

Supported project management activities for provincial development initiatives, contributing to project documentation and coordination between stakeholders during a six-month internship.

Project Coordination Documentation Data Entry Report Writing