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Santiago Castilla P

@santiagocastillap

International cooperation consultant at Conecta Iberoamérica, coordinating Proyecta by Conecta and advising institutions on fundraising.

Colombia
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At Conecta Iberoamérica - Proyecta by Conecta, I coordinate and monitor international cooperation work, advising and training institutions and professionals on fundraising. I’ve formulated and evaluated project proposals using the Logical Framework Approach and managed partnerships with government entities, NGOs, and regional community stakeholders.

Earlier, I led socio-urban intervention projects at Corporación Tierra S.O.S, supervising an interdisciplinary field team and tracking social impact indicators. I’ve also worked in banking and financial customer service, handling billing, subscriptions, and account reconciliation using Chargebee and CRM platforms.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Lead Consultant in Project Management & International Cooperation

Conecta Iberoamérica - Proyecta by Conecta

Apr 2022 - Present (4 years 6 months)

Led the acquisition, structuring, and advisory of international cooperation projects aimed at strengthening Ibero-American networks. Managed strategic partnerships and negotiations with government entities, NGOs, and regional community stakeholders.

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Customer Service Advisor (Fiserv - First Data Campaign)

Foundever (Sitel de Colombia)

Nov 2022 - Feb 2023 (3 months)

Delivered bilingual customer support in the banking and financial sector for the Fiserv - First Data account. Assisted clients, met personal KPIs, managed schedules, advised on financial products/services, and ensured compliance with Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and fraud prevention guidelines.

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Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Project Management Consultant

Concrerental S.A.S.

Sep 2018 - Sep 2019 (1 year)

Designed, managed, and evaluated projects focused on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) and organizational welfare. Supported the creation and rollout of corporate employee wellness programs and conducted internal training workshops on project formulation and evaluation.

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Team Lead (Operations Supervisor)

Teleperformance

Aug 2015 - Jun 2017 (1 year 10 months)

Led and motivated a team of 15 customer service representatives, fostering an optimal work environment and ensuring employee well-being to maximize retention and performance. Implemented Root Cause Analysis (RCA) methodologies to identify operational bottlenecks, improving handle times, team efficiency, and overall service quality.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Universidad de Alcalá logoUA

Universidad de Alcalá

Master's Degree, Latin America and the European Union: A Strategic Cooperation

2018 - 2019

Grade: 9.28/10

Activities and societies: Fundación Carolina Scholar; Miguel de Cervantes Scholarship Recipient; Member of the Master's Academic Commission.

Master's Degree in Latin America and the EU: A Strategic Cooperation from Universidad de Alcalá, Spain, with a GPA of 9.28/10. Recipient of the Fundación Carolina and Miguel de Cervantes scholarships, and member of the Master's Academic Commission.

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SENA

Diploma, Human Rights

Diploma in Human Rights Promotion & Practice for Peace & Reconciliation (40 hours) from SENA.

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SENA

Diploma, Mental Health

Diploma in Mental Health Prevention Strategies (40 hours) from SENA.

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SENA

Diploma, Healthcare

Diploma in Healthcare Delivery with Ethnic Diversity Focus (40 hours) from SENA.

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SENA

Diploma, Project Management

Diploma in Logical Framework for Projects: Matrix Design (40 hours) from SENA.

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SENA

Diploma, Project Management

Diploma in Logical Framework for Projects: Identification & Analysis (40 hours) from SENA.

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SENA

Diploma, Project Management

Diploma in Project Formulation in Professional Practice (40 hours) from SENA.

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EF Standard English Test (EF SET)

EF SET Certificate, English Language

Grade: 62/100

EF SET Certificate™ 62/100 Advanced (C1 Level) issued by EF Standard English Test in August 2026.

Universidad de Zaragoza logoUZ

Universidad de Zaragoza

Executive Diploma, Human Rights

Executive Diploma in International Defense of Human Rights (120 hours) from Universidad de Zaragoza / Universidad de Alcalá.

Universidad Nacional de Colombia logoUC

Universidad Nacional de Colombia

Bachelor's Degree, Anthropology

2012 - 2016

Grade: 4.5/5.0

Activities and societies: Recipient of the Mejores Saber Pro National Distinction (2015); International Academic Exchange at Universitat de Barcelona (2014-2015).

Bachelor's Degree in Anthropology from Universidad Nacional de Colombia, with a GPA of 4.5/5.0. Recipient of the Mejores Saber Pro National Distinction in 2015, and participated in an international academic exchange at Universitat de Barcelona from 2014 to 2015.

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