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Shayla West

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Financial Advisor at GFB Consultores, advising clients on financial protection and retirement savings strategies.

Mexico

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What I'm looking for

Open to administrative, marketing, and financial services roles, ideally in an international environment. I’m a bilingual (English/Spanish) International Relations graduate with experience in financial advising, client service, and content creation. I’m looking for a positive workplace where I can keep learning and grow professionally

At GFB Consultores, I advise individual clients on financial protection and retirement savings strategies. I explain insurance and savings products in clear, actionable terms to support clients’ long-term financial security and independence.

At the State Planning & Evaluation Secretariat of Yucatán, I researched sustainability practices, social development initiatives, and economic trends across Yucatán. I also contributed to the writing team for the 2023 Voluntary Subnational Review, which was validated by the United Nations.

I translated government documents between Spanish and English to support communication between officials and international stakeholders. At Girls in Global, I researched global gender issues and developed proposals for discussion with international ambassadors.

My additional experience includes coordinating logistics for an international conference, supporting research and outreach on gender and LGBTQ+ rights, and managing communications for academic events. I hold a Bachelor's Degree in International Relations from Universidad Anáhuac Mayab and speak Spanish and English natively.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Financial Advisor

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GFB Consultores

Mar 2025 - Present (1 year 8 months)

Advise individual clients on financial protection and retirement savings strategies. Educate clients on insurance and savings products, translating complex financial concepts into clear, actionable plans.

Financial Planning Insurance products Retirement Products Customer Relationship Management Bilingual Communication

University Intern

State Planning & Evaluation Secretariat of Yucatán

May 2023 - Mar 2024 (10 months)

Researched and analyzed sustainability practices, social development initiatives, and economic trends across Yucatán. Contributed to a writing team drafting the 2023 Voluntary Subnational Review, validated by the United Nations, and translated government documents between Spanish and English.

Research Data Analysis Sustainability Social Development Economic Trends Translation Spanish English

Gender Equality Ambassador

Girls in Global

Oct 2023 - Jan 2024 (3 months)

Researched global gender issues and developed proposals shared with international ambassadors. Created engaging social media content to raise awareness of global issues affecting women and built a global network of women leaders.

Research Proposal Development Social Media Content Creation Networking Relationship Building