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ADDITIONAL TRAINING
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MARÍA CLARA CREMONA

MARÍA CLARA CREMONA

Montevideo

Summary

Highly skilled professional with a Bachelor's degree in International Studies and a Master's in Technology and Public Policy. With over seven years of experience working with international organizations, I have built a solid career in the fields of human rights and development programs. My focus for the past four years has been on managing development funds and cooperation programs in the field of information and communication technologies. Possessing strong project management skills, excelling in community engagement, and having extensive expertise in grantmaking.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Cooperation Projects Assistant

LACNIC, Internet Addresses Registry for Latin America and the Caribbean
07.2020 - 07.2024
  • Supported the establishment of partnerships with research centers and academic institutions to foster research collaboration and knowledge development;
  • Identified potential partners, trends, and collaborative opportunities.
  • Provided comprehensive support for the development and coordination of annual calls for cooperation programs, while managing allocated budgets effectively;
  • Implemented and developed capacity building webinars
  • Monitored and evaluated granted projects throughout the execution cycles;
  • Provided technical assistance and support to grantees
  • Utilized systematization techniques to consolidate and organize the results and technical knowledge acquired from collaborative projects with external parties;
  • Implemented necessary adjustments and developments in online platforms, with a focus on usability, security, design, and internal data output.

Program Assistant

UNESCO Office in Montevideo
06.2018 - 12.2019

Intergovernmental Hydrological Programme (IHP)

Ethics and Bioethics of Science Programme

  • Assistance with planning and coordinating day-to-day and special program activities;
  • Coordination of event logistics, including venue selection, and attendee registration processes.
  • Collaboration with external partners to expand program reach and impact;
  • Prepared clearly written and formatted documents and reports;
  • Collaboration provided with authors, editors, proofreaders and designers throughout the editorial process of Aqua-LAC Journal.

Human Rights Intern

OHCHR
05.2017 - 10.2017

Human Rights Council branch

Office of Field Operations and Technical Cooperation Americas section

  • Prepared reports and presentations on the progress of ongoing investigations led by program officers;
  • Assisted in the drafting of recommendations for the Universal Periodic Review (UPR);
  • Analyzed and generated trends by compiling statistical information from the 35th Council session;
  • Provided support to the Council's Press and Public Information Office
  • Assisted with a variety of research tasks.

Customer Service Assistant

3M Uruguay
09.2015 - 04.2016
  • Answered customer questions about product availability and shipment times.
  • Collaborated with team members to improve overall customer experience and boost company reputation.
  • Promptly responded to inquiries and requests from prospective customers.
  • Assisted customers with product selection, providing detailed information on features and benefits.
  • Optimized inventory management, improving supply chain efficiency and reducing waste.

Education

Master of Arts - Technology And Public Policy

Polytechnic of Turin
Turin
02.2024

Bachelor of Arts - International Studies

Universidad ORT Uruguay
Montevideo
09.2016

Skills

    • Fast Learner
    • Time Management
    • Analytical Thinking
    • Excellent Communication
      • Problem-Solving
      • Relationship Building
      • Teamwork and Collaboration

Languages

Spanish
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Portuguese
Upper intermediate
B2
French
Elementary
A2

ADDITIONAL TRAINING

  • Project Management, UCU Business School, Montevideo, 04/20/22, 08/20/22
  • Internet Governance, Centre for the Study of Technology and Society (CETyS), Universidad de San Andrés, 10/22, 11/22

References

Laura KAPLAN

Development and Cooperation Manager at LACNIC

E-mail: lkaplan@lacnic.net,

Tel.: +5491131853117


Leticia Bozoglilanian

Quality and Continuous Improvement Coordinator at LACNIC

E-mail: leticia@lacnic.net

Tel.: +59899608239


Soledad Benitez

Program Assistant at UNESCO Montevideo Regional Office

Tel.:+59899647945

Timeline

Cooperation Projects Assistant

LACNIC, Internet Addresses Registry for Latin America and the Caribbean
07.2020 - 07.2024

Program Assistant

UNESCO Office in Montevideo
06.2018 - 12.2019

Human Rights Intern

OHCHR
05.2017 - 10.2017

Customer Service Assistant

3M Uruguay
09.2015 - 04.2016

Master of Arts - Technology And Public Policy

Polytechnic of Turin

Bachelor of Arts - International Studies

Universidad ORT Uruguay
MARÍA CLARA CREMONA