1. Japón N37-80 y Av. Naciones Unidas,
3er. piso
Quito, Ecuador
593-9-8403-0118
Luis.alberto.ruiz.c@gmail.com Preferred
Luis.Alberto.Ruiz@alumni.duke.edu
Luis Alberto Ruiz-Córdova
Profile
Motivated management, government, and policy analyst with special interest in Latin America who thrives in high-pressure
environments. Team oriented and highly proactive with the ability to adapt to demanding situations. Great ability to establish bridges
between clients and teams, attention to detail and strong organizational skills. Excellent diplomatic, communication and interpersonal
skills. Fluent in English and Spanish.
Education
2012–2014 Duke University Durham, North Carolina
§ Master of Arts in Liberal Studies. Certificate in Latin American and Caribbean Studies.
§ Concentration in International Development and Public Policy.
2004–2012 Universidad San Francisco de Quito Quito, Ecuador
§ B.A. in Business Administration for Development.
§ Concentration in Marketing and International Business.
Fall 2011 Indiana University at Bloomington Bloomington, Indiana
• Business module, senior year.
Training
§ Cyber Security Awareness Training, Foreign Service Institute, Quito, June 2012.
§ Encuentro nacional sobre trata de personas y tráfico ilícito de migrantes. Ministerio del Interior – Fiscalía General del Estado – Consejo
de la Judicatura – Organización Internacional para las Migraciones – Embajada de los Estados Unidos, Quito, May 2012.
§ Writing for the Media, Foreign Service Institute, Quito, March 2012.
§ International Visitors Leadership Program, National Foreign Affairs Training Center, Foreign Service Institute & Bureau of Educational and
Cultural Affairs, U.S. Department of State, Washington, DC, July 2010.
§ Mission Activity Tracker for the Western Hemisphere Affairs Region, Evaluation and Measurement Unit, Fort Lauderdale, FL, February
2009
§ Exceptional Customer Service, Florida Regional Center, United States Department of State, Quito, May 2008.
Experience
Analyst
2015 Secretaría Nacional de Ciencia, Tecnología e Innovación Quito, Ecuador
§ Responsible for the process mapping within the High Performance Group Program, aimed to provide scholarships to Ecuadorian
students who attend top of the line universities around the world, which includes:
§ Create a comprehensive information chart with details from all the universities that are part of the Universities of Excellence
list. A SWOT analysis was included in order to ease the selection process for the students and better understand the different
criteria to be analyzed before making a decision.
§ Develop a strategy to extend the program based on a profound analysis of the population and the target universities by
understanding the defining characteristics of each student and matching them with the right institution.
§ Generate manuals and other documents to record the processes that need to be followed before, during, and after the
student’s application process.
§ Implement marketing and management practices in order to set well established processes to reach out to our target
population.
§ Lobby in favor of the program at various levels with key counterparts in other institutions.
§ Revision and closing of contracts and other related instruments.
Cultural Affairs Assistant
2008–2012 Embassy of the United States Quito, Ecuador Supervisor: Kevin D. Skillin, SkillinKD@state.gov
§ Responsible for the logistics of different educational and cultural programs which included:
§ Study of the U.S. program for University Leaders, which consisted in evaluating, pre-selecting and arranging logistics for selected
students. Using non-traditional tools (outreach through new media) to advertise the program, over 600 applied between 2008 and
2010 (three editions). Six highly qualified students were selected for two consecutive years. In 2010 a seventh slot was awarded in
recognition of the efforts demonstrated in the selection process.
§ International Leaders in Education Program (ILEP) for high school teachers in different areas. Selected participants stayed for five
months in a university in the United States. There they learn new teaching techniques and also share their experiences with
colleagues from around the world.
§ Management of the Cultural Affairs Officer agenda, both internal and external.

2. § Administration of different databases and software used in the Public Affairs Section (PAS) to report activities and nominate candidates to
participate in programs sponsored by the U.S. government. In 2010 PAS Quito was awarded additional funds for programming in
recognition of the efficiency demonstrated using the Mission Activity Tracker.
§ Support to the Fulbright Commission with the visa process for the Fulbright grantees.
§ Event planning, organizing and support including official visits, summits, receptions, and presentations.
§ Support to the Press and Outreach sections as requested. Draft of press releases and other related tasks.
§ Back up for the Budget and Administration Specialist. Responsible for the preparation of grants, purchase orders, grant reports, budget
reports and other related tasks.
Financial Management Office Assistant
2002–2008 Embassy of the United States Quito, Ecuador Supervisor: María Luisa Torres, TorresML@State.gov
§ Developed the electronic filing system using specific software for that purpose.
§ Daily loading of financial records into the accounting system.
§ Management of the different databases creating a comprehensive information flow in order to ease the office operations.
§ Occasional preparation of vouchers. Distribution of information to other serviced offices and agencies within the Mission.
§ Support to the Financial Management Officer and the Financial Management Specialist.
Interests
§ Communications, management, media influence in the social spectrum. Development, implementation, marketing and
management of programs. Government-to-government relations, policymaking, international affairs, public diplomacy, media
relations. Outreach, entrepreneurship, social responsibility initiatives and social network marketing.
Abilities
§ Management, budgeting and financial reporting.
§ Program development, implementation and monitoring.
§ Engaging clients via affirmative actions. Team-oriented, focused on processes and results.
§ Lobbying and negotiation. Policy Analysis, government-to-government and government to private sector relations.
§ Draft of grants, memorandums of understanding and other cooperation instruments.
§ Database management and web-based applications. Microsoft Office and Mac OS.
Relevant Information
§ Official visit, U.S. Secretary of State Hillary R. Clinton, Support Staff. July 2010.
§ Presidential inauguration. Office Support Staff, control room, January 2007
§ Congressional Delegation on Environmental Issues, head of the U.S. Delegation, Senator Harry Reid. Office Support Staff,
control room, December 2007.
§ Defense Ministries of the Americas Summit, head of U.S. Delegation, former secretary of Defense Donald Rumsfeld. Office
Support Staff, control room, November 2004.
§ Organization of American States General Assembly, head of U.S. Delegation, former Secretary of State Colin Powell. Office
Support Staff, control room, June 2004.
§ Presidential inauguration. Office Support Staff, control room, January 2003
§ Free Trade Area of The Americas. Seventh Meeting Of Ministers Of Trade. Office Support Staff, November 2002
Awards
§ Research Grant. Andrew W. Mellon Foundation and the Duke Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies. April 2013.
§ Full Scholarship. Graduate Liberal Studies Program, Duke University. April 2012.
§ Group Meritorious Honor Award for Outstanding support during the visit of the Secretary of State, May 2011.
§ Certificate of Appreciation for Continuous Support, Drug Enforcement Administration, U.S. Embassy, Quito, May 2008.
§ Benjamin Franklin Award for Superior Performance, Financial Management Office, U.S. Embassy, Quito, May 2007.
Service
§ Taught English to 120 middle-school students from a public school in Otavalo, Imbabura for a period of 4 months in 2011. On
Saturdays, students reinforced grammar and vocabulary that was part of their regular English program.
§ Mentor, College Horizons Program. The program consists of scholarships awarded to underprivileged high-school students to
learn English. This program is a partnership between the U.S. Embassy in Quito and Benedict School of Languages. The
mentor supports the students so they stay in school and change their perspective about the future.
§ Observer in three elections with NGO Participación Ciudadana between 2002 and 2006.