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I’m a political scientist with seven years of administrative and project management experience, including over five years coordinating international programs across Latin America and Southeast Asia. My work has focused on community development and education, with hands-on experience in M&E, budget management, and partnership building. I’m passionate about working in multicultural settings and building collaborative, impact-driven programs with diverse teams.…I’m a political scientist with seven years of administrative and project management experience, including over five years coordinating international programs across Latin America and Southeast Asia. My work has focused on community development and education, with hands-on experience in M&E, budget management, and partnership building. I’m passionate about working in multicultural settings and building collaborative, impact-driven programs with diverse teams.

MARÍA EMILIA MANRÍQUEZ PONCE

Project Manager, Social Media Manager, Content Creator, +1

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I’m a political scientist with seven years of administrative and project management experience, including over five years coordinating international programs across Latin America and Southeast Asia. My work has focused on community development and education, with hands-on experience in M&E, budget management, and partnership building. I’m passionate about working in multicultural settings and building collaborative, impact-driven programs with diverse teams.…I’m a political scientist with seven years of administrative and project management experience, including over five years coordinating international programs across Latin America and Southeast Asia. My work has focused on community development and education, with hands-on experience in M&E, budget management, and partnership building. I’m passionate about working in multicultural settings and building collaborative, impact-driven programs with diverse teams.

Available to hire

I’m a political scientist with seven years of administrative and project management experience, including over five years coordinating international programs across Latin America and Southeast Asia. My work has focused on community development and education, with hands-on experience in M&E, budget management, and partnership building.

I’m passionate about working in multicultural settings and building collaborative, impact-driven programs with diverse teams.

Skills

Copywriting

Infographic

Adobe After Effects

Experience Level

Copywriting

Expert

Infographic

Expert

Adobe After Effects

Intermediate

Language

Spanish; Castilian

Fluent

English

Fluent

Korean

Intermediate

Work Experience

Trip Leader at World Volunteer

January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024

In-site coordination of conservation and sustainability programs across Malaysia, Laos, Cambodia, Indonesia, and Thailand. Designed and facilitated team-building activities and daily check-ins to support volunteer well-being and engagement. Delivered financial reports and accurate incident logs to ensure safety and accountability.

Program Implementor at Future Sense Foundation

January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023

Program design and monitoring & evaluation processes, including needs assessments, baseline data collection, and annual implementation planning. Produced newsletters, case studies, and videos for global communication and trustee reporting.

Program Coordinator at GVI

January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Monitored and evaluated education programs for primary and high school students in rural communities. Managed women’s education and empowerment initiatives, including facilitating social media and marketing workshops for local women entrepreneurs. Supervised long-term international volunteers (1–6 months).

Field Research Assistant at Pacuare Reserve & COPROT

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021

Conducted sea-turtle data collection, nest tagging, relocation, exhumation, and hatching assistance. Led environmental education sessions for visitors, school groups, and volunteers. Supported community engagement: English classes, environmental workshops, and local assistance activities.

Project Manager at Direction of Planning, Development & Transformation, Universidad del Desarrollo (UDD)

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Managed two Ministry of Education–financed projects: MIUDD (student experience personalization) and Realitech (extended-reality learning lab). Oversaw UDDTV live-broadcast content and coordinated digital-technology training for employees in partnership with HR. Achievements: Supervised funding accountability for a combined project budget of approximately USD $400,000. Supported and coordinated over 350 online seminars and live streams during COVID-19, keeping everything running smoothly.

Coordinator at SmartLab, Universidad del Desarrollo (UDD)

January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020

Managed academic digital transformation projects. Planned the annual agenda and budget, and created content for infographics, mailings, and social media. Achievements: Coordinated medium-scale events for up to 150 participants.

Communication Coordinator at EducAfrica Foundation

January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019

Led strategic communications and content creation.

Consultant Assistant at Universidad Alberto Hurtado

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018

Conducted research and edited reports for development projects.

Partnerships & Funding Coordinator at FreshWater Solutions

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018

Supported fundraising initiatives and partner outreach.

Research Assistant at UNDP Chile

January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017

Contributed statistical and theoretical inputs for Human Development reports.