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Hi, I’m Cristina Olivares. I’m a Senior Project and Strategic Partnerships Manager with 6+ years of experience leading high-visibility, multi-country initiatives across Europe, Latin America and Africa. I excel at executive-level relationship management, overseeing complex campaigns and events, and steering multi-six-figure budgets to structured delivery in politically sensitive environments.
Colleagues know me for discretion, reliability, and a structured follow-through. I build and maintain trusted partnerships with heads of state, mayors and senior public leaders across more than 25 countries, and I’m passionate about governance, reporting, risk management, and driving measurable outcomes through cross-functional, multicultural teams.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
Spanish; Castilian
Fluent
English
Fluent
Portuguese
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Italian
Intermediate
German
Beginner
Work Experience
Chief of Staff & Institutional Engagement Lead at UCCI – Union of Ibero-American Capital Cities
January 1, 2024 - January 1, 2026Senior coordination lead supporting executive leadership across strategic institutional and international initiatives. Lead planning, execution and monitoring of 30+ complex multi-country projects and high-level forums annually. Serve as primary liaison between leadership and governmental stakeholders across Europe and Latin America. Establish governance frameworks, structured reporting and executive briefing systems. Oversee portfolios with budgets ranging from €200,000 to €400,000. Coordinate senior-level summits and multi-delegation assemblies involving international city leaders.
Project Manager – CSR, Corporate & International Programs at International Foundation for Liberty & Cátedra Vargas Llosa
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2024Led full project lifecycle for reputation-sensitive international forums and corporate-aligned initiatives. Managed diverse stakeholder ecosystems including political leaders, corporate sponsors, cultural institutions and service providers. Delivered 40+ international forums and 3 large-scale annual flagship events. Controlled budgets (USD 100,000 – 500,000), procurement, logistics and risk management processes. Built and maintained long-term strategic partnerships aligned with ESG and CSR objectives. Coordinated high-profile speakers and ensured structured documentation of commitments and deliverables.
Project Manager – Summa Humanitate at Summa Humanitate
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Managed a portfolio of 14 development projects across 5 African countries. Coordinated international partners, timelines, budgets and accountability frameworks. Implemented structured monitoring and delivery mechanisms.
Project Manager – European Solidarity Corps (European Union) at SE GIB – Ibero-American General Secretariat
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021Supported design and implementation of EU-funded educational and sustainability initiatives. Coordinated institutional stakeholders and donor requirements for EU and AECID-funded initiatives. Supported compliance, structured reporting and performance monitoring for programs up to €1M.
Project Manager – Public Policy Support at SEGIB – Ibero-American General Secretariat
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2019Assisted in preparation of international cooperation proposals and public funding applications. Prepared technical reports and monitored project expenditures. Supported coordination with institutional stakeholders across member countries.
Project Manager at Summa Humanitate
January 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021Managed a portfolio of 14 development projects across 5 African countries. Coordinated international partners, timelines, budgets and accountability frameworks. Implemented structured monitoring and delivery mechanisms.
Project Manager – SEGIB – Ibero-American General Secretariat at SEGIB – Ibero-American General Secretariat
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019Contributed to design and implementation of education and sustainability programs across 21 countries. Coordinated institutional stakeholders and donor requirements for EU and AECID-funded initiatives. Supported compliance, structured reporting and performance monitoring for programs up to €1M.
Project Manager – European Solidarity Corps (European Union) at European Solidarity Corps (European Union)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021Supported design and implementation of EU-funded educational and sustainability initiatives. Conducted impact assessments and coordinated activities with European partner organizations. Assisted in structured reporting and documentation processes.
Education
Qualifications
MSc in International Cooperation Programs
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019MSc in Politics and Economic Programs
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018BA in European Languages
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016Sustainable Finance & SDG Finance Academy
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026CSR: A Practical Approach
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026Business and Sustainability
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026Risk Control in Projects
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026Gender Equality in UN Frameworks
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026Diploma in Gender Inequalities
January 11, 2030 - January 20, 2026MSc in International Cooperation Programs
January 1, 2019 - February 12, 2026MSc in Politics & Economic Programs
January 1, 2018 - February 12, 2026BA in European Languages
January 1, 2016 - February 12, 2026Agile Scrum Master
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026PRINCE2 (Intro)
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026Project Management for Development Projects
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026Risk Control in Projects
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026CSR & Business Sustainability
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026MSc in International Cooperation Programs
January 1, 2019 - February 12, 2026MSc in Politics & Economic Programs
January 1, 2018 - February 12, 2026BA in European Languages
January 1, 2016 - February 12, 2026Agile Scrum Master
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026PRINCE2 (Intro)
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026Project Management for Development Projects
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026Risk Control in Projects
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026CSR & Business Sustainability
January 11, 2030 - February 12, 2026MSc in International Cooperation Programs
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019MSc in Latin American Studies
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018BA in European Languages
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016Agile Scrum Master
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026Introduction to PRINCE2
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026Project Management for Development Projects
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026Gender Equality in UN Frameworks
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026Diploma in Gender Inequalities
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026Sustainable Finance & SDG Finance
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026CSR: A Practical Approach
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026Agile Scrum Master
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026Introduction to PRINCE2
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026Project Management for Development Projects
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026Gender Equality in UN Frameworks
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026Diploma in Gender Inequalities
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026Sustainable Finance & SDG Finance
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026CSR: A Practical Approach
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026MSc in International Cooperation Programs
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019MSc in Latin American Studies
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018BA in European Languages
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2016Agile Scrum Master
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026Introduction to PRINCE2
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026Project Management for Development Projects
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026Gender Equality in UN Frameworks
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026Diploma in Gender Inequalities
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026Sustainable Finance & SDG Finance Academy
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026CSR: A Practical Approach
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026Business and Sustainability
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026Risk Control in Projects
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026Industry Experience
Government, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Education, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
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