Carlos Gabriel Carafa
La Paz
Summary
Ambitious Founder prepared to take calculated risks for increased rewards in the challenging local business environment. Brainstorms and plans strategically to meet changing customer needs. Highly motivated to persist and obtain long term results.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
19
19
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages
Work History
Co- Founder
Geolabs
La Paz
05.2021 - Current
- Launched new, innovative projects based on customer demand, supply service to 4 key corporate electricity providers.
- Made strategic decisions to guide company's growth and expansion.
- Navigated challenges, adapting to changing market conditions and overcoming obstacles with resilience.
Co- Founder
Aerovista SRL
La Paz
01.2017 - Current
- Created customer acquisition strategies that resulted in 75% sales increase.
- Mentored, led and motivated team of 6 to consistently meet and exceed individual target KPIs.
- Managed all financial aspects of operations, including budget preparation and P&L management.
- Established a new company with and innovative service.
Business Developer
Fundacion Agua Sustentable
La Paz, Bolivia
07.2016 - 06.2017
- Developed strategy options to generate business with new water technologies.
- Negotiated alliance and pilot with Swiss Fresh Water, for rural communities advance water filtering systems.
- Implemented 6 pilots over country using technology to filter water for communities.
External Advisor
Finanzas de Todos, FINDETO S.A
La Paz, Bolivia
03.2014 - 12.2015
- Advisory in business generation including: financial education (over 300 people trained), international consultancy in micro finances, governance in financial entities, mobile money, and knowledge management.
Business Officer
Fundacion para el Desarrollo Productivo y Financiero
La Paz
01.2013 - 12.2013
- Established of sustainability strategy based on
- 1) Development of model to create second floor bank that aimed to manage USD 10 MM
- 2) Generation of international consultancy model to render services specialized in micro finance
- 3) Implementation of governance program for financial unions of Bolivia
- 5) Support Central Bank of Bolivia in micro-savings national strategy.
Co-Founder
RedCloud Technologies Ltd
La Paz
06.2011 - 12.2012
- Co-founded Nube Roja S.A
- Coordinate set up of mobile money platform for Bolivia, this included: 1) coordination and negotiation with different stakeholders such as: largest Mobile Operator in Bolivia, one of largest microfinance banks, British technology providers, venture capital investors, financial and telecommunications regulators
- 2) Support development of business, marketing and sales plans 3) raising USD 1,200.000 of capital for company.
Program Officer
Fundacion para el Desarrollo Productivo y Financiero
La Paz
06.2010 - 05.2011
- Developed business initiatives that matched social goals of institution with profitability, managed all initial stages of creation of mobile money operator for Bolivia.
- Conceptualization/development of business, conditions analysis (regulatory, market, technical, etc) and evaluation of potential partners
- Also, responsible for analyzing and processing economic and financial information, with emphasis in micro finance sector, to elaborate regular report for internal circulation
Financial and Administrative Officer
Programa para el Desarrollo Productivo y Financiero de la agencia de Cooperacion Suiza
La Paz
09.2006 - 04.2011
- Managed all funds in Foundation (account management, disbursement control, accountability reports) successfully achieved execution targets for every period
- Managed team of 14 members, as well as supporting formation of Foundation, in aspects that range from office premises acquisition to development of procedure manuals.
Supported Housing Officer
Hestia Housing and Support
London, UK
05.2004 - 07.2006
- Managed five different projects in West London areas, responsible for monitoring and coordinating 10 vulnerable clients, this included: medication supervising, liaising with social workers, mental heath team, hospitals, generation of relevant reports
- Planning and performing projects budget, maintenance of premises and coordination with and projects budget, maintenance of premises and coordination with team of officers.
Community Service Volunteer
St Christiphers Fellowship
London, UK
01.2003 - 01.2004
- Managed front desk of hostel for vulnerable people, administration of key system (magnetic and mechanic) for 40 bed facility, participate in interviewing process for referrals along with all paperwork process required for each tenant, support oven 50 vulnerable people during that period.
Financial Officer
Programa para el Desarrollo Productivo y Financiero de la Cooperacion Suiza
La Paz
12.2001 - 01.2003
- Developed “Financial Consumer Rights Protection Strategy”, this demanded coordination activities with government, financial sector, others cooperation agencies and representatives of civil society, outcome of this initiative was taken by financial regulator
- Also responsible for diffusion on “scholarships for research in microfinance sector” and monitoring evolution of Cosude's stock of shares invested in development financial institutions, which was USD 2 MM
English Teacher
Natural Learning Corporation
La Paz, Bolivia
01.2000 - 06.2001
- Performed students assessments, developing conversations sessions on various topics and didactic material, in sessions of 1 and up to 12 people.
- Engage with students to assist them to meet metrics of program, and been able to communicate in English in 8 months.
English Teacher
Centro Boliviano Americano
La Paz, Bolivia
07.1998 - 12.1999
- Delivered key academic concepts using engaging teaching methods, improving student understanding.
- Adapted teaching styles and resources to suit student age and ability, groups of 5 to 30 students.
Education
M.D. - Finances
Escuela De La Productividad Y La Competitividad
La Paz, Bolivia 01.2013 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Universidad Católica Boliviana San Pablo
La Paz, Bolivia 01.1996 - 12.2000
Certificate in Music And Technology - Music Technology
Hounslow Music
London UK 09.2005 - 05.2006
Humanities bachelor -
Colegio San Ignacio
La Paz- Bolivia 01.1982 - 12.1993
Skills
Leadership
undefinedTimeline
Co- Founder
Geolabs
05.2021 - Current
Co- Founder
Aerovista SRL
01.2017 - Current
Business Developer
Fundacion Agua Sustentable
07.2016 - 06.2017
External Advisor
Finanzas de Todos, FINDETO S.A
03.2014 - 12.2015
Business Officer
Fundacion para el Desarrollo Productivo y Financiero
01.2013 - 12.2013
M.D. - Finances
Escuela De La Productividad Y La Competitividad
01.2013 - 12.2014
Co-Founder
RedCloud Technologies Ltd
06.2011 - 12.2012
Program Officer
Fundacion para el Desarrollo Productivo y Financiero
06.2010 - 05.2011
Financial and Administrative Officer
Programa para el Desarrollo Productivo y Financiero de la agencia de Cooperacion Suiza
09.2006 - 04.2011
Certificate in Music And Technology - Music Technology
Hounslow Music
09.2005 - 05.2006
Supported Housing Officer
Hestia Housing and Support
05.2004 - 07.2006
Community Service Volunteer
St Christiphers Fellowship
01.2003 - 01.2004
Financial Officer
Programa para el Desarrollo Productivo y Financiero de la Cooperacion Suiza
12.2001 - 01.2003
English Teacher
Natural Learning Corporation
01.2000 - 06.2001
English Teacher
Centro Boliviano Americano
07.1998 - 12.1999
Bachelor of Business Administration -
Universidad Católica Boliviana San Pablo
01.1996 - 12.2000
Humanities bachelor -
Colegio San Ignacio
01.1982 - 12.1993
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