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Chris Portillo

Canberra

Summary

Currently in charge of the commercial Affairs of the Embassy of Paraguay in Australia. Broad experience working in diplomacy, international banking, controversy management, dispute resolutions, and financial investigations. Delivered several personal entrepreneurial projects, and has a strong interest in international business, development, and trade. Master of International Relations from the University of Queensland in Australia, and Bachelor degree in Business Administration and Engineering from the American University in Paraguay.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Commercial Attaché

Embassy Of Paraguay In Australia
07.2019 - Current

• Liaise with Australian and Paraguayan industry and government.

• Research and report on Economic, Political and Cultural affairs.

• Deliver events conferences, festivals, and webinars to attract business/tourism to Paraguay.

• Negotiate bilateral cooperation projects and MOUs.

Impact:

  • Delivered 100% of projects assigned by the Embassy since 2019.
  • Executed 12 successful repatriation operations during the Covid-19 outbreak.

Diplomatic Mission Intern

Uruguayan Embassy
06.2018 - 07.2018

• Administrative assistant to the Ambassador's office.

• Researching and elaborating reports for the Uruguayan mission.

• Organizing and participating in events and meetings between diplomatic representatives.

Operations Analyst

GNB Bank
09.2015 - 01.2017
  • Operations Management: Overseeing electronic payment operations with local and international financial institutions.
  • Data Analysis: Investigating financial fraud and resolving disputes within the international electronic payment industry.
  • Information technology: Supporting management in the development and implementation of electronic payment systems.
  • Training staff to manage customer satisfaction, resolve conflict, and implement electronic payment security measures.
  • Implementing strategic partnerships in collaboration with local financial institutions.

Impact:

  • Increased transactional efficiency by 80% through the implementation of automated clearance processes offered by our bank.

Controversy Analyst (Chargebacks)

Bancard S.A.
06.2010 - 03.2015

• Analyzing financial transactions to provide a safe and secure environment to banking corporations, customers and affiliated merchants

• Managing and resolving controversial cases paying close attention to detail and strict deadlines.

• Supervising and training call-center staff to provide excellent customer support to stakeholders.


Impact:

  • Neutralised several scammers and recovered more than 200.000 USD in stolen Credit Card assets per year.

Education

Master of Arts - Master of International Relations

The University of Queensland
Queensland, Australia.
12.2018

BBA - Business Engineering

Universidad Americana
Asunción, Paraguay.
11.2014

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Universidad Americana
Asunción, Paraguay.
11.2014

Skills

  • Diplomatic Protocol
  • International Relations
  • Finance and Data Analysis
  • Marketing strategy
  • Translation and Interpreting
  • Master of Ceremony

Certification

  • PTE overall band score 9.0, Pearson.
  • Project Management, LinkedIn Learning (PMI).
  • Agile Project Leadership, LinkedIn Learning.
  • SQL Essential Training, LinkedIn Learning.
  • Strategic Partnerships, LinkedIn Learning.

Accomplishments

  • Awarded a 90.000 USD merit-based scholarship to study a Master of International Relations at The University of Queensland, funded by BECAL, the Paraguayan National Scholarship Programme.

Timeline

Commercial Attaché

Embassy Of Paraguay In Australia
07.2019 - Current

Diplomatic Mission Intern

Uruguayan Embassy
06.2018 - 07.2018

Operations Analyst

GNB Bank
09.2015 - 01.2017

Controversy Analyst (Chargebacks)

Bancard S.A.
06.2010 - 03.2015

Master of Arts - Master of International Relations

The University of Queensland

BBA - Business Engineering

Universidad Americana

BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration

Universidad Americana
  • PTE overall band score 9.0, Pearson.
  • Project Management, LinkedIn Learning (PMI).
  • Agile Project Leadership, LinkedIn Learning.
  • SQL Essential Training, LinkedIn Learning.
  • Strategic Partnerships, LinkedIn Learning.
Chris Portillo