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Estefani Flores Salazar

Economist

Summary

I am an experienced Economic Analyst with a strong background in credit portfolio management, risk analysis, and statistical analysis. I have collaborated with international organizations to ensure that the government's credit needs are met and have implemented measures to mitigate risks. My experience includes creating indicators and reports to measure the evolution of credits for public investment and the overall effectiveness of the use of resources to achieve intended goals. I have also conducted thorough research and analysis to support the update and review of housing and education prices for the national census agency. My soft skills include strong project management skills, effective communication with stakeholders, and a highly structured and rigorous approach to data analysis, with a strong focus on attention to detail.

Overview

10
years of professional experience
15
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Ministry of Finance
San José

Economic Analyst
04.2016 - Current

Job overview

Economic Analyst:

  • Coordinate the government's credit portfolio with international organizations, such as the World Bank and the Inter-American Development Bank, this involves:
    - analyzing the portfolio's performance.
    - identifying areas for improvement.
    - implementing measures to mitigate risks.
  • Regular communication with the organizations to maintain strong relationships and ensure that the government's credit needs are met.
  • Analyzing and interpreting credit data to inform government agencies’ decisions and tracking processes with international organisms.
  • Developing and implementing credit portfolio management strategies based on international organism policies and procedures.
  • Stay up-to-date on the latest trends and developments in the industry to ensure that the credit portfolio is optimized and aligned with the government's objectives.
  • Collecting and analyzing financial data regarding different government agencies in order to identify trends, risks, and opportunities that can help them optimize their credit portfolio


Statistics and Reports regarding credit portfolio:

  • Create indicators to measure the evolution of the credits for public investment and the overall effectiveness of the use of resources to archived its intended goals.
  • Elaborate reports of each semester, using a set of elements such as charts, tables, and graphs, which allow government agencies and international entities to quickly and easily grasp the main findings. Additionally, those reports include context for the data, such as a brief overview of the methodology used or any notable trends observed over time.

Problem and risk resolution:

  • Create a comprehensive risk analysis to carefully evaluate the potential impact of various occurrences, as well as the probability of those risks to be materialized. Also, take into consideration the potential consequences of changes in the general program calendar and activities.
  • Building and managing relationships with stakeholders, and other government agencies representatives.

National Institute of Statistics and Censuses
San José

Economist
04.2013 - 03.2016

Job overview

  • Conducted thorough research and analysis to support the update and review of housing and education prices for the national census agency. This involved gathering data from a variety of sources, including surveys, questionnaires, and government reports.
  • Developed and executed innovative methodologies for data collection, data processing, and data analysis, ensuring that the data collected was accurate and reliable.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure consistency and accuracy of data, and to identify areas for improvement.
  • Conducted detailed statistical analysis and produced comprehensive reports based on findings, highlighting key trends and patterns in the data.
  • Communicated effectively with stakeholders throughout the project, providing regular updates on progress and seeking feedback on the data and analysis.
  • Maintained accurate and up-to-date records of data and analysis, ensuring that all documentation was complete and well-organized. Overall, this involved a highly structured and rigorous approach to data analysis, with a strong focus on attention to detail and effective communication with stakeholders.

Education

National University of Costa Rica
Heredia

Second Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Economy
02.2012 - 05.2016

University Overview

National University of Costa Rica
Heredia

Bachelor of Economics from Economy
02.2007 - 12.2011

University Overview

Flores Regional High School
Heredia

High School Diploma
02.2002 - 12.2006

University Overview

MIDEPLAN-DGSC
San José

Course from Financial, Economic, And Social Project Evaluation
10.2016 - 11.2016

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Ministry of Finance-DGSC-BID
San José

Course from Associate Course in Development Project Management
07.2018 - 09.2018

University Overview

College of Professionals in Economic Sciences
San José

Course from Introduction To Data Mining Course
07.2020 - 08.2020

University Overview

Udemy

Course from CompTIA Security+ SY0-601
02.2022 - 04.2022

University Overview

*Introduction to CompTIA Security+: Cybersecurity Attacks, Threats, and Vulnerabilities

TryHackMe

Course from Introduction To Cybersecurity And Fundamentals
03.2023 - Current

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Skills

    Project Management

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Timeline

TryHackMe
Course from Introduction To Cybersecurity And Fundamentals
03.2023 - Current
Udemy
Course from CompTIA Security+ SY0-601
02.2022 - 04.2022
College of Professionals in Economic Sciences
Course from Introduction To Data Mining Course
07.2020 - 08.2020
Ministry of Finance-DGSC-BID
Course from Associate Course in Development Project Management
07.2018 - 09.2018
MIDEPLAN-DGSC
Course from Financial, Economic, And Social Project Evaluation
10.2016 - 11.2016
Economic Analyst
Ministry of Finance
04.2016 - Current
Economist
National Institute of Statistics and Censuses
04.2013 - 03.2016
National University of Costa Rica
Second Bachelor's Degree in Economics from Economy
02.2012 - 05.2016
National University of Costa Rica
Bachelor of Economics from Economy
02.2007 - 12.2011
Flores Regional High School
High School Diploma
02.2002 - 12.2006
Estefani Flores SalazarEconomist