International environment and water resource specialist with more than 28 years of development experience with the United States Agency for International Development in managing and implementing programs in Ecuador, Peru, Dominican Republic and Washington, D.C., in climate change mitigation and adaptation, integrated watershed management, biodiversity conservation, disaster risk reduction, relief, and response. Familiar with USAID procedures and regulations for project planning, procurement, performance monitoring, project management, and reporting. Strong initiative, discipline, and highly motivated to learn and adapt. Extremely organized, prioritizes tasks and meets deadlines ruthlessly.