The expert has extensive experience and expertise in international development sectors, particularly in administration, SME, and private sector initiatives. With citizenship in Belize and fluency in English and Spanish, the expert has demonstrated strong capabilities in managing and executing development projects across various sectors.

In the realm of managerial experience, the expert has served as Campus Administrator at the University of Belize, where responsibilities included planning, financial evaluation, and marketing forecasting for a wide range of projects from horticulture production to agro-tourism management. Another notable role was as Assistant to the General Manager at Fruta Bomba Ltd, where the expert oversaw planning and evaluation of production programs including financial and cost analysis and pest control. Additionally, the expert served as Director at Chiquita Brands International, focusing on agriculture and performance management.

Academically, the expert has held the position of Assistant Professor at the University of Belize, teaching courses on management, business government, and industrial relations, among others. The expert has also chaired the Agriculture department at the University Center of Izabal, teaching statistics and agriculture production.

The expert’s consulting experience is robust, having facilitated various international conferences and workshops, including grant proposal writing and business plan development for organizations such as the Caribbean Development Bank and National Garifuna Council. The expert has conducted feasibility studies and strategic planning for development projects in various Caribbean countries.

The expert holds advanced degrees including a Regional Master’s in Project Formulation and a dual Doctorate of Business Administration. Academic pursuits are complemented by published works, including a thesis on marketing channels and articles on enterprise classifications.

Professional development includes certified courses in project management, climate change adaptation, and ICT for SMEs, acquired from prestigious institutions like the University of California and Inter-American Development Bank. The expert's dedication to continual learning underscores a commitment to leveraging extensive skills for impactful international development projects.