Alejandro Giraldo
Vancouver,BC
Summary
Sustainability & Climate Change | ESG | Reporting and Disclosures | Lawyer | Business Management
Green Business Management and Sustainability. Corporate and Environmental Law and Sustainability professional. Over 7 years of overseas consulting experience, supporting private organizations in corporate, ESG & sustainability, and climate change strategy. Sustainability reporting, legal and environmental related concerns. Excellent MS Office skills. Strong environmental law, corporate sustainability and ESG knowledge.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
International Peer Mentor
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
12.2021 - Current
- Shared resources, opportunities and activities to support mentee's learning and development.
- Counseled 30 students individually to assist in overcoming obstacles, make proper choices to stay focused and adjust to college life.
Sustainability Analyst
West Fraser
05.2022 - 01.2023
- ESG & Sustainability analyst.
- Climate Change (GHG carbon emissions) analyst.
- Reporting assurance (CDP, GRI, SASB, TCFD, TNFD).
- ESG and sustainability strategy formulation.
- Developed sustainability project goals, objectives or strategies.
- International Benchmarking
- Devised strategies for modifying existing policies to better integrate sustainability initiatives.
- Monitored or tracked sustainability indicators from 64 facilities such as energy usage, waste generation and recycling.
Corporate Law and Environmental Affairs Manager
C&G Consultores Asociados SAS
06.2018 - 12.2022
- Provided legal consulting on corporate and environmental law for businesses.
- Formulated Sustainability and ESG reports, analysis and strategy.
- Assessed and audited environmental compliance.
- Litigation on corporate affairs.
- Advised international companies on doing business, soft landing and daily issues.
- Advises on environmental affairs, strategies and sustainability assessment and implementation for businesses and public entities.
Business and Sustainability Manager
Ecommunity NGO
11.2021 - 06.2022
- ESG, Corporate Sustainability, Business development, Project management, Sustainability report,
- GHG carbon footprint and Climate Change strategy.
- Developed sustainability project goals, objectives or strategies.
- Monitored or tracked sustainability indicators such as energy usage, waste generation and recycling.
- Assessed or proposed sustainability initiatives by considering cost-effectiveness, technical feasibility and acceptance.
Medical Office Assistant
CVM Medical
02.2022 - 05.2022
- Coordinated patient scheduling, check-in, check-out and payments for billing - average of 1000 customers per day.
- Adhered to strict HIPAA guidelines to protect patient privacy.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Received, recorded and filed medical payments by check, cash and credit card.
- Carried out front office duties utilizing data entry skills.
Environmental Mayor Advisor
Fusagasuga City Hall
05.2021 - 10.2021
- ESG advisor & Environmental Strategist.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote environmental protection.
- Counsellor of Fusagasuga's Mayor for environmental, sustainability, legal, management and public services affairs.
- Achieved first carbon footprint assessment for the municipality
Lawyer
Notary and Registry Superintendency
02.2019 - 07.2021
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
- Drafted and published property registry procedures guidebook.
- Researched and presented concepts on legal concerns.
- Assisted on the Implementation of Annual Management Plan. Assisted on re-engineering processes. Proposed indicators to measure management indicators.
Lawyer
Natural Heritage Fund
08.2020 - 02.2021
- Legal advice for the Payment for Environmental Services Program.
- Issuance of legal concepts. Agreements drafting and reviewing. Property title analysis.
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
- Negotiated with opposing groups or individuals to reach resolutions, avoid litigation and accomplish goals of clients.
Corporate & Litigation Lawyer
Cuesta & Asociados
11.2016 - 06.2018
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
- Negotiated with opposing groups or individuals to reach resolutions, avoid litigation and accomplish goals of clients.
- Advised clients to settle cases in lieu of protracted litigation.
- Demonstrated command of current and emerging legal developments and provided practical training, communication and advice to stakeholders.
- Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
- Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
Lawyer
SINCHI Amazonian Institute Of Scientific Research
10.2016 - 11.2016
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
- Monitored state and federal regulations to keep the organization up to date with changing laws.
Corporate Lawyer
Chamber of Commerce of Bogota
03.2016 - 10.2016
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
- Advised clients on corporate issues.
- Counselled customers on complex legal issues and provided guidance towards resolution.
Lawyer
Environmental Business Corporation
04.2015 - 12.2015
- Prepared and reviewed contracts and other legal documents following applicable regulations.
- Analyzed and applied legal principles and performed legal research to support litigation strategy.
- Negotiated with opposing groups or individuals to reach resolutions, avoid litigation and accomplish goals of clients.
- Represented and advised clients on legal areas such as business and environmental affairs.
- Monitored state and federal regulations to keep company up to date with changing laws.
Internship
34 Administrative Court of Bogota
03.2014 - 03.2015
- Monitored state and federal regulations to keep procedures up to date with changing laws.
- Reported back to Judge to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Draft of judicial decisions.
- Communicated effectively with court personnel to coordinate achievement of assigned tasks
- Produced high-quality documents, spreadsheets and presentations for internal and customer-facing needs.
Internship Student
Administrative Unit for Financial Research and Analysis - UIAF
01.2012 - 05.2012
- Reported back to business unit manager to receive day-to-day tasks and responsibilities.
- Communicated effectively with staff and accepted to achieve tasks.
- Translation of legal documents and policies.
- Delivered clerical support by handling range of routine and special requirements.
Education
Graduate Diploma - Green Business Management And Sustainability
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Surrey, BC05.2023
Postgraduate Specialization - Commercial And Corporate Law
Externado De Colombia University
Bogota, Colombia04.2017
J.D. - Law
Externado De Colombia University
Bogota, Colombia 06.2015
Skills
- International Benchmarking
- Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG)
- Corporate Sustainability (Analysis, planning, strategy, auditing)
- Climate Change Analysis and Strategy
- Sustainability Reporting (CDP, GRI, SASB, TNFD, TCFD)
- Legal Interpretation and Adaptation
- Manual and Policy Review
- Attention to Detail and Problem-solving
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
- Soft and Interpersonal Skills
Certification
- TCFD - Climate-related financial disclosure (UN SSE)
- Introduction to Environmental Law and Policy (University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill)
- Scrum Fundamentals
- Water and Waste Management (The Netherlands Government)
Timeline
Sustainability Analyst
West Fraser
05.2022 - 01.2023
Medical Office Assistant
CVM Medical
02.2022 - 05.2022
International Peer Mentor
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
12.2021 - Current
Business and Sustainability Manager
Ecommunity NGO
11.2021 - 06.2022
Environmental Mayor Advisor
Fusagasuga City Hall
05.2021 - 10.2021
Lawyer
Natural Heritage Fund
08.2020 - 02.2021
Lawyer
Notary and Registry Superintendency
02.2019 - 07.2021
Corporate Law and Environmental Affairs Manager
C&G Consultores Asociados SAS
06.2018 - 12.2022
Corporate & Litigation Lawyer
Cuesta & Asociados
11.2016 - 06.2018
Lawyer
SINCHI Amazonian Institute Of Scientific Research
10.2016 - 11.2016
Corporate Lawyer
Chamber of Commerce of Bogota
03.2016 - 10.2016
Lawyer
Environmental Business Corporation
04.2015 - 12.2015
Internship
34 Administrative Court of Bogota
03.2014 - 03.2015
Internship Student
Administrative Unit for Financial Research and Analysis - UIAF
01.2012 - 05.2012
Graduate Diploma - Green Business Management And Sustainability
Kwantlen Polytechnic University
Postgraduate Specialization - Commercial And Corporate Law
Externado De Colombia University
J.D. - Law
Externado De Colombia University
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