José Carlos Cabrera Martínez
Granby,QC
Summary
Economist with a background in public economics and experience in financial institutions, currently pursuing Programming Analysis at LaSalle College in Montreal. I'm expanding my expertise to include data science and software development, aiming to combine these skills to extract insights that support better decision-making and drive positive impact.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Junior Financial Analyst - International Reserves
Central Bank of Honduras
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Produced daily macroeconomic reports to support investment decision-making and international reserve strategy
- Conducted in-depth financial and geopolitical analysis of key international partners to inform portfolio risk assessment
- Maintained and updated investment databases, ensuring accurate daily tracking of reserve transactions
- Created visualization tools and management reports to present portfolio performance trends
- Monitored investment tranches and liability positions, supporting strategic reserve allocation decisions
Creative Procurement and Administrative Liaison
USAID CARI (Central America Regional Initiative)
08.2023 - 11.2023
- Coordinated procurement processes including supplier research, quotations, and negotiation
- Managed payment execution and document verification for donations and project funding
- Ensured compliance with tax exemption requirements and maintained exemption records
- Drafted inventory transfer documents aligned with financial and donor reporting
- Supported financial audits by organizing and verifying project documentation
Intern - Financial Operations Control Department
Central American Bank for Economic Integration
10.2022 - 02.2023
- Reviewed and archived SWIFT messages related to investment and deposit certificate operations
- Assisted in transaction logging and validation for debt, derivatives, and administrative payments
- Participated in the authorization workflow for investment and passive portfolio operations
- Supported internal audit and compliance reviews by maintaining detailed transaction records
Education
AEC - Programming Analyst
COLLEGE LASALLE
Montreal, QC05-2026
Bachelors - Economics – Public Economics
UNIVERSIDAD TECNOLOGICA CENTROAMERICANA
Tegucigalpa, FM01.2023
High School Diploma -
ALDEBARÁN SCHOOL
Tegucigalpa, FM11-2018
Skills
- Programming & Tools: Power BI, Microsoft Excel (advanced), Microsoft 365
- Data Analysis: EViews, statistical modeling, economic forecasting, risk analysis
- Visualization: Data dashboards, financial reporting, macroeconomic storytelling
- Analytical thinking, attention to detail, structured problem-solving
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Certification
- Data Analytics Professional Certificate - Google
- Excel From Beginner to Advanced - UDEMY
Accomplishments
- Graduated with Honors (Cum Laude) in Public Economics (87.9%) from the University of Technology-Central American
- Recognition of Academic Excellence for achieving the highest academic performance in the Economics program at UNITEC in 2022.
- Awarded Academic Excellence by Honduran College of Economists as the top student in economics at the national level
- Built daily macro reports and supported planning for investments within the Central Bank of Honduras while assisting in reserve management internationally
- Successfully coordinated procurement and donation logistics for USAID projects while maintaining transparency and compliance in humanitarian operations
Leadership and activities
Universidad Tecnologica Centroamericana (UNITEC) Vice President of the Students’ Association November 2021 - December 2022
- Conduct and organize the protocols of events organized by the Board
- Monitor the performance of each Active Member’s duties; as well as compliance with the statutes set out in the regulations
- Keep in custody the savings book of the Student Association’s bank account, and provide it to the Treasurer for withdrawals authorized by the president
- Support in the delivery of reports requested by the Head/Academic Coordinator or the Student Life Directorate
Timeline
Junior Financial Analyst - International Reserves
Central Bank of Honduras
11.2023 - 08.2024
Creative Procurement and Administrative Liaison
USAID CARI (Central America Regional Initiative)
08.2023 - 11.2023
Intern - Financial Operations Control Department
Central American Bank for Economic Integration
10.2022 - 02.2023
AEC - Programming Analyst
COLLEGE LASALLE
Bachelors - Economics – Public Economics
UNIVERSIDAD TECNOLOGICA CENTROAMERICANA
High School Diploma -
ALDEBARÁN SCHOOL
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