137 Villiers Road

Kingston upon Thames

Pablo Andres Rivero, MSc. Surrey

KT1 3BD
United Kingdom
Researcher, Project Officer
payorivero@gmail.com
Mobile: 079 3534 3762

Personal Profile
I am an analytical and creative team player; versatile and fast learning professional, passionate about cultures and
diversity, sustainable development and social understanding. I have a varied experience working with people from
different ethnic backgrounds and international companies both in Latin America and Europe. I am seeking to continue
my professional career in areas such as multidisciplinary research on advocacy and campaigning, sustainable public
policies as well as equitable development.

Education
Kingston University
MSc (Distinction) International Political Communications, Advocacy and Campaigning
Sep 2008 – Nov 2009 (1 year 2 months). London, United Kingdom.
Adopting a multidisciplinary perspective, I have studied theories of language and communication, and their practical
dimensions applied on discourse, public policies and international conflicts. My dissertation explores conceptually
and empirically the process of re-invention of the coca leaf as a culturo-political artefact in Bolivia.

Nuestra Señora de La Paz University

BA (1st) Political Science
Jan 1997 – Dec 2002 (6 years). La Paz, Bolivia.
52 subjects completed on political theory, economy and international relations. On my dissertation, I analysed the
recomposition of conservative political discourse and its conflictive relationship with socio-political changes in Bolivia,
from 2000 to 2002.

Professional Experience
Student Support Worker
Kingston University
February 2009 – Present. Kingston upon Thames, United Kingdom.
I provide academic support in classroom and mobility assistance in campus for physically impaired students. In this
part-time position, I have worked in a number of subjects such as Spanish, Science, Mathematics and GIS.T his role
has enhanced on me a strong sense of empathy towards others necessities and potentialities. Complementarily to
my duties, I submit in a regular basis relevant feedback to Disability and Dyslexia Department coordinators helping to
improve the service and project further training.

Communication Assistant
Alliance Healthcare UK
August 2008 – December 2008. London, United Kingdom.
In this position at a UK leading pharmaceutical wholesaler, I provided administrative and managerial support at
different scales to the Communications and Events departments: intranet updating, press monitoring and Annual
Conference organisation assistance. As an additional project, I conducted and systematised an online Internal
Communication Survey, product that served as input for designing an internal communication strategy.

Logistic Staff
Cochlear Europe Ltd
April 2008 – August 2008. Addlestone, United Kingdom.
In this job in a leading global Company, I was part of the successful team in charge of packing and delivering surgical
materials and supplies for hearing impeded people, following strict quality standards in packaging and storage.
During this period, the Company exceeded the goals set for delivery, and my team innovated a delivering package for
areas affected by extreme weathers.

Researcher and Project Officer

CIDIC
March 2006 – April 2007. La Paz, Bolivia
In this role my main responsibilities were to collect, systematise and analyse both qualitative and quantitative date for
the Study on the Inclusion of the Citizenship Concept in the Formal and Alternative Educational System and the
Study on Educational Changes in Rural Communities in the Altiplano. I produced audio - visual material for the final
presentation alongside with a number of logistic and organisational tasks in such presentation.

Excellent references upon request

Horse Riding School Manager
Los Sargentos Equestrian Club
July 2004 – March 2007. La Paz, Bolivia
I was invited by the Board of this prestigious sports club to lead the project of reorganisation and institutionalisation of
the horse riding school for beginners of all ages. I supervised of the school’s herd, I taught riding lessons, and
managed a small team of grooms and instructors on daily basis. I developed and managed a booking and payment
system in collaboration with finances and IT departments. The main results were the development of management
tools, excellent standard of lessons, and adequate infrastructure financed by the club’s Board as consequence of the
fast-growing number of customers.

Consultant - Project Evaluator

Ministry of Justice
April 2004 – July 2004. Cobija, Bolivia.
This consultancy for the Civil Society and Access to Justice Programme involved a middle-term evaluation on
identity, affiliation, violence and family protection projects for Amazonian indigenous groups, developed by local
NGOs. I collected, systematised, analysed information, and reported to the Bolivian Ministry of Justice. In order to
obtain a wider perspective, I readjusted forms matrixes and carried out qualitative methodologies conducting
interviews and focus groups with indigenous leaders and indigenous women representatives.

Programmes Coordinator and Advocacy Officer

First Lady Office
October 2002 – December 2003. La Paz, Bolivia
I fulfilled a number of roles in this position: strategic planning, project management, fundraising, policy coordination,
advocacy, and event organising. The main achievements were establishing national and international partnerships
with private companies, non-profit organisations and other governmental institutions to support our charitable
programmes. In terms of public policies and advocacy, I coordinated and monitored Inter-institutional Forums related
to Safe Maternity, Disabled Population, and Food and Nutrition. I also was part of the technical team that designed
and produced Bolivia's institutional pack for the 13th Continental Conference of First Ladies, 2003.

Awards & achievements

Kingston University MSc International Political Communication, Advocacy and Campaigning
Prize.
November 2009
Prize awarded for the highest total of marks of the programme and for distinction in the dissertation and compulsory
modules in Political Communication, Advocacy and Campaigning.

Languages
Spanish Fluent

Additional Information
Volunteering
La Senda Verde. March 2008.
Feeding, cleaning and looking after protected and rescued animals in this Animal Reserve in the Bolivian
jungle (www.sendaverde.com).

Opción Latinoamérica/Youth Development Project-SEDEJ. March. – November 2000.

Nine-month volunteering experience in Shanty Towns of Renca and Quinta Normal in Santiago, Chile. I
coordinated cultural and recreational activities for young and children. I also planned, developed and
conducted two workshops about democracy, public institutions and participation (http://www.sedej.cl).

Opción Bolivia. May – December 1999.

Workshops related to Youth, Human Rights and Participation in impoverished Barrios in La Paz – Bolivia.
Weekend activities (www.opcionbolivia.org).

Technical Skills
Highly efficient in Microsoft Office 2007, especially Power Point, Word, Excel and Project. Solid knowledge
of Web 2.0 applications and resources.

Interest
Horse riding. I have schooled horses, taught riding lessons and competed in Show-Jumping events for 19
years in four countries. Currently hold the British Horse Society Level 3 Certificate.
Claiming and trekking. My major achievement is reaching Huayna Potosi pick (Bolivia) (19,973 FASL).
Blogging about cultural and socio-political dynamics at my blog: http://payodreamer.blogspot.com

Excellent references upon request