Luis Rivera

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Luis Rivera

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  • Miami FL
  • United States

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Professional experience

  • to present

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  • Employment status
    Executive

Educational background

  • Languages
    English (Good knowledge), Spanish (Good knowledge), Italian, German

About me

Luis Rivera , JD, LMM, Ph.D.

CEO at International Government Relations, Inc..

Overview

Current
  • CEO at China Global markets
  • CEO at Middle East Connection
  • CEO at World Group International
  • CEO at UK Business Project
  • CEO at International Government Relations, Inc..

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Past
  • Assistant Chief of Staff at Office of the Governor
  • Assistant Chief of Staff /Legislative Affairs Advisor at Office of the Governor
  • Chief of Caribbean Relations at Office of the Governor
  • GOVERNMENT MANAGEMENT, ACCOUNTABILITY AND PERFORMANCE (GMAP) at Office of the Governor
  • Director Intergovernmental Affairs at Office of the Governor
  • Deputy Chief of Staff for Policy at The Senate Majority and Minority Leaders
  • Staff Deputy Chief of Staff Office at President of the United States Office White House

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Education
  • Georgetown
  • Nova Southeastern University
  • University of London
  • Yale University Law School
  • Stanford University
  • U.S. Air Force

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Recommendations

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Connections

500+ connections

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Public Profile

http://www.linkedin.com/pub/luis-rivera-jd-lmm-ph-d/13/385/241

Summary

Solid understanding of the issues involved in international activities organisations such as the World Trade Organisation (WTO), the United Nations (UN) and the European Union (EU). Acquire the ability to research and critically analyse material from a range of sources, and to synthesise relevant information to construct a coherent argument, used to problem-solving: investigating, analysing and advocating solutions to complex political problems.

Diplomacy & International Advocacy...Presidential Advisor,Leads international projects to achieve defined project and company goals. Establishes project outline and timeline and plans and executes the project. Collaborates with international business partners to achieve project success. Collaborates with internal teams during planning and implementation through completion.

International: Developing International Business
Assist clients to expand foreign business or enter new markets
• Arrange financing, access to capital, including debt and $35 million • Unsnarled serious payments problem in Middle East for U.S. client
• Closed $200 million private equity investment program in East Europe for large pension fund
• Assisted leading U.S. law firm in obtaining license to operate in China
• Raised twenty-five percent of equity for U.S. high tech venture capital fund
• Raised $90 million for European private equity fund

If you are a manufacturer anywhere in the world with any product I'm also buying & Sale agent in 40 countries and I like to expand my network in seeking for business partners all over the world! Our services are tailored according to the level of our customer requirements and the many benefits for using our services include:
• Network of buyers & suppliers
• Marketplace knowledge
• Reduced Overhead
• Access to specialized services & know-how

Using our services will enable our customers to:
• Focus on their Core Business
And provide:
• Cost And Efficiency Savings
• Competitive edge

Specialties

INTERNATIONAL Lobbying Services. Assisted in advocating strategic policies and supported alliances with the nearby countries in the region.

- Participated in the International Campaign to Ban Landmines. This included lobbying governments to support a land-mine ban treaty. The Peace Council also organized international days of prayer, and interfaith services at meetings of NGOs and diplomats negotiating a land mine ban treaty, including the service in Ottawa to celebrate the signing

Experience

2011– Present (1 year)China

2011– Present (1 year)

2010– Present (2 years)

2010– Present (2 years)

2003– Present (9 years)Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area

December 2003– December 2005 (2 years 1 month)

Maryland Governor Robert L. Ehrlich Jr.
At the same time was also the Chief Legislative Affairs Advisor, Oversee the direction of 250,000 state employee and all state Agencies Directors and Secretary and budget of $ $25 billion and multiple, complex projects.

December 2001– December 2003 (2 years 1 month)

Governor’s chief negotiator with the Legislature and was responsible for developing and overseeing the Governor’s legislative agenda and advising the Governor on all pending legislation and issues before the Legislature. Responsible for 40 agencies and departments on legislative and policy matters

December 2000– December 2001 (1 year 1 month)

Liaison between the external entities related to Caribbean program, such as development agencies and regional trade and integration organizations in the Region.
Conduct and participate in various conferences and forums.
Lead and/or conduct policy dialogue with country authorities, organizations, and other regional entities. Conflict Resolution, Disarmament,.
- Participated in and supported peace walks by Buddhist monks and nuns through combat zones in Cambodia in 1996, 1997, and 1998. These walks obtained cease-fires between Khmer Rouge and government forces.

- Organized an international appeal by Muslim organizations to returning Kosevar refugees to respect Christian shrines and places of worship in Kosovo. The appeal was disseminated to Balkan news media and to governments, military units, and civil society in the region.

– Contributed to the work of Sudanese Women's Voice for Peace and the Maryknoll Contemplative Community in Nairobi, Kenya to rehabilitate former child-soldiers, victims of the long civil war in the Sudan.

- Suppported efforts by moderate Palestinians and Israelis to promote alternative agendas for a peaceful resolution to Israeli-Palestinian violence.

- Through its support organization, the Khane Khane Foundation, provided grants to local grass-roots groups working for weapons-reduction and peacemaking in Cambodia and for increased environmental awareness in Thailand. Funds also supported mine awareness training in remote areas of Myanmar (Burma), and conflict-resolution training for leaders of warring factions in northeast Myanmar.

- Met with local peacemakers and groups promoting reconciliation in Northern Ireland.
• Manage the implementation of the program, taking full responsibility for the efficient and timely attainment of the program objectives.
• Coordinate program activities initiatives in the region.
• Maintain continuing contacts with other multilateral and bilateral development donor agencies in the Region.

January 1997– December 2000 (4 years)

Lowell Palmer Weicker, Jr
the cornerstone of the Governor's accountability initiative. GMAP serves as an internal and external tool for sharing current, up-to-date performance data rather then relying on older reports and publications for performance assessment, meet with the heads of state agencies and departments to evaluate the performance results that these organizations are currently delivering, forums are focused on the highest priorities that each agency is responsible for, or charged by the Governor. Safety, Transportation, Economic Development, and the Environment are important recurring issues that are openly addressed in the GMAP forums. When the forums identify issues where performance needs to be improved, GMAP serves as a forum for developing performance measures as well as reporting on the progress to reach level of service goals that are acceptable to the Governor and the state

January 1993– January 1994 (1 year 1 month)

New York Governor Mario Matthew Cuomo
Manage federal liaison,IGR team lead lobbyist on state issues as necessary. In the federal capacity, legislative process to maximize the advantages to the State resulting from federal programs. communicates regularly with federal elected officials and local elected officials, exchanging information to keep them up-to-date with issues that have an impact on the State. provides information about federal bills, hearings, regulations, reports, studies, agencies, national organizations, and Congressional and Cabinet members.

January 1991– January 1993 (2 years 1 month)Washington, D.C.,

Manages and advises the The Senate Majority and Minority Leaders in a number of different areas: works with Congress to move agenda forward, manages and selects key White House staffers. and manages and monitors the flow of people and information that come into the The Senate Majority and Minority Leaders circle.

January 1989– January 1991 (2 years 1 month)The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500

.International Affairs

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Luis has 1 recommendation (1 co-worker) including:

  • 1stLuis Angel Ramos, Community Mentor/Recruiter & Admissions Advisor/Public Relations, Daytona Beach State College

Projects

  • United Nations, New York, NY

    Supported development projects for nearby countries and assisted in resolving their current issues.
    Assisted in the implementation of industrial programs to give assistance in growing the nearby countries’ annual growth.
    Coordinated with the ambassadors of the UN to give support to needy countries who are threatened by casualties. Represented the country during annual general assemblies and...more

  • United Nations

    Established mission statements and developed resolving issues through his agreements with the United Nations’ network of colleagues.
    Resolved issues particularly in the committees and meetings involving security and legal issues.
    Involved in the developments of the UN and set up new resolutions to current UN issues which required assistance.
    Secured resolutions in cooperation with the United...more

  • U.S. ambassadors to the United Nations

    Maintaining Diplomatic Relations represent the U.S. and reside in foreign countries and communities, push through or prevent the passage of resolutions.



  • International projects

    Etihad Towers in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, which was named "GCC Tower Project of the Year", the Sky and Sun Towers in Abu Dhabi, which was awarded "GCC Residential Project of the Year", and Al Bidda Tower in Doha, Qatar, which was named "Qatar Tower Project of the Year".

  • Projects International: Developing International Business

    Assist clients to expand foreign business or enter new markets
    • Arrange financing, access to capital, including debt and equity
    • Obtain government approvals, licenses, political support
    • Find strategic partners for international business ventures
    • Solve difficult business problems in foreign countries
    • Use accumulated knowledge and insight on behalf of clients in new international...more

  • Government strategy and policy advisory roles, senior management

    - Issued a strongly-worded public statement opposing the United States' war with Iraq. (This is one of very few declarations by the Peace Councilors, who prefer to demonstrate interfaith cooperation through action rather than words.)

    - Sent diplomatic message-carriers to the DPRK, and brought North Korean officials to the US for off-the-record dialogues with their US counterparts.

    ...more

  • Foreign

    Assigned. global networks, social entrepreneurs, Foreign Empowerment Policy, International Trade and Development, social media, global healthcare, orphancare, green technologies, green communities, social transformation, international finance, project finance, International Public Private Partnerships, stakeholder business models, international cooperation and mass collaboration.

  • Korea Peace Forum

    Korea Peace Forum, co-sponsored annual conferences of diplomats, scholars, parliamentarians, and NGO leaders, to secure consensus on constructive policy recommendations to the South Korean and United States governments on Korean peninsular security. In 2007 the Peace Council helped break ground for the World Peace Bell Park in Hwacheon County, South Korea, near the Demilitarized Zone.

  • Korea Asia Pacific Peace Committee

    Korea Asia Pacific Peace Committee (the de-facto foreign ministry of the DPRK) and with NGOs in the Republic of Korea (South Korea) to expand dialogue between North and South Korea, and the United States.

  • UN

    Coordinated agreements and established a level of assistance needs for the nearby countries. Initiated encounters between organizations in the UN and organized arrangements to be efficient to all parties. Assisted in giving out resolutions to security and legal issues being faced by the representatives.

  • United Nations Development

    International Expert on Parliamentary Organisation and Development at United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)

  • Working with the world

    • Conducted an operating environment assessment of Afghanistan
    • Provided a competitive analysis of other companies operating in the same niche (Public Affairs / Media Analysis / Information Operations) in Afghanistan
    • In less than three weeks of being on the ground, generated four leads for the company’s Emergency Management System (EMS) software, CoBRA, within multiple First Responder...more

  • International Government Relations, Inc. support of the Business Transformation Agency

    International Government Relations, Inc. support of the Business Transformation Agency (BTA), Warfighter Requirements Directorate. WAWF is a secure web-based system that enables streamlined electronic invoicing, receipt and acceptance of goods and services, and payment by the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) components and other government offices. This supports the DoD's goal of moving to a...more

  • International Government Relations, Inc. is now working with The Executive Council EMBASSIES OF AFRICAN UNION MEMBER STATES

    People`s Democratic Republic of Algeria, Republic of Angola, Republic of Benin, Republic of Botswana, Burkina Faso, Republic of Burundi, Republic of Cameroon, Republic of Cape Verde
    Central African Republic, The Republic of Chad,, Union of the Comoros, Republic of the Congo, Republic of Cote d'Ivoire, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of Djibouti, Arab Republic of Egypt, Republic of...more

  • Focus of the Project on U.S. Leadership in Development

    This project aims to set a bipartisan policy agenda that will lead to a set of actionable recommendations for 2012 and beyond.

    The project will build on ongoing work in global health, water, trade, food security, governance, and economic development in areas of conflict and post-conflict.

    The project is focused on generating new ideas and innovative approaches in a range of areas, including...more

  • Our Global Challenges

    A series of dialogues focused on global challenges, including the eight United Nations Millennium Development Goals.

    This monthly series of panel discussions
    ■Eradicate extreme poverty and hunger
    ■Achieve universal primary education
    ■Promote gender equality and empower women
    ■Reduce child mortality
    ■Improve maternal health
    ■Combat HIV/AIDS, malaria, and other diseases
    ■Ensure...more

  • Economic Development and Reconstruction

    Global Security Forum
    A forum on the top challenges facing U.S. and global security.

    Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Program
    The Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Program shapes the policies needed to enhance U.S. and global security in the 21st Century.

    International Security Program
    A constant source of reliable analysis on the threats and opportunities shaping U.S. security...more

  • Trade and Economics

    Global Aging Initiative
    Exploring the long-term economic, social, and geopolitical implications of demographic trends

    Korea Chair
    The Korea Chair serves as an independent platform in Washington from which to advance major policy issues of common importance to the people of the Republic of Korea and the United States.

    Our Global Challenges
    A series of dialogues focused on global challenges...more

  • Middle East Program

    Middle East Program covers all aspects of U.S. policy toward the region, concentrating especially on identifying new voices, framing emerging challenges, and developing opportunities for positive change in the Middle East. To the greatest degree possible, we seek to be "opportunity driven" rather than "threat driven."

    ■Identify and understand the drivers of social and political change in the...more

  • Global 2500 Corporations

    Leading teams, collaborating, and managing projects for medium sized businesses up to Global 2500 Corporations specifically in the areas of in-house contact center, co-sourced centers, and outsourced call and contact centers and BPO. Launched over 125 facilities ranging from small to over 1,000 positions.

  • I'm also buying & Sale agent in 40 countries

    I'm also buying & Sale agent in 40 countries and I like to expand my network in seeking for business partners all over the world!

    24 Millon in only 2 weeks...

    IGR will be your contact to find a provider in all business fields. We can link you directly to a supplier or if
    you prefer, we can represent you and be your spokesperson for business negotiation. What is our commission
    charge?...more

Organizations

  • Advisory Boards

    Advisory Boards
    Democrats House Armed Services Committee Citizen Advisory Board
    Boys & Girls Clubs of Broward County NFL YET (Youth Education Town)
    CCE Miami
    The Inside Connection
    National Council of Juvenile and Family Court Judges
    Court Watch Florida
    Florida Speakers Association
    Latino Officer's Association Florida
    ALLIANCE TO PROMOTE INTERNATIONAL TRADE
    FLORIDA FOREIGN TRADE...more

  • International Activities


    1973 Consultant, World Health Organization
    1976 Consultant, UN Division on Narcotic Drugs
    1977-1978 White House Coordinator for International Human Needs (health, hunger,
    literacy, housing, family planning and disaster relief) and liaison to UN specialized agencies
    1977 Member, U.S. Delegation to the Executive Committee of UNICEF, Manila
    1977-1978 Member, U.S. Delegation to the World...more

  • Chairman

    Chairman Puerto Rico Puerto Authority Appointed as Chairman for the San Juan Human Recourse Development Tasks Force, Chairman of the Labor Relations Board, and Co - Chairman of the Government Labor Negotiations Board U.S. House of Representatives and U.S. Senate Selected Committee Member, American Society of Association Executives, International Bar Association, American Bar Association,...more

Publications

  • Public Speaking on politics

    Public Speaking on politics, political campaigns, campaign strategy, political forecast, Guest television / radio commentator: FOX News, CNN, MSNBC, CBN
    Golf, Politics, Government Relations, Republican, GOP, Rugby, Portsmouth New Hampshire, Lobbying, Law Firm, Government Relations, Lobby, Government Affairs, Congressional, Executive, Law, Congress, White House, Trade, IP, biotechnology, import,...more

Skills

  1. International Diplomacy
  2. International Relations
  3. Negotiated
  4. Srategic Advantage
  5. Politics
  6. Government Relations
  7. Legislative
  8. Regulatory Affairs
  9. Planning
  10. Counseling
  11. Political Science
  12. Public Policy
  13. Foreign Policy
  14. Foreign Affairs
  15. EU
  16. Government Affairs
  17. Grassroots Organizing
  18. Political Campaigns
  19. Public Diplomacy
  20. Policy
  21. Coalition Building
  22. Legislation
  23. European Affairs
  24. Elections
  25. Mental Health
  26. Pharmacovigilance
  27. Political Communication
  28. Issue Advocacy
  29. Political Consulting
  30. Human Rights
  31. International Organizations
  32. International Security
  33. Psychotherapy
  34. Congress
  35. European politics
  36. PAC
  37. Democracy
  38. Regulatory Submissions
  39. Legislative Analysis
  40. Budgeting
  41. European Studies
  42. Geopolitics
  43. Grassroots Advocacy
  44. Legislative Advocacy
  45. Appropriations
  46. Comparative Politics
  47. European Integration
  48. Economics
  49. Business Unit Liaisons and policy
  50. Industry's global trade policy

 

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