Luis's Resume

Luis

Government Affairs | Business Development Specialist | Strategic Planning | Institutional Communication |

Male

43 y/o

English Teacher/Language Teacher/Foreign language teacher/University teacher/professor/Teacher

Live in China

Nationality Mexico

Summary

I have had the opportunity to work in both the public and private sectors, and my interest in communication and government affairs has allowed me to work in diverse settings where I have been able to apply my research and analytical skills to monitor the efforts and risks inherent in the efficient development of activities in various fields. Several of these experiences have resulted in instructional design efforts that have culminated in workshops and courses related to entrepreneurship, social innovation, and political pedagogy.

Work experience

Public Affairs and Government Relations Specialist
Quadrant Strategies
2024.01-Current
(2 years)
Participated efficiently in various projects for collecting qualitative data for projects related to policy and government affairs.
Head of Communications
Municipality of Zapopan
2015.01-Current
(11 years)
Designed institutional communication strategies aligned with local legislation and public governance. Coordinated government stakeholder relations to mitigate reputational and regulatory risks. Developed crisis management and public communication plans, strengthening municipal governance.
Project Advisor and Government Affairs Liaison
Urban Technology Lab
2012.05-2025.11
(14 years)
• Coordinated urban development, living labs, and citizen science projects with a regulatory focus. • Acted as a government affairs liaison, ensuring alignment with public policies. • Managed databases and regulatory tracking for metropolitan projects.
Legislative Coordinator
Congress of the State of Jalisco
2019.10-2021.06
(2 years)
• Coordinated legislative research for the development of new bills and initiatives. • Managed relations with political and social stakeholders, representing institutional interests. • Supported regulatory protection through legislative impact analysis.
College Professor – Innovation & Entrepreneurship
ITESO
2015.10-2019.11
(4 years)
• Taught innovation methodologies, including Design Thinking and LEGO Serious Play. • Developed talent in business models, public policy, and social innovation.
Social Responsibility Advisor
CEMEX
2013.04-2015.10
(3 years)
• Coordinated public works projects between the company, local government, and communities. • Ensured regulatory and social compliance in infrastructure projects. • Facilitated agreements with local authorities and communities, strengthening social license to operate.

Educational experience

ITESO
Master’s Degree in Science and Culture Communication
2012.07-2012.09
(3 months)
Specialization in cultural management, science communication and sociocultural studies, generation of dialogues and critical assessments related to new technologies, the media, scientific development and the diversity of cultural expressions, as well as their articulations in society.
University of Guadalajara
Bachelor’s Degree in International Studies
2001.10-2005.07
(4 years)
Professional training for the analysis and management of global, political, and economic affairs. The program is distinguished by its multicultural approach and the study of foreign languages.