Daphne C. Zul Rabasa
Business Development & Project Management
Mexico City
Summary
Dynamic, results-driven professional with a robust track record in leadership and a strong commitment to fostering international collaboration. Extensive experience in trade, investment, and business development, particularly in nurturing strategic international partnerships. Expertise with a proven ability to engage stakeholders effectively, manage complex projects, and advocate for impactful policies in challenging environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
3
3
Certifications
2
2
Languages
Work History
Head of Energy and Infrastructure
British Embassy in Mexico
11.2024 - Current
- Lead UK-Mexico bilateral engagement in energy and infrastructure sectors, with a focus on energy transition and renewable energy.
- Develop and implement strategic initiatives to promote UK exports and investment in Mexico’s energy transition and infrastructure modernization.
- Manage high-level stakeholder relationships with Mexican government entities, UK businesses, and multilateral organizations.
- Organize trade missions, policy dialogues, and sector-specific events to showcase UK capabilities.
- Provide market intelligence and policy analysis to inform UK companies and government decision-making.
- Represent the Department for Business and Trade at national and international forums.
- Responsible for budget oversight and direct line management of a team.
- Proven ability to foster effective cross-functional collaboration across internal departments and external stakeholders to drive strategic outcomes.
- Accomplished the team KPIs within 5 months in the position and accomplished engagement with new clients (5 per month).
Senior Trade Officer – Automotive and Advanced Engineering
British Consulate in Monterrey
09.2019 - 11.2024
- Delivered commercial services to UK companies entering the Mexican market, successfully co-leading in reaching the in country KPIs from 2019 through 2024.
- Managed client pipelines, led trade missions, and coordinated stakeholder engagement in the United Kingdom and Mexico, and received performance-based bonuses for outstanding contributions from 2020 through 2024.
- Experience in project management with fluent communication in both English and Spanish.
Sales Control Associate
MSCI Inc., Monterrey
06.2017 - 09.2019
- Conducted internal audits across global sales units and with international teams across different departments (+30 contracts per month).
- Promoted within one year and actively participated in company initiatives.
- Enhanced team productivity by streamlining communication and implementing efficient project management tools.
Intern
British Consulate in Monterrey
06.2015 - 06.2016
- Conducted market research and supported trade mission planning.
- Translated commercial documents and collaborated across teams.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
Education
Bachelor - International Relations
Instituto Tecnológico Y De Estudios Superiores De Monterrey (ITESM)
Monterrey, Nuevo León, Mexico12.2016
Skills
- Strategic issue analysis
- Effective time management
- Cross-functional teamwork
Certification
Strategic Negotiation – Cámara de Comercio de Bogotá (2021)
Timeline
Head of Energy and Infrastructure
British Embassy in Mexico
11.2024 - Current
Senior Trade Officer – Automotive and Advanced Engineering
British Consulate in Monterrey
09.2019 - 11.2024
Sales Control Associate
MSCI Inc., Monterrey
06.2017 - 09.2019
Intern
British Consulate in Monterrey
06.2015 - 06.2016
Bachelor - International Relations
Instituto Tecnológico Y De Estudios Superiores De Monterrey (ITESM)