PROFILE

Training and certifications

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• Qualifications: Master's in Business Communications and Public Relations, The American University, Washington, DC, Master's of Public Administration with concentration in International Business, The American University, BA degree in International Relations and Economics, Universidad de las Americas, Puebla, Mexico.
   

• Certifications and Accreditations: MBTI levels I and II, FIRO B, Insights Discovery, Ie5 (emotional intelligence), certified in conflict mediation by CEDR, London, Int'l Profiler certification, Intercultural Simulations for International Teams, Thiagi, Switzerland, Situational Leadership & High Performing Teams.
   

Professional Experience

Ruth has significant experience in the pharmaceutical and energy industries, among others, as well as a diverse background with multinationals, cooperatives and small and medium-sized enterprises. She has worked extensively in Europe, the Middle East, South America and Asia.

Originally from the US, Ruth has worked extensively with US multinationals in Europe and understands the culture of the headquarters. She has also been asked by various European companies to cover operations in the US and adapt organizational messages for a US audience.

Cultural Background and Personal Interests

Ruth is of Cuban-Irish descent and has lived more than half her life outside the United States, including Latin America (Mexico, Ecuador, Bolivia), Italy, and now France. She holds four nationalities: the United States, Italy, Lebanon, and France.

In her free time, Ruth enjoys being by the sea, swimming, snorkelling and visiting distant seas with the opportunity to do the same. She also participates in volunteer activities to raise awareness of entrepreneurship among the younger generation by volunteering in French high schools, and contributes as a mentor to the Professional Women's Network.

Conflict Regulation Style

"My favorite way to resolve conflicts? Taking the parties involved to an Italian café. Many years of experience in Milan lead me to think this way; it's a great way to get out of the office and into an informal, neutral area. It's fun to sit outside in a square and get to know each other as human beings, learn more about each other and find common ground."