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Hernan Frenkel

Buenos Aires

Summary

Dynamic and professional political scientist with a strong background in government, public affairs (ICT sector), and strategic communication. Demonstrated expertise in stakeholder engagement, government advocacy, policy analysis, and strategic planning. Extensive experience in coordinating initiatives across Latin America, China, and the U.S.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Public Affairs Specialist

Quipu Advisors
01.2024 - Current
  • Provide strategic advise and support to ICT companies on government affairs, public policy and positioning strategies.
  • Design and implement engagement plans with key stakeholders.
  • Manage advocacy coalitions and public-private partnership initiatives.
  • Undertake advanced policy and regulatory research and produce reports and recommendations on risks, trends, and opportunities.
  • Provide backstopping support for consulting services to international organizations.

Assistant Professor of Public Opinion

Universidad de Buenos Aires
03.2022 - Current
  • Focus: Political communication and electoral campaigns

Chief of Staff

Buenos Aires City Government
02.2022 - 12.2023

Department: Directorate-General for International Strategy

  • Developed the Foreign Policy and political branding strategy of the City and the Mayor of Buenos Aires.
  • Organized and coordinated the international agenda and foreign trips of the Mayor
  • Prepared briefings, public speeches and statements and reports on international and domestic politics.
  • Supervised staff and participated in hiring, training and performance evaluations.
  • Planning and budget manager

Project Coordinator

Buenos Aires City Government
02.2020 - 01.2022

Department: Undersecretariat for International & Institutional Relations

  • Led and coordinated projects to position the city as the Latin American capital for international students, and to enhance and broaden cooperation in international higher education.
  • Worked on the strategy for LATAM, China and the United States, coordinating with embassies, NGO's, private companies and universities

Advisor

Buenos Aires City Government
04.2019 - 01.2022

Department: Undersecretariat of Political Reform and Legislative Affairs

  • Assisted in the design of public policies to enhance accountability and access to information.
  • Conducted research on political will and anti-corruption efforts.

Content Manager

Milenio Sin Pobreza
07.2017 - 01.2020
  • Developed and managed content for the organization's social media accounts and website.
  • Wrote reports and newspaper columns.

Pollster and Field Supervisor

Markest S.R.L
11.2013 - 06.2017
  • Face-to-face and telephone surveys, mostly related to consumer feedback and benchmark polls
  • Field supervisor: included supervising staff, training pollsters and assisting with on-site surveys

Education

MA - Economics and Business with Asia Pacific and India

Universidad Nacional De Tres De Febrero
12.2021

B.A. - Political Science

Universidad De Buenos Aires
12.2019

International Relations And Diplomatic Affairs

Università Di Bologna
Bologna, Italy
02.2019

Voluntary work experience

Next Generations Fellow

Latin American Jewish Congress - Argentina (Jul 2020 - Present)

  • I represent the institution before governments and community entities, also participate in intercultural dialogue initiatives with third sector and international organizations


Volunteer Guide

Anne Frank Foundation - Argentina (May 2014 - Jul 2017)

  • Traveled across the country educating youngsters about the importance of the fight against antisemitism, racism and the defense of human rights, and also to become guides of travelling exhibitions
  • As a volunteer guide for the Anne Frank House museum in Buenos Aires, I taught visitors the story of Anne Frank and the Shoah, and the history of Argentina's last dictatorship.
  • I also coordinated educational activities which were aimed at connecting these past tragedies to the present, and reflecting on discrimination in today's society

Skills

  • Languages: Spanish (native), English (C1), Italian (A2), Chinese (A1)
  • Software Proficiency: MS Office (advanced), IFTTT (advanced), Wordpress (intermediate), R Studio (elementary), Adobe CS (elementary)

Timeline

Senior Public Affairs Specialist

Quipu Advisors
01.2024 - Current

Assistant Professor of Public Opinion

Universidad de Buenos Aires
03.2022 - Current

Chief of Staff

Buenos Aires City Government
02.2022 - 12.2023

Project Coordinator

Buenos Aires City Government
02.2020 - 01.2022

Advisor

Buenos Aires City Government
04.2019 - 01.2022

Content Manager

Milenio Sin Pobreza
07.2017 - 01.2020

Pollster and Field Supervisor

Markest S.R.L
11.2013 - 06.2017

MA - Economics and Business with Asia Pacific and India

Universidad Nacional De Tres De Febrero

B.A. - Political Science

Universidad De Buenos Aires

International Relations And Diplomatic Affairs

Università Di Bologna
Hernan Frenkel