
Jasbleidy Cobos Silva
Senior International Business Strategist
Salary / Daily rate
5605 Dottikon, Switzerland
Freelance, open to permanent contract
Can come onsite
Skills
Languages
About me
Intro
International Business Strategist & Spanish Education Expert with 9+ years leading global ventures. Founded and scaled Glhee Spanish School serving professionals and corporate clients worldwide, with proven expertise in financial planning and customer development. Specializing in strategic consulting, cross-cultural business solutions, and executive leadership for international market expansion.
Work experience
Founder & CEO
Global Hispanic Education ExperienceFreelance
Mar 2015 - Present
11 years 8 months
Bogotá D.C., Colombia · Hybrid
Founded and led an international language school specialized in Spanish education for professionals and corporate clients. Managed all strategic, financial, and operational aspects, expanding services to international markets through partnerships and digital platforms. Built and directed a multicultural team, developed customized educational programs, and implemented digital learning solutions to drive global growth. Strengthened client relationships with universities, embassies, and multinational companies, positioning Glhee as a leading institution in Spanish language training.
Finance and customer development
Dcobys
Aug 2012 - Aug 2020
8 years 1 month
Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia
Led financial planning and performance analysis to support strategic decision-making across departments. Designed and implemented customer development strategies, identifying key market segments and driving tailored solutions for B2B and B2C clients. Managed budgeting, forecasting, and cost optimization processes, ensuring financial sustainability and supporting business growth. Collaborated with sales and marketing teams to align customer feedback with product improvements and service innovations. Built and maintained strong client relationships, increasing customer retention and lifetime value through proactive engagement and service excellence. Supported the executive team in identifying new revenue opportunities and structuring financial models for investment and expansion initiatives.
Siemens
Jan 2010 - Dec 2011
2 years
Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia
Guarantee Advisor
Mar 2010 - Dec 2011
1 year 10 months
Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia
Consolidation of the guarantee department for Colombian and Siemens companies operating in the Andean Region. Implementation of the strategic cost reduction plan for the preparation of bank guarantees and letters of credit with banks and insurance companies. Ensure accurate and timely issuance of bank guaranties including issuance of new guaranties, as well as amendments (e.g. prolongations, replacements etc.) and discharging of existing guaranties. Prepare guarantee and insurance management reports and presentations for Financial Services Colombia.
Account Receivable Junior
Jan 2010 - Mar 2010
3 months
Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia
Internal & external invoice verification Block and unblock invoice Daily invoice verification and follow up the open issues Customer communication & Clarification
Finance Trainee
Lloyds Banking Group
Feb 2009 - Aug 2009
7 months
Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA
-Portfolio management, including fixed investments, bonds, stocks and mutual funds. -Responsible for helping the manager to open accounts, documentation, transfers and customer service for accounts over $1 million for Latin America (Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Guatemala, Honduras). -Analyzed different investment portfolios and worked with the daily requirements that clients demanded.
Commercial Finance Junior
Siemens
Feb 2008 - Mar 2009
1 year 2 months
Bogotá, Bogota, Colombia
Preparation of reports and support to Budget and Forecasts. Execution of regular support activities such as Data Quality Checks, cost Controlling Support our partners in the preparation of accurate and reliable financial statements Perform the month-end and quarter-end closing routines, including but not limited to calculations of accruals, deferrals.
Education
UNIBA - Centro Universitario Internacional de Barcelona.
Master de profesor de español como lengua extranjera
2015 - 2018
3 years 1 month
Benedict Schools Switzerland
German B1
2012 - 2012
1 month
Universidad del Rosario
Corporate Finance post graduate certification
2010 - 2011
1 year 1 month
Universidad del Rosario
Capital markets post graduate certificate
2008 - 2009
1 year 1 month
Universidad del Rosario
Bachelor of Business Administration - BBA
2003 - 2008
5 years 1 month