PAUL D.

CRIST
240 M. Street, S.W. #E402 | Washington D.C. 20024 | 202.367.3324 | paul@paulcrist.org

BUSINESS AND NON-PROFIT EXECUTIVE

Health Care Non-Profit Leader| Business Owner| Economic & Health Policy Advocate
Visionary, strategic leader with significant accomplishments in private U.S. and international business, non-profit/NGO
development, management & consulting, and economic and health policy research and advocacy. Results-oriented,
organized leader with proven budgeting, financial management, and systems/staff development skills, and ability to
motivate team buy-in of organizational vision and mission objectives. Energetic public speaker, fluent in English and
Spanish, with exceptional facility for interpersonal and intercultural communications.
____________________Key Strengths ____________________
 National & International Public Health  U.S. Government Relations  Health Policy Advocacy
 Economic & Financial Research  Strategic Planning & Execution  Staff Administration
 Marketing & Branding  Fundraising & Development  Business Operations

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
HOTEL MERCURIO, Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Founder, Owner, Director, January 2002 – Present
Purchased, developed, and managed a 28-room resort hotel in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. Currently negotiating sale of
the business/hotel property (expected completion in January 2011).
. Results. Led business from startup (operating losses) to annual revenues of $740,000 & $147,000 taxable income.
. Business & Finance. Established U.S. and Mexican corporate structures and legal entities. Negotiated
acquisition of resort hotel property. Developed pre-purchase, pro forma business plans and updated subsequent
expansion with mezzanine financing.
. Operations. Developed accounting, budgeting, and operational management systems. Managed finance and
human resource functions. Planned and managed hotel building renovation and remodeling, including design,
permitting, contractor negotiation, and oversight.
. Marketing & Branding. Oversaw international trademark registrations. Developed brand identity in the national
and international market (Americas). Developed and managed all marketing programs.

VALLARTA ENFRENTA EL SIDA, A.C., Puerto Vallarta, Mexico (Vallarta Confronts AIDS in English)
Founder, Executive Director, Board President, March 2003 – May 2010 (Board President, to present)
Developed and established non-profit, multi-state HIV/AIDS program serving communities in Jalisco and Nayarit,
Mexico. Worked closely with local and national public health agencies, other NGO partners and advisors, and grant
funding organizations.
. Results. Organization administers nearly 700 HIV tests per month, distributes 300,000+ free condoms per year,
and leads hundreds of workshops and counseling sessions for individuals, groups, and healthcare providers.
. Business & Finance. Directed the planning, financial management, and program scale-up for HIV testing,
outreach, education, prevention, referral, and counseling programs. Established and managed complex legal and
tax status requirements for Mexican non-profit social service provider status.
. Operations. Directly supervised organization staff of 12 & up to 30 trained volunteers. Developed and managed
annual budgets ($400,000 in 2009, exclusive of in-kind support). Coordinated HIV care & treatment programs with
local medical provider-partners. Organized HIV healthcare provider training in cultural competency and non-
stigmatizing and non-discriminatory treatment for vulnerable populations in their care.
. Grants, Fundraising & Media Relations. Developed grant proposals, in English and Spanish, from Mexican
government health agencies and U.S. grant making foundations. Administered fundraising programs and events,
cultivated relationships with donors, and developed new funding sources. Managed reporting requirements for
public and private grant funding. Managed a very active media campaign via print, broadcast, and social marketing.
AMERICANS FOR MEDICARE IN MEXICO, A.C., Puerto Vallarta, Mexico
Founder, Executive Director, Board President, March 2007 – September 2010
Established legal Mexican non-profit entity to coordinate a comprehensive grassroots campaign to bring U.S. Medicare
coverage to 200,000+ American expatriate seniors and other eligible beneficiaries living in Mexico. Developed and
wrote a detailed campaign plan and developed a proposed $360,000 basic budget to coordinate the project both in
Mexico and in Washington, DC. Project favorably received. On hold in Congress due to other budget initiatives.
. Research & Congressional Testimony. Researched and developed policy alternatives and prepared legislative
proposals to establish a Medicare Demonstration Project in Mexico and presented those proposals to Members of
the U.S. Congress and Executive Branch officials. Analyzed Medicare cost savings based on data obtained from
existing academic research, collaboration with health policy experts, individual research on the topic.
. Lobbying/Government Relations. Developed and implemented ongoing U.S. Congressional lobbying
campaign. Established alliances and developed support among Mexican and border-state healthcare organizations,
senior housing industry representatives, NGOs, academic researchers, and Mexican government leaders.
. Advocacy. Organized and addressed town-hall style meetings of U.S. expatriates in cities throughout Mexico,
raising awareness and building grassroots support for the initiative. Participated on many conference panels as
expert on U.S. Medicare, medical tourism, and cross-border healthcare issues for U.S. expatriates in Mexico.
. Media Relations. Garnered significant media attention for the campaign in Mexico and the U.S., including
television segments on the “Jim Lehrer News Hour” (PBS); AARP’s “Inside E Street” news program (PBS); and
print articles in multiple news magazines including Forbes and Time, and many publications throughout Mexico.

AIDS HEALTHCARE FOUNDATION, Washington, D.C.

Consultant, May – September 2010
Retained as consultant for development and implementation of a $3 million global investment program to provide
sustainable supplementary funding for international HIV care & treatment programs.
. Financial & Economic Advice. Advised management and Board of Directors on investment issues in selected
countries. Advised Regional/Country Directors on financial management and accountability related to proposed
investments.
. Lobbying/Government Relations. Supported U.S. government relations, advocacy, and lobbying efforts on
domestic and global HIV policies, including development & coordination of messaging and advocacy strategies.
Met with Members of Congress and Executive Branch to promote specific policy and funding issues related to
global and domestic HIV/AIDS programs.
. Fundraising. Developed corporate donors in support of AHF mission & programs.

PACE GLOBAL ENERGY, INC., Fairfax, VA

Energy Analyst/Economist, March 1997 – January 2002
Conducted market analysis on global projects for this independent energy consulting and management firm.
Representative projects included:
. Energy Infrastructure Projects. Researching electricity and natural gas supply & demand for large energy
infrastructure projects ranging from $3 million to more than $180 million in the U.S. and Latin American countries.
. Electric Power Plants. Participating in development and planning of proposed five electric power plants to be
built near the U.S. border in the Mexican cities of Rosarito, Hermosillo, Reynosa, Ciudad Juarez, and Nogales.
. Electricity Privatization Project. Estimating infrastructure investment needs and conducting market analysis,
macroeconomic policy analysis, and political risk analysis for a proposed $1.3 billion privatization of a regional
electric monopoly in the Venezuelan state of Nueva Esparta (Las Islas Margaritas).

UNITED STATES SENATE, Washington, D.C.

Volunteer Legislative Assistant to Sen. Paul Sarbanes (D-MD, retired), September 1992 – December 1994
Evaluated, compared, and researched legislative proposals and options in a range of policy areas, including U.S.
healthcare and HIV/AIDS; U.S. agricultural policies; and international trade. Advised Senator and staff regarding
legislative policy. Assisted in drafting legislation. Coordinated legislative strategies with other Senate offices.
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MASTERWORKS INC., Washington, D.C.
Founder, Owner, Architectural Designer, June 1980 – August 1992
Conceptualized and designed custom home renovation and remodeling projects, with a specialty in historic preservation
and restoration of 100+ year-old homes in the Washington D.C. metropolitan area. Grew annual revenue to $1.6
million before selling firm in 1992 to pursue political interests and return to university studies.

EDUCATION
JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY, SCHOOL OF ADVANCED INTERNATIONAL STUDIES, Baltimore, MD
Master of Arts, International Economics, 1998 (Subspecialties in Latin American Studies & Energy/Environment)
GPA: 3.85 (Program ranked among the top 10 in the U.S. in International Economics and Development)

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, College Park, MD

Bachelor of Arts in Political Science, 1995
GPA: 3.95

UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND, College Park, MD

Bachelor of Arts in Architecture, 1980

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & ACTIVITIES

. Americans for Democratic Action, National Board Member & Economics Expert, 2009 - Present
. Democrats Abroad Mexico, Treasurer, 2009 – 2010; Editor of Newsletter & Journal, 2007 – 2009 (overseas affiliate
of Democratic National Committee)
. Asociación Mexicana de Asistencia en el Retiro, A.C., Board Member & Education Committee Chair, 2010 -
present (trade organization representing the senior housing and nursing care industry in Mexico)
. Jalisco State Advisory Committee for HIV/AIDS, Vallarta Confronts AID Representative, 2003 – 2010
. Avid researcher and writer on domestic and international economic policy; U.S. manufacturing and trade policy;
labor issues and workers rights; HIV/AIDS and sexual health topics; and human rights and LGBTQ equality.
(Articles published at: Blog: http://cristpd.wordpress.com; Facebook “Notes;” and many articles published in print
media in Mexico; frequent guest on Mexican talk radio to discuss HIV/AIDS and LGBTQ issues.)

TECHNICAL & LANGUAGE SKILLS

. Highly proficient in Microsoft Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Publisher, Internet Explorer, Outlook)
. Facility in learning most computer programs
. Fluent in Spanish (Reading, Writing & Verbal Skills)

INTERESTS
Enjoy travel, theater, classical music & opera, historic architecture, gardening, carpentry, bicycling and gym.

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