Ira de Rijke

Spanish-language professional with a Bachelor's Degree in Spanish Language and Literature and approximately 15 years of residence in Costa Rica. Extensive experience communicating professionally in Spanish and navigating complex Spanish-language documentation, administrative processes, and legal proceedings. Strong written and verbal communication, research, organization, document management, and cross-cultural communication skills.

Experienced working with government agencies, attorneys, corporate executives, municipalities, clients, and other professionals while managing confidential information and complex documentation.

Business Development & Operations at A PLUS CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN (2021-01 – Present)

• Manage business development, client relationships, professional correspondence, documentation, and administrative operations.
• Work with property owners, developers, architects, engineers, lenders, investors, and professional consultants.
• Research and organize complex project, financial, and contractual information.
• Prepare proposals, presentations, correspondence, reports, and other professional documentation.
• Manage multiple projects, deadlines, communications, and stakeholders simultaneously.

Owner | Business Operations & Administration at BLUESKIES CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN (2013-05 – 2020-12)

• Identified and pursued state and municipal construction opportunities through public bidding and procurement systems.
• Prepared competitive bids, required forms, supporting documentation, and compliance materials for government projects.
• Managed project documentation throughout construction, including progress submissions, payment applications, correspondence, and required records.
• Communicated with municipalities, state agencies, contractors, vendors, and professional consultants throughout the bidding and construction process.
• Maintained detailed business, contractual, financial, and project records while managing multiple deadlines and requirements.
• Oversaw day-to-day business administration, client communications, contracts, invoicing, scheduling, and vendor relationships.

Executive Recruiter at MANAGEMENT RECRUITERS INTERNATIONAL (2025-08 – 2026-06)

• Managed confidential communications and documentation involving candidates and corporate clients.
• Conducted interviews and professional conversations requiring careful listening, accuracy, discretion, and clear communication.
• Researched candidates and client requirements and analyzed information to determine appropriate matches.
• Coordinated multiple searches, deadlines, records, and follow-up activities simultaneously.

Corporate Telecommunications Sales at AMERICAN DATA NETWORKS (2010-01 – 2013-05)

• Conducted corporate telecommunications sales and client communications in Spanish for more than three years.
• Communicated technical and commercial information to Spanish-speaking corporate executives.
• Conducted presentations, negotiations, correspondence, and customer communications in Spanish.
• Managed client relationships and confidential business information while maintaining accurate sales documentation.

Bachelor's Degree in Spanish Language and Literature – Fresno Pacific University (2001 – 2003)