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Head of strategy and expansion
Geomedical Health TourismHead of strategy and expansion
Oct. 2023Lyon, France
Senior Lead Mentor
Boston Innovation GatewaySenior Lead Mentor
May. 2023Boston, Massachusetts, United StatesSuccessfully led market research to enter the US market for mid-sized and large companies in Brazil, Spain and Colombia. Lead mentor for consultants from Hult University and the University of Miami.
Enterprise Architecture Manager
ARUAL C.G.Enterprise Architecture Manager
Apr. 2021 - Nov. 2023Manizales, Caldas, ColombiaDesign business solutions articulating technology-based innovation as a strategic component to increase the competitiveness of companies
Expert facilitator in innovation (Innovation Vouchers Program)
Camara de Comercio de Manizales por CaldasExpert facilitator in innovation (Innovation Vouchers Program)
Dec. 2020 - Sep. 2022Manizales, Caldas, Colombia-Development and validation of 2 business solutions for companies in Valle del Cauca
Expert facilitator in innovation (Alliances for Innovation Program V)
Camara de Comercio de Manizales por CaldasExpert facilitator in innovation (Alliances for Innovation Program V)
Mar. 2020 - Jun. 2020Manizales, Caldas, Colombia-Successful evolution of 3 prototypes to minimum viable products (MPV) to attend the COVID-19 health emergency in companies in the Eje Cafetero.
Expert Consultant in Innovation (Alliances for Innovation Program V)
Camara de Comercio de Manizales por CaldasExpert Consultant in Innovation (Alliances for Innovation Program V)
Jan. 2020 - Mar. 2020Manizales, Caldas, Colombia-Coordinator of activities and specialized consulting in innovation for Mocoa and Cali to 17 companies.
Expert consultant in strategic planning and Innovation
Inversiones Merca ZExpert consultant in strategic planning and Innovation
Sep. 2019 - Nov. 2023Tumaco, Nariño, Colombia-Strategic planning and business model 2021-2025. -Advisor in the development of the Merca Z 4.0 strategic innovation project with Minciencias.
Business development coordinator
Camara de Comercio de Manizales por CaldasBusiness development coordinator
Jul. 2019 - Mar. 2020Manizales, Caldas, Colombia-Coordinator of the business development component of the Caldas dairy sector sophistication project -Strategic planning for participating companies -Business modeling and Improvement of industrial processes in 8 companies
Associate Senior Mentor
Wirk ConsultingAssociate Senior Mentor
Jan. 2019Manizales, Caldas, ColombiaConsultoría empresarial.
Business development consultant
Confecámaras - Confederación Colombiana de Cámaras de ComercioBusiness development consultant
Aug. 2018 - Sep. 2022Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia-Improvement of business management processes and scaling of companies -18 companies served. -7 Business Diagnoses.
Innovation Specialist (Alliances for Innovation)
Camara de Comercio de Manizales por CaldasInnovation Specialist (Alliances for Innovation)
Aug. 2018 - Nov. 2018Manizales, Caldas, Colombia-45 disruptive innovation projects attended with an assigned budget of COP $ 400 million -15 facilitators / advisors in charge
Senior Mentor in Innovation at IXL Center - Center for Innovation, Excellence and Leadership
IXL Center - Center for Innovation, Excellence and LeadershipSenior Mentor in Innovation at IXL Center - Center for Innovation, Excellence and Leadership
Feb. 2018Boston y alrededores, Estados Unidos-Mentor expert in strategic innovation for large companies in Colombia. -Implementation of business innovation systems in 7 departments in Colombia (Magdalena, Huila, Atlántico, Nariño, Caldas, Tolima and Risaralda) -Lecturer on topics of Innovation Management Units (recognition of R & D & I units before Minciencias) -Design and development of products and services, generating purchase orders for USD 5,000,000. -Lecturer in the Innovation Systems program.
Group facilitator
Prodos Group facilitator
Jun. 2017 - Oct. 2017Bogotá, Distrito Capital, Colombia-Structuring of 5 solutions to business/corporate challenges with their respective business model.
Technical Director (project to strengthen the dairy sector in Caldas)
Cámara de comercio de ManizalesTechnical Director (project to strengthen the dairy sector in Caldas)
Jan. 2017 - Dec. 2017Manizales, Caldas-Technical director of the business strengthening project for the dairy sector in Caldas -Design and development of new products. -Increase in productivity on average of 48% in the companies served. -100% technical compliance in the project.
Expert Consultant for the United Nations Development Program - UNDP
United NationsExpert Consultant for the United Nations Development Program - UNDP
May. 2015Manizales, Caldas-Expert in the Supplier Development Program of UNDP based Colombia. -Development of business scaling and development plans for companies in Colombia.
Project Manager
FinanfuturoProject Manager
Apr. 2015 - Nov. 2015Manizales, Caldas, Colombia-100% compliance with indicators in 5 components in business development and corporate and social entrepreneurship. -Formulation of projects for people with disabilities and victims' units to apply to international cooperation resources. -Budget execution for COP $ 164'900,000. -13 professionals in charge.
Director of Planning and Strategic Innovation
SION Consulting GroupDirector of Planning and Strategic Innovation
Jan. 2013 - Dec. 2017Manizales, Caldas-Design and development of technological platforms to increase competitiveness in the food sector in Colombia. -Consulting in planning and strategic innovation in companies in the food sector in Colombia. -Improvement of health infrastructure in companies served
Director of operations and projects
Yunus Social BusinessDirector of operations and projects
Jul. 2012 - Mar. 2014Manizales, Caldas, Colombia-Director of the technology transfer project with the Bareño community (Antioquia), with the sponsorship and supervision of the SURA Foundation. -Management of operations, processes and quality control -Administration of the supply chain. -Design and development of 4 food products -National and international cooperation with Multinationals such as Colanta and Actigenomics (France).
Business Development Manager
SENABusiness Development Manager
Feb. 2012 - Jun. 2012Manizales, Caldas-Advisor for Fondo Emprender projects focused on business development and formalization.
Expert consultant in Business Development and Innovation
FinanfuturoExpert consultant in Business Development and Innovation
Jan. 2012 - Sep. 2016Manizales, Caldas-Consultant in business development for companies of the entity -Coordination of business model innovation projects, competitiveness and business development. -Technical assistance to entrepreneurs in the food sector.
Business development consultant
Bizcochos SASBusiness development consultant
Nov. 2009 - Apr. 2013Manizales, Caldas, Colombia-Strategic planning of the company (2012-2015) -Management of development projects and business scaling -Coordinator for the project of high potential companies "Manizales Mas +" -Development of new products (innovation).
Technical Leader
Ingenio Risaralda S.A.Technical Leader
Feb. 2008 - Aug. 2010Pereira, Risaralda, Colombia-Implementation of the ISO 22000 Safety Management System from 22% to 87%. -Management of third party audits by Nestlé, Coca Cola, Kraft Foods, Alpina, Grupo Nutresa, Postobón, others.

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