Carlos Melara

I am a senior industrial engineer with a master's degree in political science, bringing over a decade of experience in strategic planning, project management, and policy advising. My career has been dedicated to delivering innovative solutions and driving growth within complex organizations. At the Ministry of Economy of El Salvador, I provided strategic economic advice that significantly improved competitiveness for numerous businesses.

Throughout my tenure, I executed the 'SME 360' strategy, enhancing the performance of over 250 businesses and achieving a remarkable 15% improvement in competitiveness. My role involved optimizing processes for 130 enterprises, resulting in a 10% increase in profitability. I take pride in mentoring over 75 professionals, reducing training costs while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and stakeholder satisfaction.

My expertise extends to business development, where I successfully generated over $200k in revenue by aligning operations with strategic objectives. I have a proven track record of leading cross-functional teams in executing large-scale projects, creating jobs, and securing funding for economic initiatives. I am passionate about leveraging my skills to contribute to impactful projects that drive sustainable growth.