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Carlos Melara

@carlosmelara

Senior industrial engineer specializing in strategic planning and project management.

El Salvador

What I'm looking for

I seek a role that fosters collaboration, innovation, and strategic growth opportunities.

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.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Principal Analyst

Ministry of Economy

Jan 2021 - Apr 2024 (3 years 3 months)

Led the execution of the 'SME 360' strategy, improving competitiveness for over 175 companies by 15%. Conducted diagnostics and process redesigns for 130 enterprises, enhancing profitability by 10%. Provided technical assistance to 30+ businesses with an 80% success rate and mentored 75+ professionals in strategy and operations.

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Policy Analyst

Ministry of Economy

Jan 2012 - Jan 2013 (1 year)

Advised on local economic development and secured $1M in funding for 20 initiatives. Led a team to execute the 'Territories of Progress' strategy, addressing economic and social needs across three regions, and facilitated the establishment of a local economic development agency.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Central American University logoCU

Central American University

Master of Arts, Political Science

Master of Arts in Political Science.

Central American University logoCU

Central American University

Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering.

Tech stack

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