Jan 2018 – Mar 2022 · 4 yrs 2 mos · San Carlos de Bariloche, Río Negro, Argentina

• Founded and led a vegan food manufacturing business, owning the operation end to end — from product conception to commercialization.
• Built the brand, product line, and operational foundations to a point of transferability, and later sold the business (fondo de comercio). The brand continues to operate independently.
• Responsibilities included:
• Defining product vision, market positioning, and go-to-market strategy.
• Leading product development, testing, and iteration in a manufacturing context.
• Building and managing suppliers, production workflows, and operational processes.
• Driving commercialization, customer acquisition, and community growth.
• Managing branding, content, and customer relationships through the growth phase.

Aug 2015 – Nov 2021 · 6 yrs 3 mos · Argentina

• Supported large-scale engineering projects within a highly regulated public-sector environment, contributing to planning, coordination, and operational control activities.
• Key responsibilities included:
• Collecting and analyzing project data to support decision-making and track progress for the CAREM25 project.
• Supporting project planning by monitoring timelines, objectives, and inter-team communications.
• Producing and maintaining project documentation, including status reports, meeting summaries, and executive presentations.
• Tracking objectives and milestones, identifying risks and deviations, and supporting corrective actions.
• Providing operational and coordination support to multidisciplinary engineering teams.

Sep 2013 – Aug 2015 · 1 yr 11 mos · Argentina

• Provided executive-level operational and coordination support within a complex engineering organization, working closely with senior leaders and project managers.
• Key responsibilities included:
• Supporting the Operative Manager with day-to-day coordination, prioritization, and follow-up across multiple initiatives.
• Coordinating logistics for project managers, including travel, scheduling, and cross-team meetings.
• Managing purchases, contracts, and administrative processes linked to engineering operations.
• Supporting internal training days and knowledge-sharing activities for engineering teams.
• Maintaining and updating administrative systems and tools, including basic data management and reporting.
• Acting as a communication bridge across teams, including Spanish–English translations when needed.

Jun 2010 – Sep 2013 · 3 yrs 3 mos

Sep 2005 – May 2010 · 4 yrs 8 mos · Argentina

• Managed international trade and import/export operations for industrial clients within a highly regulated environment, working across air, maritime, and land logistics.
• Key responsibilities included:
• Coordinating import and export operations for automotive and industrial equipment, including parts and machinery.
• Managing customs documentation, freight quotations, and foreign currency transactions.
• Acting as the primary point of contact with clients, customs agencies, and logistics providers.
• Leading import operations for Toyota Industries MERCOSUR, overseeing the entry and commercialization of forklifts and spare parts.
• Supporting and training operational staff involved in trade and logistics processes.