Jorge del Carpio 3 Founder and CEO LCM MC - La Paz, Bolivia A Military Food Service developed to work under extreme and hostile conditions. 2002 to 2009 Daily delivery of fresh-cooked meals to 1500 Bolivian military and police troops eradicating coca crops in 26 mobile camps across the largest region of illegal cultivation of the coca plant. On-site production of pleasant, high-calorie menus, under extreme weather conditions and harassment from coca farmers. Making major decisions and managing the operations and resources, including over 200 employees, towards profitability, scalability, and positive social impact. Acting as the sole point of communication with the contractor – The U.S. Embassy in Bolivia. Designing and managing a food supply chain for extreme conditions, including safeguards in the prevention of difficult roads, high ambient temperatures, violence, and other adverse factors. Vendor management including selection, negotiation, cost control, reduction of related risks, and delivery. In-house design and manufacture of mobile kitchen equipment. In-house preventive maintenance of equipment and vehicles. Recruitment and training of +200 employees, including professionals, technicians and operators in diverse fields, as well as external service suppliers, consultants and auditors. Production of manuals covering food standards, functions, personal and occupation safety. Developing software specific to the operation. Periodic and surprise auditing to remote camp kitchens, regular meetings with high-level U.S. embassy personnel, and Joint Task Force superiors. Periodic reporting to contractor and company´s board of directors. Decision-making under pressure, immediate response to emergencies, availability to travel on short notice. Documenting new findings and developments to the benefit of future expansion and growth. Delivered 15 MM meal services to coca eradication troops under a seven-year contract with US Embassy in Bolivia. Founder and General Manager SOLUTIONS!- La Paz, Bolivia A pioneering service helping high-level executives, State Executive Officers and 1995 to 2002 Legislators making striking and memorable presentations. Development of a leading communications company aimed at helping executives in all sectors, conveying sensitive information to audiences of one to thousands, through smart, engaging presentations. Delivery of an integral, personalized service providing content analysis, design of presentation strategies, public speaking coaching, audience analysis, production of outstanding graphics, and full customer support including assistants and state-of-the-art audiovisual equipment to guarantee an impecable and painless presentation. Management of a team of top notch graphic designers, communicators, and support personnel. Notable customers include several Bolivian State Ministers, the President of Central Bank, the City Mayor of La Paz, Bolivia´s First Lady, and Chief Executive Officers of major companies in diverse sectors. Solutions! dossier includes presentations at Paris Club, Fédération Internationale de Football Association, and other major international organizations. Expansion to other innovative services, such as variable printing, which played a key role during Bolivia´s National Elections in 2002.