Francisco J. Rovira
San Salvador
Summary
Professional business manager with more than 25 years of experience supervising construction, manufacturing, and administration for companies and governments throughout Central and South America. Well-organized administrator who is able to manage multi-task contracts, large budgets, and day-to-day operations of complex projects.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Director, Owner Consultant
Mercari Networks S.A. de C.V. (El Salvador)
02.2013 - Current
- Promote investment and consultants on strategic sourcing, risk management, supply chain, and logistics.
Short Term Consultant
International Finance Corporation (IFC) Office for Advisory Services for Latin America
04.2011 - 11.2012
- Worked on the IFC Honduras Agribusiness Trade Logistics Project aiming to reduce the transaction costs, procedures, and time required for exporting agribusiness products and importing equipment and raw materials.
General Director
National Civilian Police of El Salvador
02.2008 - 08.2008
- Executed a $47 million dollar trust fund for National Civilian Police modernization; Managed and led 18,000 police officers and 4,000 administrative personnel.
Chief of Party
Chemonics International (Asuncion, Paraguay)
06.2006 - 12.2007
- Leader of the Threshold Country Program in Paraguay administered by the USAID to increase economic activity; Reduced the cost and time to start a business; increased contraband seizures and the percentage of businesses complying with tax regulations; Facilitated interest of Brazilian firms wanting to invest in Paraguay.
Investment Promotion Manager
PROESA (National Investment Promotion Agency of El Salvador)
06.2005 - 05.2006
- Promoted foreign investment in El Salvador and helped to establish several multinational firms in the country; managed a team of investment advisors assess and link foreign investors with Salvadoran businesses; Encouraged investing in agro-industry, apparel and textiles, contact centers, light manufacturing and electronics, and logistics and distribution centers.
Internal Revenue General Director and Customs General Director
Ministerio de Hacienda de El Salvador (San Salvador, El Salvador)
11.2000 - 10.2004
- Served in two offices simultaneously to manage internal revenue and customs for the Minister of Finance; Achieved the actualization of VAT and Income Tax records and reduced the delay in inputting tax information from 8 months to 3 days, as a result the system can detect missing taxpayers, tax returns are processed more efficiently, and electronic tax payment options are possible through the internet; Successfully presented tax reform legislation to the Legislative Assembly of El Salvador.
General Manager Assistant
Repuestos para Camiones REPACASA. San Pedro Sula, Honduras.
03.2000 - 10.2000
- Developed the industrial sales force for the largest Honduran supplier of truck engine parts.
Education
Bachelor of Industrial Engineering -
Georgia Institute of Technology
Atlanta, Georgia, USABusiness and Economics Diploma (Equivalent to MBA) -
Universidad Americana
Asuncion, ParaguaySkills
- Team & Group Work
- Project Management
- Analytical Thinking
- Initiative
- Leadership
- Proven ability to initiate rapid program start-up
- Excellent financial management skills
- Solid computer skills including word and data processing to meet job specific reporting and communication needs
- Experience in organizing and conducting high level seminars and workshops at international level
- Fluency in Spanish and English, written and oral
Languages
Spanish
English
Leadership Experience
- Served as Member of the Board for the Salvadorian Social Security Institute (01/2000 - 10/2001)
- Served as Member of the Board for the National Lottery, El Salvador (10/2003 - 05/2006)
Training
- Texas Department of Insurance, All Lines Adjuster License No. 1374001
- CAT (Catastrophe) Insurance Claims, Business Interruption Calculation Expert
- FEMA Flood Certified Adjuster No. 70002511
Timeline
Director, Owner Consultant
Mercari Networks S.A. de C.V. (El Salvador)
02.2013 - Current
Short Term Consultant
International Finance Corporation (IFC) Office for Advisory Services for Latin America
04.2011 - 11.2012
General Director
National Civilian Police of El Salvador
02.2008 - 08.2008
Chief of Party
Chemonics International (Asuncion, Paraguay)
06.2006 - 12.2007
Investment Promotion Manager
PROESA (National Investment Promotion Agency of El Salvador)
06.2005 - 05.2006
Internal Revenue General Director and Customs General Director
Ministerio de Hacienda de El Salvador (San Salvador, El Salvador)
11.2000 - 10.2004
General Manager Assistant
Repuestos para Camiones REPACASA. San Pedro Sula, Honduras.
03.2000 - 10.2000
Bachelor of Industrial Engineering -
Georgia Institute of Technology
Business and Economics Diploma (Equivalent to MBA) -
Universidad Americana
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