Certification in Food and Beverage Management

Multifaceted individual. Holds a bachelor's degree in environmental sciences and a master's degree in business administration, as well as courses and certifications in various topics such as NLP, coaching, magic, hypnosis, sommelier, and teaching. He is a full-time professor at USFQ in areas of oriental philosophy, business administration, and tourism; he has also been a coordinator in the areas of entrepreneurship, self-awareness, and tourism. Business trainer and motivator in areas such as neuromarketing, motivation, NLP, entrepreneurship, coaching, and sales. 

Master's in Communication and Marketing Management and Advertising, with a specialization in Gastronomy Design, at the IED (European Institute of Design) in Madrid, Spain. With 12 years of experience in the field of advertising communication and marketing, in the development, conceptualization, and strategic planning of brands within the Ecuadorian market. Currently works as a Consultant in Gastronomic Marketing, part of the team at Restaurant Marcus, and a teacher at the College of Hospitality, Culinary Arts, and Tourism.

Dean of the College of Hospitality, Culinary Arts, and Tourism of the Universidad San Francisco de Quito and General Manager of San Francisco FoodService. Master's in Hospitality Management from Cornell University in Ithaca, NY with a specialization in Revenue Management. Bachelor's in Business and International Trade with further studies in Economics, Business Administration, Marketing, and Languages. Professor of the USFQ MBA program in Digital Marketing and Service Marketing. Certified Internet Marketing Consultant and Certified Hotel Revenue Manager.

Consultant on over fifty hotel and tourism projects in feasibility, construction, and operation. Developed the feasibility program for Marriott International and Hotel Consulting International. Also developed several tools for project management, including a comprehensive development manual. He has also been president of AHOTEC, founder of FEPROTUR, Undersecretary of Tourism, General Manager of several hotels. Currently, he is a Project Manager at Oro Verde Hotels.

Vice President of the Human Management Association of Ecuador. Industrial Psychologist, MBA in Business Management, CBC Coach, Certified Ontological Coach, with certifications in different development models. Over 30 years of experience in HR and Organizational Development, mainly in national and multinational service companies. Business consultant in HR in the talent development field and Executive and team Coach.

M.Sc. in Culinary Administration and Innovation - Institut Paul Bocuse

Gastronomy Coordinator at the College of Hospitality, Culinary Arts, and Tourism USFQ

Chocolate Expert

Bachelor's in Culinary Administration from the Universidad San Francisco de Quito and Master's in Hotel Management from the Autonomous University of Barcelona. Passionate about service, tourism, and hospitality. Has excellent experience in managerial and executive positions such as Hotel Manager, Corporate Coordinator, and Junior Consultant for hotel companies in Ecuador, Mexico, and Spain. Currently works as the Academic Coordinator of the Hospitality and Hotel Management program at USFQ and teaches several subjects related to hospitality and hotel business administration at the undergraduate level.