Luis Barquero
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Javier Miranda
I had the pleasure of working with Luis a few years ago in the development of a new product. Luis is a "geniune expert" in Social Media y marketing!
Javier Miranda
I had the pleasure of working with Luis a few years ago in the development of a new product. Luis is a "geniune expert" in Social Media y marketing!
Javier Miranda
I had the pleasure of working with Luis a few years ago in the development of a new product. Luis is a "geniune expert" in Social Media y marketing!
Javier Miranda
I had the pleasure of working with Luis a few years ago in the development of a new product. Luis is a "geniune expert" in Social Media y marketing!
Credentials
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Social Media Marketing 2.0
Knowledge SocietyApr, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Primos Pizzería
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Restaurants
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1 - 100 Employee
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Managing Partner
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May 2020 - Present
We started as a dark kitchen during the pandemic and evolved into a dine-in restaurant specialised in neo-neapolitan pizza, ready to satisfy everyone's palate. Menu development, digital marketing management, restaurant management, purchasing and day to day tasks. We started as a dark kitchen during the pandemic and evolved into a dine-in restaurant specialised in neo-neapolitan pizza, ready to satisfy everyone's palate. Menu development, digital marketing management, restaurant management, purchasing and day to day tasks.
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Oz Digital Consulting
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Costa Rica
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Creative
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Nov 2021 - Present
Content creator assigned for the Central America and Caribbean Region for accounts such as Baby Dreams Diapers and Sanitisu Professional. Also developing the creative communications content for Texas Tech University CR, a mayor brand like Galletas Pozuelo, and other accounts such as Buenazo Bowls, Vocex, Navega Training, among others. Content creator assigned for the Central America and Caribbean Region for accounts such as Baby Dreams Diapers and Sanitisu Professional. Also developing the creative communications content for Texas Tech University CR, a mayor brand like Galletas Pozuelo, and other accounts such as Buenazo Bowls, Vocex, Navega Training, among others.
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LeoMEMESSi
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Panama
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Advertising Services
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Digital Content Creator
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Mar 2019 - Present
Independent digital marketing project specialised in content creation, design, photography and community management on social media. We take pride on creating engaging content, grow brands and build a community around it. Had the pleasure of developing digital content for several gastronomic accounts in Panama such as: Arte del Pan, La Talanquera del Este, PesKito, Waikiki, Tinajas, among others. Independent digital marketing project specialised in content creation, design, photography and community management on social media. We take pride on creating engaging content, grow brands and build a community around it. Had the pleasure of developing digital content for several gastronomic accounts in Panama such as: Arte del Pan, La Talanquera del Este, PesKito, Waikiki, Tinajas, among others.
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Café Unido
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Panama
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Food and Beverage Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Operations and Marketing Manager
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Sep 2019 - Jan 2020
- Lead franchise's new opening at Via Argentina location. - In charge of overseeing and executing marketing and operations tasks. - Managed inventory and ordering of food, equipment and supplies. - Coordinate and organize events, to attract our targeted customers, such as live music shows and corporate seminars to increase awareness and sales. - Organized successful opening party. - Maintained food costs levels controlled, by having adequate inventory management, daily monitoring and eye on details in standard procedures.
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International Meal Company
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Brazil
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Food and Beverage Services
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500 - 600 Employee
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Operations Manager
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May 2018 - Aug 2019
BOH & FOH management of 11 fast food stores at Intl Airport: Domino's, Quiznos, Teriyaki, Cinnabon, Frango Assado, Duran Coffee Store, Viena, among others, including staff of over 60 employees. Preparation for annual and monthly budgets, cost analysis, employee performance reviews and additional quarterly reports. Maintained an average food operations cost below 21% on all stores under my management. Oversee daily administrative tasks, such as food purchases, staff organization, equipment maintenance, safe serving procedures, procedures, among others.
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Pocna Tulum
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Food and Beverage Manager
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Aug 2017 - Jan 2018
Creation and design of a new breakfast menu with a regional concept which included exclusive raw material from around the area, to promote local cuisine. Oversee administrative tasks including bookkeeping, training, maintenance, food ordering and event planning. Creation and design of a new breakfast menu with a regional concept which included exclusive raw material from around the area, to promote local cuisine. Oversee administrative tasks including bookkeeping, training, maintenance, food ordering and event planning.
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Selina
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United Kingdom
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Hospitality
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700 & Above Employee
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Food and Beverage Manager
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Dec 2016 - Jul 2017
Managed and led a multicultural team of 20 employees involving more than 10 nationalities which included chef, kitchen staff and service to provide stellar experiences to guests from all over the world. Developed a strong alliance with local club to make 500+ weekly party at a much bigger venue to reach more customers and increase our sales. Maintain communication with corporate directors, as well as daily guests to promote brand and receive feedback. Prepared monthly reports, employee schedules, hiring staff and motivated the team to improve performance in shifts.
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International Meal Company
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Brazil
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Food and Beverage Services
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500 - 600 Employee
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Product Manager
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Oct 2014 - Nov 2016
Analyzed costs and product sales of wide variety of franchises such as Carl’s Jr, Domino’s, Air Margaritaville, Viena, Cinnabon, Black Coffee, among others. Product development to include at stores aiming for low cost, maintaining high quality and nice presentation. Analyzed costs and product sales of wide variety of franchises such as Carl’s Jr, Domino’s, Air Margaritaville, Viena, Cinnabon, Black Coffee, among others. Product development to include at stores aiming for low cost, maintaining high quality and nice presentation.
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Hooters of America
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Operations & Marketing Manager
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Dec 2013 - May 2014
Lead opening of Panama’s second chain restaurant at Albrook location.Created matrix where products in stock were converted from purchase cost to recipe cost.Performed administrative functions such as food ordering, daily inventory, employee schedules and bookkeeping.Preparation of annual budget and monthly reports.Involved in hiring and training of staff for opening location.
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Marketing Manager
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Jul 2012 - Dec 2013
Increased brand awareness and helped NGO through charity activities regarding breast cancer.Lead operation to have a spot for the restaurant on Costa Rica’s most popular Summer event of the year, which was a success regarding sales and Brand awareness.Developed loyalty program to build a customer database.Managed Social Media accounts for the restaurant chain.
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Restaurant Manager
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Sep 2011 - Jun 2012
Opening of 3rd chain location at Heredia, CR. Prepared work schedules for staff of 30 employees. Assisted in hiring and training of FOH and BOH staff.
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Leo Burnett
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United States
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Advertising Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Creative
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Oct 2009 - May 2010
- Copywriter for the Marlboro Brands in the Central American and Caribbean region. - Come up with creative ideas for brand engaging activities at a BTL level. - Created and developed successful print ads for the Festival Volcan advertising awards. - Took leading role in the Young Lions 2010 edition qualification process in the Print category. - Copywriter for the Marlboro Brands in the Central American and Caribbean region. - Come up with creative ideas for brand engaging activities at a BTL level. - Created and developed successful print ads for the Festival Volcan advertising awards. - Took leading role in the Young Lions 2010 edition qualification process in the Print category.
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Garnier BBDO
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Costa Rica
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Advertising Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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Junior Creative
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May 2009 - Sep 2009
- Copywriter for Dos Pinos, Multiplaza, El Lagar and General Electric. - Daily copies for teasers, institutional clips, PR, prints, brand names, among others. - Internship role. - Copywriter for Dos Pinos, Multiplaza, El Lagar and General Electric. - Daily copies for teasers, institutional clips, PR, prints, brand names, among others. - Internship role.
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Education
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2017 - 2019
Aden Business School
Master's degree, Business Administration, Management and Operations -
2011 - 2013
Universidad Latina de Costa Rica
Licentiate degree, Marketing & Communications -
2004 - 2009
Universidad Latina de Costa Rica
Bachelor's degree, Advertising -
1998 - 2003
British School of Costa Rica
High School Diploma
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