Carlos M. Gonzalez Email & Phone Number

San Salvador, El Salvador

Managua, Nicaragua

Royal Centroamericana S.A. as a holding company, invested in and developed three different business models in the retail and entertainment sector.Royal Vending Nicaragua: a vending machine operator. Consolidated its position as a local player. Royal Vending's client list includes all major private hospitals, Universities, Managua International Airport, and other important venues. Playroom Max, Laser Max and Playroom Baby: an indoor playground concept in shopping malls. This… Show more Royal Centroamericana S.A. as a holding company, invested in and developed three different business models in the retail and entertainment sector.Royal Vending Nicaragua: a vending machine operator. Consolidated its position as a local player. Royal Vending's client list includes all major private hospitals, Universities, Managua International Airport, and other important venues. Playroom Max, Laser Max and Playroom Baby: an indoor playground concept in shopping malls. This business model resonated with the local consumer and will be expanded throughout the region.Shugar, Ice Cream & Smoothies: mini-chain of kiosk-based ice cream parlors in shopping malls. As President, I oversee the complete operation of the company and ensure all goals are met based on the company's strategic plans. Develop and implement plans and operational policies for its expansion. Identify and address problems and opportunities for the company. Develop the company’s culture and overall company vision.My responsibilities included:• Provide full leadership and management accountability regarding all aspects of operations, quality, safety, and Profit and Loss (P&L) performance• Attract, retain, and develop a high-performing teams• Looking for alliances, and investment opportunities• Maximum representative of the company in conflict resolution, issues addressing, and problem solving• Updating and revising plans to increase the company's profitability and progress• Assure all legal and regulatory requirements are meet and keep compliance with laws and regulations • Oversee the company’s fiscal activity, including budgeting, reporting, and auditing• Negotiate and secure contracts with financial institutions to secure capital and ensure a solid framework for growth and expansion• Make final decisions on assets acquisition Show less

Hollywood Fl

Royal Trade America was created as the operational branch in the US for Royal group. Managing international purchases for Latin American companies and select clients.

Maracaibo, Venezuela

I build the company from the ground up, staring in my home with $2.000 USD capital. We were pioneers in the vending industry in Venezuela. The company grew exponentially during the first 5 years and became the biggest vending operator in the west region of Venezuela and the second larger in the country. Having a presence in several cities, with hundreds of locations, we achieved steady revenues for several years. Eventually, Royal Venezuela was managed remotely by me from the United… Show more I build the company from the ground up, staring in my home with $2.000 USD capital. We were pioneers in the vending industry in Venezuela. The company grew exponentially during the first 5 years and became the biggest vending operator in the west region of Venezuela and the second larger in the country. Having a presence in several cities, with hundreds of locations, we achieved steady revenues for several years. Eventually, Royal Venezuela was managed remotely by me from the United States of America, until I decided to cease operations due to the total collapse of Venezuela's economy in 2017. Royal de Venezuela still keeps its assets waiting for betters times to come.As President, I oversaw the complete operation of the company and ensuring all goals are met based on the company's strategic plans. Develop and implement plans and operational policies for its expansion. Identify and address problems and opportunities for the company. Develop the company’s culture and overall company vision. I Provided full leadership and management accountability regarding the performance on all aspects of operations and Profit and Loss (P&L) performanceIn the early days of the company creation I,• Led marketing efforts and closed contracts with customers and locations.• Optimized fleet operation and maintenance practices.• Secured agreements and closed contracts with local and international suppliers • Developed and implemented audit procedures.• Recruited and trained administrative, operational, and technical teams to keep up with company growth.• I directly designed and supervised the construction of the company's headquarter site. Show less

Weston, Fl

I was responsible for the conceptualization and creation of the company's operational strategy.Together with the CEO, we sought after capital through private investors and VC firms. Negotiated agreements with major gas distributors in Florida. Designed the company's product and oversaw the initial mass manufacturing process in China. U-Glove was a startup with a bold and unique business model that addressed a huge public health risk. This company was founded with the US markets in… Show more I was responsible for the conceptualization and creation of the company's operational strategy.Together with the CEO, we sought after capital through private investors and VC firms. Negotiated agreements with major gas distributors in Florida. Designed the company's product and oversaw the initial mass manufacturing process in China. U-Glove was a startup with a bold and unique business model that addressed a huge public health risk. This company was founded with the US markets in mind and was an advertisement revenue-based entrepreneurship. After working for more than a year self-funded by the original four founders, we secured a seed capital investment of 3 million dollars. Agreements were successfully made with major Florida gas distributors and gas station owners, suppliers were secured in China, and an initial 400 gas stations market test was put in place. Show less

Maracaibo, Venezuela

Initially responsible for project cost estimation and budgeting, then quickly promoted to Project Engineer and ultimately to General Manager.As a General Manager, I oversaw all the company operations, including cost estimation and bidding, contract execution, QA/QC, Safety, recruiting, and client relations. Under my leadership, the company successfully executed several multi-million dollar construction and maintenance projects for the petrochemical and oil industries. These… Show more Initially responsible for project cost estimation and budgeting, then quickly promoted to Project Engineer and ultimately to General Manager.As a General Manager, I oversaw all the company operations, including cost estimation and bidding, contract execution, QA/QC, Safety, recruiting, and client relations. Under my leadership, the company successfully executed several multi-million dollar construction and maintenance projects for the petrochemical and oil industries. These projects entailed industrial equipment supply and maintenance, plant complete scheduled shutdowns and construction (i.e. civil, mechanical, electrical and instrumentation) and safely engaged -zero accidents- more than 1.500 employees at a single time.I led the company's path to achieve the ASME Certification and Accreditation for "U" and "R" stamps.During my tenure, the company achieved strong and steady financial results with an average of 300% annual revenue growth.I directly designed and directed all the heavy lifting maneuvers (30+ Tons) that the company performed in maintenance and construction projects. Show less