A Clear Vision for the Future

Federico Bokenhans



Brandsen 6276 (esq.Guido)
2132 Funes / Santa Fé, Argentina
Phone: (+54) 341 493 4190 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (+54) 341 493 4190 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (+54) 341 493 4190      end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Mobile: (+549) 341 605 8899 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (+549) 341 605 8899 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              (+549) 341 605 8899      end_of_the_skype_highlighting
Email : federico@2020dc.org


Personal Statement


Leading global expert on meat processing and food service applications and standards. An experienced international businessman with proven success in business practices coupled with technical expertise in the food processing and quality control industry. Having lived and worked in Europe, the Middle East, the USA and Argentina Federico has sound knowledge of cultural and commercial practices. Federico has proven himself in the ability to transfer his business and technical expertise to corporate management and food processing operations. Fluency in Spanish, English, German and French provide a commercial and personal foundation for trade and technical applications.


Skills


Processing plant design and operation
Technical expertise in food processing
ISO 9001‐2000
Applied Sanitation standards in the food industry
Experienced Marketing of technical equipment
Contact Management
Finance Management
Multi‐lingual
Restaurant and kitchen management

Education

Hotel School Zurich, Switzerland: "Schweizerische Fachschule. För Das Gastgewerbe Belvoirpark"
Kitchen practice Marriott Arg. Ezeiza
Kitchen practice Hotel Frankfurter Hof‐Frankfurt/Main ‐ Germany
Training course Dulles Int. Airport ‐ Washington D.C. ‐ Marriott Int. Food Services / Big scale food production/Personal management
Scholarship granted by MITI Japan / Export‐Marketing& Sales ‐ Yokohama ‐ Japan

Current Employment


Consultant 2020DC
November 2000‐current.
Country Manager for 2020DC working with other 2020DC associates around the world to source and market products in the Mercosur market. Products worked on for 2020DC range from financial services, equipment leasing, beverage sourcing and importation and marketing of Chinese manufactured tractors.

Sales Prodcutos Alimenticios Harmony SA
November 2005‐current.
Rosario area of Givaudan Flavors - Givaudan Flavors is a global leading in flavouring for the food industry.

Work History


Quality Control Manager Prodcutos Alimenticios Harmony SA
November 2003‐November 2005
As the exclusive distributing agent for GIVAUDAN FLAVORS for Argentina, Paraguay, Peru and Ecuador, I was responsible for: flavor application in food products; ISO 9001‐2000; quality control; formulation of food products & client adviser.

Beef Quality Control Manager Marfrig Ltda
May 2002‐ November 2003
Control of production of beef cuts according Marfrig specifications. Shipping and cargo control Training at meat productions facilities.

Manager New Products Development Swift ‐ Armour Soc. An. Argentina
April 1998‐ February 2001
Developed in conjunction with Campbell Soup technical team (Meat technology Group) a new technology for cooking anatomic beef cuts and beef chunks including an injection of a beef solution optimizing cost and yields. Developed for Campbell Soup a beef product modifying formula and thermal processing, obtaining a raw/cooked yield close to 100%. This product is the raw material for the IQF cooked beef cubes exported to Campbell's. Coordinated the development of the production process for the IQF cooked beef cubes. Developed the process in order to reconstitute damage beef tenderloins, optimizing and reducing cost. Coordinate reformulations of all potted / spreadable beef formulas, reducing costs by 10 to 30% without losing quality. Created specifications and production procedures for Kosher raw beef cuts for exports to Israel.

Technical / Culinary advisor & Sales representative Givaudan Argentina
November 1994‐ March 1998
Developed dry soups / sauces formulas for flavor presentations at clients. Obtained the first sales of savory flavors for Givaudan Argentina to be an ingredient in the production of cold cuts and hamburgers.

Manager and Technical Advisor Proa ‐ Productora de Alimentos Srl
August 1993‐ October 1994
Create modifications in the production process for frozen fruit pies and chopped washed lettuce served at the McDonald's restaurants improving shelf live, quality and cost

Sales representative Haarmann & Reimer GmbH‐ Savory Flavors Europe
November 1991‐June 1993

Manager - Markets & New Product Development Swift‐Armour Soc. An. Arg. (Campbell Soup Int.)
October 1988‐September 1991
Export Division

Chef New Products Development Ref. De Maiz Sicf / CPC International
October 1981‐ September 1988

Marriott International: January 1976‐ August 1981

Marriott Arg.Cisa - Catering Services

Manager - Sales & Promotions (01.81 - 08.81)

Logistic Support Group / Marriott Int. Food. Services ‐ Riyadh, Saudi Arabia Production Manager (Executive Chef) (12.77 - 12.80)

Marriott Int./ Dulles Int. Airport / Washington D.C./ Usa (06.77 - 11.77)

Marriott Argentina (01.76 - 05.77)
Sous‐Chef - Inflight Catering Aeroparque

Belvoirpark Zurich - Suiza
November 1974‐October 1975
Restaurant Management & Kitchen Practice

Frankfurter Hof / Germany
April 1973‐October 1974
Kitchen Assistant & Practice
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