Angel Cottrell Email & Phone Number

Apollo Consultancy Group Inc is a strategic management consulting and coaching firm that exists to reignite passion, confidence, and dedication of the business back to entrepreneurs and leaders. Pairing strategic consulting (what to do) with executive coaching (how to get it done), Angel guides entrepreneurs and leaders to confidently grow the business and life of their dreams. Businesses and organizations who work with Angel experience radical growth by committing to transformative organizational and personal change. Angel believes, “If you want to experience significant change, you must be willing to change significantly.”

Bakersfield, California, Us

• Launched in Spring 2021, the KHSD ROC & CTEC Entrepreneurship Resource Centers (ERC) educates local 7th-12th graders in developing an entrepreneurial mindset by engaging in creative problem solving, critical thinking, and in entrepreneurial business activities. • The ERC connects our youth to our local entrepreneurial community and business ecosystem fostering growth of a skilled workforce and job creators who are competent, creative, and innovative. https://erc.kernhigh.org/• The ERC offers three courses: Exploring Entrepreneurial Mindsets, Entrepreneurial Essentials and Endeavors, and Advanced Entrepreneurship: Pivot or Proceed. 467 students have completed at least one of the ERC education programs offered. • The ERC also opened an Ideation Lab at each location. The equipment including 3-D printers, MakerBots, and direct to garment printers help our students bring their ideas to life and offer a direct link to creativity and innovation. To date, 271 student projects have been completed including logo and brand design and MVP development. • The ERC hosted the inaugural KHSD Youth Entrepreneurship Education Summit in September 2022. More than 500 local entrepreneurship and Virtual Enterprise International students attended the full- day business conference featuring interactive workshops, break-out sessions, and networking opportunities with community business partners. The event culminated with a luncheon and special guest Keynote speaker, renowned entrepreneur, Gabrielle Jordan.• The ERC supported the efforts of the eleven local KHSD Virtual Enterprise International (VEI) business planning teams. The Kern High School District has participated in the program for more than 25 years. The ERC launched a pilot program to create a more equitable, inclusive, and comprehensive network of business professionals who support the success of all our local VEI Teams.

Bakersfield, Ca, Us

Bakersfield, Ca, Us

Adjunct faculty member in the School of Business and Public AdministrationFall Semester 2016: Economics 3008 The Economics of Men, Women, and WorkSpring 2017: Business Administration 2900 Intro to the Business ProfessionFall 2017: Business Administration 2900 Intro to the Business Profession, BA 3008 Diversity in Business (two sections).

Bakersfield, Ca, Us

The BPA Outreach and Public Affairs Coordinator provides support to the School of Business and Public Administration(BPA) working directly with the Dean, Associate Dean, and Department Chairs as well as collaborating with University departments such as: Advancement, the President’s Office, EUD, CECE, and other departments as needed. The goals are to increase enrollment in all BPA programs and improve the student experience with BPA, the University, and External Stakeholders by increasing students’ exposure to value added opportunities, initiatives, and programs. In addition, this position is tasked with improving and the expanding the image and positive reputation of BPA with students, faculty, internal and external stakeholders, and the University at large. It serves as the prime contact for BPA’s communication via all media channels with internal and external stakeholders. It manages and directs new school initiatives that support the enhancement of relationships between students and community stakeholders of BPA and the University at large.

Bakersfield, Ca, Us

Taught Kauffman Foundation Growth Venture Course to local entrepreneurs-Fall 2014Providing one on one consulting to local business owners to improve business performance, profits, and ability to access capital.Developed and launched the Webinar Wednesday Series, a business education training component of CSUB-SBDC that has successfully launched on webinar a month since 2013. Content development of webinars, preparation of presenters, and the design of procedures to successfully implement the series. Supports the outreach efforts to expand the program to remote locations throughout the region (more than 7 remote sites participate consistently).Participate in local and regional strategic plan development and execution.

Taft, Ca, Us

San Luis Obispo, California, Us

• Support growth and expansion of Women’s Business Center in Kern County. • Consult and coach entrepreneurs who wish to start, launch, or grow a business. Increase likelihood of small business owners’ obtaining capital for growth initiatives. • Facilitate Strategic Planning with MCSC team.

Bakersfield, California, Us

Kern County Community College District-21st Century Energy CenterProfessional Expert-Management & Leadership 05/2018-Present• Increase business and employer participation in Employment Training Panel (ETP) program. ETP provides professional development courses and training to businesses in Kern, Mono, and Inyo Counties.• Teach various leadership and professional development courses• Develop curriculum to enhance offerings to business community• California Community College District Customer Service Academy and Generational Diversity Teacher Trainer Certification-May 2018-Launch and Instruct courses in Fall 2018

I consult and coach business owners and executives within organizations who are inspired to reach their maximum potential. I utilize strategic consulting paired with transformational coaching to assist owners and leaders to change and grow in their thinking so they can transform and experience exponential growth in their business. Experience the Greatest Version of Your Grandest Vision. Make the commitment to change and grow! Recent client accomplishments include: doubling of revenue in first year of service, rate increases across vendors, cost recovery, reduction of collections and process improvement, re-branding, debt analysis and reduction strategies, monetization of growth plans, winner of Kern County Energy Business of the Year.

Santa Barbara, California, Us

Providing one on one consulting with small business clients to analyze business processes and outcomes to improve business performance.Designed and launched comprehensive case management program, Thrive in Five®; developed to offer 2-5 years of service to business owners with consulting, webinars, access to capital, and networking to ensure stabilization growth and sustainability of small businesses.Now in its seventh year, Thrive in Five® client outcomes reported by WEV include a 97% business survival rate, 162% increase in annual sales, 76% increase in owner’s draw and an average of 5 jobs created per business (WEV letter dated 12-3-14).

Provided 850 consulting sessions to 97 distinct entrepreneurs totally 1,197 hours of individual business. Led 23 business owners through completing a 14 week Self Employment Training course and completing their business plans. Developed and coordinated a Strategic Advisory Council (SAC that was comprised of local business owners and stakeholders whose knowledge was utilized to enhance and shape a comprehensive economic development strategy and marketing strategy for the region. Completed the first comprehensive research project hat analyzed the shopping behaviors of local residents in a Life Local Survey. Recruited, hired, and trained consultants with specified and general expertise to ensure highest quality consulting service is provided to local entrepreneurs while adhering to requirements of federal grant. Launched a new region in Kern by securing SBDC contract through the UC Merced Regional Network.Attained 140% outcomes to contract goals in 2011.

Santa Barbara, California, Us

Implemented WEV's strategic plan initiatives by creating a successful revision and repackaging of WEV's basic curriculum, Self Employment Training (SET) for a new target audience, resulting in the design of the Business Plan Intensive course. Launched the Business Plan Intensive (BPI) 6 week business planning course designed for existing business owners who needed access to capital quickly and a business plan to qualify. Designed and launched comprehensive case management program, Thrive in Five that was developed to offer 2-5 years of service to business owners with consulting, webinars, access to capital, and networking to ensure stabilization growth and sustainability of small businesses. Managed Self Employment training in six regional locations with 125 volunteers annually, increasing the conversion rate of enrollment from 35% to 68%. Delivered more than 100 educational presentations, business workshops, and promotional outreach events with less than 10 to more than 300 participants. Led, organized, marketed, and promoted Think Big conferences (4 annually) with keynote speakers, moderated panel discussions, and business breakout sessions led by experts. Increased participation of business owners by 80% in the first year and increased fee income by 100%.Worked with WEV PR to design successful public relations strategies and advertising campaigns featuring WEV clients. Created a sales culture among program staff to communicate the value of WEV's training programs and doubled program fee income.Developed diversified revenue streams including corporation, foundation, government, and earned income; increased total revenue 25%. Worked with board of directors’ finance and fundraising committees.Supervised WEV's Small Business Loan Fund, a Community Development Finance Institution (CDFI) micro-loan fund. Grew lending from 12 loans annually to funding more than 40 loans annually.

Austin, Tx, Us

Coordinated all case management tasks needed for Company Experts to successfully meet client expectations.Developed and implemented case procedures to ensure timely completion of specific case related tasks associated with more than 30 active cases at any given time. Maximized utilization of team member expertise to increase the efficiency, quality, and successful execution of case-related tasks; decreased deposition and trial preparation time by 25%. Improved communication between team members, engineers, experts, clients, and other stakeholders to promote positive productive relationships. Developed a sustainability plan that evaluated the economic, social, and environmental impacts of the organization. The plan outlined specific opportunities and strategic steps the company could adopt to increase its sustainability and improve its overall profit and performance.

Established the first supported living program in the Santa Barbara area that specialized in providing clinical treatment to developmentally disabled adults with aggressive behavior. Designed and executed successful program to move more than 20 institutionalized adults into the community. More than 60% of those individuals continue to live in the community currently. Successfully supervised more than 50 staff members; maintained an attrition rate of less than 15% annually in an industry whose rate exceeded 85% annually. Developed, implemented and taught training curriculum that focused on positive behavioral support, crisis intervention, interpersonal communication, effective time management, and leadership development. Grew revenue from 0-2.1 million within 5 years of opening the program. Developed program budget, created forecasts based on strategic plan, managed expenses, and developed new revenue streams through successful collaboration and negotiation with funding agencies and other local non-profit agencies.Adhered to Federal and State regulations and codes across multiple agencies: Department of Development Services (past agency), Regional Center, locally and statewide.Multi-year agency-wide on-site and distance consulting with Supported Living organization in East Bay at request of East Bay Regional Center to implement best practices to revive and restore solvency of the organization.

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Entrepreneurial Mindset Facilitator Certification

Entrepreneurial Mindset Profile Practitioner

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Organizational Management (Maom)

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Sociology

Teaching Certification, Customer Service Academy And Generational Diversity

Certifications-Facilitator, Kauffman Foundation Growth Venture And Tech Venture Courses