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Columbus, Oh, Us

Columbus, Ohio Area

Engage bipartisan & nonpartisan coalitions to advance strategic goals in OhioDevelop leadership and professional skills of colleaguesPromote the principles of a free society across diverse populationsRepresent the organization at coalition events, with policymakers, and the mediaServed as State Field Director for The LIBRE Initiative from 2015-2016, and Coalitions Director for LIBRE from 2016-2018, and Deputy State Director for Americans for Prosperity from 2018-2021

Accountability & Improvement.Directed a complex, statewide network of over 30 centers and nearly 100 professionals across Ohio through a rigorous accreditation process (based upon Malcolm Baldrige performance standards).Innovation.Conceived of the e-Center, web-based platform to consolidate communication channels, improve collaboration, and deliver services on-line to increase access and leverage cross-network expertise.Marketing.Developed and proposed acclaimed new re-branding initiative and marketing concepts which champion small business success stories and recognize the passion & expertise of the program's certified business advisors.Servant Leadership.Reestablished positive dialogue and collaborative relationships between state office and individual centers, realized measurable improvements in employee satisfaction survey, and guided the program through a consensus-driven strategic planning process.Performance & Results.Launched a new accountability initiative to focus activity on improving return on investment, and negotiated reasonable goals with US Small Business Administration for the network to achieve improvements, including performance ranging between 95-115% of goal.

As Deputy Chief for the Office of Business Assistance, I got to support the amazing people who deliver and coordinate numerous programs including the Ohio Export Assistance Section, the Ohio Small Business Development Center Network, the Ohio Procurement Technical Assistance Centers, the Ohio International Trade Assistance Centers, and Manufacturing & Technology SBDCs.During my tenure, the Office of Business Assistance had a $10.9 million budget (general revenue funds, federal funds, and appropriation authority) and ranged in size between 12-19 staff members, with programs running across Ohio and in ten different countries around the world.

Columbus, Ohio Area

As Executive Director, worked to strategically steer the organization's impact on issues of concern to Hispanic Ohioans, connecting communities, and building the capacity of community organizations. Represent the organization while delivering cultural presentations, keynote addresses, and media communications; elected Chair of the National Director's Summit and provide counsel for Latino affairs agencies throughout 17 states. - Revitalized marketing and outreach initiatives through savvy communications and campaign management. - Launched innovative web technologies and designed a robust website to better connect communities. - Provided the leadership, trending, metric analysis, and policy/procedure setting necessary for realignment. - Defined vital mandates, prioritized objectives, aligned stakeholders, and garnered increased support. - Built coalitions and drove consensus, navigating between stakeholder interests to advance the agency's mission.

Multicultural Communications & Target Marketing As Publisher and Founder, conceptualized, developed, and produced an independent publication with the mission of serving as the best resource of local information for English and Spanish-speaking communities. Recruited top talent to partner with during this mission and guided business practices to ensure adherence to the organization's vision. Developed a comprehensive business plan, secured financial backing, and created the operational infrastructure from the ground up. Leveraged communication skills to create targeted content with the goal of strengthening Ohio's communities.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Theology/Theological Studies

Applying my studies and research to promote more ethical behavior in business & government - we need a trustworthy marketplace and town.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), International Studies, Economic Development, Spanish