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New Mexico

Built the accelerator: 1. Developed the mission, strategy, programming and acclaimed curricula2. Developed relationships and worked closely with investors and partners across government, non-profit and private sector to create the premier tech accelerator for Latino entrepreneurs3. Built the essential relationships with potential applicants, mentors and partners4. Established trusted relationships across the ecosystem to drive visibility and supportLaunched the pilot cohort:Successfully recruited the inaugural cohort from around the world and launched the program.Despite the world class program that I built with an impressive inaugural cohort, the “fund” that hired me to build it was then later exposed for fraudulent practices. This story is posted publicly on the EmprendeLatino LinkedIn page.

Santa Fe, New Mexico Area

• Swiftly established new firm as a renowned regional key player• Devised and executed a successful engagement strategy to build pipeline• Built strong strategic relationships with investors, strategic partners and the community• Conducted all diligence on prospective investments leading to over $10M in deployed capital

Houston, Texas Area

• Independently developed and operated groundbreaking incubation and co-working concepts to foster the development of craft breweries by providing a professionally equipped facility for production and sales, business development advisory and marketing opportunities• Built out 3BBL brewery and tap room including equipment sourcing, installation and permitting• Conceived and led execution of $36K Kickstarter Campaign, achieving national media attention

Houston, Texas

• Independently developed and operated innovative incubation and co-working concepts • Advised over 50 startups and incubated over 20 successful businesses • Built and managed co-working facility with responsibility for staffing, scheduling and operations• Cultivated client success by providing advisory, networking, collaboration and sales opportunities• Secured strategic partnerships for collaborations, co-marketing and event sponsorship• Produced acclaimed festivals and other community events with attendees in the thousands• Built powerful regional communities for culinary entrepreneurs and craft brewers• Executed PR strategy that yielded sales, collaborations, promotions and sponsorships, securing features in local media and major industry publications such as FastCo and NPR - Wrote and distributed all pitches, press releases, newsletters and blogs• Advised on community kitchen projects in Portland, Florida, London, California and CanadaI created the premier "Center for Culinary Entrepreneurship"​ to increase entrepreneurial success in the culinary industry by providing comprehensive advisory and business development services along with access to facilities and equipment in a reduced risk environment. A revolutionary co-working facility, Kitchen Incubator has served as a model for community-based incubators across the globe.I led development from idea to execution including market development, branding and build-out, emerging as an industry leader in culinary business development.

Houston, Texas Area

Developed market-leading Team Building events business with client portfolio of Fortune 500 companies from the ground up through relationship marketing.- Built and managed teams to create acclaimed events ensuring the highest level of client service - Directly managed all events including staffing and associated logistics- Clients include Shell, Exxon, Fluor, Chevron, Verizon and the City of HoustonPlease visit cookeatcreate.com for more information.

Greater New York City Area

Worked in complex teams across the global Investment Bank to advise many of the world’s largest companies on acquisitions, financing and other corporate strategy issues.Performed analysis under tight and often conflicting deadlines, frequently working over 130 hours per week on multiple projects.Worked directly with clients on determining and implementing strategy.

Greater New York City Area

As Corporate Banking Intern for Real Estate, Lodging and Gaming I worked directly with clients and senior managers to perform critical analysis of client credit in order to determine lending capacity. I performed analysis of the client and industry and updated financial models to prepare credit approval packages and risk reviews. Upon culmination of my internship, I was immediately offered a full-time position in the group of my choice.

London, United Kingdom

Communicated with custodian investment banks to take fund manager actions and provided over 50 fund managers with rapidly incoming information on corporate actions.

Greater Boston Area

Assisted Economics professors with all research needs.

Los Alamos, New Mexico

- Researched accounting policies to determine key areas for improvement and organized action plans- Prepared budget reports, forecasts and quantitative analysis for $2.2 billion budget- Received SPOT Award for extraordinary initiative and creativity to obtain results under tight deadlines

Provided tech support & website development to Information Technology Division of the internationally renowned facility used by visiting scientists from around the globe.