• Conduct proactive outreach to diverse communities including disabled, veteran, LGBTQIA, minority and ethnic chambers of commerce and other business groups to learn about their constituencies, services, and priorities• Inform minority and ethnic chambers of commerce and other business groups the economic development assistance provided by MCEDC and its partners• Initiate meetings and conduct strategic and effective presentations with representatives of local business and community organizations to cultivate partnerships and generate new opportunities for MCEDC to help grow jobs and the business tax base• Collaborate with local communities by proactively participating in on-site meetings that include a variety of local officials, stakeholders, the general public, and other interested parties• Continuously build and maintain a collaborative relationship with partners and client communities• Research the local community to identify small, diverse and minority business and community groups, and identify opportunities for creative partnerships• Create and implement partnership programs and initiatives that build stronger, more aligned collaborations among MCEDC and partner organizations• Become familiar with the full range of economic development assistance provided by MCEDC and its partner organizations• Identify and develop tools and resources for community partners• Provide technical advice and guidance on economic development programs and initiatives to community organizations, elected officials, citizens, and others to assist with their planning, execution, and implementation of programs and community development needs and initiatives• Through regular ongoing engagement with residents and community leaders, identify community needs and service gaps• Develop community organizing strategies to increase business and resident involvement in economic development activities that address community issues/concerns

• Provide guidance and resources to global and local companies regarding growth and investment opportunities. • Negotiate and apply for local State and City programs, funding assistance and State incentives for clients. • Manage the relocation and establishment of global companies into the US. • Research and process different types of funding, US workforce training, media channels and marketing campaign processes for global and local clients to increase their company branding and return on investment.

• Develop a new Entrepreneurship program for the University, as a Certificate, main Major and as a Minor with a business emphasis. Targeting and lecturing students, and global and nationwide professionals on developing their business plans. • Mentor and assist students with their international career development, completion of their undergraduate requirements.• Maintain student academic records and advise them further on an international career, and their overall career interests. • Teach International Trade, Introduction to Business, Introduction to Entrepreneurship and Corporate Finance courses.

• Processed and applied local State and City programs for funding assistance and tax write off incentives. • Managed all relations with government officials and represented both companies for partnership and sales • Provided tools to obtain funding for workforce training, media campaigns that increased company’s growth and branding

• Provided resources and assisted KCMO global local companies and start-up businesses with trade opportunities, State and City programs, funding assistance and overall tax write off incentives. • Acquired/attracted Foreign Direct Investments initiatives into KCMO to increase capital investment/job creation. • Managed and welcomed International Dignitaries visits to Kansas City, Missouri increasing cultural and trade ties.• Designed, implemented, and monitored marketing plans for global export promotion initiatives• Directed and formulated communication plans, digital outreach campaigns and researched consumer and market data• Provided guidance to the exporting/importing community on finance regulations and limitations.

• Taught MBA and undergraduate International Management and Corporate Finance courses. • Assisted students with international career development, completion of their undergraduate and MBA studies requirements. • Led, directed and coordinated Study Abroad programs for both undergraduate and MBA students, traveling to Spain every six months to introduce and expose students to global corporations’ roles and culture etiquette differences.

• Developed strategic marketing plans to lead, evaluate and coordinate advertising campaigns in various communication channels such as print, online, testimonials, trade shows and website. • Earned experience with selling, promoting organizational products and services and designed marketing content.• Lead a staff to include planning, directing, reviewing, and monitoring their work.• Negotiated government and vendors partnerships with retail and wholesale entities to increase brand awareness in the US.• Imported, marketed, and sold one-of-a-kind international products featuring home décor, men’s/women’s apparel, accessories. • Directed, organized and set-up retail and wholesale trade shows to increase revenue growth and branding. • Researched and analyzed the market placing of all sales promotions and new products’ brand positioning.

ITC Officer, volunteered my International Marketing and Management expertise as a Board of Director member and guest speaker for the organization for operations development and Marketing and branding expansion.

Volunteered to increased brand image, and communication to all members via different social media channels.

• Directed marketing strategies and tactics for Cerner new emerging markets solutions within the healthcare industry in areas such as for Life Sciences, Oncology, Cardiology, Clinical Trials, Registries, Biobanking and much more .• Defined marketing positioning and messaging to build product awareness within the market place.• Identified client requirements for Cerner offerings, developing marketing programs, formalizing channel strategies and maximizing the effectiveness of the marketing investments.• Managed and determined all markets budget and forecasting, successfully increasing market growth.

• Identified new opportunities worldwide by leading, launching, and implementing The International Access Collect service in more than 20 countries, bringing 100% incremental revenue and inbound traffic. • Delivered global brand awareness presentations, grassroots strategies, program executions and event program development and implementation plan for all new markets working with many advertising agencies. • Negotiated legal services agreements with foreign carriers while traveling worldwide, and interfacing with external and internal parties to set up strategies that created new partnerships for the company. • Managed revenue, traffic forecast, and budget for Africa, Asia, Middle East, and Europe while promoting marketing programs and supervising a small staff. As a result, achieved $7.2M of incremental revenue growth.

Developed new marketing loyalty, acquisition, stimulation and retention strategic programs for all types of customers.Led the Mexico "Por Cobrar" (Collect) Campaign, stimulating collect calling consumer traffic exceeding 10% of sales objectives.Managed Wireless/LD bundle offers by partnering with Market Management on strategies, developing mo/yr goals and objectives.Exceeded measuring operating income (MOI) commitments by developing and implementing strategies increasing revenues and decrease/minimize costs and expenses. Partnered with regional and market consumer managers on accounting rates, settlements and proportionate return issues, managing network improvements, developing pricing structure and promotions developing key strategies and tactics.Directed and coordinated multilingual advertising campaigns working with agencies to develop direct mail, face-to-face marketing promotions and telemarketing programs. Responsible for market analysis, marketing programs strategy, and budget management.Received written commendation for developing sales support tools and training over 200 sales representatives in understanding a complex Mexican price rate structure put in place.Analyzed cross-market customers to develop new marketing strategies, which stimulated retention by 20% and increased international traffic in the network by $1.2M.Developed value-added offers that stimulated consumer usage for the Hispanic market by 25%.

Financial Analyst for Latin America/Australia/Africa/Middle East/Asia Group • Saved $1M in late fees in a single negotiation during one year of work in Colombia with its affiliate.• Created an Incentive Compensation Performance Bonus Plan used worldwide.• Audited managerial procedures at Japanese site of Warner-Lambert affiliate.