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Orlando, Florida, Us

• PROJECT/PORFOLIO MANAGEMENT: Oversee multi-million dollar federally funded infrastructure projects across Central Florida cities and counties from inception to completion.• Successfully managed all lifecycle phases for the renovation of water reclamation treatment plants for the City of Orlando.• Lead preconstruction and bidding process, assess technical and business requirements, and conduct project scope analyses.• Develop and implement Procurement Plans sourcing projects according to bid document requirements, from minority business participation to qualified suppliers. • Develop and implement Risk Management and Quality Assurance plans conforming with government contract provisions. Perform project control, validate scope by client, and closeouts.• Conduct Scrum daily stand-ups and by-weekly sprint meetings to accelerate the implementation of City building code compliance policies in collaboration with engineering teams.• STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT: Lead monthly meetings with the company owner to analyze financials and evaluate projects’ performance with respect to the operating budget. Present findings and actionable insights related to key performance indicators, and projects’ funding in connection with utilization of lines of credit. Advise on opportunity cost for government project selection criteria to balance projects’ portfolios.• Applying continuous improvement to integrate in-house and third-party estimation and pre-construction services, streamlining the bidding process.• KEY ACCOMPLISHMENTS: The new strategies devised for project criteria selection and operational project management impacted business increasing sales revenue 35% in the period of 2021-2023 overcoming the impact of COVID-19 on internal operations.• Engage with law enforcement agencies and the administrative office of the mayor to ensure compliance and support for infrastructure projects with the City of Orlando and Orange County Capital Projects division.

Orlando, Florida, Us

Orlando, Florida, Us

Appointed by Orange County Mayor Teresa Jacobs to serve on the Orange County M/WBE Advisory Committee.• Hear appeals from applicants of engineering firms, construction, and related industries that have been found by staff to lack the certification requirements; makes suggestions related to Minority/Women Business Enterprises; evaluate the Certification and MWBE Utilization reports.

Orlando, Fl, Us

• Drove remote user adoption for over 70 stakeholders and internal leadership during the pandemic.• Led a 9-person scrum team in the development and creation of virtual event programs and content.• Agile coach, facilitated meetings to implement new initiatives with a focus on daily stand-ups, sprint planning, weekly sprint deliveries, and retrospectives for virtual team collaborations.• Spearheaded technical and digital integrations for the Chamber by developing and executing the overall implementation strategy.• Enhanced Government affairs with Central Florida counties and cities public officials to inform the community about new technologies, and government programs in support of struggling businesses due to the pandemic.KEY PROGRAMS:Avanzar Academy Business Accelerator Program - Conceptualized & Curriculum CreationHispanic Business Virtual Conference - Organizer & Program ManagerVirtual Hispanic Political Hob Nob (VHPON) - Event DirectorWebinar Series for Digital Transformation - Program Developer & Manager

Winter Park, Florida, Us

ATHENAPowerLink is a program of ATHENA International, an organization dedicated to creating leadership and development opportunities for women-owned businesses with revenues of $1M+. ATHENAPowerLink guides women business owners in defining and achieving tangible goals by providing them with access to a panel of business advisors. • Provided advisory service to clients in collaboration with senior-level executives to solve complex business problems. • Redesigned growth plan and tailored a strategic infrastructure for a tech company. Sliced 35% of time spent in the longest stage of the sales pipeline by leveraging the CRM to track sales opportunities and drive budgetary projections.

Orlando, Florida, Us

• CHANGE MANAGEMENT/HR DATA INTEGRATION: Used Prosci PCT model, conducted the stakeholder and business impact analysis; created communications and project plans to ensure a successful integration of HR data management and compliance for a multi-state human capital operation. • Managed complex IT projects in the healthcare sector and led organizational change initiatives. • The project spanned labor law compliance, employment tax liability records, labor contracts revision, and addendum creation for 13 different States, which resulted in 35% savings in payroll taxes and unemployment claims.• AGILE/SCRUM COACH - HUMAN CAPITAL SOLUTIONS: Analyzed and designed workforce-planning frameworks including talent acquisition, development, alignment, evaluation, engagement, satisfaction, and succession based on near-term business needs and long-term strategic objectives.• Implemented and coached Scrum framework improving project delivery times by 20% and enhancing team collaboration.• Led a team of remote medical auditors (CPCs) ensuring fluid communication, team development, and monitoring workload.• Implemented team effectiveness strategy; Project team training, team building sessions, Myers-Briggs personality workshops, and ongoing team assessments.• Increased billable hours by 30% by streamlining productivity tracking in job costing and invoice generation processes.• Evaluated and redesigned pay structure for auditors based on 95% accuracy rate and level of audit complexity.• Identified potential people-side risks, anticipated points of resistance, and developed specific plans to mitigate or address concerns.• CLIENT RELATIONSHIP & PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Managed cross-functional client relationships and project phases on high-profile engagements (AmeriHealth, Highmark Health, JSA Davita Med. Group, Flagler Hospital) provided solid delivery of project goals and led technical teams which resulted in the extension of contracts worth several million dollars.

Orlando, Florida, Us

Economic development organization • BUSINESS CONSULTING USING AGILE METHODOLOGY• Advised Intracompany Transferee executives on multiple organizational change management projects. Developed strategic, measurable training programs to ensure the successful adoption of tools and processes for subsidiaries of foreign companies entering in the U.S. market. • Consulted with foreign entrepreneurs, investors, and C-Level executives, assessed their needs, and used LEAN principles to identify business model viability, timing for scaling, and workforce integration to counsel businesses in the technology, construction, and manufacturing fields. • COACHING & TRAINING DEVELOPMENT• Effectively trained 40 Construction firms in implementing change management principles, methodology, and best practices in risk management, human capital, and corporate wellness strategies. • Led the instructional design, training materials, and delivery of contractors’ training. Gathered requirements, and guided and collaborated with the development team through AGILE design, testing, and implementation. • BUSINESS ANALYSIS - CROSS-CULTURAL CHANGE MANAGEMENT• Led and coordinated a feasibility analysis including labor market analysis and strategic workforce planning, for a national franchise of quick casual restaurants with over 100 U.S. locations entering the Dominican Republic and Brazilian markets. • Developed a business intelligence and labor market analysis including leadership development and integration of geographically dispersed teams for a U.S. subsidiary of a multimillion recycling P.E.T. manufacturing operation headquartered in Brazil.

• CHANGE MANAGEMENT FOR CORPORATE RESTRUCTURE• Devised and implemented a restructuring plan to preserve business viability, revenue streams, and labor resources retention during recession. • Integrated change management activities into the project plan. • Identified measurable success criteria to pilot the solution to ensure it met the business case, requirements, and desired outcomes. • Conducted fact-finding meetings, and stakeholder assessments, analyzed the data, and employed the LEAN/AGILE methodology to optimize resource utilization. • The project optimized the pricing system and capital structure, streamlined risk mitigation and increased clientele by 75%. • PROJECT MANAGEMENT • Led construction projects for customers including multi-family apartment communities and property management companies, retaining clients and generating revenue for the organization. • HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT• Devised and implemented LEAN strategies that consistently maintained an average of 20-30% reduction of project and HR costs to achieve budget goals. • Improved performance and reduced environmental, health, and safety risks through training facilitation to labor resources ensuring compliance with OSHA, EPA, and other safety regulations.• CONTRACT NEGOTIATION• Served as the executive lead in preparing and overseeing requests for proposals, negotiating contracts, and managing procurements responsibly in compliance with industry and government regulations

Mortgage Intermediary Firm for Individuals and Businesses• Guided a portfolio of over $5 M in bank accounts, lines of credit, and business loans; keenly monitored fund availability; and dropped disbursement period for small loans by approximately 15% with quality control management.• Accelerated foreign C-Suite executives into legal status with the U.S Citizenship and Immigration Services Department by planning, executing, and submitting applications for Intracompany Transferee Executive/Manager visas (L1A/LB).

Master Of Business Administration (M.B.A.), International Business / Strategic Management

Advanced And Professional Studies, It & Foreign Languages

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Business Finance - Graduated With Honors

Law