Yolanda A. Facio Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, AZ, US

Phoenix, Arizona, US

Phoenix, Arizona, US

Avondale, AZ, US

Human Relations in Business

Glendale, AZ, US

Small Business Startup, Business Planning, Marketing, Customer Relations, Hiring and Employee Management

Business consultant with over 25 years of business and entrepreneurial experience who has started, built, and grown successful businesses. I specialize in operations and in building engaged, motivated teams.I participate in programs that serve the entrepreneurial community, especially diverse groups, through free or grant sponsored workshops.

• Oversee entrepreneurial ecosystem building initiatives in Downtown Mesa and City of Peoria which includes the development and facilitation of programming initiatives, events, assessments and research.
• Develop/develop new programs including a place-based entrepreneurship program pilot for South Phoenix entrepreneurs and an entrepreneurial thinking program for women inmates at Perryville Prison designed to enhance.
• Oversee Entrepreneurship Outreach Network – a network of Libraries nation-wide engaged in providing entrepreneurship programming for patrons and community, facilitate ecosystem building.
• Collaborate with organizational partners to develop initiative for JP Morgan Chase Ascend2020 grant.
• Collaborate with faculty and community members to develop a grant proposal for the Schmitt Futures Grant designed to increase economic development.
• Develop and facilitate community youth entrepreneurship program including program delivery with the City of Phoenix Parks and Recreation programs.

• Facilitate programming for students participating in the ASU Poder program executed via Community Colleges in Arizona. Students learn the Business Model Canvas and learn to prepare a pitch video. Poder students with an.
• 2018 Fall EMCC program graduates selected to compete in Cisco Innovation Challenge, winning 1st and 2nd place
• 2018 Fall EMCC program graduate selected to participate in CEI's The Big Pitch
• Participated at Co-Master of Ceremonies for Cisco Innovation Challenge Fall 2019
• 2018 Spring EMCC program graduate selected to participate in CEI's The Big Pitch, winning 1st Place
• 2018 Spring EMCC program graduate selected to participate in Cisco Innovation Challenge Spring

The mission of the ASU Mentor Network is to catalyze the entrepreneurial success of student, faculty, and community founders by connecting them with Venture Mentors who provide regular, ongoing support to founders and their teams. Venture Mentors (VMs) are seasoned entrepreneurs who act as both an expert on the process of moving a venture forward, as well.

High-end custom commercial millwork manufacturing company serving clients throughout the US and South America. Hospitality, Banks, Retail, and Business.

Work with Scottsdale Public Library to apply for grant funding through Arizona State University and Kaufmann Foundation. Acquire grant funding and execute the Step Up! program designed to provide workshops for Women and Minority business owners. Through a series of 4 workshops, presented at 2 library branches, facilitated content on business topics with a.

Automotive service/repair facility specializing in Porsche automobiles.

Contributor at Birds on the Blog writing about small business, marketing, productivty and business success.

Monthly contributor to The Big Red Tomato Company blog writing on topics relevant to entrepreneurial and small business success.

Bis, Business And Communication

Associate Of Science - As, Film And Television Production