Aletta (Anna) Solorio
Consultants
Chicago,IL
Summary
Experienced with strategic leadership, harnessing deep understanding of market dynamics to drive organizational success. Utilizes analytical thinking and vision to develop and implement growth strategies. Track record of fostering innovation and leading high-impact teams to achieve business objectives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
CEO
CRYSTAL R LLC
01.2021 - Current
- Created and implemented a new business enterprise based on years of practical hands-on experience.
- Identified new strategies for Clean TECH California to expand decarbonization efforts to Disadvantaged Communities (DACs) in California.
- Created matrix and scoring materials for CALNEXT to expand new technologies development to include DACs and other marginalized communities.
- Developed and implemented strategies to expand diversity in the Solar Industry for the Illinois Power Authority.
- Provided leadership and advocacy for the Energy Efficiency Council to meet challenges facing the industry.
Director of Community Development
COMMUNITY HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES CORPORATION
01.2008 - 01.2021
- Created new business opportunities through networking, referrals, community activities and industry associations.
- Successfully grew a weatherization stand-alone division from a $200 thousand dollar contract to over 10 million dollars annually from multiple entities including California Investor-Owned Utilities and the State of California.
- Managed overall operations that included over 75 full-time employees.
- Responsible for overall reporting of the division to the Board of Directors.
Education
Masters - Regional Planning
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, AMHERST
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ
Skills
- Effective decision making
- Operational excellence
- Customer focus
- Strategic visioning
ADDITIONAL BACKGROUND
Over 15 years’ experience including working at the executive level for the State of California developing and establishing the Workforce Investment Board for the Governor’s Office and advising the Secretary of Health and Human Services on possible courses of action on sensitive fiscal, legislative and policy issues, including workforce development and training.
Timeline
CEO
CRYSTAL R LLC
01.2021 - Current
Director of Community Development
COMMUNITY HOUSING OPPORTUNITIES CORPORATION
01.2008 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, SANTA CRUZ
Masters - Regional Planning
UNIVERSITY OF MASSACHUSETTS, AMHERST