DIANA M. VALDIVIA

Strategic Business Development Executive | Community Partnerships, Engagement & Impact Lead | Workforce & Economic Transformation Strategist

• Serve as a key liaison between community-based organizations, nonprofit partners, educational institutions, employers, and government agencies to advance workforce development initiatives and equitable access to services.
• Lead public–private and nonprofit collaborations to design and implement workforce programs that support underserved populations, strengthen employer pipelines, and enhance regional economic mobility.
• Designated Regional Lead Apprenticeship Navigator, coordinating with nonprofits, workforce boards, and education partners to secure approval and registration of 22 workforce board–approved apprenticeship programs aligned with high-demand industries.
• Support and participate in fundraising campaigns, community outreach initiatives, and workforce-related events, including employer roundtables, information sessions, and regional engagement activities that drive program awareness and stakeholder investment.
• Engage and support 400+ employers and nonprofit partners, translating workforce and community needs into scalable talent solutions that improve retention, business growth, and long-term sustainability.
• Collaborate with state and federal agencies to align grant funding and workforce resources, ensuring effective deployment of public and nonprofit funding streams in support of apprenticeship programs, community initiatives, and employer business services.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to employers, nonprofit leaders, and community stakeholders, providing technical assistance on workforce services, compliance requirements, performance outcomes, and partnership development.
• Utilize Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) extensively to prepare reports, track performance metrics, develop presentations, manage stakeholder communications, and support executive-level briefings.
• Leverage bilingual fluency in English and Spanish to engage diverse employers, community organizations, nonprofit partners, and program participants, enhancing outreach, accessibility, and program impact.

Executive Office Manager | Manager Of HR, Payroll, Corporate Accounting and Bookkeeping

• Provided financial leadership across enterprise operations, including cash-flow oversight, internal controls, and cost-optimization strategies, contributing to $3.2M in corporate profitability (2021).
• Partnered directly with the Owner–President to deliver accurate financial analysis on organizational performance, liquidity, and cash flow to support strategic business decisions.
• Managed accounts payable and receivable, bookkeeping, reconciliation, and financial data validation, ensuring fiscal integrity and regulatory compliance.
• Ensured compliance with federal, state, and local tax and labor regulations, maintaining audit readiness and accurate reporting.
• Led ethical and compliant Human Resources operations, including payroll administration, workforce compliance, talent acquisition and employee relations management.
• Prepared executive-level financial, regulatory, and statistical reports supporting governance, transparency, and leadership oversight.

Regional Business Development Manager | Sales & Commercial Leadership (Caribbean, Latin America & Travel Retail | 2013–2019)
Promoted from Regional Product Merchandiser & Training Manager (Longines) to Regional Business Development Manager, Sales & Training (Calvin Klein)

• Led regional commercial strategy across 140+ retail locations (including flagship, SIS, and Travel Retail), driving double-digit profitability growth and market expansion across multiple regions.
• Delivered 12% and 32% regional profitability gains, established three new regional markets, and executed 38 key Travel Retail locations through data-driven forecasting and cross-functional leadership.
• Exercised fiscal stewardship over regional commercial and marketing budgets, achieving 24%–57% cost savings while increasing average monthly sales per account by 16%.