Juan Muros
Summary
Business development professional with deep expertise in early childhood education (ECE) facility development, childcare business advising, financial planning, and construction project management. Extensive experience guiding ECE providers through facility acquisition, renovation, and expansion, while providing bilingual coaching on business operations, licensing, and capital acquisition. Trusted advisor to childcare leaders across Oregon’s Build-Up Oregon, Preschool for All, and related programs.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Advisor & Business Development Specialist
MESO
01.2021 - Current
- Company Overview: Facilities Advisor & Business Development Specialist (2021–Present) Build Up Oregon (through MESO)
- Provide individualized business coaching, financial advising, and technical assistance to small businesses and childcare providers, with a specialization in early childhood facility development.
- Guide clients through capital acquisition, business planning, site acquisition, lease negotiation, and construction oversight.
- Coordinate with architects, contractors, city agencies, and regulatory bodies to ensure timely project completion and compliance.
- Manage grant contract reporting and compliance for various state, local, and philanthropic programs; monitor fund allocations and ensure proper use of funds according to program guidelines.
- Support clients in preparing grant applications and accessing public/private funding sources.
- Deliver bilingual services to Spanish-speaking entrepreneurs, improving equitable access to resources and technical assistance.
- Facilities Advisor & Business Development Specialist (2021–Present) Build Up Oregon (through MESO)
Construction Manager
01.2001 - 01.2021
- Company Overview: 20+ years managing commercial construction projects, tenant improvements, and build-outs for Commercial and residential
- 20+ years managing commercial construction projects, tenant improvements, and build-outs for Commercial and residential
Financial Counselor
Umpqua Bank, Mortgage Café, Hacienda CDC
01.2012 - 01.2020
- Delivered financial counseling, mortgage lending, and small business lending services to clients.
Leadership Trainee
NLCABS Leadership Institute
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Company Overview: Pete Garcia Cohort (2016) intensive leadership and asset building training program, focused on Latino leadership development, financial capability, and community asset building.
- Pete Garcia Cohort (2016) intensive leadership and asset building training program, focused on Latino leadership development, financial capability, and community asset building.
Education
Criminal Justice
Heald College
Portland Oregon 06-2012
Skills
- Core Competencies
- ECE Facility Development
- Business Planning & Financial Projections
- Licensing & Regulatory Compliance
- Bilingual Provider Coaching
- Zoning, Permitting & Construction Oversight
- Capital Stack & Grant Readiness
- Public-Private Partnerships
- Project Management
Websites
Languages
- English
- Spanish
Leadership Training
NLCABS Leadership Institute, Pete Garcia Cohort, 2016, Intensive leadership and asset building training program, focused on Latino leadership development, financial capability, and community asset building.
Construction Management Experience
20+, Managing commercial construction projects, tenant improvements, and build-outs for commercial and residential.
Timeline
Facilities Advisor & Business Development Specialist
MESO
01.2021 - Current
Leadership Trainee
NLCABS Leadership Institute
01.2016 - 12.2016
Financial Counselor
Umpqua Bank, Mortgage Café, Hacienda CDC
01.2012 - 01.2020
Construction Manager
01.2001 - 01.2021
Criminal Justice
Heald College
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