MORAIMA GUTIERREZ
West Hartford,CT
Summary
Active economic development leader and dynamic manager expert in strategic oversight and federal program optimization.
- SBA Program Mastery: Optimizes capital, contracting, and counseling deployment to expand community productive capacity.
- Strategic Leadership: Champions government efficiency, cross-agency collaboration, and robust stakeholder partnerships.
- Mission Commitment: Dedicated to driving District economic well-being while steadfastly upholding the U.S. Constitution
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Deputy District Dir. / Mgmt. & Program Analyst
U.S. Small Business Administration
Connecticut
04.2010 - Current
- Overseeing and strengthening SBA programs and services available to 381,129 small businesses throughout Connecticut and the supervision of the team that supports more than $481 million in traditional SBA loans annually to Connecticut small business owners.
- Provided effective leadership, management, and oversight to optimize the deployment of SBA programs and services throughout the District.
- Built and maintained a network of collaborative partnerships with small business stakeholders, including economic development organizations and government entities, to enhance service delivery for the small business community.
- Developed, communicated, and implemented strategies, vision, and direction for an organization with a diverse customer base.
- Directed and managed all SBA programs and activities within the district office’s jurisdiction.
- Subject matter expert in SBA Programs and Services: financial, lending, procurement, economic development, and human resources matters.
- Cultivated strategic relationships with Connecticut lenders and financial institutions, leading lender roundtables and training events to promote SBA initiatives and enhance stakeholder engagement.
- Managed district office budget and aligned resources with agency strategic plan to ensure effective program delivery.
- Provided strategic leadership in economic development, driving the effective delivery of SBA capital, contracting, and advisory services to expand opportunities, foster entrepreneurship, and improve economic outcomes for businesses and communities within the district
Station Manager
Telemundo -ZGS Communications
Hartford, CT
12.2006 - 04.2010
- Oversaw daily operations of television station, ensuring smooth programming, regulatory compliance, and financial achievement.
- Managed staff of 15 and coordinated programming to enhance audience engagement.
- Managed daily operations, marketing, and sales for regional Telemundo station, driving audience engagement and revenue growth.
- Supervised a team of 15 employees and managed a $2.5M budget.
- Created strategies to generate revenue through diverse advertising channels. through advertising, sponsorships and partnerships.
- Cultivated partnerships with corporate and community stakeholders, enhancing audience reach and fostering community connections.
- Facilitated community development initiatives to promote underserved populations. that allowed for underserved communities to be highlighted.
- Led and influenced strategic initiatives that developed new business and engaged in both the public and private sectors.
- Excelled in community development that allowed for underserved communities to be highlighted.
Education
Master of Science - Excellence in Government Fellows Program
Partnership for Public Service
Washington DC10-2025
Master of Science - Business Management
University of St Joseph
West Hartford, CTBachelor of Science - Liberal Arts
Bay Path University
Longmeadow, MassachusettsSkills
- Strategic planning
- Business process improvement
- Requirements gathering
- Risk assessments
Personal Information
Title: DEPUTY DISTRICT DIRECTOR
AWARDS
The Patricia Billie Miller Award for Outstanding Community Service - 2025
Timeline
Deputy District Dir. / Mgmt. & Program Analyst
U.S. Small Business Administration
04.2010 - Current
Station Manager
Telemundo -ZGS Communications
12.2006 - 04.2010
Bachelor of Science - Liberal Arts
Bay Path University
Master of Science - Business Management
University of St Joseph
Master of Science - Excellence in Government Fellows Program
Partnership for Public Service