Over 25 years of executive level corporate experience. Transforming Industries, Global strategist & creative Problem solver. Championing public speaking, Leadership & Innovation. Driving Sustainability & Cultural transformation . Exceptional organizational, oral, written and presentation skills. My leadership & innovation brings a global perspective to all my endeavors, making me an influential and impactful leader dedicated to creating a better world.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Founder
Ecuador Trade Center (ETC)
12.2021 - Current
Establishing a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions to become the go to for Ecuador’s world acclaimed product and services for both private and government institutions
ETC will be one of the main country hubs under the upcoming World Trade Center Fort Lauderdale, Florida
(EcaudorTradeCenter.com)
Founder
Sustainable Fashion & Tech Week (SFTW)
11.2021 - Current
2023 United Nations SDG leadership award-winning event nominated by Broward County Chapter
Establishing a successful business by identifying market needs and developing innovative solutions.
A cultural, climate change awareness, and a global green economy business development hub
A one-of-a-kind global competition, with satellite country events, unites eco-sustainable textiles, technology, agriculture fashion, cutting-edge technology, development, and health
Expert panel discussions with renowned speakers from the realms of eco-sustainable textile design, technology, renewable energy, supply chain, government, and the private sector
These include heads of state, high-level government officials, and the expo floor all committing to sustainable practices
Tastes of the World, a unique sampling culinary expo of gastronomic and libations delights sourced globally, are part of the immersive program
Innovative state of the art e-Commerce framework in development to complement competition
Special Industry VIP breakfasts, luncheons, and dinners
World government officials liaison with the ecosystem
A world class technological entertainment finale to crown the “World Sustainable Design” in three categories, agriculture, textile, Technology, and Fashion designer
The fashion industry, widely acknowledged as the world's second most polluting sector after fossil fuels is the gatekeeper to this revolutionary ecosystem
The innovative, fast forward initiative is in partnership with USA Florida’s Broward County Government.
Founder
Panta Interactive
01.2015 - Current
Pi’s processes and innovative solutions are designed to empower an entity or brand and outfit businesses with next level processes, digital & marketing tools needed to breathe new consumer excitement internationally and/or locally. Its services include helping identify gaps, investors, and opportunities. The firm also bridges the gap between private and government entities to create local and international expansion along with cultural awareness. Pi created and Houses ETC and SAFTW
Executive Vice President
Remember Everyone Deployed (R.E.D.)
12.2019 - 08.2021
A 501.3 Non for Profit whose mission is to address the hardships of the deployed and their families
Streamlined operations for increased efficiency by identifying areas for improvement and implementing process changes.
Rolled-out strategic marketing PR and renamed the families, the “Silent Soldier”
Re-engineered R.E.D.’s expansion
In 2020, strategized, positioned, closed, and led, a world coveted NASCAR (www.nascar.com) full season sponsorship for R.E.D
As the pandemic raged, in late 2020, strategized and led the non for profit to a 2021 Mets’ sponsorship, a Major League Baseball team
R.E.D became the exclusive sole beneficiary of a thirty thousand audience military summer 2021 New York City Mets game, at the famous Citi Field stadium
It solidified R.E.D as an up and coming non-for-profit.
Vice President of Operation
Purifisa
06.2015 - 06.2017
Streamlined operations by identifying inefficiencies and implementing process improvements.
Implemented new technologies to automate processes, resulting in reduced labor costs and increased efficiency.
Re-strategized the Peruvian company’s business model
Expanded global clientele of its petroleum refineries, cruise, and cargo ships high skill maintenance services by 75%
New client included the world renown Carnival Cruise
(www.purifisagp.com)
Executive Consultant
DreamScape
06.2009 - 06.2011
Assessing, securing, and deploying strategic funding analysis for a multi-million dollar Las Vegas, Nevada project.
Executive Consultant
George Jensen
12.2009 - 03.2010
A One Hundred fifty-year-old Luxury Danish Silversmith
Streamlining sales and marketing strategy for the new Bal Harbor Store
Executive Consultant
Columbia FunMaps
01.2003 - 07.2004
Delineated a new publishing corporate image
Created and deployed, technology, marketing, and sales strategies based on an analysis of 43 individual territories
Increased customer base by 58% within six months.
Executive Consultant
Reid International Marketing
12.2001 - 07.2002
Abetted the start-up firm’s development and deployment of technology, marketing, and sales strategies
Increased the client base by 110%
Gathered, analyzed, and developed business requirements specs
Converted them into application and software design specs
Designed and managed the “Urban” marketing and data collection events and its associated technology
Negotiated and closed technology vendor and subcontractor management contracts
Created and conducted relationship marketing concepts and strategy seminars for international accounts.
Executive Director
Array
12.2001 - 07.2002
Joint venture leadership for the Daimler Chrysler Urban national $40 million marketing/advertising campaign
3rd place national.
Nuclear Mid - Atlantic Information Technology Operation’s Merger Lead Coordinator
Exelon Corporation / PECO Nuclear
01.1999 - 12.2002
Assembled, budgeted and managed the due diligence and merger teams for the subsequent integration of PECO’s and Unicom’s Nuclear IT operations
Assisted in brand-awareness strategies for the new company
Managed, coordinated, budgeted, staffed and documented multiple nuclear IT projects
Redesigned nuclear Systems Development Life Cycle
Increased consultants’ productivity by 74%
Liaison between business unit executives and technical resources to rigidly define business requirements
Evaluated new technologies and methodologies and created project plans for their adoption and transition
Implemented the Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s process guidelines to ensure IT nuclear standards
Negotiated and closed vendor contract to support staff training and application development
Assisted the marketing department with brand-awareness strategies.
IT Project Associate
PaineWebber
02.1998 - 10.1998
Coordinated and managed payroll department’s mainframe changes
Liaison with business unit’s executives, developers, and modelers to ensure database requirements
Lead the financial and trading technology benchmarking project team and decision-support projects.
IT Project Leader
AT&T Solutions
04.1997 - 02.1998
Led project team of eight, which developed, implemented and deployed Citicorp's router contract due-diligence phase
Assisted in the development and delivery of various formal project work plans
Assisted the marketing department with brand-awareness strategies.
IT Project Leader
United Technology Carrier
02.1996 - 04.1997
Integrating three US locations created and managed seven project teams for the implementation of Carrier’s e-mail system
Liaison between business unit executives and technical resources to rigidly defining business requirements
Evaluated and implemented cost and project alternatives
Developed network infrastructure survey audits
Performed logical and physical data modeling
Created the central project “Access” database
Developed user manuals and training material
Negotiated and closed vendor contract to support application’s training
Conducted training workshops
LAN specialist for the scope of the project.
Education
Mayor: Economics -
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY
05.1996
Electrical Engineering -
Brooklyn Technical High School
Skills
Added Value Proposition, Project management, Data modeling, E-R and data diagrams, Web design, Object Oriented Design, Systems Development Life Cycle, Systems flow chart, Change management, Cost-benefit analysis
MS Office, MS Project, PageMaker, Adobe PhotoShop, Publisher, Visio, Case too
Operations Management
Organizational Structuring
Board Collaboration
Marketing
Strategic Planning
Revenue Development
Financial Management
Revenue Generation
Negotiation
Contract Negotiation
Policies and Procedures Development
Partnership Building
Business Development
Process Improvements
Corporate Governance
Entrepreneurial and Innovative
Start-Up Operations
Team Leadership
Channel Development
Talent Acquisition
Goal Setting
Project Management
Strategic Vision
Strategic Thinking
Critical Thinking
Growth Mindset
Conflict Resolution
Effective Communication
Change Management
Public Speaking
Emotional Intelligence
Product Development
Brand Development
Networking Abilities
Customer Focus
Visionary Leadership
Problem Solving
Economic Analysis
Trends Analysis
Succession Planning
Consulting
Customer Acquisition
Contract Management
Accomplishments
2023 United Nations Assn. Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Leader Award Recipient for the 12th SDG - Responsible Consumption and Production- nominated by Florida Broward County
2021 - Present: Florida International Trade and Cultural Expo (FITCE) Country Chair Ambassador for; Costa Rica, Ecuador, Ghana, India, Namibia, Nigeria, Mauritius. FITCE is the largest international trade and cultural event organized by the government in the state of Florida. Bringing yearly over 60 countries, current and ex heads of states, world delegations & international business.
2022 - Present: Honorary Advisor to Ecuador’s government, Provincia del Oro (The Provence of Gold) Prefect (Prefecto) on its product and services strategic international expansion, method, process, and placement. Brought the coveted province’s delegation to FITCE.
2023 - Present with Ecuador’s Paute Mayor and ex-president of Ecuador’s AME (Asociacion de Municipalidades Ecuatorianas), are strategizing and leading a long-term global. eco-sustainable project for the region. It will include assistance to its indigenous community. AME is the institutional representation of Ecuador’s Municipal and Metropolitan Decentralized Autonomous Governments. (www.icono.ecu)
2017 - Present: Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Winterfest Boat Parade Contributing Event Sponsor
2001 “Relationship target marketing” article, published by Adweek (www.adweek.com)
1999 Philadelphia Human Rights Campaign (HRC) corporate chair.
Affiliations
Clarinet Player
Poetry and song writing
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Founder
Ecuador Trade Center (ETC)
12.2021 - Current
Founder
Sustainable Fashion & Tech Week (SFTW)
11.2021 - Current
Executive Vice President
Remember Everyone Deployed (R.E.D.)
12.2019 - 08.2021
Vice President of Operation
Purifisa
06.2015 - 06.2017
Founder
Panta Interactive
01.2015 - Current
Executive Consultant
George Jensen
12.2009 - 03.2010
Executive Consultant
DreamScape
06.2009 - 06.2011
Executive Consultant
Columbia FunMaps
01.2003 - 07.2004
Executive Consultant
Reid International Marketing
12.2001 - 07.2002
Executive Director
Array
12.2001 - 07.2002
Nuclear Mid - Atlantic Information Technology Operation’s Merger Lead Coordinator