Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Certification
Languages
Timeline
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Vashon Gonzales

Rialto,CA
Vashon Gonzales

Summary

Experienced Chairman well-versed in the nuances of steering discussions without forcing decisions. Expert in procedure and running meetings efficiently. Veteran of originating loans and issuing credit cards, looking to continue to make a positive impact on corporate operations. Persistent leader eager to lead and grow organizations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.

Overview

4
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

KAPED

Chairman
07.2022 - 04.2023

Job overview

  • Exited company after 3 years
  • Provided recommendations on board of directors on group's effectiveness, actions and future plans.
  • Chaired shareholder meetings, disseminating information and fielded questions.
  • Led organization in setting goals and strategies.
  • Facilitated decision making by building consensus and developing solutions.
  • Composed and transcribed well-written reports, emails and technical documents with minimal supervision.
  • Compiled and analyzed metrics for detailed reporting and informed business planning.

KAPED

Chief Operating Officer
10.2020 - 08.2022

Job overview

    • Refined organizational structure to consolidate, streamline and delineate necessary functions.
    • Developed quarterly business plans to evaluate cost projections.
    • Negotiated and drafted contracts with business partners, clients and vendors, saving company over $5MM.
    • Established Employee Benefits policies to promote company culture and vision.

KAPED

President of Operations
08.2019 - 08.2022

Job overview

  • Hired and managed over 50 employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and overall departmental productivity.
  • Established performance goals for department and provided methods for reaching milestones.
  • Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
  • Attended trade shows and client meetings, promoting company brand and building rapport with prospects and partners.

Modern Living

President
08.2019 - 08.2020

Job overview

  • Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
  • Supported and supervised team of 5 Real Estate professionals.
  • Developed and implemented new strategies and policies in collaboration with executive partners to establish and achieve long-term business objectives, providing company with strong and sustainable organizational leadership.
  • Led operational team in creation, roll out and management of new product lines.

Education

Alchemy University
San Francisco, CA

Associate of Science from Computer Engineering
01.2033

University Overview

  • Web3 Scholarship Recipient
  • Relevant Coursework: Javascript & Solidity
  • Professional Development: IT Development
  • 4.0 GPA
  • Ranked in Top 5% of class

Chaffey High School
Ontario, CA

High School Diploma
01.2013

University Overview

Skills

  • Team Leadership
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Skip Tracing
  • Fraud Investigations
  • Finance
  • Securities
  • Real Estate
  • Background Checks
  • New Business Development
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Policy Development

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Supervised team of 20 staff members.
  • Collaborated with team of 6 in the development of Karat.
  • Achieved Top 4 Product of the Day through effectively helping with Product Marketing.

Affiliations

Affiliations
  • Project Management Institute
  • Forbes Finance Council Member

Certification

  • Careers in Commercial Banking
  • Foundations of Project Management
  • Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
  • Introduction to Cloud Computing
  • NFT Domains: The Future of WEB3 Identity
  • The Strategists Challenge
  • Cloud Computing Basics (Cloud 101)
  • Introduction to Anti-Money Laundering Regulations
  • FinTech Foundations and Overview
  • Improving Communication Skills
  • Introduction to Corporate Finance
  • Startup School Y Combinator
  • Certified Activator of Competitive Intelligence
  • Getting Started with Expensify (US)
  • Financial trading and investing

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Chairman
KAPED
07.2022 - 04.2023
Chief Operating Officer
KAPED
10.2020 - 08.2022
President of Operations
KAPED
08.2019 - 08.2022
President
Modern Living
08.2019 - 08.2020
Alchemy University
Associate of Science from Computer Engineering
Chaffey High School
High School Diploma
Vashon Gonzales