Ann Dela Cruz

Chief Executive Officer, Entrepreneur, Commercial and Residential Real Estate Investor, Marketing Strategist and Professional Speaker

Hagåtña, Guam

About

Experience

  • Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer at Starsand Technologies
    Sep 2023 - Present · 2 yrs 10 mos

    Mission: Design and Build Communities of Affordable Homes for the Middle/Working Class Residents of Guam by Employing Additive Construction Systems (3D Printer using Concrete) and Infusing Technology with Traditional Construction Techniques.

  • United States Army Reserve (17 yrs 10 mos)
    • Joint Logistics Staff Officer (Lieutenant Colonel)
      Jul 2021 - Present · 5 yrs

      ~Responsible for routine engagement with U.S. Pacific Command, U.S. Forces, Korea, and all of USFJ's service components. ~Coordinates directly with the Japanese Joint Staff for host nation access and support in the development of bilateral logistics support agreements between U.S. Service Components and the Government of Japan.

    • Defense Logistics Agency (Major)
      Jul 2017 - Jul 2021 · 4 yrs 1 mo

      ~Advisor, planner, and consultant to the Director of Logistics for United States Forces Korea relating to planning and contingency execution efforts involving Defense Logistics Agency (DLA). ~Responsible for all logistics support matters which relate to DLA support of capabilities planning, logistics supportability, exercise support, emergency planning, relief operations, and special operations planning.

    • Space Operations Officer (Major)
      Dec 2010 - Jun 2017 · 6 yrs 7 mos

      Team leader for a worldwide, rapid-deployable Army Space Support Team responsible for providing space awareness, expertise, and analysis to ground forces. ~ Responsible for planning and coordinating team resources in support of Corps wartime missions, contingency operations, and training exercises. ~ Provides products and services related to space force enhancement and space control that add value to the military decision making process and enhance the command, control, and communication systems of the supported warfighter. ~ Responsible for leading, training, administration, and operational employment of a highly-skilled, six-member team and a suite of satellite communications equipment valued at $500,000.

  • Managing Partner at Kaizen Wealth Holdings, LLC
    Jan 2011 - Present · 15 yrs 6 mos

    Manage all aspects of a real estate investment company holding two rental properties located in the Colorado Springs area.

  • Managing Partner, Marketing Manager at S2 Real Estate Company
    Jul 2012 - Dec 2019 · 7 yrs 6 mos

    Develop a strategic marketing plan to advance the company's mission and objectives and to promote revenue, profitability and growth as an organization. Oversee company operations to insure production efficiency, quality, service, and cost-effective management of resources.

  • Managing Partner at Kaizen Property Management
    May 2010 - May 2017 · 7 yrs 1 mo

    Provide professional property management services to rental property owners and investors that own residential property in the Colorado Springs area.