Fort Lauderdale, Florida, United States
Results-driven business development and economic development leader with 15+ years of experience driving business attraction, expansion, and capital investment across government, enterprise, and international markets. Known for building trusted relationships with corporate executives, site selectors, investors, and government leaders to originate opportunities, influence decisions, and move projects from inquiry through execution. Proven track record converting partnerships into measurable economic outcomes across the U.S., Europe, and Latin America. Bilingual: English, Spanish.
The Six Pillar Partnership is a collective impact initiative of the Greater Fort Lauderdale Alliance Foundation. The Partnership connects a diverse group of business and community leaders building a more inclusive and prosperous economy through economic mobility, entrepreneurship, global competitiveness, and the creation of vibrant communities in Broward County. • Convene elected/government officials, business/nonprofit executives, and other key stakeholders to address Broward County's most pressing social and economic challenges • Create and implement strategic action plans for high-priority projects, initiatives, and events that support the Partnership's vision of a more equitable and competitive economy • Coordinate communication efforts through social media platforms, website development, public relations, and newsletters • Plan key events to support the Resilience, Transportation, Affordable Housing, and Homelessness.
• Ensure the smooth and efficient operation of the HHCC. • Responsible for maintaining accurate records, facilitating communication, and providing administrative support to the Board of Directors. • Prepare and distribute meeting agendas, minutes, and related documents for Board meetings, and maintain accurate records of Board decisions, resolutions, and meeting attendance. • Serve as a point of contact for internal and external stakeholders, including members, partners, and the public. • Maintain and organize all official records of the HHCC, including corporate documents, financial records, and membership information. • Ensure compliance with all legal and regulatory requirements related to record keeping. • Oversee the archiving of historical documents and records.
• Created and implemented marketing strategies for two municipal/local races, including the design of websites and all communication in social media platforms. • Ensured campaign implementations followed organizational guidelines. • Compiled regular reports of campaign performance, and used data (VAN, MiniVan) to strategies community outreach projects.
• Handled public relations, legislative research and constituent outreach for the District 4 city commissioner. • Designed a monthly paper, e-mail and web-based newsletter to better market the commissioner and increase public visibility of city accomplishments and programs. • Managed the commission office on a day-to-day basis. • Assisted a district's population of 45, 000 in resolving problems and concerns involving government agencies. • Planned and coordinated district events and represented the city as needed. • Aided the district commissioner in dealing with other government officials, businesses, and civic associations. • Supported the Mayor’s office in the overseas sister-cities program.
• Helped clients, local non-profits, through event planning and logistics needed to increase their profits, build their financial support base, and attract new business opportunities. • Improved administrative and financial processes to ensure correct tracking of sales and record of investment. • Developed an entire marketing strategy for key social media platforms and local magazines, based on market analysis and public engagement. • Represented clients in different business groups, such as Chamber of Commerce and Trade Associations. • Strengthened the identity of clients based on the constant feedback of customers and donors.