Experience

Nursing & Therapy Services of Colorado

• United States
• Hospitals and Health Care
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer NTSOC

  • Sep 2021 - Present

  Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States Cory is an award winning, bilingual healthcare executive with more than 25 years of progressive business experience and an expansive portfolio which includes having assisted over 1,000 companies with strategic planning, capital access and business startup. Both a creative talent and a strategic thinker, with a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and a Master of Science in Accounting, Cory is among the rare breed of strategic healthcare executives who excel in creative thought, expert… Show more Cory is an award winning, bilingual healthcare executive with more than 25 years of progressive business experience and an expansive portfolio which includes having assisted over 1,000 companies with strategic planning, capital access and business startup. Both a creative talent and a strategic thinker, with a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and a Master of Science in Accounting, Cory is among the rare breed of strategic healthcare executives who excel in creative thought, expert negotiating and high-level analysis. Cory has a reputation for delivering above average results by collaborating with other organizations to provide above average patient care. An accomplished speaker, fluent in Spanish, Cory and her team work tirelessly to advance an organization. NTSOC, a nonprofit organization, serves southern Colorado families of children and young adults with disabilities by providing compassionate quality home care, case management, CNA training, and outpatient clinic therapy. Show less



Colorado Enterprise Fund

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Community Lending Advisor

  • Jun 2019 - Sep 2021

  Colorado Springs, Colorado Area June 2019 marked a milestone for Colorado Enterprise Fund as the long-standing organization further solidified it's commitment to small business by asking Cory to open it's Southern Colorado office. CEF's mission is to accelerate community prosperity by financing and supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses. Their loans vary in size from a few thousand dollars to $500,000. Colorado Enterprise Fund believes in the power of a diverse and growing small business sector in Colorado Springs and… Show more June 2019 marked a milestone for Colorado Enterprise Fund as the long-standing organization further solidified it's commitment to small business by asking Cory to open it's Southern Colorado office. CEF's mission is to accelerate community prosperity by financing and supporting entrepreneurs and small businesses. Their loans vary in size from a few thousand dollars to $500,000. Colorado Enterprise Fund believes in the power of a diverse and growing small business sector in Colorado Springs and communities south. Show less



CArc Business Consulting

• United States
• Marketing and Advertising

• Business Development Consultant

  • Aug 2010 - Sep 2021

  Monument, Colorado CArc Business Consulting is a Colorado based Strategic Business Consulting Agency. Cory Ostos Arcarese, a former print media executive, founded CArc Business Consulting LLC in 2010 to assist business owners with strategic planning and drive profit growth. Cory is an award winning, bilingual business executive with more than 25 years of progressive business experience and an expansive portfolio which includes having assisted over 1,000 companies with strategic planning, capital access and… Show more CArc Business Consulting is a Colorado based Strategic Business Consulting Agency. Cory Ostos Arcarese, a former print media executive, founded CArc Business Consulting LLC in 2010 to assist business owners with strategic planning and drive profit growth. Cory is an award winning, bilingual business executive with more than 25 years of progressive business experience and an expansive portfolio which includes having assisted over 1,000 companies with strategic planning, capital access and business startup. Both a creative talent and a strategic thinker, with a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and a Master of Science in Accounting, Cory is among the rare breed of strategic business consultants who excel in creative thought, expert negotiating and high level analysis. Cory has a reputation for delivering above average results by collaborating with businesses to uncover revenue opportunities. An accomplished speaker, fluent in Spanish, Cory and her team work tirelessly to advance a business. CArc Business Consulting has helped numerous businesses figure out their "experience gaps" and put them on the road to improved profitability through an intelligent, well integrated business plan. Client industries include healthcare, insurance, real estate, construction, government contracting and global positioning products to name a few. We at CArc Business Consulting believe that strategic business strategies aligned with a company’s core values will produce prompt, impressive results. Our goal is to support businesses into scaling up to the next level. CArc Business Consulting delivers strategic direction, expert contract negotiations, plan implementation and ongoing assistance to support business growth. Contact us today for an initial consultation. Show less



Value Care Health Clinic TM

• Founder, Owner & CEO

  • Jan 2013 - Feb 2019

  1050 S. Academy Blvd. Suite 140, Colorado Springs, CO 80910 Value Care Health Clinic was founded with the high goal of offering a medical home to patients who need a trusted healthcare partner. We believe in caring for families and partnering with health organizations to provide the best possible resources and care. Our role is to be patient advocates by providing top notch health care at an affordable rate. This is accomplished by hiring outstanding staff and negotiating favorable rates for patients. To hear our story, visit… Show more Value Care Health Clinic was founded with the high goal of offering a medical home to patients who need a trusted healthcare partner. We believe in caring for families and partnering with health organizations to provide the best possible resources and care. Our role is to be patient advocates by providing top notch health care at an affordable rate. This is accomplished by hiring outstanding staff and negotiating favorable rates for patients. To hear our story, visit www.valuecarehealthclinic.com Show less



Mi Casa Resource Center

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 200 - 300 Employee

• So. Co. Women's Business Center Director

  • May 2011 - Jun 2012

  •Worked for the economic success of women owned small business. •Employed an interconnected program to achieve goals including Market Development, Business Viability Assessments , Capital Financing Options and Business Development Training. •2012 Small Business Administration Recognition for Collaboration in Southern Colorado. •1 Year Assignment



Colorado Springs Gazette - Freedom Communications Inc.

• Vice President

  • Sep 2006 - Aug 2010

  • Negotiated and re-engineered a $12 million division with $8 million expense budget. Increased profit margin by 18% through effective team building and project coordination. •Led an operational transformation resulting in improved per-customer revenue by 25%, reduced customer churn by 22% and increased pre-paid customers by 20%. •Hired, trained and managed 6 direct reports with total accountability for a staff of 30. Managed 300+ contractors/ vendors. •Negotiated and managed a… Show more • Negotiated and re-engineered a $12 million division with $8 million expense budget. Increased profit margin by 18% through effective team building and project coordination. •Led an operational transformation resulting in improved per-customer revenue by 25%, reduced customer churn by 22% and increased pre-paid customers by 20%. •Hired, trained and managed 6 direct reports with total accountability for a staff of 30. Managed 300+ contractors/ vendors. •Negotiated and managed a 6-year, $9.0 million partnership. Led the successful data integration, cultural transformation and performance metrics (KPI’s) for profitable management of 11 products. •2008 Director of the Year Award •2007 Freedom Award for highest growth in pre-paid customers Show less



El Paso Times - Gannett Co. Inc.

• Regional Director

  • Jun 2003 - Sep 2006

  •Promoted to lead 12 direct reports, 70 indirect and 600 contractors in sales and marketing of 9 products across 9 regional markets. Responsible for the negotiation of all contract operations. •Managed performance to budget goals: $12 million in expenses and $16 million in revenues. •Implemented several IT software conversions. •Launched Spanish language publication for women, TV Y Mas with 95% pick up rate. •2003 Chairman’s Award (top 1% of 5000 Gannett employees)