Emilia Cortes Gomez
Business Certification Specialist at DC Department of Small & Local Business Development (DSLBD)- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Government Contract Management Certification
DC GovernmentMar, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Pass Buyer Certification
DC GovernmentFeb, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Grant writing Certification
DC GovernmentJul, 2018- Nov, 2024
Experience
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DC Department of Small & Local Business Development (DSLBD)
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United States
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Government Administration
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Certification Specialist
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Mar 2020 - Present
I serve the DC small business community to assist with their goals in the CBE certification process.
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Communications, Marketing, and Outreach Specialist
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Sep 2018 - Mar 2020
Lead role in managing programs that promote community wellness. Develop and implement strategic initiatives to address public health concerns through partnerships with public health offices, clinics, hospitals, universities, and DC government agencies. Accomplishments include improvements in operational efficiencies and building a business alliance for promoting health insurance enrollment among residents and business community in the Washington DC area.
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Greater Washington Hispanic Chamber of Commerce
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United States
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Programs and Resources Development
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Nov 2015 - Sep 2018
• Lead role for directing the development of programs and resource efficiencies in the GWHCC, and advisory support and financial reporting for the GWHCC President and Executive Director. • Manage technical assistance projects to benefit Chamber members and other minority owned small business owners in the Washington Metro area, increasing the number of business clients by 20% each year.• Increased administrative efficiencies and reduced reporting time by 50% through the development and implementation of an improved financial analysis and reporting system. • Reduced operational costs by 35% through the implementation enhanced procedures that ensure resource services are more readily available and in compliance with the grant agreements. • Lead the strategic planning, development and implementation of new online business directories as a marketing and business resources for chamber’s members and business owners in the greater Washington area. • Oversee the grant proposals for the Chamber, including grant writing that increased the GWHCC’s grants revenue (eight awarded grants) by more than 40% during 2016-2018.
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NMS Healthcare
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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100 - 200 Employee
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Program Development specialist
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Jul 2012 - Nov 2015
Work experience as a program management analyst with international organizations with skills in strategic and budgetary planning, assessment of operational efficiencies, cost-benefit analysis, project management, marketing, as well management of information technology. My academic training in industrial engineering is well aligned with the duties of a program management analyst by providing a comprehensive understanding of the principles in designing systems through the efficient integration of resources. My strengths include excellent organizational and multi-tasking abilities, strong leadership, good interpersonal communication skills, and bilingual ability in English and Spanish.
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Education
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University of Francisco Jose de Caldas, Bogota
Bachelor's degree, Industrial Engineering