Beth Colosimo
Salt Lake City, Utah
Summary
A strategic leader with a diverse professional background in private, corporate, non-profit, education, and small business ownership roles across multiple disciplines. Strong community development, public speaking, administration, and teaching experience. Expert in program and team management, grant writing and execution, strategy execution, entrepreneurship, small business consulting, global business, government programs, minority business development and growth strategy.
Accomplished Executive Director recognized for leveraging strong team leadership and development to drive forward progress. Highly organized, detail-oriented leader skilled in directing high-performing teams to develop solutions and solve operational and technical problems. Success implementing systems across multiple operations with superior organizational and communication skills.
Overview
30
30
years of professional experience
Work History
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SLCC)
01.2015 - Current
- Set strategy & manage nine divisions, staff, and associated programs
- Facilitate & manage operations, staffing, strategy and budgets for 9 departments including co-working/incubation space, 4 business centers, refugee programs, educational training programs and conference center operations
- Manage Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses grant, operations, recruitment, program delivery, staffing and program partners
- Write and execute grants and fundraising initiatives for Veterans Business Resource Center, Everyday Entrepreneur Program, Refugee Adult and Youth Leadership courses, and Minority Business Center
- Develop new strategies, courses, grant opportunities and expansion plans for college and community
- Partner with numerous public and private entities to recruit for entrepreneurial programs
- Represent college on numerous boards and committees.
- Teach entrepreneurship classes to minorities, incarcerated men & women and other group both in Utah and outside the country.
- Guest lecture and speak as subject matter expert on entrepreneurship
Senior Business Development Manager
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF UTAH (EDCUTAH)
01.2011 - 01.2015
- Recruit, project manage and consult with 100+ multi-national companies looking to expand or relocate to Utah
- Develop strategic plans and proposals for all aspects of relocating business to Utah: education, workforce, real-estate facilities, operating costs, state and local incentive negotiations, funding resources
- Deliver weekly presentations to associations and economic development entities regarding business climate
- Attend city, county & state events and conferences with organizations regarding economic development
- Specialize in and work with Life Sciences, Data Center and Information Technology clients to advance and expand these industry sectors in Utah.
- Extensive interaction with public and private entities such as commercial real estate, site selection firms, public officials, chambers of commerce, developers, utility, education and workforce providers.
Owner and CEO
WASATCH HOME
01.2004 - 01.2010
- Own & operate a 20,000 sq/ft retail furnishings and design center, serving customers, designers, builders with various product & design needs
- Conceive, create, own, operate and grow company to $2M annual revenue with 30% growth year over year.
- Develop company vision, design, brand, product purchase & placement, sales program, inventory system, CRM, sales & accounting system, and HR/payroll processes
- Manage vendor relations, staff, culture, logistics, technology, marketing, training, advertising, branding, and strategic planning
- Direct all design projects regarding product pricing & selection, inventory management, merchandising, customer relations, accounting, sales, and financial decisions.
Senior National Account Manager
MCI/WORLDCOM
01.1993 - 01.2003
- Served in multiple sales and team-management positions, project managing national and multi-national corporation's complex telecommunications networks and dynamic customer service needs
- Remotely and locally managed and directed voice, data, and internet sales and services used by large clients with multiple locations nationally and internationally
- Negotiated multi-million dollar contracts, managing cross-functional support teams, and growing incremental business with each client.
- Exceeded sales quotas every year to attain multiple corporate recognition awards and promotions.
Education
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Marketing
Westminster College
SLC, Utah05.1993
Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism/Mass Communications
University of Utah
SLC, Utah06.1988
Unlocking Potential, Mastery in Leadership for Non-Profits - Organizational Leadership
Carli Fiorina
Salt Lake Community College11.2019
Skills
- Entrepreneurship
- Small Business Development
- Program Management
- Team Leadership
- New Business Strategy
- Community Engagement
- Community Development
- Business Operations
- Program Development
- Management Team Leadership
- MIssion and Vision
- Strategic business planning
Websites
Service Professional Associations
- U.S. Department of State U.S. Speaker Program, Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs- Professional Speaker and educator in Malawi, Africa
- International Women's Forum member
- World Trade Center Utah Board
- South Valley Chamber Executive Committee and Board
- Manufacturing Extension Partnership Board
- Salt Lake County Economic Development Revolving Loan Fund Board
- Utah Women Tech Council Advisory Committee
- Small Business Administration (SBA) SCORE Board
- Utah Microloan Fund Board
- Member of District Export Council (DEC), National Association of Community College Entrepreneurs (NACCE), Porfolia Women's Investment Group
- Two-time attendee, SLCC Study Abroad Program chaperone and educator, to India
Awards
- 30 Women To Watch—Utah Business Magazine
- Pathfinder Award—Salt Lake Chamber/Women’s Business Center Athena Awards
- South Valley Chamber/Sandy City Apex Award
- Women We Admire Award for Utah
- SCORE Board Member Leadership Award
Timeline
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
SALT LAKE COMMUNITY COLLEGE (SLCC)
01.2015 - Current
Senior Business Development Manager
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION OF UTAH (EDCUTAH)
01.2011 - 01.2015
Owner and CEO
WASATCH HOME
01.2004 - 01.2010
Senior National Account Manager
MCI/WORLDCOM
01.1993 - 01.2003
Master of Business Administration (MBA) - Marketing
Westminster College
Bachelor of Science - Broadcast Journalism/Mass Communications
University of Utah
Unlocking Potential, Mastery in Leadership for Non-Profits - Organizational Leadership
Carli Fiorina
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