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Specialist in Business Administration, Modernization, and Process & Digital Technology Optimization with AI

 José Julio Córdova Jaramillo

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josejuliocordova@conscioustowns.com

Last Updated: 2025-03.Mar.09

Professional Summary:

Professional with over 20 years of experience leading the transformation of a family business into an innovative and solid business model. Expert in financial management, business development, and digital technologies such as AI. Achievements include the creation of Ecuador’s first creative district, the elimination of 100% of debts, a revenue increase of over 200%, and support for ventures in art, creativity, and gastronomy.

Professional Experience:

Hilanderías Cumbayá S.A. / LA TEJEDORA DISTRITO CREATIVO:

Business Transformation and Financial Management (Feb 2011-Sep 2024)

  • Redesigned and transformed industrial spaces (warehouses and mechanical workshops) into commercial premises and offices, increasing the average price per m² from $5 to $14.
  • Increased rental prices from $10/m² (including VAT) for new tenants to $20/m² (including VAT), significantly improving sales.
  • Created and established the brand LA TEJEDORA DISTRITO CREATIVO, which previously did not exist, positioning it as a reference in Cumbayá, Tumbaco, and Quito under the concept of «Weaving positive communities for society.»
  • Eliminated all debts, including textile industry liabilities, municipal dues, supplier obligations, and bank loans, achieving over $100,000 in savings, ensuring a solid financial position.
  • Maintained a free cash flow of approximately $15,000 per month.
  • Designed and implemented a creative district that integrates art, culture, and a conscious economy, creating a sustainable and attractive business model.
  • Supervised 44 construction projects, directly leading 37 and negotiating 7.
  • Increased rental clients from 13 to 53 until my departure in September 2024.

Pinturas Cóndor – Sherwin Williams:

Leadership in Marketing Strategies, Sales, and Sales Intelligence (Jul 2008-Jan 2011)

  • Led the implementation of the First Caribbean Sales Convention Plan (2010), aimed at redistributor clients, achieving 63% goal attainment and generating a 42% total revenue growth in dollars.
  • Designed and implemented the 2010 Rebate Plan, increasing liters sold by 36% for 170 key clients in the Traditional Channel.
  • Analyzed and optimized sales strategies, including Coverage Sales vs. Vertical Sales, presenting recommendations to senior management that improved profitability and reduced operational costs.
  • Proposed and implemented the Theory of Constraints (TOC) in collaboration with Goldratt Consulting, leading to higher productivity, reduced inventory shortages, and increased sales.

Pragma: Consulting Firm: Implementation of Balanced Scorecard & Gamified Organizational Management Model.

Sales and Consulting. Feb 2007-Nov 2007.

Confiteca:

National Sales Manager  Organized Channel & Key Opinion Leaders. Oct 2006-Jan 2007.

Sales Manager – Zone 2, Quito Plaza Sur. Apr 2006-Sep 2006.

Hilanderías Cumbayá & Planitex:

Sales Manager – Knit and Woven Fabrics. Aug 2005-Mar 2006.

Sales Manager – Knit Fabrics. Feb 2005-Jul 2005.

Executive Assistant to the General Manager. Sep 2004-Jan 2005.

Education:

Instituto Universitario de PosGrado.

MBA in Business Administration – In collaboration with Grupo Santillana, Spain (Oct 2004 – Dec 2005)

Universidad San Francisco of Quito.

B.A. in Business Administration and Marketing (1999 – 2004)

B.A. in Educación (1999 – 2004)

San Diego State University. California.

University Exchange Program – Business Administration and Marketing. (2001 – 2002)

Colegio Americano of Quito.

Specialization in Physics and Mathematics – International Section (1985 – 1997)

Certifications and Recent Courses:

IA Profit Academy – Certified Consultant in AI and Digital Marketing – (Sep 2024 – present day)

  • Program focused on the implementation of digital marketing strategies using artificial intelligence.

IA Profit Academy – IA Profit Academy Pro (4-month course, Oct 2024 – Jan 2025)

  • Practical training in artificial intelligence applied to business processes.

BIG School – Master in AI (In progress, Nov 2024 – present day)

  • Comprehensive training in artificial intelligence fundamentals and business applications.

Certification in AI and Accounting (9 hours, Dec 2024)

  • Specialized course on the use of artificial intelligence tools for optimizing accounting processes.

Summary of Skills:

Hard Skills (Technical Skills):

  • Financial Management: Debt elimination, cost optimization, and cash flow increase.
  • Business Development: Transformation of industrial spaces into Ecuador’s first creative district.
  • Operational Management: Supervision of construction projects and optimization of lease contracts.

Soft Skills (Interpersonal Skills):

  • Leadership and Team Management: Training and development of cross-functional teams.
  • Adaptability: Transformation of traditional environments into modern and sustainable models.
  • Strategic Thinking: Identification and execution of warehouse transformations into high-demand commercial spaces in a highly challenging environment.