This comprehensive Curriculum Vitae (CV) of José Julio Córdova Jaramillo provides a detailed overview of his key skills, professional experience, and educational background.

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

 José Julio Córdova Jaramillo

Mobile: 593-99-3-965-882

josejuliocordova@conscioustowns.com

Last Updated: 2025-03.Mar.09

Professional Summary:

Business Transformation and Innovation Specialist with over 20 years of experience in business development, financial management, and strategic modernization. For the past 12 years, I have spearheaded the transformation of Hilanderías Cumbayá S.A. into LA TEJEDORA DISTRITO CREATIVO, Ecuador’s first Creative District. Through a pioneering strategy centered on urban innovation, conscious economic development, and sustainability, I successfully converted traditional industrial spaces into a profitable, scalable, and unique business model that integrates art, culture, gastronomy, and technology.

My expertise lies in designing and executing business modernization strategies, developing collaborative ecosystems, and leading financial turnarounds that ensure organizational sustainability and long-term growth. I am passionate about regenerative urbanism, AI-driven process optimization, and building conscious communities focused on human potential, environmental stewardship, and economic resilience.

Professional Experience:

Business Transformation & AI-Powered Process Optimization Specialist

Conscioustowns.com | Self-employed
📍 Cumbayá, Pichincha, Ecuador | Remote
🗓️ Oct 2024 – Present (6 months)

Role Overview

As Founder and Lead Consultant at Conscioustowns.com, I specialize in business transformation initiatives with a focus on AI-powered process optimization, helping organizations increase productivity, reduce operational costs, and foster a culture of innovation. Drawing from my experience in developing Ecuador’s first Creative District, I design and implement strategies that merge urban development, advanced technology, and sustainability, creating intelligent ecosystems and conscious economic models.

✅ Key Contributions & Achievements

  • Led AI Automation Projects
    Spearheaded AI-based automation initiatives for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), streamlining core business operations, increasing efficiency, and delivering measurable ROI and time savings.
  • Business Process Optimization
    Designed and executed business process improvement strategies, optimizing workflows and systems to reduce operational costs and enhance organizational productivity.
  • Creator of the Conscious Towns Concept
    Conceptualized and launched Conscious Towns, an innovative urban development model that integrates smart city principles, sustainable urban design, AI-driven technologies, and community-centered governance to foster conscious economies and maximize human potential.
  • AI & Strategic Growth Consulting
    Provided consulting services to various organizations, advising on AI integration, process automation, business modernization, and long-term strategic planning aimed at achieving scalable growth and operational excellence.

💡 Vision & Passion

Dedicated to building conscious economies and intelligent urban environments that promote sustainability, social innovation, and human flourishing. My mission is to empower communities through technology, design, and governance systems that maximize human potential and foster holistic prosperity.

Possible Additions

👉 Client case studies (if you can share anonymized examples of businesses you’ve helped)
👉 Technologies/AI tools used (e.g., Make, ChatGPT, Jasper, automation platforms)
👉 Metrics/Outcomes (hours saved, % increase in productivity, cost reductions)

 

La Tejedora Distrito Creativo / Hilanderías Cumbayá S.A. | Full-time
📍 Cumbayá, Ecuador (Oswaldo Guayasamín E5-25 y Siena) | On-site
🗓️ Feb 2011 – Sep 2024 (13 years, 8 months)

Role Overview

Led the comprehensive business transformation and financial restructuring of Hilanderías Cumbayá S.A., transitioning the company from a traditional textile manufacturing business into Ecuador’s first Creative District, La Tejedora Distrito Creativo. Through strategic urban redevelopment, financial turnaround initiatives, and the implementation of a conscious economic model, established a vibrant, sustainable, and highly profitable ecosystem that integrates art, culture, gastronomy, and entrepreneurship.

✅ Key Achievements & Responsibilities

  • Industrial Redevelopment & Asset Valorization
    Redesigned and transformed legacy industrial spaces (warehouses and mechanical workshops) into modern commercial premises and offices, increasing the average rental price per m² from $5 to $14.
  • Rental Revenue Growth & Market Repositioning
    Boosted rental prices for new tenants from $10/m² to $20/m² (including VAT), significantly enhancing the property’s market positioning and overall revenue generation.
  • Creation of Ecuador’s First Creative District
    Founded and developed La Tejedora Distrito Creativo, positioning it as a pioneering creative district and community hub within Cumbayá, Tumbaco, and Quito. The district became a reference point for urban innovation, attracting over 53 active businesses and fostering a waiting list for new tenants.
  • Financial Turnaround & Debt Elimination
    Orchestrated the elimination of 100% of historical company debt, including liabilities from the textile division, municipal dues, supplier accounts, and bank loans. Achieved over $100,000 in savings, ensuring financial health and long-term stability.
  • Cash Flow Optimization & Reinvestment
    Maintained a consistent free cash flow of $15,000/month, facilitating strategic reinvestments and funding continued district expansion and innovation initiatives.
  • Creative District Design & Implementation
    Conceptualized and implemented a Creative District business model, merging art, culture, and conscious economic principles to create a sustainable, vibrant, and dynamic ecosystem for businesses, entrepreneurs, and creative industries.
  • Construction & Project Management
    Directed 44 construction projects, personally overseeing 37 builds and negotiating 7 strategic partnerships, driving district growth and expanding the real estate portfolio.
  • Tenant Base Expansion & Community Development
    Grew the tenant base from 13 to 53 businesses, transforming the project into a highly profitable and sought-after commercial and cultural center.

💡 Impact & Legacy

Successfully repositioned Hilanderías Cumbayá S.A. as a benchmark for urban regeneration and conscious economic development in Ecuador. La Tejedora Distrito Creativo continues to serve as a model for innovative urban hubs that combine business profitability with social impact and cultural enrichment.

✨ Optional Additions We Can Build

  • A detailed project portfolio (e.g., flagship tenants, notable construction projects)
  • Financial metrics (ROI, revenue growth percentages, valuation increases)
  • Testimonials or recognitions (press mentions, awards, community feedback)
  • Technologies & systems used (ERP, CRM, AI tools for project management, if any)

Let me know if you want to add any specific projects from the 44 constructions you led, or if you’d like to elaborate on strategic partnerships or tenant success stories. We can also create a Case Study format for La Tejedora Distrito Creativo, breaking it down by Challenge → Solution → Results → Impact.

Sales Intelligence & Trade Marketing Coordinator

Pinturas Cóndor S.A.
📍 Quito, Ecuador | On-site
🗓️ Dec 2007 – Jan 2011 (3 years, 2 months)

Role Overview

Held progressive leadership roles in Sales Intelligence and Trade Marketing, contributing to significant sales growth, operational efficiency, and customer loyalty. Spearheaded the development and execution of strategic marketing initiatives, sales plans, and incentive programs aimed at increasing market share, revenue, and customer satisfaction.

✅ Key Achievements & Responsibilities

Trade Marketing Coordinator

Jul 2010 – Jan 2011 (7 months)

  • Launched the Caribbean Sales Convention Plan (Jul – Oct 2010), targeting redistributor clients responsible for 70% of total sales in dollars. The program achieved 113 participants hitting targets, resulting in a 42% increase in total dollar sales, exceeding the initial 20% growth target.
  • Optimized Trade Marketing & Marketing Budgets, eliminating overdue payables within 3 months and ensuring zero outstanding accounts, improving supplier relations and financial health.

Sales Intelligence Analyst

Jan 2010 – Jun 2010 (6 months)

  • Conducted a comprehensive Sales Strategy Analysis, comparing the Horizontal Sales Strategy (mass-market model launched in 2008) versus the previous Vertical Sales Strategy.
  • Presented strategic insights to the Executive President, General Manager, and Sales & Finance Directors, leading to a shift from Coverage Sales to Pareto Sales Strategy, which increased sales and reduced operational expenses, enhancing profitability.

Trade Marketing Coordinator

Jul 2009 – Dec 2009 (6 months)

  • Managed a Trade Marketing Budget of $25,000 per month, ensuring efficient allocation and maximizing ROI on marketing initiatives.
  • Designed and implemented the 2010 Rebate Plan for the Traditional Channel, impacting 170 strategic clients, resulting in a 36% growth in liters sold by year-end.

Trade Marketing Coordinator

Aug 2008 – Jun 2009 (11 months)

  • Designed and executed the 2009 Loyalty Plan (Apr – Dec 2009), targeting redistributors with a 30% sales growth objective, ultimately achieving a 33% increase in volume (liters).
  • Created and launched the Condorthane Sales Program (Jun – Dec 2009), focused on redistributors with a 25% growth goal, successfully attaining a 28% increase in volume sold.

Advertising Assistant

Dec 2007 – Jul 2008 (8 months)

  • Led the implementation of The Ultimate Question (Net Promoter Score Program) to measure customer satisfaction levels for Pinturas Cóndor and Expocolor clients.
  • Communicated NPS results to management for three consecutive years, driving customer-centric strategies and improving the Net Promoter Score (NPS) across business units.

💡 Core Competencies Developed at Pinturas Cóndor

  • Trade Marketing Strategy & Budget Management
  • Sales Intelligence & Business Analytics
  • Strategic Client Relationship Management (CRM)
  • Incentive Program Design & Implementation
  • Sales Strategy Optimization (Coverage vs. Pareto Sales)
  • Customer Satisfaction & NPS Measurement

Sales & Organizational Development Consultant

Pragma Corp
📍 Quito, Ecuador | On-site
🗓️ Feb 2007 – Nov 2007 (10 months)

Role Overview

Consultant in Sales and Organizational Development, responsible for promoting and selling Pragma Corp’s Gamified Organizational Management Model—an innovative framework designed to awaken intrinsic motivation in employees, transforming the traditional work dynamic from “having to work” into “wanting to work”.

✅ Key Responsibilities & Achievements

  • Promoted and sold the Ludic Organizational Management Model, a transformative approach aimed at enhancing employee engagement, motivation, and productivity through gamified methodologies.
  • Worked directly with executive decision-makers and HR leaders, presenting customized solutions to align organizational culture with business objectives.
  • Contributed to organizational change initiatives, offering strategic insights on fostering voluntary commitment rather than mandatory compliance in the workplace.
  • Supported the implementation of innovative management practices, helping clients increase employee satisfaction and performance through playful and human-centric strategies.

💡 Core Competencies Developed at Pragma Corp

  • Organizational Change Management
  • Employee Engagement & Motivation Strategies
  • Gamification in Business Processes
  • Consultative Selling & Solution Design
  • Executive Presentations & Stakeholder Management

National Sales Manager – Organized Channel & Key Opinion Leaders

Confiteca S.A.
📍 Quito, Ecuador | On-site
🗓️ Oct 2006 – Jan 2007 (4 months)

Role Overview

Managed sales operations for the Organized Retail Channel and Key Opinion Leaders, supporting the field sales teams in Quito and Guayaquil. Focused on sales execution, client relationship management, and merchandising to ensure product placement and revenue growth within key accounts.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supported the sales teams with portfolio management, merchandising, and sales execution in major cities.
  • Conducted field visits, both independently and alongside sales representatives, to strengthen client relationships and identify sales opportunities.
  • Managed accounts receivable verification and inventory control, ensuring compliance with internal policies and customer agreements.
  • Collected and analyzed competitive intelligence to inform sales strategies and promotional planning.
  • Monitored and provided feedback on Sales KPIs and performance indicators to the field team.
  • Ensured compliance with product placement targets at points of sale and met assigned sales budgets.

Regional Sales Manager – Zone 2 (Quito Plaza Sur)

📍 Quito, Ecuador | On-site
🗓️ Apr 2006 – Sep 2006 (6 months)

Role Overview

Led the sales team for Zone 2, managing a group of 6 field sales representatives operating in auto-sale and direct-to-retail channels. Responsible for sales performance, account management, route planning, and inventory control.

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervised the sales team, ensuring coverage, adherence to sales processes, and execution of sales objectives.
  • Managed parallel sales processes, including invoicing control, product dispatch verification, account receivables, cash audits, and inventory tracking.
  • Participated in budget and account receivables committees, presenting sales analysis and proposing short-term objectives and immediate action plans.
  • Oversaw and improved administrative processes, including route planning, visit scheduling, and sales reporting.
  • Conducted field audits to verify customer lists, sales rotation, inventory handling, and policy compliance by distributors and field staff.
  • Developed the sales team through mentoring, field visits, and continuous performance feedback.
  • Handled sales commission calculations and ensured accurate tracking of performance-based incentives.
  • Guaranteed data accuracy in the customer master database and ensured commercial policies and procedures were followed.

Core Competencies Demonstrated

  • Sales Team Leadership & Supervision
  • Route Planning & Territory Management
  • Sales Process Control & KPI Monitoring
  • Account Receivables & Inventory Management
  • Field Sales Coaching & Development
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Compliance with Commercial Policies & Procedures

Sales Manager – Knit and Woven Fabrics

Hilanderías Cumbayá S.A.
📍 Cumbayá, Ecuador | On-site
🗓️ Aug 2005 – Mar 2006 (8 months)

Key Responsibilities

  • Managed sales operations for knit and woven fabrics, including the preparation of sales reports and statistical analyses by product family, line, and item.
  • Coordinated the dispatch of finished products to clients in Quito and other provinces, ensuring timely deliveries.
  • Worked closely with the Head of Operations to plan production schedules, aligning manufacturing with customer orders and sales forecasts.
  • Oversaw the procurement of raw materials, ensuring availability for scheduled production and maintaining inventory control.
  • Led weekly meetings to review sales budgets, monitor account receivables, and motivate the sales team to achieve targets.

Sales Manager – Knit Fabrics

📍 Cumbayá, Ecuador | On-site
🗓️ Feb 2005 – Jul 2005 (6 months)

Key Responsibilities

  • Managed the sales process for knit fabric products, from client inquiries and order processing to delivery coordination.
  • Maintained regular contact with clients to ensure satisfaction and address any service issues.
  • Supported inventory control and stock management, helping maintain an efficient supply chain for customer orders.

Executive Assistant to the General Manager

📍 Cumbayá, Ecuador | On-site
🗓️ Sep 2004 – Jan 2005 (5 months)

Key Responsibilities

  • Provided administrative and operational support to the General Manager, handling a variety of tasks related to coordination, communication, and reporting.
  • Assisted in preparing business reports, presentations, and internal documents, contributing to effective management decision-making processes.
  • Supported the coordination of cross-departmental activities, helping align business operations with strategic objectives.

Core Competencies Demonstrated

  • Sales Operations & Client Management
  • Production Planning & Coordination
  • Procurement & Supply Chain Support
  • Sales Reporting & Data Analysis
  • Cross-functional Team Coordination

Intern – General Director’s Office & Early Childhood Education Assistant

Colegio del Sol
📍 Quito, Ecuador | On-site
🗓️ May 2004 – Jan 2005 (9 months)

Key Responsibilities

  • Provided administrative support to the General Director, assisting with day-to-day office tasks and coordination.
  • Taught the Communication Class, supporting the development of students’ communication skills.
  • Assisted in the Pre-School classroom, helping with daily activities, student supervision, and learning support.

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)

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

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

Artificial Intelligence Applications in Accounting (9 hours, Dec 2024)

Curious Refuge – Certified AI Filmmaker (Completed, March 2025)

  • Immersive course on AI-driven filmmaking, covering AI storytelling, visual generation, voice cloning, and production workflows for creating cinematic experiences using cutting-edge AI tools.
  • Link to download Digital Certificate of AI Filmmaking

AI Filmmaker Academy – Certified AI Filmmaker (Completed, August 2024)

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.