Cory Ostos Arcarese

About Cory Ostos Arcarese

As the Chief Financial Officer of Harrison District 2 in Colorado Springs, CO, Cory leads an experienced team of dedicated professionals who provide top notch fiscal oversight of HSD2\'s financial resources. The mission is to focus on classroom, culture, and community so all HSD2 students graduate with choices and opportunities. Cory is an award-winning, bilingual executive with more than 25 years of progressive business experience and a passion for improving the lives of children and families.Cory\'s core competencies include financial analysis and reporting, strategic planning, capital access, business startup, marketing communications, and team building. Cory has a Bachelor of Arts in Marketing and a Master of Science in Accounting, and is fluent in English and Spanish. Cory has assisted over companies with various aspects of their business development, and has been recognized as a Woman of Influence, a Small Business Consultant of the Year, and a Community Lending Advisor. Cory\'s mission is to accelerate community prosperity by collaborating with other organizations and empowering entrepreneurs and small businesses.

Experience

1. Chief Financial Officer

   Harrison School District 2

   May 2024 — Present · Colorado Springs, CO, US

   As the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), Cory is responsible for overseeing all financial activities and strategies of the district. Her primary objective is to ensure the financial health and stability of the district. Her duties include: Financial Planning and Analysis, Risk Management, Financial Reporting, Capital Management, Financial Strategy and Decision Making, Compliance and Governance, Leadership and Team Management.

Education

• University of Phoenix

  Master of Science (MS), Accounting and Finance

  2008 — 2010

• Concordia University Texas

  Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration and Marketing

  1996 — 1998

Skills

• Contract Negotiation
• Customer Retention
• Customer Service
• Lead Generation
• Customer Acquisition
• Marketing
• Project Management
• Business Development
• Digital Marketing
• New Business Development
• Customer Engagement
• Public Relations
• Business Strategy
• Marketing Strategy
• Direct Marketing
• Team Building
• Management
• Social Media Marketing
• Brand Loyalty
• Spanish
• Operations Management
• Program Management
• Leadership
• Strategic Partnerships
• Marketing Communications
• Strategic Planning