Deidra Sutton
Business Advisor at Houston Community College
- Role
- Business Advisor at Houston City College
- Location
- Houston, TX, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Deidra Sutton
I have more than 25 years of Business advising experience. Below is a brief synopsis of my background. Client relations include: I achieve my program goals by relating to my clients management goals, growth projections and technical assistance needs. I am consistent in maintaining on going contact and involvement with numerous clients annually. My commitment to providing exceptional service to clients through attention to details and close follow-up procedures, result in repeat business and client referrals. Business advising - I understand the standard procurement policy and procedures to guide clients to present responsive and reliable bids. I outline and rate technical proposals. I forge relationships with Federal, state and local agencies to obtain contract leads and referrals for mentor and joint venture opportunities. I am experienced in formulating long-range financial proposals and strategic business plans. Technical assistance - assist with registration and certifications for Federal, State, Local and corporate agencies. Identify contact opportunities and assist with the bidding process. Research data base programs to identify past contract awards as well as projected contract schedules. Develop strategic marketing plans. Community involvement -attend networking events, conferences and pre-bid meetings to obtain information to share with client database. Resource partners will provide information to distribute to our database. I am guest speaker on small business topics and I also teach small business workshops within the community.
Experience
Business Advisor
Aug 2019 — Present · Houston, TX, US
Minority Business Development Agency (MBDA) consultant duties include relationship management of minority owned businessess through recruitment, engagement, and assessment of each client on a one-on-one basis to discover their business needs. After assessment, we coach and connect the buisiness directly with the needed resources. MBDA advisors taylor business development strategies for clients to include procurement leads, teaming opportunities, connections to financial lenders, bonding programs, export consultation, certification assistance, business training and workshops.
Education
Xavier University of Louisiana
Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Business/Management
1978 — 1982
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