Fernando Mendoza

About Fernando Mendoza

I help small and mid-sized manufacturers improve how they operate, scale, and compete…

Experience

1. Business Advisor

   Floridamakes

   Jan 2022 — Present · Miami, FL, US

   As a strategic partner to South Florida’s manufacturing ecosystem, I advise companies across diverse sectors to accelerate growth, improve performance, and secure the resources needed to thrive. I collaborate directly with ownership teams and key stakeholders to identify challenges, deliver solutions, and foster long-term competitiveness.Key Highlights- Conducted over 100+ on-site assessments and improvement projects across industries including medical devices, aerospace, metal distribution, fabrication, injection molding, and tech manufacturing- Delivered $60M+ in reported impact in 2024 alone through strategic projects, funding access, training, and local connections- Helped retain and create over 300 jobs across South Florida by strengthening operational capacity and workforce alignment- Supported multiple companies in relocating to and within Florida, ensuring smooth transitions aligned with growth objectives and workforce availability- Worked alongside county governments and Economic Development Councils (EDCs) in Miami-Dade and Broward to align public resources with private sector needs- Played a key role in strengthening regional supply chains, connecting manufacturers with local service providers, suppliers, and technical partners- Partnered with local banks, the SBA, and U.S. Commercial Services to promote trade, facilitate access to capital, and drive international growth opportunities- Facilitated manufacturers’ compliance with ISO/AS standards, CMMC readiness, and entry into federal and Department of Defense supply chains- Delivered technical training programs and hosted educational sessions in collaboration with the South Florida Manufacturers Association (SFMA) to support continuous improvement and innovation.

Education

• NYU Tandon School of Engineering

  Master of Science - MS

  2009 — 2011

• Universidad Metropolitana (VE)

  BC

  2004 — 2008

Skills

• Fluent English
• Business Strategy
• Microsoft Office
• Microsoft Word
• Energy Efficiency
• Leed Green Associate
• Team Leadership
• Microsoft Powerpoint
• Autocad
• Business Process Improvement
• Sustainability
• Lean Manufacturing
• Leadership
• Time Management
• Continuous Process Improvement
• Green Belt
• Integration
• French
• Logistics
• Business Analysis
• Program Management
• Public Speaking
• Business Development
• Energy
• Management
• Contract Management
• English
• Product Development
• Analysis
• Six Sigma
• Strategic Planning
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Certified Energy Manager
• Marketing Strategy
• Project Management
• Microsoft Excel
• Engineering
• Spanish
• Renewable Energy
• Operations Management