Jim Cortes
Account Executive-Owner Johnson Controls International
- Role
- National Director of Vessel Examination and Program Visitation, Recreational Boater Safety at U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary
- Location
- High Point, NC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Jim Cortes
Building relationships and succeeding together through mutual respect, cooperation and solid communication.\"Jim is a versatile and results-driven Operations Manager with a solid reputation for creating value-based business solutions in the market through a consultative technical-sales approach. He has established himself as driving force in leading commercial conglomerates through solid business development performance and a consistent legacy of outstanding sales growth.Throughout his career, he has made significant contributions towards delivering assistance in the recruiting of observers and providing exceptional support and robust business solutions for the dealer. He demonstrates an organized & methodical approach while functioning with federal agencies and Department of Defense.He has developed a strong understanding of driving large, utility scale photovoltaic solar electrical systems and hybrid systems.A professional with deep rooted experience in strategizing operational procedures, maintaining standards, and striving for service level improvements and possesses the ability to create and execute a vision of operational excellence to mobilize a large workforce to meet customer commitments.Significant AchievementsMember of the Society of Military Engineers (SAME).FedEx President\'s Club for Top Sales Achievement.FedEx Ambassador\'s Club for Top Sales Achievement.Awarded with Supply Corps Association Leadership Award in August 2004.Received Navy Achievement Medal in October 2004, National Defense Medal 2004, Navy Commendation Medal in October 2005, Army Commendation Medal 2007, and Global War on Terrorism Medal 2005.Honored with M9 Pistol Ribbon, Expert Rifle Ribbon, and Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal 2006.Acknowledged with Navy Overseas Ribbon and Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary 20••••07.To know more about him, or how he can help your business, contact Jim at: j•••••••@triad.rr.com
Experience
National Director of Vessel Examination and Program Visitation, Recreational Boater Safety
May 2012 — Present · NC, US
Vice Flotilla Commander | May 2012 – Jan 2014 Branch Chief- HTM, Retention Division | Oct 2014 – Nov 2015 Flotilla Commander | Jan 2015 – Jan 2016 District Staff Officer-Human Resources | Jan 2015 – Jan 2017 Assistant District Staff Officer-HR (Sector North Carolina)| May 2012 – Nov 2013 Division Chief-Vessel Exams Special Projects | Sep 2015 – Oct 2018 Division Commander, Western Carolinas | Jan 2018 – Dec 2018National Deputy Director of Vessel Examination and Program Visitation, Recreational Boater Safety-Nov 2018 - Oct 2020At US Coast Guard Auxiliary, Jim is functioning as National Deputy Director of Vessel Examination Directorate. He has been Division Commander and LED the Special Projects Division within Recreational Boating Safety. He is engaged in planning, developing and executing national plans and policy for recreational boater safety programs and protocol as well as undertaking observational study of National Life Jacket Wear Rate. Aligning people according to the needs of the USCG Aux and USCG, Jim is tasked with Mission Staffing, Translating Programs and Relating Interests and Skills.He established leaders and led National Programs and projects to positively impact mentoring, morale, enthusiasm and retention.His accountabilities include Recruiting, On-boarding, Finger Printing, Flotilla Operations and Staffing, preparation of Security Screening Review Paperwork, Conflict Resolution, embracing the Strengths of Diversity and acted as Liaison for District Commodore and Chief of Staff.Jim designed, broadcast and approved the qualification certification standards for life jacket wear observers program. Supported and benefitted members, engaged member collaboration, identified member capabilities while aligning them with opportunity. He continues his Service to Nation, Duty to People, and Commitment to Excellence as well as responded to the needs of the US Coast Guard, USCG Auxiliary in National Staff Position.
Education
High Point University
Master of Science in Management, Management and Business Administration
Frostburg State University
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Marketing
Skills
- Business Development
- Management
- Sales Operations
- Dod
- Energy
- Sales
- Training & Development
- Leadership
- Operations Management
- Sustainability
- Direct Sales
- Logistics Management
- Training
- Logistics
- New Business Development
- Government
- Sales Management
- Supply Chain
- Navy
- Solar Energy
- Marketing
- Energy Efficiency
- Cross-Functional Team Leadership
- Military
- Employee Training
- U.s. Department of Defense
- Strategic Planning
- Renewable Energy
- Supply Chain Management
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