Manuel Gonzalez

About Manuel Gonzalez

With years of leadership experience spanning nine distinct economic development and business-focused roles within Miami-Dade government offices and officials, I have developed a profound understanding of government operations and their influence on the business community. I have cultivated strong personal and professional relationships with thousands of individuals, businesses, and organizations, all while administering policies and procedures tailored to multicultural and business activities.I have played a pivotal role in developing a comprehensive 5-year strategic plan, which serves as a roadmap addressing critical challenges such as nearshoring, advancements in cyber technology, and strengthening supply chain resilience. My initiatives have been instrumental in fortifying global partnerships and transforming stakeholder engagement. For example, I successfully led policy changes related to cross-border trade with Brazil and globally and spearheaded the creation of the Hemispheric Health Ministers Conference, a groundbreaking event that resulted in the formation of the public-private partnership Salud Miami. In tandem with my government leadership roles, I serve as the Co-Founder of AselaUSA.us, a venture that underscores my unwavering commitment to community enrichment, innovation, and entrepreneurship for sustainable growth. Through this platform, I have helped establish opportunities for economic empowerment by leveraging actionable data analysis and hosting executive networking events that drive local and international collaboration.Led product development initiatives such as the MIA Pharma Hub, helped government agencies with AI-based audit and reconciliation systems. These efforts reflect my commitment to innovation and my ability to translate complex regulatory frameworks into scalable, customer-focused solutions.lhese efforts reflect my commitment to innovation and my ability to translate complex regulatory frameworks into scalable, customer-focused solutions. consistently built and executed strategies that drive growth. As a professor of international business management at UC3M Madrid, I bridge academic theory with practical application, staying current with global business trends. It echoes my ability to approach strategy with both analytical rigor and real-world insight. Recently completed with the Host Committee of The Nobel Sustainability

Experience

1. Global Engagement Officer, International Trade Consortium

   Miami-Dade County

   Apr 2022 — Present · Miami, FL, US

   Assigned to develop the ITC’s 5-year strategic plan, update the county’s protocol manual, recreate the organization’s database, and improve relationships and increase contact with regional entrepreneurship-innovation stakeholders. • Created and currently maintain a CRM database of over 65K leads tracking actionable data. • Developed a 3-year plan that analyzes threats and opportunities while identifying nearshoring, cyber tech, and supply chain challenges, and develops and recommends counter measures.

Education

• Florida International University

  Certificate, International Business and Public Policy

• Michigan State University - Eli Broad College of Business

  Strategic Planning Certificate, Strategic Business Planning

• Georgetown University

  Executive Education , International Business and Public Policy

• Universidad Carlos III de Madrid

  Masters In International Business Administration -Billingual (English and Spanish) AACSB , International Business Administration

• Miami Dade College

  Associate of Arts - AA, Business Administration and Management, General