Business Development Supply Chain

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Carlos R. Veliz

206-***-**** \ ******@*******.*** \ https://www.linkedin.com/in/carlosvelizconsulting/ Professional Summary

Strategic Business Consultant and Diversity Advocate with over 35 years of cross-functional experience in aerospace, manufacturing, engineering, recruiting, and business development. Renowned for driving innovation, building sustainable business ecosystems, and mentoring diverse talent. Proven track record in executive leadership, organizational transformation, supplier diversity, and workforce development. Bilingual in English and Spanish.

Core Competencies

Strategic Business Planning

Supplier Diversity & Inclusion

Cross-Cultural Leadership

Talent Acquisition & HR Strategy

Aerospace & Manufacturing Operations

Organizational Change Management

Sales & Marketing Strategy

Project & Program Management

Technical Recruiting

Executive Coaching & Mentoring

Professional Experience

Business Coach/Resource Partner (Consultant) – Impact Washington Camano Island, WA Jan 2022 – Present (Remote)

Facilitate virtual workshops and one-on-one coaching for manufacturing clients.

Deliver strategic guidance on business planning, workforce development, and training implementation.

Act as a key resource partner, providing solutions aligned with industry trends and sustainability goals.

Enhance organizational resiliency through mindset coaching and leadership development. Business Development Consultant – Vartan Aero (Remote) Mukilteo, WA Aug 2023 – Mar 2024

Established a U.S. customer base through targeted outreach and social media campaigns.

Provided analysis on pricing models, customer expectations, and market fit for aircraft support services.

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Business Strategist – Commercial Aircraft Interiors (Onsite) Burlington & Arlington, WA 2019 – 2022

Led restructuring of leadership, recruiting, and operational models.

Directed high-impact PR and social media initiatives, and supported acquisition negotiations.

Improved supplier relationships and streamlined production workflows. Founder & Principal Consultant – CRVeliz Consulting LLC (Remote) Camano Island, WA 2015 – 2019

Provided strategic advisory and coaching to startups, aerospace clients, and minority-owned businesses.

Recognized for excellence by UW Foster School of Business; served as Vice-Chair of Advisory Board.

Delivered tailored recruiting strategies, hiring plans, and business intelligence dashboards. President/CEO – PCSI Design (Professional Cad Services, Inc.) (Onsite) Everett, WA 1999 – 2014

Revitalized a struggling design firm, achieving profitability and expansion across multiple states.

Secured contracts with Boeing, Microsoft, Kenworth, and the U.S. Coast Guard.

Recognized with numerous awards, including SBA Minority Business Champion of the Year. Earlier Consulting Engagements & Roles

Operations Manager – Applied Aero Systems (2016–2017)

Sr. Technical Recruiter – Systima Technologies & Spaceflight (2016–2017)

Cultural Market Recruiter – MassMutual & NY Life (2015–2016)

Relationship Manager – Engineering Services – Lighthouse for the Blind (2014–2015) Education & Training

Executive Certificate – Tuck School of Business, Dartmouth Growing the Minority Business (2007), Building High-Performing Minority Businesses (2005)

A.A.C. – Technical/Mechanical Drafting – Evergreen Valley College

Certifications – Pro/E Software (Parametric Corp.), SolidWorks experience pg. 3 www.crveliz.com 206-***-****

Awards & Recognition

SBA Minority Business Champion of the Year – 2008

Aerospace Future Alliance Award – 2007

9th Fastest Growing Minority Aerospace Company – Puget Sound Business Journal

Supplier of the Year (Class II) – 2007

UW Foster School of Business – Business of Tomorrow Award

Flag of Honor from Afghanistan for Veteran Support – 2013 Professional Affiliations & Leadership

Advisory Board, UW Foster School of Business (Vice-Chair 2015–2017)

Trustee, Everett Community College (2003–2006)

Co-Founder, Snohomish Student of Color Conference

Chair, Snohomish Workforce Board

Mentor, NAACP Minority Achievers & High School Programs

Cultural & Faith-Based Community Engagements (1999–2007) Languages & Technical Skills

Languages: Fluent in English & Spanish

Software: MS Office Suite, SolidWorks, Pro/E, Social Media Platforms

Domains: Aerospace, Automotive, Medical Devices, Government Contracting

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