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Executive Director Roberto Nieves
Profile
Business professional with extensive experience in small business development, financing, and consulting. In addition, acquired many years of experience in project management and development, residential finance underwriting and originating, and over three years of business ownership experience. Previous chamber of commerce experienced included the creation, development, implementation, and management of the Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield (ACCGS) Technical Assistance Program (TAP) and served one year as a member of the North Scottsdale Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors. Demonstrated history of producing accurate, timely reports, experience with management of payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, monthly tax reporting (local, state and federal), asset management, personnel management, and relationship building. Flexible and versatile able to maintain poise under pressure. Confident and competent with demonstrated ability to easily transcend cultural differences. Thrive in deadline-driven environments. Excellent team-building skills.
Skills and Experience Summary
* Comprehensive Business Management
* Personnel Management
* Project Management
* Asset Management
* Business Financial Management
* Business Financial Analysis
* Performing Due Diligence
* Scheduling
* Marketing & Sales
* Report Preparation
* Customer Service
* Computer and Software Proficiency
* Contract Negotiation Skills
* Professional Presentations Skills
* Written and Verbal Communication skills
* Team building skills
Employment Experience
* PRESIDENT, RC2 AUTOMOTIVE, TEMPE AZ (2008-2011)
* BUSINESS BANKING OFFICER, CHASE BANK, PHOENIX, AZ (2007-2008)
* LOAN ORIGINATOR/UNDERWRITER, CITIZENS BANK, HOLYOKE, MA (2003-2006)
OTHER SIGNIFICANT EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
* Director, Business Development (Technical Assistance Program-TAP) Affiliated Chambers of Commerce of Greater Springfield, Springfield, MA (1999-2002)
* Community Building/Labor Relations Community United Way of Pioneer Valley, Springfield, MA
(1997-1999)
* BayBank/BankBoston AVP Business Banking Group, Springfield, MA (1991-1997)
* NCOIC Unit Administration & Finance - United States Air Force, Mt. Corna, Italy, (1982-1987)
Education
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE Springfield, MA
Masters in Business Administration, Concentration: Finance (2000)
AMERICAN INTERNATIONAL COLLEGE Springfield, MA
BA in Business Management (1997)
About the ERC5
The East of the River Chamber was established in June of 2008 to include the East Longmeadow, Hampden, Longmeadow, Ludlow and Wilbraham Chambers of Commerce.
We appreciate the support of the business community and look forward to a continued partnership in building an economically-thriving community. We have an exciting future ahead of us. Join us in our work to make it fruitful for your family, your business and your community.
Board of Directors
First Vice Chair
Scott Keen, HealthSouth
Second Vice Chair
Carmina Fernandes, Law Offices of Carmina Fernandes
Treasurer
Joseph Lawler, The Gaudreau Group
Clerk
Dennis Lopata, Life Care Center of Wilbraham
Tammy Bordeaux, PeoplesBank
Brady Chianciola, PeoplesBank
Charlie Christianson, Peritus Security Partners
Torrie Dearborn, Glenmeadow, Inc.
Gloria Faria, Chicopee Savings Bank
Mark French, The Republican
Antonio Goncalves, Ideal Insurance Agency, Inc.
Richard R. Green, Richard R. Green Insurance Agency, Inc.
Elissa Langevin, Florence Savings Bank
Janet Murphy, Wilbraham & Monson Academy
John Pedro, John Pedro Real Estate Associates
Barbara Perry, Reminder Publications
Barry Sanborn, ProShred Security International, Inc.
Corinne Sawyer, Monson Savings Bank
Amy Scott, Wild Apple Design Group
Dawn W. Starks, Acres Power Equipment Co.
Jessica Szczepanek, East Village Place
Maura Tobias, Friendly Ice Cream Corporation
Edward Zemba, Robert Charles Photography
For more information, or to join the ERC, please contact Roberto Nieves, Director of the East of the River Chamber of Commerce at (413) 755-1318, or by e-mail at nieves@myonlinechamber.com.
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