Business Development Manager at CAP5 Technology Solutions, LLC (CAP5)
Houston, Texas Area
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- Business Development Manager at CAP5 Technology Solutions, LLC (CAP5)
- President & COO at National Space & Technology Association
- President at Calvin Nelms Charter Schools
- Past
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- President at Houston Business Force
- Owner at Star-Tech Computer Services
- Business Development Manager at X-ISS (eXcellence in IS Solutions)
- Financial Services Representative at MetLife Financial Services
- Operations Engineer at Halliburton
- Aviation Electronics Tech at United States Navy
- Education
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- Cleveland Institute of Electronics
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Louis Gonzales’s Summary
Diverse leader with entrepreneurial mindset and over 30 years experience building teams, businesses and organizations. Leadership and operational experience with military, small and mid-size businesses, large corporations, and non-profit organizations. Expertise in military technology and operations, high technology from electronics to IT services; financial services from insurance to investments; and oil field operations from drilling to production. Business development and sales experience and strategy development including, high technology, financial services, consulting services, and high-end technology service plans. Exceptionally skilled in group dynamic development, team building, professional networking, marketing, technical training, problem solving, and process design development and improvement. Strategic human and material resource planning, and operations planning and management. Respected for interpersonal skills, high integrity, motivational leadership, coaching for individual growth, and team participation. Proven, deep-seated, burning desire to help individuals, businesses, and organizations grow and succeed.
Louis Gonzales’s Specialties:
Motivational Mentor, Strategic Planning & Execution, Business Development/Sales, Relationship Building, Staff Training & Development, Productivity Improvement, Program & Project Leadership, Business Planning, Organizational Development, Customer Service/ Relations Development, Proposal Development & Presentation, Team Sales Training, Process & Performance Optimization, IT Systems Solutions, Cross Functional Team Building, Competitive Contract Negotiations, Business Controls & Improvement.
Louis Gonzales’s Experience
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Business Development Manager
CAP5 Technology Solutions, LLC (CAP5)
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
May 2008 — Present (1 year 3 months)
CAP5 is an I.T. Professional Services firm offering computer support to small and midsize business. Our business-savvy approach maps technology options to clients’ organizational objectives. Our products and services stabilize and grow our clients’ business.
Staffed and directed by veterans of some of the most successful companies in the IT and telecom industries. Our CAP5 Management Team has a wealth of experience and actively promotes the success of small and midsize companies. Together, we offer in-depth knowledge for building, managing and growing complex information systems to achieve the business goals of our clients.
CAP5 brings competent, reliable and personable specialists who understand that the proper use of technology elevates the success of a business. Our first-rate professionals provide expertise in all areas of technology at reasonable rates that are affordable to a large audience. We love what we do, and it shows in our results. -
President & COO
National Space & Technology Association
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
January 2007 — Present (2 years 7 months)
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President
Calvin Nelms Charter Schools
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; Education Management industry)
January 1999 — Present (10 years 7 months)
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President
Houston Business Force
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
May 2007 — October 2008 (1 year 6 months)
Houston's 1st pure Business-to-Business BNI Chapter. We use the the BNI model with a qualified membership that is comprised of members that only do business with companies that touch the small and mid-market companies.
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Owner
Star-Tech Computer Services
(Computer Hardware industry)
May 1995 — April 2008 (13 years)
Planned, developed, marketed, and built this technology company which designed and built new systems and servers, repaired/upgraded all models of computers, provided computer training, and sold cell phones, VOIP phone systems, and satellite systems. Generated client base of small to mid-size businesses with no IT staff. Designed servers and set up networks to meet each customer’s individual needs, providing them with all they needed in IT services.
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Business Development Manager
X-ISS (eXcellence in IS Solutions)
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)
October 2006 — January 2008 (1 year 4 months)
An Information Technology consulting company that is nationally known for their “High Performance Computing” (HPC) expertise. X-ISS provides and markets their Microsoft expertise in Managed Services Programs and project management in all technology projects
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Financial Services Representative
MetLife Financial Services
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; Financial Services industry)
June 2003 — July 2006 (3 years 2 months)
Generated significant client base through marketing, relationship-building, and successful sales practices, geared toward providing wealth building and financial freedom for clients. Successfully sold Life, Disability, Long-Term Care, Annuity, Mutual Funds, Stocks, Bonds and Investment products and services to individuals, families, groups, and small businesses including "Key Person" insurance and buy-sell agreements. Reviewed and managed clients’ portfolios to maximize wealth building and assure each client held the best portfolio of products to achieve their financial goals and a secure financial future.
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Operations Engineer
Halliburton
(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; hal; Oil & Energy industry)
November 1981 — May 1997 (15 years 7 months)
Managed team that provided technical support for worldwide technical operations, with major focus on systems engineering. Participated in early design focus groups, design process, prototype and final design of surface systems. Traveled worldwide to introduce, sell, and train technicians and field engineers on operation and repair of new systems. Provided 24/7 worldwide technical support for techs and engineers. Noted problems with equipment functionality, corrected problems, and provided technical documentation to support changes. Integrated Halliburton’s engineering and manufacturing process at Gearhart Industries following merger. Collaborated with both engineering groups to develop interfaces that would allow each company’s equipment to work with the other’s. Participated in evaluation of companies’ products to determine which products were best suited for future growth..
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Aviation Electronics Tech
United States Navy
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Military industry)
January 1977 — September 1981 (4 years 9 months)
Worked in the Intermediate Maintenance Department and served on the USS AMERICA. Repaired electronics on F14’s and S3A Aircraft utilizing the VAST ATE Test Systems. Maintained and repaired the VAST Systems.
Louis Gonzales’s Education
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Cleveland Institute of Electronics
ASEET , Electronic Engineering , September 1979 — July 1981
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Louis Gonzales’s Groups:
Houston Business Force BNI, President, 2007 - 2008.
National Space & Technology Association (NSTA) President 2006 – Present.
Calvin Nelms Charter School District - President, 1999 – Present.
Galleria Chamber Of Commerce - Membership Development - 2006 – Present.
Houston West Chamber Of Commerce - Ambassadors Committee, 2006 – Present.
Greater Houston Partnership - Emerging Business Council Committees, 2006 – 2008.
Houston Minority Business Council - Membership Committee, 2006 – 2008.
Houston Networking News Member and Sponsor, 2006 – Present.
Grand Parkway BNI Chapter, President, 2005 – 2006.
Katy BNI Chapter – Numerous positions, 1999 – 2002.
Katy Elks Lodge #2654 - 8 years as a Officer including 3 years as a Trustee, 1993 – Present.
Katy Chamber of Commerce – Board of Directors – 1 year on Executive Board, 1997 – 2001.
Katy Independent School District - Technology Steering Committee, 1998 – 2000
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Life Business and Money Radio Show -
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Quantapoint
Louis Gonzales’s Honors:
Outstanding Chapter Leadership Award, BNI, 2008,
Outstanding Chapter Leadership Award, BNI, 2006,
Founder’s Award, BNI Grand Parkway Chapter, 2006,
Multiple Notable Network awards from 2000-2007
Texas Businessman of the Year, Presidential Honor Roll, Certificate of Appreciation, NRCC, 2005, Texas Businessman of the Year, Texas Honorary State Chairman, National Leadership Award, NRCC, 2003.
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