About this Event:

Calling all Latina entrepreneurs! Join Latinas Rise, for an exclusive, interactive Working Lunch Series designed to empower your business trajectory. Join partners from:

  • ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs.
  • Latin American Association.
  • Prospera USA.
  • Georgia Hispanic Construction Association.
  • UGA Small Business Development Center in Gwinnett.
  • The Latin American Chamber of Commerce Georgia.

How to Get Certified and Work with Big Companies

What You Will Learn

  • Certification Pathways – Understand the different business certifications available and how to qualify for them.
  • Corporate Partnership Opportunities – Learn how Georgia Power works with small businesses and how to position your company for success.
  • Networking & Pitching Skills – Discover best practices to present your business effectively to decision-makers.

Event Details

  • Parking: Free parking available on-site.
  • Recommendation: Bring plenty of business cards and have your elevator pitch ready to connect with potential partners.
  • Dress Code: Professional attire recommended.

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David is a Principal consultant in Mercer’s Career Business located in Atlanta, Georgia. David assists clients in a variety of topics including: workforce rewards effectiveness, incentive plan performance motivation, talent relocation and global mobility strategy, and other people engagement practices. Prior to joining Mercer, David served in various corporate roles including Director of Global Compensation for a multi-national retailer, and most recently, was the Rewards & Mobility Leader for a global chemical manufacturer. His experience includes job architecture and leveling for global organizations, business restructuring and transformation, benefits effectiveness, workforce rewards and recognition, organization effectiveness and process optimization.

David earned a Master’s degree in Contemporary European Studies from the Universidad Carlos III in Madrid, Spain through the Trans-Atlantic Masters (TAM) program at the University of North Carolina – Chapel Hill. At UNC, David earned a BA for International Studies in International Economics, Political Science and Spanish. He is native bilingual in English and Spanish. David earned the Certified Compensation Professional (CCP) and Global Remuneration Professional (GRP) designations from World At Work of which he is a member. He has been a guest presenter on gender pay equity, workforce development and harnessing D&I business resource groups for enhanced business performance.

He serves in ALPFA – the Association of Latino Professionals For America – where he was awarded Outstanding Service to ALPFA in 2013. David currently serves in ALPFA as the U.S. Southeast Region Director. David also actively volunteers in Junior Achievement and is a member of the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce.