Erica M Benavides Motivational Speaker from San Antonio, TX

Erica has been noted as a proven strategic Executive that translates business strategies into maximum revenue commensurate with the best interest of organization, customers, employees and the public. She is considered an expert in enhancing company visibility; developing strategic marketing initiatives; and growing each segment of a high-quality development portfolio. Erica is dedicated to maintaining a reputation built on quality, service and uncompromising ethics. She has been both nationally and locally recognized for these efforts. When she left her last executive post, Erica began her own business. She lead that business thru some of the craziest obstacles a small business owner can encounter and it still lives on today. Now, in an effort to share her past experiences (both personal and professional) with others, she established Head Up Head Forward- a consulting business dedicated to reminding female entrepreneurs that no matter what life throws at you moving forward with grace and professionalism is the only way to head. She also built Accountability Managers-a consulting firm dedicated to assisting Business Leaders stay focused on the goals of their businesses through periods of transition and/or growth. Industry Experience: Non-Profit, Arts and Culture, Healthcare, Education, City Planning and Economic Development Specialties: Business Development, Fund Development (Raising over $20M for local non-profit organizations), Economic Development and Community Development, Community Relations, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Organizational Development and Public Policy