Dr. Nelson Soler, Ph.D., MBA, MS, EA, EDFP

Dr. Nelson Soler, Ph.D., MBA, MS, EA, EDFP

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Award Winning Entrepreneurial Visionary/Servant Leader/Agent of Change and Economic Empowerment/Titan 100 2025

  • Education

    • CROEM

      1983 - 1984
      Technical Degree STEM Program

      STEM Program

    • University at Buffalo

      1989 - 1991
      BS Electrical Engineering

      Activities and Societies: IEEE Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers Latin American Student Association Who is Who Among Students 1990Dean List 1990

    • Lubar College of Business

      1995 - 1999
      MS International Business/Marketing

      Activities and Societies: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Latino Student Union, IEEE, SME Founder of the 1st SHPE Chapter

    • Cardinal Stritch University

      2020 - 2023
      Doctor of Philosophy Leadership for the Advancement of Learning and Service

      Dissertation: Individual and Contexual Factors Affecting Hispanic and Latino Entrepreneurs in Wisconsin

    • University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business

      2010 - 2016
      Nonprofit Management Certificate Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

      Completed over 10 courses in Nonprofits as part of the US Hispanic Chamber Foundation Leadership Training Institute. Some topics included:Grant Writing, Leadership, Innovation, Membership Development, Communications, Lobbying and more.

    • Marquette University

      2007 - 2008
      Certificate Comercial Real Estate

      Commercial Real Estate Certificate

    • University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - School of Business Administration

      1991 - 1993
      MBA Finance

      Activities and Societies: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers MBA Degree with a Focus on Financial Strategy

    • University at Buffalo

      1989 - 1991
      BA Economics

      Activities and Societies: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, IEEE, LASA Co-founder of the 1st SHPE Chaper in the University

  • Experience

    • Firstar Bank

      Jan 1994 - Jan 1995
      Community Banking Associate
    • Bryant & Stratton College

      Jan 1995 - Jan 2000
      Adjunct Faculty
    • Metso Minerals

      Oct 1996 - Apr 2000
      Export Supervisor
    • Milwaukee School of Engineering

      Apr 2000 - Dec 2001
      Director, Business Development and Technology Outreach
    • University of Wisconsin Milwaukee

      Dec 2001 - now
      • Adjunct Faculty Member

        Jan 2007 - now
      • Executive Director, Director of Business Dev.

        Dec 2001 - Jan 2007
    • Upper Iowa University

      Aug 2003 - Sept 2008
      Adjunct Faculty
    • Latino Entrepreneurial Network

      Sept 2005 - Nov 2009
      Founding President
    • We Energies

      Jan 2007 - May 2008
      Leadership Development/Finance/Customer Service
    • Carroll College

      Sept 2008 - Dec 2009
      Adjunct Faculty
    • MEI Marketing -Multicultural Entrepreneurial Institute

      Jun 2009 - now
      • Chief Strategy Officer - Empowering Organizations to Reach their Intended Audiences

        Dec 2006 - now
      • Chief Executive Entrepreneur

        Dec 2006 - now
      • Leadership Speaker - Facilitating Skill Development for 21st Century Leaders

        Jun 2009 - Jul 2016
    • Latino Entrepreneurial Network of SE Wisconsin, Inc

      Dec 2009 - Dec 2013
      Founder
    • UMOS

      Oct 2011 - Dec 2011
      Hispanic Man of 2011
    • MMAC - The Business Council

      May 2012 - May 2014
      Board Chair - Volunteer
    • Milwaukee County Community Business Development Partners

      Aug 2012 - Jul 2013
      Director and Federal Liaison Officer
    • BizStarts Milwaukee

      May 2015 - Jun 2016
      Board Member
    • Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission

      Jul 2016 - Jun 2021
      Chairman Of The Board and Chair of Standards and Policy Committee
    • Latino Chamber of Commerce of SEW

      Jul 2017 - now
      Founder, President and CEO
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Bookkeeping Certification

      National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers
      View certificate certificate
    • Tier 3 Trainer - Early Childhood Education

      Wisconsin Registry
      Jul 2024
    • Branding and Social Media Certificate

      Notre Dame University
      Sept 2014
    • Wisconsin Real Estate Broker

      Wisconsin Department of Regulation
      Dec 2010
    • Enrolled Agent

      Internal Revenue Service
      Jan 2016
    • QuickBooks Online

      Intuit
      May 2024
      View certificate certificate
    • Quickbooks Online Certification

      Intuit
      Jun 2006
    • Economic Development Financial Professional

      National Development Council
      Jun 2014
      View certificate certificate
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Board Member

      Issued by Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce on Jan 2010
      Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of CommerceAssociated with Dr. Nelson Soler, Ph.D., MBA, MS, EA, EDFP
    • President

      Issued by The Business Council Inc. on Jan 2010
      The Business Council Inc.Associated with Dr. Nelson Soler, Ph.D., MBA, MS, EA, EDFP
    • Founder and 1st President

      Issued by Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers UW Milwaukee on Oct 1991
      Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers UW MilwaukeeAssociated with Dr. Nelson Soler, Ph.D., MBA, MS, EA, EDFP