
Dr. Nelson Soler, Ph.D., MBA, MS, EA, EDFP
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About me
Award Winning Entrepreneurial Visionary/Servant Leader/Agent of Change and Economic Empowerment/Titan 100 2025
Education

CROEM
1983 - 1984Technical Degree STEM ProgramSTEM Program

University at Buffalo
1989 - 1991BS Electrical EngineeringActivities 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 - 1999MS International Business/MarketingActivities and Societies: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers, Latino Student Union, IEEE, SME Founder of the 1st SHPE Chapter

Cardinal Stritch University
2020 - 2023Doctor of Philosophy Leadership for the Advancement of Learning and ServiceDissertation: Individual and Contexual Factors Affecting Hispanic and Latino Entrepreneurs in Wisconsin

University of Notre Dame - Mendoza College of Business
2010 - 2016Nonprofit Management Certificate Non-Profit/Public/Organizational ManagementCompleted 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 - 2008Certificate Comercial Real EstateCommercial Real Estate Certificate

University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - School of Business Administration
1991 - 1993MBA FinanceActivities and Societies: Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers MBA Degree with a Focus on Financial Strategy

University at Buffalo
1989 - 1991BA EconomicsActivities 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 1995Community Banking Associate
Bryant & Stratton College
Jan 1995 - Jan 2000Adjunct Faculty
Metso Minerals
Oct 1996 - Apr 2000Export Supervisor
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Apr 2000 - Dec 2001Director, Business Development and Technology Outreach
University of Wisconsin Milwaukee
Dec 2001 - nowAdjunct Faculty Member
Jan 2007 - nowExecutive Director, Director of Business Dev.
Dec 2001 - Jan 2007

Upper Iowa University
Aug 2003 - Sept 2008Adjunct Faculty
Latino Entrepreneurial Network
Sept 2005 - Nov 2009Founding President
We Energies
Jan 2007 - May 2008Leadership Development/Finance/Customer Service
Carroll College
Sept 2008 - Dec 2009Adjunct Faculty
MEI Marketing -Multicultural Entrepreneurial Institute
Jun 2009 - nowChief Strategy Officer - Empowering Organizations to Reach their Intended Audiences
Dec 2006 - nowChief Executive Entrepreneur
Dec 2006 - nowLeadership Speaker - Facilitating Skill Development for 21st Century Leaders
Jun 2009 - Jul 2016

Latino Entrepreneurial Network of SE Wisconsin, Inc
Dec 2009 - Dec 2013Founder
UMOS
Oct 2011 - Dec 2011Hispanic Man of 2011
MMAC - The Business Council
May 2012 - May 2014Board Chair - Volunteer
Milwaukee County Community Business Development Partners
Aug 2012 - Jul 2013Director and Federal Liaison Officer
BizStarts Milwaukee
May 2015 - Jun 2016Board Member
Milwaukee Fire and Police Commission
Jul 2016 - Jun 2021Chairman Of The Board and Chair of Standards and Policy Committee
Latino Chamber of Commerce of SEW
Jul 2017 - nowFounder, President and CEO
Licenses & Certifications
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Bookkeeping Certification
National Association of Certified Public Bookkeepers 
Tier 3 Trainer - Early Childhood Education
Wisconsin RegistryJul 2024
Branding and Social Media Certificate
Notre Dame UniversitySept 2014
Wisconsin Real Estate Broker
Wisconsin Department of RegulationDec 2010
Enrolled Agent
Internal Revenue ServiceJan 2016- View certificate

QuickBooks Online
IntuitMay 2024 
Quickbooks Online Certification
IntuitJun 2006- View certificate

Economic Development Financial Professional
National Development CouncilJun 2014
Volunteer Experience
Board Member
Issued by Hmong Wisconsin Chamber of Commerce on Jan 2010
Associated with Dr. Nelson Soler, Ph.D., MBA, MS, EA, EDFPPresident
Issued by The Business Council Inc. on Jan 2010
Associated with Dr. Nelson Soler, Ph.D., MBA, MS, EA, EDFPFounder and 1st President
Issued by Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers UW Milwaukee on Oct 1991
Associated with Dr. Nelson Soler, Ph.D., MBA, MS, EA, EDFP
Languages
- spSpanish
- poPortuguese
- enEnglish
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