Amilcar Jimenez- Gomez ( AKA “ AJ ”)
Amilcar Jiminez-Gomez was born in San Juan , Puerto Rico . He possesses a BBA in Business Administration with a Major in Marketing and Management , a BA in Arts , an MBA in Marketing and an MMS in Managerial Science .
Back in the 80 ’ s , Amilcar ( AJ ) start his career in the media with Cristobal Berrios , on his radio Program “ Arriba Puerto Rico , El Club de Mr . Bloop ”. After working in radio , AJ worked with several musical groups , including Menudo and created and produced two musical groups in Puerto Rico , namely Grupo ORO and Grupo Karismma . In college , AJ produced several shows , including “ Explosion ‘ 87 ”, the prototype for “ Joventud Vibra ,” the largest artistic youth show produced in Puerto Rico . Expanding his experience , AJ started producing theater . He produced several pieces , namely :
Las Preciosas Ridiculas , Pipo Subway ( comedy ), Capitanes de la Escoria , La Herencia , Susana Quiere Ser Decente , Ellas Son Las Que Son , Depurado and Inside Dreams . AJ also produced “ Ilusiones ,” a musical / theater piece , which was a fundraiser for the Puerto Rico Aids Foundation .
While working in such productions , AJ also worked with various educative and non-forprofit institutions such as : Inter American University of Puerto Rico ( Marketing Officer ); International School of Tourism , Ana G . Mendez University System ( Marketing / Administration Director ); and American Red Cross , Puerto Rico Chapter ( Chief Operating Officer ).
At this point in his life , AJ decided to establish his own business and developed “ Proyectos y Proyectos ,” a non-for-profit organization who ’ s mission is to help other small businesses develop themselves . His experience and on-going career brings AJ to
Mr Frederick grew up in Westerville Ohio , a suburb of the capital Columbus . For his senior year in High School 1977 he was awarded an American Field Service ( AFS ) scholarship to live as an exchange student in Caracas , Venezuela . Living in another country broadened his horizons and awoke an interest in foreign cultures especially Hispanic cultures . He graduated cum laude from Ohio Wesleyan University in Delaware , Ohio in 1982 with a BA degree , with majors in International Business , Mathematics , and Spanish . During his junior year in College , he studied at the Centro de Estudios Universitarios Colombo-Americano ( CEUCA ) in Bogotá , Colombia . Immediately after finishing his undergraduate , Mr . Frederick pursued his 2 year Master of Business Administration ( MBA ) degree at the University of Florida in Gainesville , Florida .
After graduating , Mr . Frederick decided to return to Caracas , Venezuela to work at Banco Latino in 1984 . He stayed with the bank until 1993 when he left his final position as International Area Vice President . During his tenure there he wrote the largest correspondent banking agreement in Latin America with Chase Manhattan Bank and financed the $ 120MM Cristobal Colon Natural Gas Project in Zulia state . He then took the General Manager / Managing Partner position of EBNA Bank in Willemstad , Curacao an affiliate of Banco Exterior Caracas in 1993 . In 1998 he started working as the Operations Manager of Heptagon Securities , LTD , an offshore brokerage firm incorporated in the British Virgin Islands .
In June 2000 , Mr Frederick left Venezuela and returned to the states with his family making a home in Tampa , Florida , due to the unstable political situation in Venezuela . During June 2001 Mr Frederick became a financial advisor with MassMutual Financial Group and in 2002 he was named new agent of that year .
In 2002 Mr Frederick joined the Tampa Bay Hispanic Chamber of Commerce , and in October 2004 he was asked to join the board of directors as membership director . Under his guidance , the chamber grew from approximately 150 members in 2004 to 650 in December 2005 . In January 2006 , Mr Frederick was elected the President . Al Frederick resigned his position as President of the Tampa Bay Hispanic Chamber of Commerce in May of 2006 to pursue other avenues .
In October 2005 along with the mayor of Tampa Mr Frederick received the prestigious Amigo award from Tampa Bay Hispanic Heritage Inc . for his work in the Hispanic market in Tampa . He is presently the Florida State Communications Officer for the League of Latin American Citizens ( LULAC ), a committee member of Boy Scout Troop 45 , a 2005 board member of the National Society of Hispanic MBAs , and a member of the Venezuelan Suncoast Association . He enjoys his life here in Tampa with his wife and 2 sons . His daughter is a legacy at Ohio Wesleyan University .
meet Sandra Acevedo ( Puerto Rico Cultural Parade President ) and JV . With JV , Amilcar worked in different activities , not only in NY , but also in other states , Florida being the most important platform for AJ ’ s career . Here in Florida , AJ has been working as the Master of Ceremonies for the Puerto Rico Patron Saint Festival , as well as in the Puerto Rico Cultural Parade of Tampa . He also made commercial voice-overs for one of
Alfred William “ Al ” Frederick
the most important TV Stations in Tampa . AJ also became part of the HBIF ( Hispanic Business initiative Fund ) resources for the Central Florida , as well as a member of the Gloria Rivera Cultural Foundation of Puerto Rico , Board of Trustees .
AJ ’ s wish is to continue working here in Tampa , not only for the Hispanic community , but for everyone who has a need .
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