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Javier Mule

@javiermule

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Experienced entrepreneurship ecosystem leader driving equitable small-business growth and program impact.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek roles where I can design and run community-centered programs, manage grants, and scale equitable small-business initiatives with cross-sector partners.

I am a seasoned program and operations leader with 10+ years building entrepreneurship ecosystems across government, nonprofit, and startup sectors, focused on delivering measurable economic impact for underrepresented founders. I have managed large grant portfolios, launched sector-specific initiatives like a sustainable fashion platform, and delivered technical assistance and events that increased engagement and funding access for small businesses.

My background includes e-commerce operations, cohort program design and delivery, certification and compliance review, and hands-on small business coaching. I combine data-driven decision-making, stakeholder engagement, and community-centered program design to create scalable, inclusive opportunities for entrepreneurs.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Project Coordinator

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Department of Small and Local Business Development

Sep 2023 - Present (2 years 4 months)

Lead operations for the Dream Accelerator supporting 35+ under-resourced entrepreneurs, managed a $500K grant portfolio, and launched the ReFashion Initiative awarding $50,000 to sustainable DC businesses. Delivered 83+ hours of technical assistance, managed weekly office hours for 466+ small businesses, and produced Digital Empowerment Day distributing 150 laptops.

Program Management Grant Management Stakeholder Engagement Community Outreach Performance Monitoring Event Coordination

CBE Certification Specialist

Department of Small and Local Business Development

Sep 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year)

Reviewed 138 CBE certification applications and provided guidance that improved application success to 100%, enabling small businesses to access DC government contracting opportunities. Supported procurement access and broader inclusive economic development initiatives.

Certification Compliance Process Improvement economic development

E-commerce Manager

George Washington's Mount Vernon

Aug 2021 - Aug 2022 (1 year)

Oversaw daily e-commerce operations, improving site performance by 15% and increasing user engagement by 20% through A/B testing, content strategy, and UX improvements; managed marketing and fulfillment teams. Drove digital sales growth via strategic initiatives.

E Commerce Operations A B Testing Content Strategy Shopify Team Management Analytics

Small Business Coach

Latino Economic Development Center

Apr 2019 - Jan 2021 (1 year 9 months)

Managed the Resilient Business Corridor initiative supporting 15 underrepresented entrepreneurs to stabilize and scale operations, secured grant awards for participants, and delivered virtual workshops and an E‑Commerce Summit with 300+ participants. Advised on SBA disaster relief and funding programs during COVID-19.

Grants Workshop Facilitation SBA Funding Guidance Program Delivery Partnership Development Digital Transformation

Founding Team Operator

Peter Manning NYC

May 2011 - May 2018 (7 years)

Early-stage operator who helped launch and scale a menswear DTC brand driving $2M+ in profit; managed omnichannel operations including Shopify, logistics, retail openings, and merchandising to build scalable systems and a loyal customer base.

Shopify Logistics Merchandising Brand Development Growth Strategy Vendor Management