Ricardo Escobar has over 20 years of experience in leadership roles in non-profit organizations, construction project management, and business operations. He is bilingual in English and Spanish with additional language skills. His background includes positions as Program Director, Regional Director, Chief Executive Officer, and President. He has a proven track record of managing complex projects on time and achieving goals through coordination of priorities, negotiations, procurement, and business processes. Escobar holds degrees from Ouachita Baptist University and Capital City Junior College as well as several certificates in international trade, public health, and construction.

1. RICARDO A. ESCOBAR
P.O. Box 570393, Houston TX 77257 * Tel. 713-829-3140 * rescobar@msn.com
Program Director/ Regional Director/ Chief Executive
Officer / President/ General Manager
Bilingual/ Built loyal teams/ Managed a successful operation/ Project
management/ Non profit experience/ Served on nonprofit boards/
International projects/ Multy-task/ can work independently
Proven success in complex project planning to coordinate multiple priorities and achieve designated
timelines in the fields of contract negotiations, procurement, supply chain, logistics and business processes.
Consistent focus on customer service objectives. Effective as liaison and relationship-builder, with
record of problem solving, critical thinking, negotiating, improved productivity to assure satisfaction and
continued business opportunities. Resourceful and adaptable.
Proficient in fiscal accountability by requesting and authorizing budgetary payments. Skilled in design and
implementation of budgets and billing procedures. Establish record & accounting tracking systems.
Expert at networking and client relations and experienced public speaker. Superior interpersonal abilities
and active listening skills.
Professional computer skills with Windows, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access; extensive experience
with Internet research, e-mail, business media applications software, Movie Maker and many other photo editing
programs.
International Experience: Fluent in written and spoken Spanish, English & 50% Portuguese; familiar with
Italian & French; widely traveled, with particular expertise in culture protocol of Latin America, Europe, Middle
East, Australia and Indian cultures. Other Skills: Exceptional in leading multidisciplinary teams at international
locations in support of organizational expansion goals. Exploration, planning and implementation of short &
long term projects. Problem solver, Initiator, lead by example. Highly personable, hands-on executive capable to
work across cultural and social structures. Skill at crisis management.
BA – Ouachita Baptist University AA – Capital City Junior College
- Some Master Graduate work at Dallas Theological Seminary.
- Certificate – Pan-American School of Agriculture at El Zamorano, Rep. of Honduras.
- Certificate Greater Houston Partnership, International Trading Studies
- Certificate - City of Houston Department Of Health
CAREER OVERVIEW:
Escobar Company GC President & CEO, January 2004 to Present. Profesional Project Manager -
working well in a fast-paced setting. Planer and manager of well executed and implemented renovations and
construction projects. I develop detail construction estimates and budgets for proposed construction projects.
Chick Fil-A a Inc General Manager Trainee, June, 2003 - March 2004.
Second Baptist Church Assistant Director of Missions, 1995-2003.
Back Pain Chiropractic Director of Economic Development, 1992-1993.
Naples Baptist Church Director of Economic Development, 1989-1991.

2. AFFILIATIONS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS:
Ordained Baptist Minister, Walnut Bend Community Association boards of directors 3 years. Union
Baptist Association Unity Council Team 3 years. New Church Initiative Assessment Council 2 years. (PSI)
Private Sector Initiative Inc. Home Repair Program Committee 4 years. Rebuilding Together Houston
Housing Committee 6 years. Mission Houston Inc. Board of Directors 3 years. Boy scouts of America, Pack
leader for Pack 1040, Grace Presbyterian School volunteer coach 4 yrs, First Baptist Church usher.