Fort Lauderdale · Broward County, FL

Nicole
Venant-Gutierrez

Chief Operating Officer of a family electrical business, Broward County realtor, community board member, and an advocate for children's theatre arts and building safety. #bossbabe

Operations Client Relations Real Estate Community Advocacy Proud EV Owner
Nicole Venant-Gutierrez
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About

Built on a leap of faith.

Partnering with President Joel Gutierrez, I manage the systems that keep our projects moving — while making sure every client gets clear communication, honest guidance, and dependable service.

As COO of Custom Electrical Solutions Inc., I oversee operations, client relations, and project execution for a family-operated company serving South Florida. Our journey began during the 2009 recession, when a 15-year run with a local family business ended in downsizing. Rather than let uncertainty define us, we built something of our own — with Joel's newly earned Master Electrician license and two young children at home. Today, with over 30 years of combined experience in the trade, we still believe our family should serve yours, like family.

Beyond operations, I'm deeply committed to educating our community on the importance of hiring licensed professionals, pulling permits, and doing things the right way — because safety, compliance, and long-term value matter. That same conviction carries into my work as a Realtor, my seat on Tamarac's Parks and Recreation Advisory Board, and my advocacy for children's theatre arts. #bossmom

Experience

Wearing every hat, on purpose.

Chief Operating Officer · Custom Electrical Solutions Inc.
FEB 2008 — PRESENT · TAMARAC, FL
Co-Owner and COO of a family-owned electrical contracting company founded by Master Electrician Joel Gutierrez. Involved in every stage of the company's growth — operations, permitting, marketing, business development, networking, customer experience, accounting, recruiting, and project coordination — serving residential and commercial clients throughout South Florida.
Realtor · Bella Costa Properties
JUN 2025 — PRESENT · BROWARD COUNTY, FL
Guides buyers, sellers, and investors through every step of the real estate journey, bringing the same heart, hustle, and integrity built over two decades in business and home services.
Parks and Recreation Advisory Board Member · City of Tamarac
MAY 2023 — PRESENT · 1ST TERM TO NOV 2026
Serving the Tamarac community on parks, recreation, and public program priorities.
Member · Tamarac North Lauderdale Chamber of Commerce
JAN 2022 — DEC 2025 · TAMARAC, FL
Board member supporting the local business community across Tamarac and North Lauderdale.
VP of Business Development · Locknuts Inc
OCT 2021 — JUN 2025 · DAVIE, FL
Helped tradespeople and builders find the tools they need to get the job done right.
Centurion Client Relationship Manager, Travel & Lifestyle Services · American Express
MAR 2001 — JAN 2024 · PLANTATION, FL
Advanced from entry-level Customer Care Professional to Centurion Client Relationship Manager over a 22-year career, delivering white-glove service to an exclusive portfolio of high-net-worth Card Members.
  • Stepped into a Travel & Lifestyle Centurion Consultant role in 2020, curating personalized, start-to-finish experiences for the most affluent Card Members
  • Managed an elite portfolio with proactive relationship management
  • Coordinated complex domestic and international travel and premium card benefits
  • Active in Employee Resource Groups supporting Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, including Hispanic/Latino Heritage Month programming
Skills

Where operations meets people.

01
Customer Experience
White-glove service built over 20+ years of high-touch client relationships.
02
Collaborative Problem Solving
Bringing people together across teams to get projects unstuck.
03
Client Services Management
Systems and processes that keep clients informed and projects moving.
Language
Spanish
Learning & Affiliations

Staying current, staying connected.

IAEI

International Association of Electrical Inspectors — member.

COEA

Professional electrical industry association — member.

More certifications and continuing education coming soon.
Writing

Straight answers on permits.

Florida · Answers

Do I need a permit to upgrade my electrical panel in Florida?

Why a panel is never on Florida's five-item permit-exempt list, what the state's $2,500 rule actually covers, and what to ask before anyone touches your service.

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Education

Broward College

Business Administration and Management, General

Deerfield Beach High School

High School Diploma, Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations · 1992–1994