Eunice Torres is a recognized leader in business development and strategic planning, specializing in operations and project management. As the founder and chief operating officer of EfficientEdge Strategies, she helps startups and small and medium-sized companies overcome operational challenges and grow effectively. She has focused her efforts on driving efficiency, ensuring businesses reach their full potential, and helping them achieve sustainable growth.
A Career Built on Strategy and Leadership
Torres credits much of her success to her love of learning and her desire to continuously improve. “I read and connect with people in these fields. I attend many webinars and roundtable discussions on various topics, including cybersecurity,” she explains. This dedication to staying current with industry trends has helped Torres provide valuable advice to businesses.
Torres’ career began in 1970 as an executive secretary. She soon moved to a project coordinator role and realized how closely project management and operations were connected. Recognizing this, she decided to pursue additional training and certifications. She then transitioned into higher-level project management and operations, eventually founding her own company.
Leading EfficientEdge Strategies
In her role at EfficientEdge Strategies, Torres focuses on helping businesses improve their operations. She partners with startups and other companies to guide them through growth and efficiency challenges. “We are looking at everything from hiring, training, finances, tools, operations, workflows and more,” she explains. Her goal is to identify inefficiencies in businesses and provide recommendations to streamline processes.
“I help businesses navigate through challenges, turning setbacks into strategic victories,” Torres adds. Her work equips companies with the tools they need to scale quickly while maintaining profitability.
Transforming Startups Through Operational Optimization
Torres enjoys working closely with chief executive officers and their teams to address operational challenges, examining areas such as project management, staffing, and financial operations. “It takes someone with this level of expertise and this lens to come in and work closely with the CEO and their team,” she says.
One of Torres’ specialties is enterprise resource planning (ERP) implementation, which she optimizes to help businesses streamline their operations. She also focuses on cost-effective staffing and project management, an approach that has helped many companies grow and maintain their profitability.
Passion for Helping Others Succeed
Beyond her business, Torres is dedicated to supporting her community. She serves as a board member for the Staywhole Foundation Inc. and the Mental Health Space, both of which improve the well-being of individuals. She also serves as the operations director for the Healthcare Businesswomen’s Association (HBA), where she was honored with the HBA Honored Volunteer Award in 2024.
In her personal life, Torres enjoys spending time at the beach, traveling, and working on real estate projects. She has a passion for interior design and home renovations and has flipped houses and worked closely with contractors. “I love creating something from scratch,” she says, which mirrors her work in business development.
Looking Ahead: Helping Startups Grow and Thrive
Torres plans to build a scalable business that offers comprehensive operational solutions for startups. She envisions creating a one-stop shop that provides robust operational support to help businesses grow.
In the next several years, Torres hopes to expand her business and continue helping small businesses develop the tools they need to thrive. Her commitment to operational excellence and helping others will continue to drive her success.
