PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Business Development Manager (Hybrid)
Futurpreneur
1. Partnership Development and Stakeholder Engagement**
- Built and nurtured relationships with key stakeholders, including financial institutions, community organizations, and government agencies.
- Identified and secured new business opportunities to expand Futurpreneur’s reach and program impact.
- Represented Futurpreneur at networking events, conferences, and meetings to promote the organization’s mission and services.
Entrepreneur Support**
- Provided advisory services to young entrepreneurs, helping them refine business plans, access funding, and navigate the challenges of launching and scaling their ventures.
- Connected entrepreneurs with relevant resources, mentorship opportunities, and networks to foster their growth and success.
Program Management and Delivery**
- Collaborated with internal teams to deliver tailored programs and initiatives for aspiring entrepreneurs.
- Conducted workshops, presentations, and webinars to educate participants on business development strategies, funding opportunities, and growth planning.
- Monitored and reported on program outcomes, ensuring continuous improvement and alignment with organizational goals.
Strategic Planning and Market Analysis**
- Conducted market research to identify emerging trends and opportunities within the entrepreneurship ecosystem.
- Contributed to the development of strategic plans aimed at increasing Futurpreneur's visibility and impact.
- Collaborated with leadership to design and implement innovative strategies to enhance client acquisition and retention.

Key Achievements:**
- Successfully facilitated funding and mentorship connections for over [X] young entrepreneurs, resulting in the creation of sustainable small businesses.
- Established [X+] new partnerships, expanding Futurpreneur’s network and community footprint.
- Delivered engaging workshops that equipped participants with actionable business strategies, receiving positive feedback for clarity and effectiveness.
- Exceeded quarterly and annual KPIs for new client acquisitions and partnership growth.

Assistant Operations Manager (Remote) 2020 – 2022
Affaire Media
• Acted as liaison between the leadership and the team.
• Worked with remote teams to ensure customer support and projects are delivered in accordance with customer requirements.
• Liaised with key customers.
• Worked on staff efficiency by improving our processes and their application.
• Assisted with the on boarding of new hires.
• Oversaw the Quality Assurance testing.
• Documented procedures weekly for 3rd party monitoring.

Online Public Speaking Instructor 2020 - Present
• Wrote course material such as syllabi, course assignments and in-class activities.
• Facilitated students’ development of communication skills through interactive and supportive classroom environment.
• Directed daily in-class activities and lectured over course material.
• Supervised and Communicated feedback on students’ public skills development and other various communication skills.
• Instructed national and international students within a supportive classroom environment.