Partner

• Mar 2023 - Present

Principal ★ Leading Go-to-Market Strategy & Expansion Opportunities

• Jul 2021 - Mar 2023

I was promoted to the senior-level role to work on the organization’s efforts for market expansion. In this role, I developed and executed initiatives that opened new markets and secure partnerships that align with vision, mission, and values.

Senior Manager ★ Drove Cost-Savings & Investment Strategies for Farmers in Africa

• Dec 2018 - Jul 2021

I was promoted to the role to oversee consulting teams of up to 30 direct reports. I led teams through the design and implementation of social impact investment strategies for famers throughout Africa. In this position, I collaborated with multiple stakeholder groups to prioritize initiatives with an end goal of increasing famers’ access to and adoption of agricultural technologies.SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS:✔ Delivered an $8M cost savings by developing a regenerative agricultural strategy that supported growers’ ability to adopt soil health-promoting practices.✔ Negotiated partnership deals with central banks for credit risk guarantees and raised $500K in capital on behalf of a Nigerian agricultural enterprise.✔ Spearheaded a $10M agricultural development project that is standardizing the use of genotyping to monitor the rate of technology adoption and turnover by famers across Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Tanzania.✔ Generated $6M+ in management consulting revenue by facilitating cross-country learning initiatives to support agricultural systems development.✔ Exceeded initial sales goals by publishing a resource toolkit, facilitating large stakeholder meetings, and hosting interactive webinars. Show less

Manager ★ Global Agricultural Program Development & Leadership

• Jun 2018 - Jun 2019

I was promoted to lead global agricultural programs that support farmers of West Africa. In this role, I managed teams of consultants through the development and implementation of strategic initiatives. SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS:✔ Led a key component of a $12M program for the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation; structured the program to serve millions of farmers, secured private sector-led investment in AgTech, technology scouting, financial modeling, and personalized advisory support.✔ Defined the business model for an international NGO and achieved 100% alignment with management objectives, workplans, and methods of program execution.✔ Created a financial modeling tool that evaluated implications behind revenue and cost scenarios; conducted targeted market research to analyze the competitive landscape.✔ Played a key role in executive leadership doubling down on its $50M agricultural development strategy by preparing a detailed investment analysis.✔ Directed a 5-member consulting team through the investigation and evaluation of a multinational seed company’s financial and social ROI. Show less

Consultant ★ Global Project & Program Management

• Jun 2016 - Jun 2018

I was recruited to the organization to support global projects and programs. Drove improvements to sales effectiveness and streamlined decision-making across a multinational biotech alliance.SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS:✔ Developed and implemented a consultative process that clarified recurring strategic decisions and aligned decision rights across teams.

Board of Directors & Treasurer ★ Non-Profit Organization

• Dec 2020 - Present

I currently serve in a dual capacity as the member of the Board of Directors and Treasurer of the non-profit organization. Guide policy development and make recommendations for organizational strategy and financial decision-making. I currently serve in a dual capacity as the member of the Board of Directors and Treasurer of the non-profit organization. Guide policy development and make recommendations for organizational strategy and financial decision-making.

Summer Associate ★ Scorecard & KPI Development

• Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

Supported Finance, IT, and Procurement leaders of an $18B agency create its first-ever balanced scorecard. Defined baselines, established KPIs, and prioritized quick-win activities by analyzing operational data. Supported Finance, IT, and Procurement leaders of an $18B agency create its first-ever balanced scorecard. Defined baselines, established KPIs, and prioritized quick-win activities by analyzing operational data.

Business Advisor, Sustainable Community Development ★ Increased Income & Career Opportunities

• May 2012 - Jun 2014

Served as a subject matter expert on sustainable community development in Kyrgyzstan. Selected by a peer group to oversee the USAID Small Project Assistance Budget. SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS: ✔ Designed and implemented a $900K value-chain development project that increased incomes by 10% for 1,500+ farmers. ✔ Awarded a $70K annual grant for sustainable, community-initiated projects. ✔ Led a vocational education initiative to connect students with stills training, apprenticeships, and employment opportunities; increased career outcomes for 350+ madrasah students. Show less

Business Development Manager ★ Delivered $5M in Premiums & $500K in Revenue

• Jul 2006 - Apr 2012

I was recruited to the organization as an Associate and promoted to Rick Management Consultant and the again to Business Development Manager. As the Business Development Manager (2010-2012), I oversaw all marketing efforts for a low-income housing insurance program. SELECTED ACHIEVEMENTS: ✔ Played a key role in reducing cost risk for multi-family properties, including booking $5M in premiums and increasing the average annual revenue by $500K. ✔ Recognized by the senior executive leadership team with the firm’s Top Young Associate Award. Show less