Todd Kirkbride

Consultant: Innovations Specialist (WASH partnerships) at Planet Partnerships
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Madeleine Batlas

I had the pleasure of working under Todd's leadership at Land O'Lakes Venture37 in the new business and partnerships team. In working with Todd on several proposals for new donors, I learned a lot from his great ability to facilitate new partnerships and effectively lead diverse proposal teams on tight timelines to win new business in a variety of technical areas. As a manager, Todd was results-focused and worked well with our team to set and meet our goals. He was a clear communicator and cared about his team members as people, not just as employees. Based on my experience working alongside him, I think Todd would be an asset to any organization.

Andrew Mack

Todd has an outstanding network, great tech knowledge and strong experience in sustainability, ag programming, partnership brokering and training. He’s also a fascinating person – someone with compelling international experience and great communications skills. We’ve known each other for years and I always appreciate the chances to collaborate!

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Credentials

  • USAID Emerging Leaders Program
    Federal Executive Institute

Experience

  • Planet Partnerships
    • United States
    • International Trade and Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Consultant: Innovations Specialist (WASH partnerships)
      • Oct 2023 - Present

      Assisting the USAID Ecuador TuMuNI project to strengthen municipal services delivery through private sector engagement with enterprise development (starting in the WASH sector). Will train and advise the USAID Mission on PSE as well. Assisting the USAID Ecuador TuMuNI project to strengthen municipal services delivery through private sector engagement with enterprise development (starting in the WASH sector). Will train and advise the USAID Mission on PSE as well.

  • Development Partner Institute
    • United States
    • Mining
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Consultant: Senior Partnerships Advisor
      • Oct 2023 - Present

      Providing design and technical guidance to establish a multi-stakeholder partnerships platform in NW Zambia in the mining and minerals sector. Focus will include agriculture, value-added local content processing and artisanal integration pilot projects. Providing design and technical guidance to establish a multi-stakeholder partnerships platform in NW Zambia in the mining and minerals sector. Focus will include agriculture, value-added local content processing and artisanal integration pilot projects.

  • The Partnering Initiative (TPI)
    • United Kingdom
    • International Trade and Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Senior Partnership Advisor
      • Sep 2011 - Present

      Oversaw entire lifecycles of more than 20 TPI Principles of Partnership training consultations and training courses across various sectors in US, UAE, Kenya, and South Africa. Orchestrated operations, training, and partnership platform facilitation in Singapore, Zambia, and Mozambique in workforce development, extractives, agriculture, and finance. Acted as Consultant to transform partnering approaches for the following clients: • GAIN/Sun Business Network: Led in-country global impact… Show more Oversaw entire lifecycles of more than 20 TPI Principles of Partnership training consultations and training courses across various sectors in US, UAE, Kenya, and South Africa. Orchestrated operations, training, and partnership platform facilitation in Singapore, Zambia, and Mozambique in workforce development, extractives, agriculture, and finance. Acted as Consultant to transform partnering approaches for the following clients: • GAIN/Sun Business Network: Led in-country global impact assessments plus theory of change review in Mozambique and Indonesia, as part of a worldwide analysis. Co-authored final report catalyzing change across global operations. • SDG’s Partnering for Green Growth Network (P4G): Unlocked over $20 million in capital - later used to transform cities, energy, food, and water within circular economy - by evaluating over 50 agricultural partnerships. • Millennium Challenge Corporation: Doubled partnerships within Compact and Threshold countries by overhauling global partnering and focusing on optimizing models, training, and tools during a year-long initiative. • UNDP Kosovo: Catalyzed 5 co-invested projects by brokering private sector and government partnerships in energy and agricultural sectors. • World Vision’s Asia P3 Innovation Hub: Co-created water-focused collaboration space in Singapore supporting numerous regional NGOs and local companies. Show less Oversaw entire lifecycles of more than 20 TPI Principles of Partnership training consultations and training courses across various sectors in US, UAE, Kenya, and South Africa. Orchestrated operations, training, and partnership platform facilitation in Singapore, Zambia, and Mozambique in workforce development, extractives, agriculture, and finance. Acted as Consultant to transform partnering approaches for the following clients: • GAIN/Sun Business Network: Led in-country global impact… Show more Oversaw entire lifecycles of more than 20 TPI Principles of Partnership training consultations and training courses across various sectors in US, UAE, Kenya, and South Africa. Orchestrated operations, training, and partnership platform facilitation in Singapore, Zambia, and Mozambique in workforce development, extractives, agriculture, and finance. Acted as Consultant to transform partnering approaches for the following clients: • GAIN/Sun Business Network: Led in-country global impact assessments plus theory of change review in Mozambique and Indonesia, as part of a worldwide analysis. Co-authored final report catalyzing change across global operations. • SDG’s Partnering for Green Growth Network (P4G): Unlocked over $20 million in capital - later used to transform cities, energy, food, and water within circular economy - by evaluating over 50 agricultural partnerships. • Millennium Challenge Corporation: Doubled partnerships within Compact and Threshold countries by overhauling global partnering and focusing on optimizing models, training, and tools during a year-long initiative. • UNDP Kosovo: Catalyzed 5 co-invested projects by brokering private sector and government partnerships in energy and agricultural sectors. • World Vision’s Asia P3 Innovation Hub: Co-created water-focused collaboration space in Singapore supporting numerous regional NGOs and local companies. Show less

  • Partnerships & Private Sector Engagement Consultancy
    • Washington DC, Kosovo, Various Countries
    • Founder:
      • Jan 2015 - Present

      Developed and optimized operations at donor organizations, financial institutions, governments, and nonprofits, acting as Lead Consultant for projects that included: • International Expert & Team Lead, Client: World Bank & Kosovo Ministry of Trade & Industry Led Independent Selection Committee to authorize allocation of $60 million grant fund to selected sustainable enterprises from more than 100 applications from businesses striving to… Show more Developed and optimized operations at donor organizations, financial institutions, governments, and nonprofits, acting as Lead Consultant for projects that included: • International Expert & Team Lead, Client: World Bank & Kosovo Ministry of Trade & Industry Led Independent Selection Committee to authorize allocation of $60 million grant fund to selected sustainable enterprises from more than 100 applications from businesses striving to improve exporting preparedness. • IMPAQ International, Client: USAID Kosovo: Evaluated performance of 9 existing economic growth development projects, related to Kosovo’s economic governance and business environment, and impact in terms of small and medium-sized (SME) businesses on access to finance, job creation, and competitiveness. • Volunteers for Economic Growth Alliance (VEGA): Drove corporate engagement strategy with USAID and private sector, including the formation of a partnership with Nestle in Nigeria to improve aflatoxin reduction efforts. • TechnoServe: Advised and negotiated $30 million agricultural technology grain partnership between John Deere, Syngenta, USAID, and Yara. Overall Profile: • Clients: TPI, Resonance Global, Kosovo Ministry of Trade & Industry, VEGA, GAIN/SUN • Donors: USAID, DFID, Irish Aid, Swedish SIDA, Dutch Foreign Ministry, GIZ, WB, GAIN, UNDP Show less Developed and optimized operations at donor organizations, financial institutions, governments, and nonprofits, acting as Lead Consultant for projects that included: • International Expert & Team Lead, Client: World Bank & Kosovo Ministry of Trade & Industry Led Independent Selection Committee to authorize allocation of $60 million grant fund to selected sustainable enterprises from more than 100 applications from businesses striving to… Show more Developed and optimized operations at donor organizations, financial institutions, governments, and nonprofits, acting as Lead Consultant for projects that included: • International Expert & Team Lead, Client: World Bank & Kosovo Ministry of Trade & Industry Led Independent Selection Committee to authorize allocation of $60 million grant fund to selected sustainable enterprises from more than 100 applications from businesses striving to improve exporting preparedness. • IMPAQ International, Client: USAID Kosovo: Evaluated performance of 9 existing economic growth development projects, related to Kosovo’s economic governance and business environment, and impact in terms of small and medium-sized (SME) businesses on access to finance, job creation, and competitiveness. • Volunteers for Economic Growth Alliance (VEGA): Drove corporate engagement strategy with USAID and private sector, including the formation of a partnership with Nestle in Nigeria to improve aflatoxin reduction efforts. • TechnoServe: Advised and negotiated $30 million agricultural technology grain partnership between John Deere, Syngenta, USAID, and Yara. Overall Profile: • Clients: TPI, Resonance Global, Kosovo Ministry of Trade & Industry, VEGA, GAIN/SUN • Donors: USAID, DFID, Irish Aid, Swedish SIDA, Dutch Foreign Ministry, GIZ, WB, GAIN, UNDP Show less

  • Resonance
    • United States
    • International Trade and Development
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Sustainability Partnerships Consultant
      • Jul 2023 - Oct 2023

      Providing Senior Technical Advisory services to Resonance Global for USAID: • Team Lead Facilitator to deliver Private Sector Engagement training to USAID/Vietnam Mission on translating Private Sector Landscape Assessment into effective partnerships for health, environment, energy and higher education/workforce development. • Provided critical partnership/private sector project design insights in Guyana and Trinidad to develop clima-tech innovation solutions in the agriculture sector for… Show more Providing Senior Technical Advisory services to Resonance Global for USAID: • Team Lead Facilitator to deliver Private Sector Engagement training to USAID/Vietnam Mission on translating Private Sector Landscape Assessment into effective partnerships for health, environment, energy and higher education/workforce development. • Provided critical partnership/private sector project design insights in Guyana and Trinidad to develop clima-tech innovation solutions in the agriculture sector for a Caribbean-wide USAID program. Show less Providing Senior Technical Advisory services to Resonance Global for USAID: • Team Lead Facilitator to deliver Private Sector Engagement training to USAID/Vietnam Mission on translating Private Sector Landscape Assessment into effective partnerships for health, environment, energy and higher education/workforce development. • Provided critical partnership/private sector project design insights in Guyana and Trinidad to develop clima-tech innovation solutions in the agriculture sector for… Show more Providing Senior Technical Advisory services to Resonance Global for USAID: • Team Lead Facilitator to deliver Private Sector Engagement training to USAID/Vietnam Mission on translating Private Sector Landscape Assessment into effective partnerships for health, environment, energy and higher education/workforce development. • Provided critical partnership/private sector project design insights in Guyana and Trinidad to develop clima-tech innovation solutions in the agriculture sector for a Caribbean-wide USAID program. Show less

  • Land O'Lakes Venture37
    • United States
    • International Trade and Development
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Director, Strategic Growth & Partnerships
      • Dec 2020 - Jul 2023

      Hired to build new team and develop Venture 37’s (affiliated NGO of a parent company) new strategic plan of building partnerships and donor-funded climate-smart agriculture, dairy, and livestock portfolio outside US government agencies. • Generated over $20 million in new business as primary Customer Engagement and Proposal Lead for more than 30 solicitations and concept notes. • Cultivated new prospects and opportunities to conceive sustainability projects in more than 20 African and… Show more Hired to build new team and develop Venture 37’s (affiliated NGO of a parent company) new strategic plan of building partnerships and donor-funded climate-smart agriculture, dairy, and livestock portfolio outside US government agencies. • Generated over $20 million in new business as primary Customer Engagement and Proposal Lead for more than 30 solicitations and concept notes. • Cultivated new prospects and opportunities to conceive sustainability projects in more than 20 African and Asian countries. • Built robust relationships with new and existing clients including Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, CGIAR network, Global Affairs Canada, Kingdom of the Netherlands, Mastercard Foundation, Swedish Sida, UK’s FCDO plus Bayer Crop Sciences, and Corteva. Developed joint projects and raised new funds to join V37 in partnerships. • Promoted Green Climate Fund’s application for $100 million in funds, across 4 countries, utilizing FAO, IFAD, and Global Dairy Platform to consolidate routes into Dairy Net Zero program and Venture 37 Dairy Nourishes Africa (DNA) partnership in Tanzania. • Led donor engagement outreach for DNA public-private partnership platform with Bain & Company raising over $6 million and being selected by World Economic Forum as Food Action Alliance flagship project. • Doubled win rates by weaving DE&I, women’s empowerment, and youth designs into proposals. Show less Hired to build new team and develop Venture 37’s (affiliated NGO of a parent company) new strategic plan of building partnerships and donor-funded climate-smart agriculture, dairy, and livestock portfolio outside US government agencies. • Generated over $20 million in new business as primary Customer Engagement and Proposal Lead for more than 30 solicitations and concept notes. • Cultivated new prospects and opportunities to conceive sustainability projects in more than 20 African and… Show more Hired to build new team and develop Venture 37’s (affiliated NGO of a parent company) new strategic plan of building partnerships and donor-funded climate-smart agriculture, dairy, and livestock portfolio outside US government agencies. • Generated over $20 million in new business as primary Customer Engagement and Proposal Lead for more than 30 solicitations and concept notes. • Cultivated new prospects and opportunities to conceive sustainability projects in more than 20 African and Asian countries. • Built robust relationships with new and existing clients including Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, CGIAR network, Global Affairs Canada, Kingdom of the Netherlands, Mastercard Foundation, Swedish Sida, UK’s FCDO plus Bayer Crop Sciences, and Corteva. Developed joint projects and raised new funds to join V37 in partnerships. • Promoted Green Climate Fund’s application for $100 million in funds, across 4 countries, utilizing FAO, IFAD, and Global Dairy Platform to consolidate routes into Dairy Net Zero program and Venture 37 Dairy Nourishes Africa (DNA) partnership in Tanzania. • Led donor engagement outreach for DNA public-private partnership platform with Bain & Company raising over $6 million and being selected by World Economic Forum as Food Action Alliance flagship project. • Doubled win rates by weaving DE&I, women’s empowerment, and youth designs into proposals. Show less

  • Resonance
    • United States
    • International Trade and Development
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Senior Partnership Advisor
      • Nov 2011 - Dec 2020

      Consultant tasked with development of Private Sector Engagement strategy and facilitation of partnerships for USAID Missions: •Jamaica: Resilient Energy Sector: Built network of 30 alternatives, clean, and renewable energy businesses, to determine key barriers of adaptation plus opportunities to build robust alternative energy market and disaster risk finance framework. •Vietnam Disaster Risk Management/Reduction, Preparedness, Response, and Early Recovery Partnerships. Realized +$10… Show more Consultant tasked with development of Private Sector Engagement strategy and facilitation of partnerships for USAID Missions: •Jamaica: Resilient Energy Sector: Built network of 30 alternatives, clean, and renewable energy businesses, to determine key barriers of adaptation plus opportunities to build robust alternative energy market and disaster risk finance framework. •Vietnam Disaster Risk Management/Reduction, Preparedness, Response, and Early Recovery Partnerships. Realized +$10 million in additional investment by prioritizing private sector opportunities for OFDA across 75 stakeholders. •Sri Lanka Disaster Resilient Water: Interviewed and onboarded +60 businesses to develop solutions for DRR issues comprising WASH, water resource management, and chronic kidney disease. Reviewed finance sector for water investments, expediting other capital investments. •Tanzania Water Resources Integration Development Initiative: Collaborated with +70 local and international organizations to build 13 multi-sectored partnership models to improve take-up of sustainable, multi-use water, and sanitation services, climate adaptive, resilient, and sustainable administration of water resources, plus livelihoods with private sector investment in sustainable water services, ag, and NRM. • Water & Development Plan 2019-22 (12 Countries): Led development of private sector partnership models for entire global supply chains and distribution networks, and created agency strategy, focused on delivering water solutions for agriculture and WASH. •Moldova High Value Agriculture: Boosted incomes by 14% with coaching staff and local organizations in best practices plus brokered over 10 partnerships with beekeepers, fruit and vegetable producers, water user groups, and local media outlets. •Additional PS Landscape Assessments encompassed skills development, nutrition awareness, agricultural value chain development, counter-trafficking-in-persons, Kenya youth employment, CDCS strategy for Uganda. Show less Consultant tasked with development of Private Sector Engagement strategy and facilitation of partnerships for USAID Missions: •Jamaica: Resilient Energy Sector: Built network of 30 alternatives, clean, and renewable energy businesses, to determine key barriers of adaptation plus opportunities to build robust alternative energy market and disaster risk finance framework. •Vietnam Disaster Risk Management/Reduction, Preparedness, Response, and Early Recovery Partnerships. Realized +$10… Show more Consultant tasked with development of Private Sector Engagement strategy and facilitation of partnerships for USAID Missions: •Jamaica: Resilient Energy Sector: Built network of 30 alternatives, clean, and renewable energy businesses, to determine key barriers of adaptation plus opportunities to build robust alternative energy market and disaster risk finance framework. •Vietnam Disaster Risk Management/Reduction, Preparedness, Response, and Early Recovery Partnerships. Realized +$10 million in additional investment by prioritizing private sector opportunities for OFDA across 75 stakeholders. •Sri Lanka Disaster Resilient Water: Interviewed and onboarded +60 businesses to develop solutions for DRR issues comprising WASH, water resource management, and chronic kidney disease. Reviewed finance sector for water investments, expediting other capital investments. •Tanzania Water Resources Integration Development Initiative: Collaborated with +70 local and international organizations to build 13 multi-sectored partnership models to improve take-up of sustainable, multi-use water, and sanitation services, climate adaptive, resilient, and sustainable administration of water resources, plus livelihoods with private sector investment in sustainable water services, ag, and NRM. • Water & Development Plan 2019-22 (12 Countries): Led development of private sector partnership models for entire global supply chains and distribution networks, and created agency strategy, focused on delivering water solutions for agriculture and WASH. •Moldova High Value Agriculture: Boosted incomes by 14% with coaching staff and local organizations in best practices plus brokered over 10 partnerships with beekeepers, fruit and vegetable producers, water user groups, and local media outlets. •Additional PS Landscape Assessments encompassed skills development, nutrition awareness, agricultural value chain development, counter-trafficking-in-persons, Kenya youth employment, CDCS strategy for Uganda. 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  • TechnoServe
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Public Private Partnership Director
      • Mar 2012 - Dec 2014

      As a member of the Senior Management team, Todd overseas all donor engagement, private sector negotiation and business development efforts to materialize local partnerships of shared-value for Mozambique. Technical activities include leading a shared-value initiative throughout the cashew value chain for USDA on the ‘Mozacaju’ project, development and support of PPP components within USAID/Vodacom ‘Connected Farmer Alliance’, team lead for the creation of a PPP/Inclusive Business Facility… Show more As a member of the Senior Management team, Todd overseas all donor engagement, private sector negotiation and business development efforts to materialize local partnerships of shared-value for Mozambique. Technical activities include leading a shared-value initiative throughout the cashew value chain for USDA on the ‘Mozacaju’ project, development and support of PPP components within USAID/Vodacom ‘Connected Farmer Alliance’, team lead for the creation of a PPP/Inclusive Business Facility supported by Dutch & DFID, brokered a workplace health partnership with the USDA ‘Agro Forestry Village’ project. Advises TNS worldwide on PPP training, partnership design, tool creation and leads PPP Practice Group. Show less As a member of the Senior Management team, Todd overseas all donor engagement, private sector negotiation and business development efforts to materialize local partnerships of shared-value for Mozambique. Technical activities include leading a shared-value initiative throughout the cashew value chain for USDA on the ‘Mozacaju’ project, development and support of PPP components within USAID/Vodacom ‘Connected Farmer Alliance’, team lead for the creation of a PPP/Inclusive Business Facility… Show more As a member of the Senior Management team, Todd overseas all donor engagement, private sector negotiation and business development efforts to materialize local partnerships of shared-value for Mozambique. Technical activities include leading a shared-value initiative throughout the cashew value chain for USDA on the ‘Mozacaju’ project, development and support of PPP components within USAID/Vodacom ‘Connected Farmer Alliance’, team lead for the creation of a PPP/Inclusive Business Facility supported by Dutch & DFID, brokered a workplace health partnership with the USDA ‘Agro Forestry Village’ project. Advises TNS worldwide on PPP training, partnership design, tool creation and leads PPP Practice Group. Show less

  • DynCorp International
    • United States
    • Defense and Space Manufacturing
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Public Private Partnership Director
      • Jan 2012 - Mar 2012

      Consultant assisting in the formation of DI Developments' Global Public Private Partnerships office. Consultant assisting in the formation of DI Developments' Global Public Private Partnerships office.

  • Management Systems International
    • United States
    • International Trade and Development
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Partnership Technical Advisor
      • Feb 2012 - Feb 2012

      Consultant hired to develop multi-staker partnership model for a CSR Dialog Platform in the Oil & Gas industry in Ghana. Consultant hired to develop multi-staker partnership model for a CSR Dialog Platform in the Oil & Gas industry in Ghana.

  • USAID
    • United States
    • International Affairs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Evaluation Team Leader
      • Dec 2011 - Jan 2012

      Consultant hired to perform mid-term evaluation of Chemonics Competitiveness project. Consultant hired to perform mid-term evaluation of Chemonics Competitiveness project.

  • USAID
    • United States
    • International Affairs
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Alliance Advisor
      • Sep 2008 - Sep 2011

      Lead negotiator, and relationship manager for USAID's public-private partnership team. Represent US Government in negotiating multi-million dollar global alliances with multinational companies including Coke, MTV, HP, Microsoft and Walmart. Designs and leads dozens of partnership trainings (US and internationally) to public, private and non-profit audiences. Provides field support to 13 Missions in the Europe & Eurasia bureau including technical assistance in partner identification… Show more Lead negotiator, and relationship manager for USAID's public-private partnership team. Represent US Government in negotiating multi-million dollar global alliances with multinational companies including Coke, MTV, HP, Microsoft and Walmart. Designs and leads dozens of partnership trainings (US and internationally) to public, private and non-profit audiences. Provides field support to 13 Missions in the Europe & Eurasia bureau including technical assistance in partner identification, negotiation, and formalized processing of partnerships. Oversees/manages all communication efforts including knowledge management community of practice, websites, publications, training material, event planning and speaking engagements. Led internal task force to establish a new partnership model designed to accelerate resources and scalability of alliances with the private sector. Represents the USAID/Office of Development Partnerships in the interagency Global Engagement initiative lead by the White House/NSC including coordination efforts to form eight announceable partnerships for the President's Summit. Show less Lead negotiator, and relationship manager for USAID's public-private partnership team. Represent US Government in negotiating multi-million dollar global alliances with multinational companies including Coke, MTV, HP, Microsoft and Walmart. Designs and leads dozens of partnership trainings (US and internationally) to public, private and non-profit audiences. Provides field support to 13 Missions in the Europe & Eurasia bureau including technical assistance in partner identification… Show more Lead negotiator, and relationship manager for USAID's public-private partnership team. Represent US Government in negotiating multi-million dollar global alliances with multinational companies including Coke, MTV, HP, Microsoft and Walmart. Designs and leads dozens of partnership trainings (US and internationally) to public, private and non-profit audiences. Provides field support to 13 Missions in the Europe & Eurasia bureau including technical assistance in partner identification, negotiation, and formalized processing of partnerships. Oversees/manages all communication efforts including knowledge management community of practice, websites, publications, training material, event planning and speaking engagements. Led internal task force to establish a new partnership model designed to accelerate resources and scalability of alliances with the private sector. Represents the USAID/Office of Development Partnerships in the interagency Global Engagement initiative lead by the White House/NSC including coordination efforts to form eight announceable partnerships for the President's Summit. Show less

  • Chemonics International
    • United States
    • International Trade and Development
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Senior Competitiveness Advisor, Marketing and Trade Linkages Team Leader
      • Sep 2006 - May 2008

      USAID Kosovo Cluster and Business Support (KCBS) project assisting over 50 clients in the Livestock (primarily Dairy and Meat), Fruit & Vegetable and Construction (primarily wood products) value-chain. Also serving as project point person coordinating activities with local and regional donor programs while managing Serbian/Albanian team implementing minority assistance activities. Deliverables include: expanding local and regional trade linkages, increasing distribution of local products… Show more USAID Kosovo Cluster and Business Support (KCBS) project assisting over 50 clients in the Livestock (primarily Dairy and Meat), Fruit & Vegetable and Construction (primarily wood products) value-chain. Also serving as project point person coordinating activities with local and regional donor programs while managing Serbian/Albanian team implementing minority assistance activities. Deliverables include: expanding local and regional trade linkages, increasing distribution of local products through retail, enhancing local brand awareness through the creation of marketing materials and improved label designs, introduction of in-store merchandising and basic marketing training (and internship program), launching of new products into domestic market and conducting extensive market and survey research (including taste testing). Show less USAID Kosovo Cluster and Business Support (KCBS) project assisting over 50 clients in the Livestock (primarily Dairy and Meat), Fruit & Vegetable and Construction (primarily wood products) value-chain. Also serving as project point person coordinating activities with local and regional donor programs while managing Serbian/Albanian team implementing minority assistance activities. Deliverables include: expanding local and regional trade linkages, increasing distribution of local products… Show more USAID Kosovo Cluster and Business Support (KCBS) project assisting over 50 clients in the Livestock (primarily Dairy and Meat), Fruit & Vegetable and Construction (primarily wood products) value-chain. Also serving as project point person coordinating activities with local and regional donor programs while managing Serbian/Albanian team implementing minority assistance activities. Deliverables include: expanding local and regional trade linkages, increasing distribution of local products through retail, enhancing local brand awareness through the creation of marketing materials and improved label designs, introduction of in-store merchandising and basic marketing training (and internship program), launching of new products into domestic market and conducting extensive market and survey research (including taste testing). Show less

  • Volunteers for Economic Growth Alliance (VEGA)
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Outreach Director
      • Aug 2004 - Jun 2006

      Oversaw all marketing communications, operations and business development activities. Specifically, generated brand recognition for VEGA throughout the development community which included the design and production of all electronic and print communication pieces. Developed and implemented outreach strategy by organizing and leading regional USAID Mission outreach trips (30 countries visited), presenting at regional training conferences, training and briefing 16 member organizations (in DC and… Show more Oversaw all marketing communications, operations and business development activities. Specifically, generated brand recognition for VEGA throughout the development community which included the design and production of all electronic and print communication pieces. Developed and implemented outreach strategy by organizing and leading regional USAID Mission outreach trips (30 countries visited), presenting at regional training conferences, training and briefing 16 member organizations (in DC and the field), and networking throughout numerous government departments in Washington. Developed VEGA Best Practices by overseeing business intelligence process and identifying key sector/program activity areas of targeted USAID Missions to develop member organization case studies. Operationally, designed business processes in order to manage VEGA's three working committees and served as IT Manager overseeing the development and maintenance of the VEGA global network and Content Management System. Show less Oversaw all marketing communications, operations and business development activities. Specifically, generated brand recognition for VEGA throughout the development community which included the design and production of all electronic and print communication pieces. Developed and implemented outreach strategy by organizing and leading regional USAID Mission outreach trips (30 countries visited), presenting at regional training conferences, training and briefing 16 member organizations (in DC and… Show more Oversaw all marketing communications, operations and business development activities. Specifically, generated brand recognition for VEGA throughout the development community which included the design and production of all electronic and print communication pieces. Developed and implemented outreach strategy by organizing and leading regional USAID Mission outreach trips (30 countries visited), presenting at regional training conferences, training and briefing 16 member organizations (in DC and the field), and networking throughout numerous government departments in Washington. Developed VEGA Best Practices by overseeing business intelligence process and identifying key sector/program activity areas of targeted USAID Missions to develop member organization case studies. Operationally, designed business processes in order to manage VEGA's three working committees and served as IT Manager overseeing the development and maintenance of the VEGA global network and Content Management System. Show less

  • ACDI/VOCA
    • United States
    • International Trade and Development
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Marketing & Business Strategy Consultant: Farmer to Farmer Program
      • May 2004 - Jun 2004

      Developed a fully integrated marketing program to improve brand strategy, packaging, promotions and merchandizing for exporting 10 product lines of gardening tools worth $100,000+ to the US. Increased distribution of products in Russia by consulting senior management on developing regional based sales team to expand beyond 2 distributors and target over 50 retail operators. Trained over 30 senior level executives by delivering 'Building a Global Brand' workshops to local Chamber of Commerce and… Show more Developed a fully integrated marketing program to improve brand strategy, packaging, promotions and merchandizing for exporting 10 product lines of gardening tools worth $100,000+ to the US. Increased distribution of products in Russia by consulting senior management on developing regional based sales team to expand beyond 2 distributors and target over 50 retail operators. Trained over 30 senior level executives by delivering 'Building a Global Brand' workshops to local Chamber of Commerce and the local chapter of UK's Open University. Show less Developed a fully integrated marketing program to improve brand strategy, packaging, promotions and merchandizing for exporting 10 product lines of gardening tools worth $100,000+ to the US. Increased distribution of products in Russia by consulting senior management on developing regional based sales team to expand beyond 2 distributors and target over 50 retail operators. Trained over 30 senior level executives by delivering 'Building a Global Brand' workshops to local Chamber of Commerce and… Show more Developed a fully integrated marketing program to improve brand strategy, packaging, promotions and merchandizing for exporting 10 product lines of gardening tools worth $100,000+ to the US. Increased distribution of products in Russia by consulting senior management on developing regional based sales team to expand beyond 2 distributors and target over 50 retail operators. Trained over 30 senior level executives by delivering 'Building a Global Brand' workshops to local Chamber of Commerce and the local chapter of UK's Open University. Show less

  • The Coca-Cola Company
    • United States
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Business Development Associate- MBA Intern
      • Apr 2003 - Sep 2003

      Wal-Mart International Account Intern Facilitated the design of an overarching global strategic framework for building SAM’s/Club channel business by managing the data collection process within Atlanta HQ, international markets, consultants, and external resources. Created and managed the adaptation of new practices and communication procedures between Coke and WMT in 10 countries through the tracking, enhancement and distribution of the accounts’ first global scorecard… Show more Wal-Mart International Account Intern Facilitated the design of an overarching global strategic framework for building SAM’s/Club channel business by managing the data collection process within Atlanta HQ, international markets, consultants, and external resources. Created and managed the adaptation of new practices and communication procedures between Coke and WMT in 10 countries through the tracking, enhancement and distribution of the accounts’ first global scorecard. Designed and coordinated 2004 global business planning process creating profitable business growth within Wal-Mart international across 10 countries. Show less Wal-Mart International Account Intern Facilitated the design of an overarching global strategic framework for building SAM’s/Club channel business by managing the data collection process within Atlanta HQ, international markets, consultants, and external resources. Created and managed the adaptation of new practices and communication procedures between Coke and WMT in 10 countries through the tracking, enhancement and distribution of the accounts’ first global scorecard… Show more Wal-Mart International Account Intern Facilitated the design of an overarching global strategic framework for building SAM’s/Club channel business by managing the data collection process within Atlanta HQ, international markets, consultants, and external resources. Created and managed the adaptation of new practices and communication procedures between Coke and WMT in 10 countries through the tracking, enhancement and distribution of the accounts’ first global scorecard. Designed and coordinated 2004 global business planning process creating profitable business growth within Wal-Mart international across 10 countries. Show less

  • IESC - Improving Economies for Stronger Communities (formerly International Executive Service Corps)
    • United States
    • International Trade and Development
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Business Development Advisor- MBA Intern
      • Sep 2002 - Feb 2003

      · Developed new strategic framework with management to restructure JUSBP contributing to 3-year contract extension. · Redesigned the entire process flow for Business Development Services to expedite the assessment and delivery of businesses services to Small/Medium Enterprises. · Designed and implemented a database and quality control system used to recruit, track and evaluate third party consulting services provided for JUSBP clients. · Conducted operational and capability… Show more · Developed new strategic framework with management to restructure JUSBP contributing to 3-year contract extension. · Redesigned the entire process flow for Business Development Services to expedite the assessment and delivery of businesses services to Small/Medium Enterprises. · Designed and implemented a database and quality control system used to recruit, track and evaluate third party consulting services provided for JUSBP clients. · Conducted operational and capability assessments of leading JUSBP clients to develop export plan and business linkages under the Jordan-US Free Trade Agreement. Show less · Developed new strategic framework with management to restructure JUSBP contributing to 3-year contract extension. · Redesigned the entire process flow for Business Development Services to expedite the assessment and delivery of businesses services to Small/Medium Enterprises. · Designed and implemented a database and quality control system used to recruit, track and evaluate third party consulting services provided for JUSBP clients. · Conducted operational and capability… Show more · Developed new strategic framework with management to restructure JUSBP contributing to 3-year contract extension. · Redesigned the entire process flow for Business Development Services to expedite the assessment and delivery of businesses services to Small/Medium Enterprises. · Designed and implemented a database and quality control system used to recruit, track and evaluate third party consulting services provided for JUSBP clients. · Conducted operational and capability assessments of leading JUSBP clients to develop export plan and business linkages under the Jordan-US Free Trade Agreement. Show less

  • ChiFountain Integrated Healthcare
    • Marketing Consultant-Board of Directors
      • May 2002 - Aug 2002

      · Designed brand strategy & marketing plan to capitalize on consumer insights, unique positioning and cost-effective programs. · Edited Chi Fountain business plan to assist company in securing capital investment for launch. · Designed brand strategy & marketing plan to capitalize on consumer insights, unique positioning and cost-effective programs. · Edited Chi Fountain business plan to assist company in securing capital investment for launch.

  • Adventureseek Inc
    • Senior Global Brand Manager
      • Aug 1999 - Nov 2000

      Launched start-up from concept by conducting customer/market research, brand strategy development, identifying strategic partnerships, and overseeing all creative design, advertising, and promotional programs. Increased brand recognition by 40% over 6 months by implementing company's first strategic global brand plan. Team leader for cross department implementation of brand platform, corporate communications programs, co-branding partnerships. Designed and implemented first strategic… Show more Launched start-up from concept by conducting customer/market research, brand strategy development, identifying strategic partnerships, and overseeing all creative design, advertising, and promotional programs. Increased brand recognition by 40% over 6 months by implementing company's first strategic global brand plan. Team leader for cross department implementation of brand platform, corporate communications programs, co-branding partnerships. Designed and implemented first strategic partnership plan with key retail partner, REI, including on-line promotions, in-store merchandising/events, direct mail, employee training, advertising. Site traffic and sales increased 25%. Conducted advertising agency reviews among interactive and traditional advertising agencies. Managed agency relations and creative development resulting in industry wide brand recognition and a four-fold increase of site traffic to 500,000. Marketing Manager Launched on-line and print advertising campaign with response rates above industry average. Wrote creative briefs, oversaw freelance creative team and negotiated media buys 15% under-budget reducing company operating expenses. Directed strategic development, scripting and administering of consumer focus groups that gathered valuable brand positioning insights at a 25% cost reduction over hiring outside consultants. Created grass roots marketing program generating 1/30th the cost-of-acquisition rate and the most qualified customers. Designed and produced all promotional materials including corporate tradeshow booth, brochures, and merchandise. Show less Launched start-up from concept by conducting customer/market research, brand strategy development, identifying strategic partnerships, and overseeing all creative design, advertising, and promotional programs. Increased brand recognition by 40% over 6 months by implementing company's first strategic global brand plan. Team leader for cross department implementation of brand platform, corporate communications programs, co-branding partnerships. Designed and implemented first strategic… Show more Launched start-up from concept by conducting customer/market research, brand strategy development, identifying strategic partnerships, and overseeing all creative design, advertising, and promotional programs. Increased brand recognition by 40% over 6 months by implementing company's first strategic global brand plan. Team leader for cross department implementation of brand platform, corporate communications programs, co-branding partnerships. Designed and implemented first strategic partnership plan with key retail partner, REI, including on-line promotions, in-store merchandising/events, direct mail, employee training, advertising. Site traffic and sales increased 25%. Conducted advertising agency reviews among interactive and traditional advertising agencies. Managed agency relations and creative development resulting in industry wide brand recognition and a four-fold increase of site traffic to 500,000. Marketing Manager Launched on-line and print advertising campaign with response rates above industry average. Wrote creative briefs, oversaw freelance creative team and negotiated media buys 15% under-budget reducing company operating expenses. Directed strategic development, scripting and administering of consumer focus groups that gathered valuable brand positioning insights at a 25% cost reduction over hiring outside consultants. Created grass roots marketing program generating 1/30th the cost-of-acquisition rate and the most qualified customers. Designed and produced all promotional materials including corporate tradeshow booth, brochures, and merchandise. Show less

  • Leo Burnett
    • United States
    • Advertising Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Account Execture
      • Jan 1994 - Dec 1997

      Account Executive- National Cattleman’s Beef Association · Repositioned beef advertising strategy with the first brand image TV campaign which slowed declining beef sales. · Researched and identified new consumer targets, strategy and future trends increasing effective allocation of advertising funds by 10% while realigning local marketing efforts of 44 independent state associations. Account Executive- United Airlines · Launched integrated advertising campaign to promote… Show more Account Executive- National Cattleman’s Beef Association · Repositioned beef advertising strategy with the first brand image TV campaign which slowed declining beef sales. · Researched and identified new consumer targets, strategy and future trends increasing effective allocation of advertising funds by 10% while realigning local marketing efforts of 44 independent state associations. Account Executive- United Airlines · Launched integrated advertising campaign to promote United’s most profitable flight segment resulting in a 25% conversion rate with an award winning direct-mail/event program exceeding projected response rate by 900%. · Prepared a full industry analysis of airline partner alliances that led to the creation of the ‘Star Alliance’. Assistant Account Executive- McDonald’s · Assisted in the design and execution of in-store game sweepstakes, TV/ radio support, Hispanic-market adaptations for a cross promotion with Reebok prior to the 1996 Olympic Games Show less Account Executive- National Cattleman’s Beef Association · Repositioned beef advertising strategy with the first brand image TV campaign which slowed declining beef sales. · Researched and identified new consumer targets, strategy and future trends increasing effective allocation of advertising funds by 10% while realigning local marketing efforts of 44 independent state associations. Account Executive- United Airlines · Launched integrated advertising campaign to promote… Show more Account Executive- National Cattleman’s Beef Association · Repositioned beef advertising strategy with the first brand image TV campaign which slowed declining beef sales. · Researched and identified new consumer targets, strategy and future trends increasing effective allocation of advertising funds by 10% while realigning local marketing efforts of 44 independent state associations. Account Executive- United Airlines · Launched integrated advertising campaign to promote United’s most profitable flight segment resulting in a 25% conversion rate with an award winning direct-mail/event program exceeding projected response rate by 900%. · Prepared a full industry analysis of airline partner alliances that led to the creation of the ‘Star Alliance’. Assistant Account Executive- McDonald’s · Assisted in the design and execution of in-store game sweepstakes, TV/ radio support, Hispanic-market adaptations for a cross promotion with Reebok prior to the 1996 Olympic Games Show less

Education

  • Thunderbird, The American Graduate School of International Management
    MBA, Global Management
    2001 - 2003
  • Northwestern University
    B.A, Political Science & International Studies; Business Institutions
    1989 - 1993

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