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Singapore, Singapore, Sg

Lead Olam’s sustainability strategy for industry for a portfolio of 21 coffee origins in Asia, Africa, and Central and South America. Manage client relationships including identification of stakeholder needs and expectations to establish thriving partnerships. Focused on providing value-generating services to partners. Oversee knowledge management, training and capacity building for coffee sector. Develop, implement and monitor and ensure accountability for the company's sustainability strategies. Key Accomplishments-Designed new business model integrating sustainability and resource conservation strategy into company’s commercial strategy increasing total sales of sustainable products more than 16%.-Developed a set of sustainability metrics, improving sustainability practices and increasing origins impact 80%.-Designed AtSource’s Coffee Pilots (a sustainable and traceable B2B sourcing solution for customers), led testing, and drafted and implemented expansion plan; increasing sustainable sales more than 140,000 metric tons.-Created and fostered new economically, socially, and environmentally responsible business models for farmers; creating trust and direct linkages with more than 50,000 small farmers and improving collaboration with customers.-Lead outreach to international donors, multilateral financial institutions, and current clients resulting in 30% increase in investment in sustainable businesses in local communities minimizing Olam’s risk and initial investment in sustainability measures.

Pasadena, Ca, Us

Drafted project proposals and led private sector partnerships for USAID sustainable agriculture projects. Assessed appropriate technological interventions for sustainable crops. Designed monitoring and evaluation strategies for projects. Identified high-impact and cost-effective sustainable strategies and other best practices.Key Accomplishments-Developed project interventions for high-risk and conflict zones, implemented in rural areas of Colombia.-Obtained key financing by designing cacao value chain intervention that increased engagement with private sector partners. -Assessed various methodologies and wrote guidelines and best practices successfully implemented on 7 different projects.

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Developed strategic partnerships and alliances with international organizations and donors. Led and oversaw operations for projects in Africa, Asia, and Latin America. Created high-level innovation strategy for organization and led networking strategy. Liaison for USAID and State Department officials. Key AccomplishmentsDeveloped, implemented and monitored key performance indicators for projects, creating toolkit and guidelines that increased efficiency in budget expenditure 20%. Strengthened programs and projects by creating effective alliances and strategic partnerships that increased funding for key projects on a 1:1 ratio. Analyzed and compared field data on specialty coffees in Central America and South America, creating a coffee value chain analysis. Wrote grant proposals that increased funding by US $28 million.

Greenwich, Ct, Us

CQI Proposal Leader and Partnership Liaison Prepared CQI for new partnership with USAID and other international development organizations through analysis of current capabilities and outreach to development organizations. DAI Analyst Analyzed field data and compared it to specialty crop data to create specialty crop marketing strategy.USGI (Universal Strategy Group, Inc) Development Expert - Conflict Zones Drafted report with list of best practices on development in conflict areas. Created specific analysis of development areas affected by the FARC (an illegal armed group in Colombia).

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Designed new strategy and led development of new sustainable agriculture and commercialization projects under strategy. Supervised seven regional offices, oversaw recruitment of project managers and scientists, led field support missions, and functioned as point of contact with USAID Washington office.Key Accomplishments-Obtained more than US$300 million from private sector for key projects.-Managed a budget of US$189 million for high impact projects, increasing food security in various regions in Colombia.-Member of the USAID Food Security working group.

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Led regional economic and social resources generation program and managed alternative development projects at the municipal level. Oversaw regional project and program development. Key AccomplishmentsOversaw a budget of US $15 million for sustainable development and agricultural projects.Ensured compliance with USAID Environmental Regulations increasing adherence by 20%.Identified best agricultural practices (BAP) and developed project impact indicators.

New York, Ny, Us

Developed and managed socioeconomic assessment projects for the Meta region. Key Accomplishments-Mapped value chain for various agricultural crops to design sustainable agricultural interventions, increasing program engagement in 50%.-Assessed agricultural opportunities, governance, and private sector stakeholders, establishing five high-value partners.-Identified vulnerable communities in the region thereby increasing opportunities for project.

M.Sc, Agricultural Economics And Agribusiness

B.S, Agronomic Engineering