🧄 Probably developing the first software company inspired by a Ugandan garlic farmer seeking to expand into other African countries🌍 Creating a way for trade/FDI promotion agencies and companies to manage their global trade and FDI initiatives❤️ Passionate about helping companies effectively manage their international growth projects

As a Global Account Manager at reesmarxGLOBAL, I led teams of recruiters specializing recruiting for companies that were expanding globally, sold recruitment services, and cultivated relationships with trade and FDI agencies that could support our clients' international expansion projects. I developed innovative products that helped clients understand the nuances of international hiring and compensation expectations around the world. My work contributed to reesmarxGLOBAL's mission of helping organizations navigate global growth through comprehensive talent acquisition and business expansion services.

Assessed product-market fit for French and Swiss companies targeting North American expansion. Developed comprehensive US business development and marketing strategies, including OKRs and sales targets. Conducted in-depth analyses of market barriers, competitive landscape, and potential legal/technical challenges.

As the first US hire at Frontify, I spearheaded North American expansion and business development initiatives, collaborating with leadership to drive growth in existing and new enterprise/mid-market accounts through targeted inbound/outbound sales strategies.

• Managed 45+ strategic international development projects for companies across many sectors (advanced manufacturing, fintech, medical, etc.) providing market research, go-to-market recommendations/budgeting, held P&L responsibilities, conducted expert interviews, represented clients at meetings on their behalf, and was clients’ first US account executive• Spearheaded channel partnerships with government agencies (UK Trade and Investment, Investment Canada, ApexBrasil, etc.), financial institutions (Santander, Citizens Bank, Credit Agricole), and international law firms• Identified countries with market entry potential through evaluation of market data (regulatory factors, economic, demographics, due diligence, and sales potential)• Identified additional opportunities for clients’ product/service based on consumer trends, extensive research, competitive analysis, expert recommendations, etc.• Worked alongside American clients to identify opportunities for R&D collaborations, corporate partnerships, export potential, etc. in foreign markets. • Developed strong relationships with officials within domestic and foreign governments assisting with foreign direct investment and trade to assist with companies’ internationalization needs (providing introductions, financial incentives, etc.).

I helped facilitate trade and investment between the Brazilian and American markets, helped plan and organize for networking events, and provided market intelligence to companies seeking to trade/expand into these markets.