Daniel Agbetsi Maxwell Jr Email & Phone Number

Sheridan, Wy

Developed and implemented private sector growth strategies for multinational organizations and government agencies, engaging diverse stakeholders. Resulted in a 30% increase in business growth and a 25% improvement in job creation across targeted sectors.Designed and facilitated business development and leadership training for 2000+ entrepreneurs and executives, focusing on strategic planning, financial management, and inclusive leadership. Improved business performance and access to finance for participants.Conducted value chain analyses and market assessments for 20+ organizations/sectors, engaging businesses, government officials, and development partners. Provided actionable recommendations for improving competitiveness and reducing barriers to entry by 40% for underrepresented groups.Developed metrics to measure the effectiveness of private sector initiatives, ensuring data-driven decision-making and improved ROI on business support programs.Collaborated with government agencies, business associations, and donors to revise policies, creating a more enabling business environment addressing the needs of various groups, including women and youth entrepreneurs.Currently orchestrated stakeholder engagement campaigns promoting private sector development, aimed at a 50% increase in public-private partnerships and a 35% improvement in foreign direct investment.Expertise includes:Project management and implementationCapacity building and training designValue chain and market analysisPolicy development and advocacyStakeholder engagement and partnership buildingMonitoring, evaluation, and impact assessmentFinancial modeling and investment facilitationGender mainstreaming in economic developmentProven track record of managing complex projects, developing strategic plans, and facilitating sustainable economic growth across various sectors, including agribusiness, renewable energy, and ICT.

Greater Monrovia, Montserrado County, Liberia

Responsible for teaching a range of courses related to health entrepreneurship, including topics such as innovation in healthcare, healthcare technology, healthcare management, and healthcare marketing.Create and develop course materials, including syllabi, assignments, lesson plans, and assessment tools.Mentor and advise students, providing academic and career guidance.

Johannesburg Metropolitan Area

Responsible for designing and implementing employee training and development programs. This includes onboarding, skill development, and career advancement programs. Responsible for creating and delivering educational materials, such as e-learning courses, webinars, and other online learning resources. Taking charge of evaluating and monitoring the effectiveness of training and development initiatives.In particular,• Design and implement employee training and development programs (e.g., onboarding, skill development, career advancement)• Create and deliver educational materials, such as e-learning courses, webinars, and other online learning resources• Evaluate and monitor the effectiveness of training and development initiatives• Develop strategies to engage and motivate staff• Utilize data to identify and address training and development needs• Coach and mentor employees to help them reach their career goals• Stay up to date with industry trends and best practices in learning and development

Monrovia, Liberia

➜ Facilitating the review and revision of the 2018-2024 Strategic plan of the National Elections Commission of Liberia.➜ Provide strategic leadership of all capacity development activities for Civil Society clients concerned with youth employment, livelihoods, income generation, and rural financing in Sub-Saharan Africa.➜ Conducted a comprehensive mapping and assessment of all Land Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) Mechanisms (2020)➜ Facilitated the development of a 5-Year strategic plan for Liberia's National Bureau of Concessions. The process involved stakeholder consultations, analysis, research, training & coaching. (2019)➜ Trained, Coached & Mentored 8 Key Staff in the Office of the President of the Republic of Liberia (Cabinet Secretariat) on Leadership, Policy drafting, Implementation guidelines, Monitoring, Evaluating, and Reporting. (2019)➜ Conducted Technical Capacity Assessment for professionals in the Land Sector to inform the development of a human resource development plan by the Liberia Land Authority. This activity formed part of prerequisite activities necessary for the absorption of the Land division of the then Ministry of Lands, Mines & Energy, as well as staff from other sectors. (2018)➜ Supported the National AIDS Commission in the development of Key Performance Indicators as part of operations planning for the Implementation of its National Strategic Plan. (2016)➜ Provided research and stakeholder engagement services leading up to the development of policy around the operations of Liberia's Special Economic Zones. (2015)➜ Provided business growth training, coaching, and mentoring to a cohort of 50 women-owned enterprises in partnership with the the Ministry of Commerce and other partners (2011-2014)

Monrovia, Liberia

Project Title: TVET Skills Development for Livelihood and Spiritual Maturity➜ Directed and managed the establishment and sustainability of career and technical education programs at the various church plants ensuring that disadvantaged young people in the communities we serve acquire skills to enhance their livelihoods.➜ Curriculum development; supervision of staff; coordination of enrollments, coordination of schedules; development and first-line management of budgets and resources; development of grant proposals; and serving as a liaison between the Live Life Liberia TVET program, and the government of Liberia as well as the business community.➜ Procurement of 15 acres of land for the establishment of the Word of Life Vocational Training Center ➜ Established 10 separate Vocational Training Programs (VTPs)at 10 local churches➜ Mentored 8 young people to manage day-to-day- operations of the VTPs are their respective churches.➜ Led the development of a Competency-Based Curriculum in Beekeeping➜ Managed the procurement of equipment for practical sessions.➜ Coordinated with Solar Energy & Mechanical Power Generation Engineers to assess the feasibility of a consistent supply of electrical power.➜ Conduct periodic inventory on construction materials within the warehouse, develop requests, and estimate for all. ➜ Facilitate classes on TVET Entrepreneurship, Contract Management, & Financial literacy & Management

Monrovia, Liberia

Provide overall on-the-ground technical leadership management and general technical direction for the design and implementation of project activitiesResponsible for design, delivery, and progress against approved work plan and reporting against performance monitoring plan Responsible for ensuring the timely and quality completion of all programs technical and financial deliverables and reports, in accordance with AfDB guidelines Ensured an integrated project vision among consultants and subcontractors Served as principal liaison with YEEP/AfDB coordinating team, government counterparts, donors, local partners, and community stakeholders, and build effective relationships with all key stakeholders.Led and supported technical specialists in the development of strategic partnerships with key stakeholders such as the Ministry of Youth & Sports, other Youth related projects, civil society actors, and the private sector.Oversee financial and administrative management of the program, ensuring compliance with Cadena rules and regulations.Supervise the development and submission of program deliverables and provide accurate and timely reporting to AfDB and key stakeholders on all program areasProvided expertise in Career Services delivery for Tertiary institutions under the AfDB-funded Youth Employment & Entrepreneurship ProjectDeveloped Competence Based Currila in 3 professional areas - Cooking skills, Poultry, and Plumbing using the DACUM approachDeveloped training and coaching resources for the introduction of Work-Based LearningConducted Training of Trainers' workshops for University faculty and staff on the implementation of work-based learningDeveloped and led multiple Job Readiness and Employability skills seminars for over 2400 University students and recent graduatesSupported the development and delivery of Competency-based training ToT for Technical College Teachers.

Monrovia, Liberia

Developed National Career Guidance policy for Secondary schools on behalf of the Ministry of Education taking into consideration the 3 main educational streams – TVET, STEM and Liberal Arts.Conducted Training of Trainers workshop on the New Career guidance Policy for Secondary Schools

Monrovia, Liberia

Facilitated strategic planning process for Liberia TVET Practitioners NetworkDeveloped and Delivered training to Liberia TVET Practitioners Network on TVET Governance and Educations Financing; Facilitated the establishment of the Liberia TVET Practitioners Network, and the subsequent development of 3 Year Strategic Plan.Developed and delivered Training of Trainers Workshop alongside International consultant of Curriculum Development for Technical & Vocations Training institutions.Design and deliver and evaluate workshops as specified below build Curriculum Development Working Group (CDWG) of MoE and DoE officials and Vocational school teachers and Review existing CBT modules and select already piloted modules and unpiloted modules to be run in schools in Construction, Hospitality, and Agriculture.Train teacher to deliver these materials and pilot them under supervisionEvaluate modules with teachers and up date them accordinglyIdentify ICT occupations most needed by labout market. .Develop full sets of CBT curricula and learning materials for these occupations using the approved CD methodology Pilot, evaluate and update these materialsIntroduce full three levels of ICT materials in the Vocational schools.Produce Monthly Progress reportsFinal Consultancy Report

Monrovia, Liberia

The National Youth Service Program (NYSP) is volunteer-implemented youth empowerment and education project implemented by the Ministry of Youth & Sports, with funding from the Global Peacebuilding fund with support from the Government of Liberia, and the Child Protection and Education sections of UNICEF. ➜ Co-led design project funding and implementation document alongside UNICEF counterpart.➜ Designed and delivered training modules and materials on job readiness, career development, andyouth entrepreneurship utilizing the four principles of human-centered design.➜ Assessed future and current training needs through job analysis, career paths, annualperformance appraisals, and consultation with county coordinators.➜ Planned & implemented job readiness & employability seminars for 3500 university graduates whoapplied but were not qualified for NYSP recruitment.➜ Led the design of the Monitoring, Evaluations, Accountability, and Learning system to track the success of NYSP interventions➜ Planned and implemented 4 annual career fairs for National Volunteers➜ Served as lead facilitator for all career development training➜ Provided technical support in evaluation systems, Results-Based Management, and projectdevelopment.

Monrovia, Liberia

➜ Coordinated and oversaw the establishment of 47 youth-led community-based enterprises. ➜ Planned and implemented Business Management, job readiness, and employability Training of Trainers' workshops for Community-Based Enterprises (CBE) consultants and facilitators.➜ Conducted Training Needs assessment which led to the development of a localized curriculum for cassava farmers and processors in Liberia in the area of Business Management and Leadership - Specific areas include Finance, Operation, Logistics, and Marketing & Leadership; ➜ Designed and wrote user-friendly manuals for ongoing training for CBEs by MCC staff ➜ Conducted Training workshops on business coaching and mentoring for project focal persons.➜ Supported the design of a job readiness training curriculum.➜ Field-tested job readiness curriculum through facilitations on employability➜ Provided guidance in the development of drama characters for Interactive Radio training on youth entrepreneurship and career development.

Monrovia, Liberia

Supported improvements to private secondary, vocational, and technical schools, and to helpthousands of student’s access high-quality education, ultimately benefiting the economy with a supplyof skilled workers.Established baseline on the extent to which appropriate business management systems are employedin Privately owned and operated schools in LiberiaConducted school management, strategic planning, and business planning for 25 privately ownedsecondary schools and vocational institutes under the IFC’s Africa School ProgramProvided technical support to schools in the development of their strategic plans and business plansConducted Training of Trainers' workshop for District Education Officers on the employment of entrepreneurial principles in effectively managing public schools.

Monrovia, Liberia

➜ Conducting research on new technologies, emerging trends in the industry, and competitors’ marketing strategies➜ Working with clients to determine their needs and goals by conducting interviews and surveys➜ Developing proposals and presentations based on research findings➜ Monitoring industry trends to identify new opportunities for the organization➜ Performing research tasks such as analyzing data sets or collecting information from industry experts➜ Communicating with clients about project status and fielding questions about ongoing projectsPresenting findings to clients using charts, graphs, and other visual aids such as PowerPoint presentations➜ Creating operational plans based on available resources and aligning with organizational goalsPreparing reports summarizing research results and presenting them to management

Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area

Pick up goods and materials, verify loads for accuracy, and deliver them as instructed. Load and unload cargo. Responsible for basic vehicle maintenance; comply with all safe work practices, policies, and processes at all times. Complete and verify paperwork for accuracy.Operating Scissor lift during cleaning operations to access tails of aircrafts for detailing

Saint Paul, Mn, Usa

Drove company truck to deliver groceries to customer location using predetermined routes in the Twin Cities area and suburbs.