Giovanna Garcia Email & Phone Number

State Of São Paulo, Brazil

São Paulo, Brazil

I lead a dynamic team focused on driving strategic growth and partnerships to advance our mission of transforming education in Brazil.Team Management: Effectively lead and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a collaborative environment aimed at achieving ambitious fundraising and business development goals.Fundraising: Spearhead fundraising initiatives by developing relationships with donors, foundations, and corporate partners, ensuring sustainable financial support for our educational programs.New Business Opportunities: Identify and capitalize on new business opportunities with key stakeholders nationally and internationally, leveraging relationships to expand our impact and reach.Diversifying Income Sources: Strategically diversify income streams to reduce dependency on traditional funding sources, ensuring long-term financial stability and scalability.Cause Marketing and Partnerships: Develop innovative cause marketing campaigns and strategic partnerships with companies, aligning their corporate social responsibility goals with our educational initiatives.International Fundraising: Engage with global stakeholders, including funds, donors, and grant-giving organizations, to secure international funding for our projects.

São Paulo, Brazil

As part of my role at the Rainforest Alliance, I focused on driving our market share in Brazil by forging and managing strategic partnerships with major national and multinational food companies, including Unilever, Ferrero, Nespresso, 3 Corações, Hershey’s, and Arcos Dorados.I developed and implemented ESG and sustainability strategies in collaboration with key food companies across Latin America. I planed and executed our participation in significant market events like International Coffee Week, the Food Sustainability Forum, and the Sustainable Food Summit Latin America, and I represented the Rainforest Alliance at the Cocoa Action forum.I managed multinational accounts, prepared account plans, and conducted market research to support the development and launch of new Rainforest Alliance certified products with brands like Hershey’s and McDonald's. I negotiated value propositions with major market players to design sustainability and regenerative agriculture projects, such as the carbon footprint project with Costa Coffee, the sustainability requirements assessment with Olam, and the regenerative agriculture project with Nespresso.I creatively planed and managed our annual marketing campaign aimed at encouraging sustainable consumer habits, in partnership with leading brands. As the Rainforest Alliance’s spokesperson, I engaged with media, participated in PR activities, and spoke at national and international events and lectures.Additionally, I led a team, manage budgets, and maintained relationships with internal stakeholders across Latin America, Europe, Asia, and the United States. I represented the Brazil team in the global strategy committee and was an active member of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion committee.

São Paulo Area, Brazil

At RECODE, I designed and implemented technology capacity-building projects in collaboration with major tech market players, managing relationships with large IT companies such as Accenture, B2W, and Mercado Livre.I developed the organization's institutional development strategy and action plan, focusing on donor engagement, institutional marketing, and new partner acquisition strategies. I conducted market research and data analysis on key social impact indicators to inform our initiatives. Additionally, I led a team and managed budgets to ensure successful project execution.

São Paulo, São Paulo, Brazil

At Yunus&Youth, I developed a capacity-building program in collaboration with UNDP to empower youth of São Tomé and Príncipe in creating social businesses addressing local issues. Additionally, I created a social impact and ESG curriculum that was successfully delivered to 200 young social entrepreneurs across Africa.

Florianópolis, Santa Catarina, Brazil

At RD Station, I conceived, launched, and managed the International Partner Program for Colombia, Mexico, Portugal, and Spain, ensuring that 3,000 partner companies were equipped with the best resources to achieve top sales results. I conducted market analysis for these focus countries, designed and implemented marketing campaigns, planned events in Mexico, Brazil, and Colombia, and developed a rewards program for top-tier partners. Additionally, I led a team and managed budgets to drive program success.

São Paulo Area, Brazil

As an Account Manager at Microsoft, I managed multinational accounts, driving new business development and leading strategic negotiations. I built and maintained strong relationships with C-level executives, ensuring alignment with their business goals and delivering tailored solutions to meet their needs.

São Paulo Area, Brazil

As a global trainee in Microsoft's Academy for College Hires, I focused on developing leadership and business skills as a future leader. I was responsible for acquiring new technology partners through diverse campaigns, events, and executive engagements. Leading Microsoft's Partner Program in Brazil, I managed a network of over 12,000 partner companies. I received the Customer Experience Awards for Brazil and Latin America for creating and implementing the Microsoft Partner Program online community. Additionally, I managed a team of four and oversaw the department's budget.

São Paulo Area, Brazil

As an intern I implemented through-partner marketing activities such as events and digital marketing campaigns to generate leads and drive sales.

São Paulo Area, Brazil

As an intern at Danone, I led market and consumer behavior projects and research initiatives to enhance Danone's market presence in Brazil.

Diploma In Social Innovation, Social Entrepreneurship

The Diploma in Social Innovation offers the skills and inspiration needed to design, plan and launch a social enterprise or non-profit.

Postgraduate Degree, Social Innovation Management

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Bachelor In International Business With A Minor In Marketing, International Relations And Affairs

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