As the Business Development Lead for AEK Laser in the North American market, I am responsible for driving growth and expanding our footprint in the region. My role involves introducing our innovative laser solutions to new customers, identifying and developing new sales channels, and managing effective communication strategies.I also ensure that our operations comply with country-specific safety standards, and I play an active role in key industry trade shows. My work includes overseeing sales and after-sales services, building strong partnerships, and establishing a robust network of salespeople and distributors to support our continued success in North America.

Experienced and results-driven professional specializing in acquiring, developing, and transforming residential properties for the rental market. Skilled in managing multisite portfolios with a proven track record of success in tenant relations and profitable negotiations.Dynamic leader, mentor, and strategist with a history of delivering improvement projects, building high-performing teams, and optimizing internal operations. Known for fostering strong tenant relationships, achieving high occupancy rates, and ensuring long-term lease renewals with minimal turnover.Key Expertise:Contract & Lease NegotiationsVendor & Service ManagementBusiness Development & ROI OptimizationMarket Research & AnalysisBudget Development & ForecastingSafety & Building Code ComplianceProcess & Standards Improvement

Communication and PR specialist, launching Brand Communications in East AfricaDelivering projects across all manner of mediumsTraditional print, brand identity, digital, TV advertising and moreBrand consultancy and brand evaluationCorporate identity and corporate literature Planning and overseeing corporate eventsManaging and overseeing media relations

Advises, recommends, and assists the city council in matters of human rights. A 9 member commission.The mission of the Golden Valley HRC is to help promote and nourish a safe, respectful, and welcoming community.http://www.goldenvalleymn.gov/boards/humanrights/index.php

One-on-one training in business development strategy and planning. Focus on start-ups, mainly of women-owned ventures. Business plans, financing applications, investor presentations, marketing, sales techniques, basic financial reporting, general coaching.

- Coach and support the Head of Division at the Rwanda Biomedical Center (RBC) on business strategy, revenue generation and operational efficiency;- Coach senior management through the assessment and implementation of major new business initiatives, through the introduction of new products and services, and the creation of public/private business models.

- Competitor Intelligence: Analyze European industry trends; gather data from industry intelligence, market research,consumer trends, market analysis, in-depth interviewing, and perception audits.- Develop and manage multiple extensive research plans and projects simultaneously.- Leading strategic analyses, identifying key issues and make recommendations for improvements.- Create necessary reports.Achievements- Penetrated European boat industry market, generating significant new business.- As a result of research and analytical abilities, produced accurate reports which ultimately resulted in increased market share and retention of strong customer base.

Customer dispute resolution, market analysis, in-depth interviewing, and perception audits. Resolve seven to 10 customer disputes per day, working with customers in Italy and the UK to ensure that complaints and issues are handled according to internal standards. Achieved high satisfaction scores, with 100% of customers reporting satisfaction with the interaction and resolution achieved. Also manage analysis and translation while utilizing advanced computer skills to keep detailed records of interactions within data management systems

- Created marketing strategy and developed “Made in Italy” in the USA.- Specialized in all aspects of domestic and international business. Guided the Italian producers to implement new strategies resulting in expanded growth opportunities.- Managed company logistics. Procured goods and services for Italian Producers and American Architects.- Effectively handled public relations, importing, demand planning, analysis and research.- Utilized understanding of multicultural guest behavior to sell Italian brands in the USA market.- Solidified guest loyalty.- Led global management and production planning.- Forecast sales and created all necessary reports.Achievements- Introduced new European brands to the US market.- Engaged in new business contracts, negotiating sales and purchasing orders.

- Specialized in all aspects of domestic and international business and marketing development.- Led company in developing a groundbreaking multicultural strategy collaborating across the organization in itsimplementation.- Developed and managed research plans including in-depth interviewing, primary and secondary research, analysis andreport preparation.- Managed guest insights specialist.Achievements- Developed innovative, eye catching campaigns and coordinated all steps of implementation plans resulting in increased brand awareness.- Conceived, developed and implemented strategic social and multi model media outreach campaigns targeting students anduniversities effectively reaching of population of over 300,000.- Outreach efforts resulted in a rate increase and successfully attracted and placed 20% of the marketing student population.

- Coordinated relationships between the main corporate office, culturally diverse customers and foreign agents.- Promoted company at Trade Shows and Trade Commissions.- Managed contracts with new countries and multinational corporations.- Supervised business support, technical and production team units.Achievements- Penetrated North American and Australian markets for agricultural machinery resulting in significant first year sales.- Successfully prepared and submitted over 90 agricultural machinery tenders annually and was awarded 95% of contracts, resulting in multimillion dollars in sales.