Directs operational and business aspects, while adhering to consulting company's rules and policies. Executes need-based business strategies and plans to achieve long-term goals. Provides expert-level recommendations to clients on implementing cold chain strategies by evaluating business requirements.• Led development of the organization by cultivating strengthened relationships with potential partners focusing on expanding organization.• Presented findings by analyzing data, while… Show more Directs operational and business aspects, while adhering to consulting company's rules and policies. Executes need-based business strategies and plans to achieve long-term goals. Provides expert-level recommendations to clients on implementing cold chain strategies by evaluating business requirements.• Led development of the organization by cultivating strengthened relationships with potential partners focusing on expanding organization.• Presented findings by analyzing data, while maintaining data integrity as per quality standards. Show less

Organizes and plan s collaborative activities, including debates, group work, and creative writing assignments to enhance students' learning capacity. Collaborates closely with management to establish viable course curriculum and positive class environment.• Presented three courses intercultural understanding to international students, while integrating knowledge into lessons to enhance learning experience of students.• Utilized variety of technologies and instructional methodologies to… Show more Organizes and plan s collaborative activities, including debates, group work, and creative writing assignments to enhance students' learning capacity. Collaborates closely with management to establish viable course curriculum and positive class environment.• Presented three courses intercultural understanding to international students, while integrating knowledge into lessons to enhance learning experience of students.• Utilized variety of technologies and instructional methodologies to develop creative talent through educational and professional challenges. Show less

Provided technical support to private sector cold chain operators with such services as strategic planning, operations training, mergers and acquisitions. Coordinated with cross-functional teams, including supply chain investors, equipment suppliers, and technical advisors to grow and expand the global market.• Researched and analyzed market trends to collate data and present findings.• Established office in South Africa and increased membership from 65 to 85 countries.• Increased… Show more Provided technical support to private sector cold chain operators with such services as strategic planning, operations training, mergers and acquisitions. Coordinated with cross-functional teams, including supply chain investors, equipment suppliers, and technical advisors to grow and expand the global market.• Researched and analyzed market trends to collate data and present findings.• Established office in South Africa and increased membership from 65 to 85 countries.• Increased and doubled revenue for the department by utilizing best practices and approaches.• Established food loss and waste strategy for cold chain industry to achieve optimal results.• Generated and introduced a $400 million integrated cold chain solution in Pakistan by leading cold chain experts' teams. Show less

Managed fundraising from foundations and multi-lateral donors equating to 20% the total budget for the organization. To achieve this goal developed a pipeline for proposal submission for approximately 18 proposals a year. Collaborated with communications, marketing and events departments to achieve objectives

Taught business management skills and marketing through Cooperative Work Experience Class and Junior Achievement Program to over 85 students· Led the Internship Program for 25 high school Juniors and Seniors exploring career opportunities· Communicated effectively with student, parents, senior management, community and business leaders· Team leader for development of Business Department, doubled course offerings and staff

Served as a key member of the USAID-funded Community Action Investment Project (CAIP)· Managed component to provide small business grants which resulted in a 15% increase in employment· Developed a set of analytical tools, based on the local business environment, to assess individual businesses’ potential for utilizing a business seed grant for employment creation and income generation· Monitored and tracked potential new business opportunities, including ongoing coordination /… Show more Served as a key member of the USAID-funded Community Action Investment Project (CAIP)· Managed component to provide small business grants which resulted in a 15% increase in employment· Developed a set of analytical tools, based on the local business environment, to assess individual businesses’ potential for utilizing a business seed grant for employment creation and income generation· Monitored and tracked potential new business opportunities, including ongoing coordination / collaboration / development of synergies of project implementation activities Show less

· Developed and implemented a Success Planning Sessions for a USAID-funded agribusiness development project in its transition to a self-sustaining association· Identified a comprehensive income-generation strategy and business service opportunities

· Supervised over 25 local staff in a multi-million-dollar USAID sponsored project· Coordinated efforts between the Regional Manager of Accounting and Business training to deliver 1,500 training hours of technical assistance to Pragma clients within a tight deadline· Completed 25-day Rapid Market Research in Russia which resulted in a 100-page report to be used as tool to guide Kyrgyz businesses

- Investigated and provided recommendations on opportunities to expand programming activities· Implemented proper procurement procedures to obtain emergency supplies for Afghanistan· Administered three tenders and conducted contract negations with local suppliers

· Administered operations in 3 countries and performed outreach to host country governmental and non-governmental counterparts in order to develop contacts, potential donors and collaborative projects· Supervised over 50 local staff and 5 expatriates in Georgia, Armenia and Azerbaijan· Travel extensively, provide monthly fiscal and substantive reports

· Managed 18 national staff of loan officers, administrative and financial personnel· Accepted full financial responsibility for multi-million-dollar Southern field office that had previously had not been independent from the Northern office· Implemented women’s group lending with 9 loan officers

Taught Business, Marketing, Computers and English language to university students and an adult learners. Gained valuable cultural experiences in a developing country with complex ethnic composition. Enhanced ability to develop and implement creative solutions when dealing with limited resources.