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Raleigh, Nc, Us

Cary, Nc, Us

Focused on leading strategic partnerships and business growth acceleration for SAS' global life sciences and commercial practice. Responsible for building and leveraging executive relationships to advance SAS' leading edge data and AI solutions, proving our long-time commitment to best-in-class performance, productivity and trust in the industry.

Research Triangle Partk, Nc, Us

Research Triangle Partk, Nc, Us

Responsible for CED's business development and corporate relations efforts. Develops and implements a cultivation strategy for CED's strategic partnerships, identifying and building key relationships with the corporate community across the regional, statewide, and national landscape. Successfully execute strategies that engage senior level business and community leaders, raising the profile of CED.

Research Triangle Partk, Nc, Us

For 30 years, CED has been successful in identifying, engaging and connecting resources, networks and knowledge for entrepreneurs, emerging growth and high impact companies. Fostering innovation and making connections with venture capital, corporate venture, angel networks and professional services firms are key successes for CED. Responsibilities include working closely with companies and corporate service providers in the tech and life sciences sectors, to build and grow strategic and business relationships in these industries.

Responsible for fundraising and leveraging existing and new business relationships statewide for the annual State of the Region event held in May. Audience was the business and economic development community across 13-county region. Exceeded all targets, bringing in over 67 sponsors and $170K in revenue. Event was largest and most successful ever.

Led all business development, sales and marketing efforts across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast U.S. for $3.6B majority employee-owned institutional asset management firm. As a core equity and fixed income investment boutique, clearly communicated to CIOs, CFOs, Treasurers, and Investment staff the value proposition of the firm, building out corporate, foundation, endowment and public sectors. Managed the firm's new relationship with Morgan Stanley Smith Barney (MSSB) as a result of Piedmont's newly approved manager status on their U.S. wide UMA platform. Gained access and credibility with Graystone Consulting, MSSB's institutional consulting arm ($300B in AUM) in target markets. Developed solid relationships not only with MSSB key leaders in the Sales and Distribution Channel but also Financial Advisors who access the UMA platform. Worked closely with various Investment Consultants who also own relationships with targeted prospects. As one of two registered representatives for the firm's first mutual fund, worked to develop branding strategy to increase visibility. FINRA Series 6 & 63 licensed

Raleigh, North Carolina, Us

Directed and conducted external affairs and business development, responsible for all lead generation, qualification and evaluation of potential opportunities. Developed and grew organizational relationships among corporations, CEOs, legislators, government officials and civic leaders throughout the state.Directed all business and market development, from research to formalizing pipeline of qualified leads. Solid market segmentation skills and identification and engagement of senior level leadership led to surpassing goal in 2007 by $100K.With President/CEO, served as primary contact and spokesperson with stakeholders statewide, requiring excellent business and political savvy. Responsible for all follow through with prospects and partners. Crafted mutually beneficial initiatives to meet customer's interests and needs. Over 3 years, continually increased new business relationships from 5 corporate partners to over 80.Designed and oversaw implementation of all organization's special events. Organization's 2007 signature event (in its 2nd year) raised $120K with 33 corporate sponsors, more than doubling previous year's event at $50K with 18 sponsors. Successfully managed other employees toward goal. Set high expectations, insuring all event benchmarks were surpassed. Developed and monitored business development budget, maintaining proper fiscal management at all times.Oversaw and managed re- branding effort of organization. Resulted in name change (after 23 years), development of new mission, vision, tagline, logos and communication to all external stakeholders and media. Managed development of messaging for Board and staff, resulting in clear communication of organizational identity. Included redesign of website and development of marketing collateral. Successfully negotiated relationships with public relations firm (pro bono) as well as print and broadcast media.

Mpa, Public Administration

B.A., Political Science