• 10 years of professional experience in the area of SME Support and Consultancy, Business Development and Networking, Market Research and Analysis, Project Management, Proposal Development and Strategic Planning and International Relations and Diplomacy.• Extensive experience in international donor-funded projects; Orchestrated business development and capacity-building initiatives, securing contracts exceeding 10 million Euros from esteemed donors like the FCDO, GIZ, European Union, World Bank, UNDP, EBRD, etc.• Sound experience in strategic business development initiatives, focusing on SMEs/private sector companies across diverse sectors (food, textiles, handicraft, furniture, leather and light engineering, textile, food, tourism, leather, aviation, railway, machinery, automotive, white goods, digitalization and new technology, oil & gas, renewables, the maritime and marine sectors, digitalization, new technology and green technology, transport, tourism), resulting in expanded market presence and increased revenue streams.• Extensive experience in business advisory services to SMEs/entrepreneurs and organisations in the fields of business development, business planning & modelling, marketing & sales, product development, business promotion and entrepreneurship.• Expanded company connections and visibility through targeted promotional activities, industry conferences, and networking events. Played a pivotal role in expanding networks by fostering collaborations, facilitating introductions to industry contacts, and suggesting trade promotion events. I have brought new networks from the following countries to the companies he has worked for so far: Türkiye, Azerbaijan, Moldova, Spain, France, India, Germany, Indonesia, Malaysia, Albania, UK, Norway, Estonia, Lithuania, Slovakia, Austria Portugal, Finland and Georgia.• Pioneered and executed market entry strategies that successfully penetrated new markets. Contributed to the development of long-term organizational strategies by providing insights into emerging markets, potential growth areas, and competitive positioning. Advised senior management on market trends, risk assessments, and strategic opportunities, contributing to informed decision-making processes.
Listed skills include Translation, Editing, Research, Writing, and 15 others.