Rahi Tajzadeh, Cmc, Mscm Email & Phone Number

Richmond Hill, On, Ca

Richmond Hill, Ontario, Ca

Launched and built a boutique executive and management consulting firm that has earned an A+ rating on the Better Business Bureau and is recognized as top Consulting Firm, Strategy Firm, Leadership and Executive Coaching Firm, and Diversity Consulting Firm on Clutch.coLead Consultant in strategy, innovation, business planning, entrepreneurship, turnaround management, risk reduction, competitive positioning, and diagnostic projects for over 20 clients in fashion, agriculture, staffing, consumer packaged goods, technology, crypto, higher education, business incubation, luxury retail, healthcare, MedTech, real estate, management-consulting, not-for-profits, and medical devicesCo-lead of domestic and international business development, generating $15M over 12 yearsLaunched and managed an innovative and ethically focused experiential Learning program that has seen more than 2,300 students from 98 Colleges and Universities completing real-world projectsNegotiated to acquire tickets students to attend the World Marketing Summit valued at $98 million

Richmond Hill, Ontario, Ca

Provided consulting services to senior executives, business owners, and entrepreneurs in various businesses and industries including: Staffing, Beverages/Bottling, Higher Education, and Consumer Packaged Goods (CPG).Managed multiple client-facing projects including: Market Research, Industry Research, Competitive Analyses, Internal Analyses, Feasibility Analyses, Opportunity Analyses, Marketing (copy, editing, branding, messaging, etc.), Contract Crafting, and Business Planning.Supported clients with all change management initiatives that resulted from new insights gained through analyses carried out.

Richmond Hill, Ontario, Ca

• I.T. Consultant to clients in several industries: Recruitment, Retail, Pharmacy, etc., with a focus on systems analysis, integration, troubleshooting, and support.

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Ca

I helped NFIH bring out the best in their members, and create millions in value and economic growthProvided business basics and investor-readiness education, coaching, advising, and mentoring to hundreds of business leaders at different stages of corporate, product, and idea developmentManaged the on-boarding, assessment, and certification program for Investor ReadinessHelped small businesses increase their book or market value by millions of dollarsDeveloped custom educational curriculum in investor readiness, sales process development, pitching, professional presentations, data rooms, internal and external business plans, risk mitigation, industry and market analyses, opportunity spotting, validation, feasibility, competitiveness, and valuationIn addition to my regular duties as investor readiness instructor and expert in residence, I help less experienced business owners understand and navigate the world of entrepreneurship and business management through instruction, course work, presentations, and one-on-one coaching.

Niagara Falls, Ontario, Ca

Developed an Investor Readiness curriculum for small, medium, and start-up companiesProvided one-on-one coaching to business leaders and entrepreneursRan an onboarding, assessment, and certification program for Spark IECI membersAdvisor and Consultant in: Strategy, Business Planning, Validation, Valuation, Feasibility, Opportunity Spotting, Data Rooms, Research and Analysis, Team Building, Boards of Directors and Advisors, Shareholder Management, Corporate and Share StructureProfessional Presentation Coach: Public Speaking, Presentations, PowerPoint, and Pitching

Richmond Hill, Ontario, Ca

Managed the development, launching, and piloting of the world’s first academic feedback platformGrew the scope and platform focus to include industry-agnostic consumer feedback, significantly increasing the number of revenue streams, profit potential, and value-added to stakeholdersRaised two seed rounds and increased the value of the company from $111k to $9.2MAttracted, interviewed, on-boarded, and managed a highly motivated and creative teamOversaw the software development team, and assisted in the planning of the new KnowQuest AlphaRestructured the Board and company leadership to improve diversity, equity, and inclusionDeveloped a full financial model, branding guidelines, industry and market analyses, internal and external business plans, data rooms, marketing strategy, pitches and presentations

Richmond Hill, Ontario, Ca

Brought on board as a strategy consultant to turn around the company. Spotted and validated a new feasible opportunity in advanced feedback (NAICS: 541910).Carried out full industry / market analyses and presented the findings to the Board and Shareholders.Crafted a full business plan that was approved by the Board of Directors and restructured the company within a four-month period, saving the company from bankruptcy.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Editor / Researcher / Content Creator: Retail Management School at Ryerson UniversityResearched, wrote, and edited original content for a Pop-Up Retail project with the Retail Management School at Ryerson University (Ted Rogers School of Management)Contributing editor of new pop-up retail text bookCrafting end-of-chapter questions, cases, and case questions for said pop-up text bookWrote scripts for actors in various videos that supplement Pop-Up Retail informationAssisted in the research and creation of content for a new text book on Pop-Up RetailPerformed case studies on pop-up shops across Ontario and QuebecGraduate Assistant: Ted Rogers School of ManagementIn charge of 5-8 courses and 400-1,200 students per semester as opposed to a normal load of 1-2 courses and 50-100 studentsAreas of focus: Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Family Business, Retail, and Business ManagementExam invigilator - multiple coursesEditor: Excel Data Analysis in Retail: Ted Rogers School of Retail ManagementAssisted in the crafting of a custom course in "Excel use in Retail Management" to be shared among UniversitiesWrote scripts for video sequences explaining course materialEditor: Monograph on Chinese Retail: Ted Rogers School of Retail ManagementConducted research on the Chinese Retail IndustryIdentified important opportunities, trends, and Canadian/Chinese relations in RetailCompleted monograph with input from Retail Management students

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Via Brainhunter/ZylogNearly doubled the monthly interaction average (from an expected average of 600 to 1,100) with a 95%+ quality rating.Became a subject matter expert (SME) on hardware and pharmacy applications within 6 months.Analyzed / audited level-2 resolutions and developed “Chronic Top 20/40” tool for rapid issue detection.

Lead the IT department of an executive recruiting firm with 27 employees.Negotiated new contracts with vendors, and installed new systems.Took active role in interviewing and assessing candidates starting in 2008.

Master Of Science In Management, Research And Strategy Development

Bachelor’S Degree, Business Administration And Management - Entrepreneurship (Pt)

High School Diploma