         BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE         Professional Overview    Over five years of experience in Business
Operations and a Master Degree in International Commerce and Policy with the
ability to execute Strategic Leadership, Direct-to-Consumer Marketing, Risk
Management, and Strong Executive Communication Skills
across all organizational levels.       Skills           Cash handling    Financial analysis  Capital market trends  Industrial coverage knowledge  Risk management expertise  Product management  Accounts Payable/Receivable       Detail-oriented  Process development  Business recovery and sustainability  Complex problem resolution  Social media marketing   Client acquisition              Experience      Company Name    City  ,   State    Business Development Associate   11/2015   to   Current       Identifying trendsetter ideas by researching industry and related events, publications, and announcements; tracking individual contributors and their accomplishments.  Locating or proposing potential business deals by contacting potential partners; discovering and exploring opportunities.  Screening potential business deals by analyzing market strategies, deal requirements, potential, and financials; evaluating options; resolving internal priorities; recommending equity investments.  Develop negotiating strategies and positions by studying integration of new venture with company strategies and operations; examining risks and potentials; estimating partners' needs and goals.  Credited for playing key role in generating over $200,000 per year in revenues.  Surpassed annual quota by 110%.  Identified $125000 in revenue opportunities by collaborating with distribution partners.          Company Name    City  ,   State    Trade Agreements Negotioations and Compliance Intern   03/2014   to   08/2014       Support Enforcement and Compliance senior staff on U.S.Trade Policy   Development and implementation of Trade Agreements by helping to ensure that foreign governments comply with their obligations under the agreements to which the United States is party.  Provide support to leadership on policy and negotiation analysis for key trade agreements as well as work with all global market regional offices to develop new initiatives to increase role of minorities in global commerce as well as strengthening governmental institutions to have sustainable economic and social growth in developing countries.  Served as a representative of International Trade Administration at North America Steel Committee.  Responded to citizens' complaints and requests for information and services.  Cultivated close working relationships with other municipalities and governmental agencies.          Company Name    City  ,   State    Associate   05/2010   to   10/2015       Authoritatively recruited and directed more than 40 staff members.  Held responsibility for all hotel operations, including customer service, sales, housekeeping, financial accountability and regulatory compliance.  Served as crucial participant in executing annual quality audit.  Personally, ensured activity of Key Control Program.  Comprehensively studied, reviewed and verified all financial documentation.  Ensured that goals are being translated to the team as they relate to guest tracking and productivity.  Created and nurtured a property environment that emphasizes motivation, empowerment, teamwork, continuous improvement and a passion for providing service.  Secured $35000 in room sales for the 2015 fiscal year.  Gathered and analyzed data for studies and reports and made recommendations based on findings.  Drafted and edited written materials including agendas for the senior managements.          Company Name    City  ,   State    Sales Leader   02/2007   to   01/2010       Served as knowledge resource for store management regarding team-building, financial management and business development activities & objectives.  Diligently practiced stringent Quality Assurance and ensured adherence to highest standards.  Produced comprehensive strategic profitability- enhancement plans for territory stores.  Identified issues, analyzed findings, and formulated appropriate strategies to increase profitability of multiple stores.  Task included oversight and evaluation of Financial forecast reports.  Built relationships with customers and the community to establish long-term business growth.  Maintained knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges and security practices.  Promptly resolved all customer requests, questions and complaints.  Contacted customers by phone and email in response to inquiries.  Trained all incoming sales team members.  Approved all sales staff budget expenditures.  Planned and directed staff training and performance evaluations.  Developed a comprehensive training program for new sales associates.  Developed quarterly and annual sales department budgets.          Education      Master of Arts  :  International Commerce and Policy   2014     George Mason School of Public Policy  ,   City  ,   State      International Commerce and Policy International Commerce and Policy Semester or Credit Hours: 42 Credit Hours        Master of Arts     2013     Oxford University - Mansfield College          Oxford
Study Abroad Semester or Credit Hours: 3 Credit Hours        Bachelor of Arts  :  Government and International Politics   2012     George Mason University  ,   City  ,   State      Government and International Politics Government and International Studies Semester or Credit Hours: 60 Credit Hours        Associate of Arts  :  Liberal Arts   2010     Northern Virginia Community College  ,   City  ,   State      Liberal Arts Liberal Arts Semester or Credit Hours: 60 Credit Hours     