Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Software
Affiliations
Hobbies
References
Timeline
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Geoffrey Amadi

Business Development & Partnerships Specialist
Geoffrey Amadi

Summary

I am a Business Development and Partnerships Specialist with close to a decade of experience in driving strategic growth, managing pilot projects, and fostering long-term partnerships. I have a proven expertise in coordinating cross functional teams, enhancing customer engagement, and executing scalable partnership strategies that drive business impact.

Overview

7
years of professional experience
4
Certifications
3
Languages

Work History

Intasend Solutions Limited

Head of Business Development
2024.01 - Current (2 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)

Job overview

Spearheaded strategic initiatives to support IntaSend's growth through partnerships, operational efficiencies, and revenue generation.

Achievements:

  • Expanded IntaSend's product reach by leading cross-departmental strategies, achieving a 20% revenue increase through new partnership channels.
  • Spearheaded process improvements, streamlining workflows to increase operational efficiency by 30% and reduce project turnaround times.
  • Enhanced brand visibility and established valuable industry connections by representing IntaSend at five major industry events, driving a 10% increase in partnership inquiries.
  • Implemented a follow-up strategy that improved prospect conversion rates by 25% and shortened the sales cycle by 10%.

Edumove Limited Kenya

Co-founder & CEO
2023.01 - 2024.04 (1 education.year_Label & 3 education.months_Label)

Job overview

Founded and led a pioneering e-mobility school transportation startup, managing all aspects from initial concept to operational rollout.

Achievements:

  • Raised $10,000 in angel funding and led pilot expansion efforts, achieving a 15% revenue increase within six months through strategic partnerships and diversified revenue streams.
  • Developed engagement and onboarding strategies that enhanced customer satisfaction and operational efficiency during the pilot phase.
  • Designed and implemented a growth-oriented business plan, achieving a 20% profit margin within the first six months of operation.
  • Directed a team of six employees, driving a 25% productivity increase through clear goal-setting and regular performance evaluations.

Octavia Carbon

Customer Relations Associate
2023.07 - 2024.01 (6 education.months_Label)

Job overview

Managed customer relations and due diligence processes in the Direct Air Capture (DAC) industry, enhancing client satisfaction and regulatory compliance.

Achievements:

  • Improved follow-up efficiency by 20% using CRM tools, enabling seamless customer interactions and issue resolution.
  • Identified and implemented feedback collection enhancements, increasing the team's response efficiency by 15%.
  • Collaborated in due diligence reporting, reducing compliance errors by 10% and ensuring accurate documentation for stakeholders.
  • Improved first-contact resolution rates by 15% after completing targeted product training.

Niobi Kenya Limited

Management Associate
2022.09 - 2023.07 (10 education.months_Label)

Job overview

Contributed to strategic projects and regulatory processes that supported Niobi's growth and market expansion.

Achievements:

  • Led the successful acquisition of a micro-finance banking license from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) and secured Data Controller certification from the ODPC, enhancing the company's operational compliance.
  • Designed document control and financial SOPs, reducing operational errors by 15% and establishing consistency in workflows for scale-up.
  • Conducted analytics on product, market, and customer data, informing a 10% improvement in targeted marketing and customer outreach.

Ngooni Construction

Business Development & Operations Officer
2018.01 - 2022.08 (4 education.years_Label & 7 education.months_Label)

Job overview

Focused on identifying new business opportunities, managing client relationships, and optimizing operational efficiency for a construction and development company.

Achievements:

  • Conducted market research and established partnerships, resulting in a 20% revenue increase within the first two years.
  • Built and maintained strong client relationships with government and private partners, achieving a 95% client retention rate and bolstering collaboration.
  • Developed and updated Bills of Quantities (BOQ), improving accuracy by 15% through collaborative planning.
  • Streamlined logistics, reducing procurement lead times by 20% and optimizing inventory management to cut costs by 10%.

Education

University of Nairobi (UoN)
Nairobi, Kenya

Master of Science from Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management
2001.04

University Overview

Thesis Statement

  • "Exploring the Impact of Artificial Intelligence on Business Performance: Implications for Innovation, Operational Efficiency, and Strategic Decision-Making in Entrepreneurial Ventures in Nairobi, County"- Ongoing

KCA University
Nairobi, Kenya

Certified Public Accountant from Accounting And Finance
2001.04

University Overview

Completed

  • Foundation Level

On-going

  • Intermediate Level

Strathmore University
Nairobi, Kenya

Bachelor of Science from Entrepreneurship & Finance
2001.04

University Overview

Honors

  • Degree Awarded with Second-Class Upper

Research Project

  • "Impact of Mobile Banking Adoption on SMEs in Vihiga County", 64.90% - Research Project

Clubs & Activities

  • Partnership Development Assistant, AIESEC, 2018 to 2019

Kenya School of Revenue Administration (KESRA)
Nairobi, Kenya

Diploma from Tax Administration
2001.04

University Overview

Honors

  • Diploma Awarded with Second Class Upper

Skills

Project Management & Pilot Execution Strategic Partnership Development & Innovation management Customer Lifecycle & Engagement Management Performance Metrics & Reporting (KPI Design) Master Negotiator Capital Fundraising & Entrepreneurial Leadership

Certification

The Master Negotiator Programme Training - Strathmore Business School

Software

Project Management Software- Trello

Communication & Collaboration Tools- Slack , Airtable, Zoom & Google Meet

Financial & Business Intelligence Tools- Quickbooks

Data Analysis & Reporting Tools- Google Sheets

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Software- HubSpot

Affiliations

Affiliations
  • Forbes BLK Community
  • The Men's Book Breakfast

Hobbies

Hobbies
  • Reading
  • Travelling
  • Watching Movies & Playing Xbox

References

References
  • References Upon Request

Timeline

The Master Negotiator Programme Training - Strathmore Business School

2024-06
Head of Business Development
Intasend Solutions Limited
2024.01 - Current (2 education.years_Label & 5 education.months_Label)

CDR Responsible Deployment Training-Carbon Business Council

2023-11
Customer Relations Associate
Octavia Carbon
2023.07 - 2024.01 (6 education.months_Label)
Co-founder & CEO
Edumove Limited Kenya
2023.01 - 2024.04 (1 education.year_Label & 3 education.months_Label)

McKinsey Forward Program- McKinsey & Company

2022-12
Management Associate
Niobi Kenya Limited
2022.09 - 2023.07 (10 education.months_Label)

Entrepreneurship in Emerging Economies-Harvard Business School

2021-03
Business Development & Operations Officer
Ngooni Construction
2018.01 - 2022.08 (4 education.years_Label & 7 education.months_Label)
University of Nairobi (UoN)
Master of Science from Entrepreneurship & Innovation Management
2001.04
KCA University
Certified Public Accountant from Accounting And Finance
2001.04
Strathmore University
Bachelor of Science from Entrepreneurship & Finance
2001.04
Kenya School of Revenue Administration (KESRA)
Diploma from Tax Administration
2001.04
Geoffrey AmadiBusiness Development & Partnerships Specialist