Strong track record in business development with private and non-profit organizations in multiple sectors. My primary areas of focus are SME development and private sector growth, livelihoods and agriculture.
I am also the primary investor and co-founder of MBK Farms, the largest commercial poultry operation in The Gambia.
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Area of Expertise: |
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Agriculture, Livelihoods, Microfinance, Rural
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Fundraising, Business Development, Grants Writer
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Private Sector, Social Enterprise, Corporate Social Responsibility
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Professional Experience: |
MBK FARMS, Ltd. | Investor / Founder / Partner
Banjul, The Gambia | 2014 – Present
SHELADIA ASSOCIATES, INC. | Business Development Manager, International
Washington DC, USA | April 2016 – June 2018
WORLD BANK | Research and Capacity Building Consultant
The Gambia | February 2015 – July 2015
CONCERN UNIVERSAL | Project Support Officer
Senegal / The Gambia | November 2010 – March 2012
Additional Consulting Experience
BUSINESS ENTERPRISE SERVICES AND TRUST CO. | Management Consultant
The Gambia | September 2014- Jan 2015
ACE COMMUNICATIONS EXECUTIVE | Business Development Consultant
The Gambia | March 2013 – August 2014
MINISTRY OF FORESTRY AND THE ENVIRONMENT | Program Management Consultant
The Gambia | August 2012 – March 2013
ACTIONAID INTERNATIONAL | Research Consultant
The Gambia | March 2012 – April 2012
OXFAM AMERICA | Lead Consultant –Project Evaluation
The Gambia | March 2012 – May 2012
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Education: |
Institute for Development Policy and Management, University of Manchester (UK)
M.A. International Development: Poverty, Conflict and Reconstruction 2009-2010
University of Minnesota (USA)
B.A. Global Studies (Minor in Political Science) 2003-2006
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Available for: |
- Consulting assignments
- Job opportunities
- Being headhunted – make me an offer
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Years of Experience:
5-10 years |
Highest Qualification:
Masters |
Languages:
English, Spanish |
Nationality:
United States
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