Carson Byrd
Business Development Specialist
Silver Spring,MD
Summary
Versatile leader bringing 10 years of experience as accomplished Business Developer. Strategic problem solver, change manager and visionary executive with success implementing plans to meet current and future needs.
Overview
7
7
years of post-secondary education
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Startup Founder
Just Know I'm Workin
Washington, DC
09.2017 - Current
- Developed key operational initiatives to drive and maintain substantial business growth.
- Integrated new media and web advertising initiatives into company's marketing strategies to enhance brand awareness.
- Provided digital and in person programming for black male development associations and schools.
- Cultivated forward-thinking, inclusive and performance-oriented business culture to lead industry in innovation and push progress.
Business Development Manager
JS Publishing & Consultants
Washington, DC
01.2016 - 09.2017
- Coordinated innovative strategies to accomplish objectives and boost long-term profitability.
- Collected data and performed customer needs analysis.
- Capitalized on industry and marketplace trends to strategize marketing solutions and enhance business operations.
- Established and maintained organizational branding for small to large businesses.
- Executed fundraisers, seminars, expos, health fairs and other special events for a diverse client base. -
Chief Marketing Development Officer
Black Alumni Networking Expo
Washington, DC
01.2014 - 08.2017
- Built and strengthened strategic relationships with vendors, advertising agencies and leading business partners.
- Orchestrated & planned numerous new events to expand market share and generate $400,000 in revenue.
- Managed a master contact list of 30,000 urban millennial's across the Washington, DC and Charlotte, NC markets
- Capitalized on industry and marketplace trends to strategize marketing solutions and enhance business operations.
Business Development Specialist
Dentons Law Firm
Washington, DC
05.2015 - 01.2016
- Provided key materials and documentation to the Business Development Managers, to assist in directing logistics for all events, conferences, and seminars.
- Assisted with 2015 Dentons’ Global Energy Summit and Outlook, in addition to achieving significant market penetration with relentless marketing strategies such as seminars and speaking engagements, events, brand presence, and direct client communications.
- Prepared reports, custom proposals, contracts, and pitches for existing and prospective clients, to increase client base and streamline revenue for the organization.
- Managed a repository for all accentuating accolades, to aide in developing RFP’s, legal directory submissions, websites, annual reviews, and press releases.
Global ForeignPolicy Fellow
Webster University
Geneva, CH
08.2012 - 07.2013
- Planned and organized The 13th Annual Fall Conference of the International Relations Program in Geneva Switzerland.
- Shadowed leaders from international organizations such as ASEAN, The Chatham House, NATO, and the World Trade Organization.
- Extensively research and analyzed the strategic importance of a stable and prosperous West Africa for the sake of international trade, specifically Nigeria.
- Traveled to 6 international hubs( London, Vienna, Geneva, Leiden, Beijing, Shanghai) for ten week rotations to learn culture, international customs and relations.
Assistant Director of Young Alumni Affairs
Hampton University
Hampton, VA
07.2011 - 08.2012
- Provided strategic analysis for manufacturing life cycles, technologies, process validations and robustness.
- Established the Young Alumni program within the Office of Development and the Office of Alumni Affairs to support the university's strategic plan.
- Raised funds for select special projects and strengthened alumni donations upward to $2.5 million dollars for the 2011 fiscal year.
- Planned and led events that provided alumni networking and relationship development.
- Traveled throughout primary territories securing major gifts.
- Operated and maintained all social media platforms for Hampton University Alumni.
- Managed the production and execution of signature events for Hampton University, including homecoming and alumni reunion weekend.
Education
Ph.D. - Creative Leadership And Innovative Change
University of Virgin Islands
Charlotte Amille, STVI 09.2018 - Current
Master of Arts - International Relations
Webster University
St Louis, MO 08.2012 - 07.2013
Bachelor of Arts - History
Hampton University
Hampton, VA 06.2007 - 05.2011
Skills
Business Development
Consulting
Marketing and promotions
Research and analysis
Social Media Management
Meeting planning
Events logistics management
Timeline
Ph.D. - Creative Leadership And Innovative Change
University of Virgin Islands
09.2018 - Current
Startup Founder
Just Know I'm Workin
09.2017 - Current
Business Development Manager
JS Publishing & Consultants
01.2016 - 09.2017
Business Development Specialist
Dentons Law Firm
05.2015 - 01.2016
Chief Marketing Development Officer
Black Alumni Networking Expo
01.2014 - 08.2017
Global ForeignPolicy Fellow
Webster University
08.2012 - 07.2013
Master of Arts - International Relations
Webster University
08.2012 - 07.2013
Assistant Director of Young Alumni Affairs
Hampton University
07.2011 - 08.2012
Bachelor of Arts - History
Hampton University
06.2007 - 05.2011