Elizabeth Thrasher
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Innovative professional with a successful track record in project management and strategic partnerships. Committed to leveraging extensive experience in market trend analysis to drive impactful business development initiatives.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of New Business Development
Playful, LLC
New York, New York
01.2014 - Current
- Established and nurtured strategic partnerships, focusing on market expansion and revenue enhancement.
- Analyzed emerging market trends to shape business development strategies and initiatives.
- Led cross-functional teams to launch new product lines, enhancing customer engagement and satisfaction.
- Analyzed competitive landscape to refine positioning and optimize pricing strategies for new offerings.
- Identified emerging market trends to inform business development strategies and initiatives.
- Developed strategic partnerships to expand market reach and drive revenue growth.
Director of Business Development, Global Media
The Webisodes
East Aurora, New York
02.2008 - 2015
- Established and maintained relationships with key stakeholders to support organizational goals
- Oversaw contract negotiations, ensuring favorable terms aligned with company objectives
- Increased client base by developing and implementing effective business development strategies.
- Negotiated favorable contract terms with vendors and suppliers, reducing operational costs significantly for the organization.
- Negotiated, prepared, and signed contracts with clients.
- Expanded product offerings to reach a more diverse customer base, boosting overall sales figures.
- Enhanced company''s market presence through targeted networking events and relationship building.
- Conducted comprehensive market research studies to identify untapped opportunities for growth within the industry landscape.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with sales, marketing, and operations teams to ensure seamless execution of business development initiatives.
- Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders both internally and externally to optimize collaboration efforts across departments.
- Spearheaded client retention efforts by providing exceptional service and fostering long-term professional relationships built on trust and mutual respect.
- Secured new partnerships by identifying and pursuing potential collaborators within various industries.
Education
Bachelor of Science - International Affairs/Diplomacy
Trinity College, Dartmouth College
Hartford, Connecticut/Hanover New HampshireSkills
- CRM management
- Social media strategy
- Business modeling
- Pricing strategy
- Proposal writing
- Team leadership
- Decision-making
- Relationship building
- Training and mentoring
- Adept multi-tasker
- Business development and planning
- Relationship building and rapport
- Strategic partnerships
- Prospect targeting
- Project management
Accomplishments
- Recipient of [Year] New Business Excellence Award for most new accounts.100%
- Boosted add-on business by 80% within 6 months of hire.
Affiliations
Member of Trinity College Women's Leadership Council
Hartford, Connecticut
Board Member, Knox State Park, East Aurora, New York
Timeline
Director of New Business Development
Playful, LLC
01.2014 - Current
Director of Business Development, Global Media
The Webisodes
02.2008 - 2015
Bachelor of Science - International Affairs/Diplomacy
Trinity College, Dartmouth College