Malikah Karim
Richmond,VA
Summary
Results-driven, servant leader with 10+ years of expertise in scaling programs, driving operational efficiency, and compassionately leading diverse teams to deliver measurable outcomes. Proven ability to design and execute strategic initiatives that improve systems, increase team engagement, and produce targeted outcomes, and fiscal sustainability for mission driven organizations. Excels at communication, equitable problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and organizational growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Chief Operations Officer
Medici Road
01.2023 - Current
- Recruited and scaled a high-performing leadership team, expanding organizational capacity.
- Designed and implemented a $30M budget framework, optimizing resource allocation.
- Negotiated and secured $8M in contracts, driving revenue growth and partnerships.
- Implemented a project management system, reducing operational redundancies and project slippage by 25%.
- Chaired kick-off meetings, board meetings, and internal and external reporting
- Executed on-time, under-budget project management to adhere to project road map.
- Conducted financial forecasting to explore strategic options and develop creative solutions to complex business issues.
- Maintained productive relationships and communication channels across organization.
- Identified potential risks associated with operations activities, then developed mitigation plans as needed.
- Led the human resources stand-up for a fast-growing start-up.
- Led the implementation of state and federal compliance policies and procedures.
Business Management Consultant
Self-Employed
01.2012 - 01.2023
- Created 15+ revenue strategies, generating over $2 million in client income.
- Closed high-value contracts ($50K-$750K), improving client retention by 40%.
- Implemented quality assurance frameworks, reducing errors by 20%.
- Coached executives, providing consulting to facilitate the launch of 10 or more successful startups.
- Enhanced visibility, increasing social media reach by 40% on average.
- Analyzed customer data to determine target markets, develop pricing plans, and create promotional campaigns.
- Identified opportunities for automation within existing business operations to improve efficiency.
- Performed competitive analysis to identify threats and opportunities in the marketplace.
Board Member (Volunteer)
Nurture
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Coordinated 100+ volunteers for seamless programming execution
- Improved birthing family support, impacting 1,000+ families
Education
BA - Biology
Virginia Commonwealth University
12-2011
Certified Integrative Health Coach -
Institute for Integrative Nutrition
Skills
- Strategic Planning, Implementation, & Measurement
- Systems Optimization and Process Improvement
- Operations management
- Leadership Development and People Management
- Financial Oversight and Budget Management
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Strategy
- Stakeholder Relationship Management
- Human resources
Accomplishments
- Increased operational efficiency by 30% through leadership restructuring.
- Secured $8M in funding via partnerships and negotiations.
- Designed strategic plans generating $2M+ in revenue for clients.
Affiliations
- Meditation
- Hiking
- Paintng
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Chief Operations Officer
Medici Road
01.2023 - Current
Board Member (Volunteer)
Nurture
01.2018 - 01.2022
Business Management Consultant
Self-Employed
01.2012 - 01.2023
BA - Biology
Virginia Commonwealth University
Certified Integrative Health Coach -
Institute for Integrative Nutrition
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