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Maria Jose Bassett

River Forest,IL

Summary

Dynamic business development leader with extensive experience in managing complex projects and driving sales initiatives. Skilled in relationship building and customer engagement, contributing to significant improvements in operational performance and growth through strategic partnerships and innovative solutions. Results-driven director with expertise in stakeholder engagement and pivotal negotiation.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Director of Strategic Partnerships

Purdue Global University
West Lafayette, IN
01.2025 - Current
  • Researched industry trends to unlock opportunities in new markets resulting in a 12% growth in revenue.
  • Teamed up with deans and faculty in support of designing tailored courses that aligned with the needs of the clients.
  • Built rapport with executives, leaders, and stakeholders to ensure successful, win-win collaborations founded on trust.
  • Negotiated agreements that surpassed the priorities of the department by 15%, while driving long-term engagement, focused on upskilling workforces at the organization.

Director for Educational Partnerhips

Purdue University
West Lafayette, IN
01.2023 - 12.2024
  • Lead subject matter experts and their teams in the initiation, planning, and cross-functional coordination of projects. Guided teams in their approach and execution of deliverables. Focused on the project vision, scope, milestones, tasks, and resources.
  • Optimized client communication by first identifying core values, which led to more effective, and meaningful engagement.
  • Revamped protocol for scheduling in-person client meetings, accelerating the signing of new agreements.

Business Development Manager

Purdue Global University
West Lafayette, IN
12.2021 - 01.2023
  • Cultivated and expanded executive engagement by delivering compelling presentations that led to a 10% increase in new partnerships.
  • Assessed client business needs, and recommended best-fit programs and educational services.
  • Applied agile development frameworks to identify and secure new business opportunities for the university in the region.
  • Spearheaded initiatives with senior leaders and academic deans to build a robust teaming environment that drove innovative thinking.

Workforce Solutions Consultant

Chamberlain University
Downers Grove, IL
10.2016 - 11.2021
  • Managed premier accounts while providing services and education in the healthcare industry. Discovered business opportunities by assessing client needs and customizing solutions.
  • Engaged with C-level clients, fostering productive partnerships, and delivering superior service satisfaction.
  • Driving and selling educational services to healthcare partners, resulting in a 60% increase in inquiry generation year over year.
  • Appealed to audiences by conducting dynamic workshops and engaging presentations in structured or informal settings.

Healthcare Development Account Rep

Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Downers Grove, IL
01.2015 - 09.2016
  • Set up and updated customer accounts, with interactions to diversify offerings of events, to purposefully promote new opportunities for the college.
  • Transformed account management strategies and processes that were data-driven.
  • Developed analytical projects using historical data to further identify potential needs in specific markets, resulting in more effective long-term business relationships.

Admissions

Chamberlain University College of Nursing
Addison, IL
05.2011 - 12.2014
  • Managed student data systems related to admissions activities.
  • Provided guidance on college admissions processes to prospective students.
  • Prepared statistical summaries of admissions, discharges, transfers activity.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws governing admissions processes.

Education

MBA - Project Management

Keller Graduate School of Management
Naperville, IL
08-2012

BBA - International Business

Campbell University
Buies Creek, NC
05-2000

Skills

  • Client relationship management
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Relationship building
  • Sales leadership and training
  • Research and data analytics
  • Negotiation and persuasion
  • Project management and strategic planning
  • Agile development

Affiliations

  • Consultant of luxury brands and curated gifts for local charities and fundraising occasions
  • Selected as a mentor for Develop Me program
  • Board Member and Volunteer at Catholic School

Languages

Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
French
Limited

Certification

  • Certified in the program: Sharing your best self at work

Timeline

Director of Strategic Partnerships

Purdue Global University
01.2025 - Current

Director for Educational Partnerhips

Purdue University
01.2023 - 12.2024

Business Development Manager

Purdue Global University
12.2021 - 01.2023

Workforce Solutions Consultant

Chamberlain University
10.2016 - 11.2021

Healthcare Development Account Rep

Chamberlain University College of Nursing
01.2015 - 09.2016

Admissions

Chamberlain University College of Nursing
05.2011 - 12.2014

MBA - Project Management

Keller Graduate School of Management

BBA - International Business

Campbell University

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