Sierra Resovsky
Chicago,IL
Summary
Business development leader with 10 years of experience, including five years managing and scaling high-performing teams. Proven track record of originating and cultivating relationships with institutional and private investors, supporting capital raises across alternative asset strategies in close partnership with investment teams. Experienced in positioning funds, managing due diligence, and driving net new commitments, with a strong ability to develop fundraising strategies in fast-paced environments, identify growth opportunities, and help both emerging and established managers scale their investor base.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Business Development
Blackrock
03.2025 - Current
- Lead and execute regional business development strategy across 14 central states for BlackRock’s alternative assets data platform, targeting institutional client acquisition and revenue growth within a 400+ client base
- Use expertise across BlackRock’s platforms to proactively introduce 15+ adjacent and complementary solutions that enhance client portfolios and expand relationships
- Coordinate prospective client roadshows that include prepping marketing materials, attending networking conferences & moderating industry panels
- Respond to RFPs & provide data driven insights to help Blackrock win $1.25M+ in new mandates in 2025
- Oversee CRM hygiene and reporting across a nine-person team, standardizing pipeline management and forecasting to support leadership decisions
AVP of Business Development
Preqin
12.2019 - 03.2025
- Managed a team of eight across two offıces in Chicago & Dallas while building a database of 500+ industry contacts and market intel across alternative investments
- Built and managed a high-touch institutional investor pipeline, overseeing the full business development lifecycle from sourcing through close establishing over 300 new relationships within US markets worth $40.5mn over five years
- Top producer in the Midwest market yielding 29% YoY growth achieving 102% of quota for 2023; Ranked #1 contributor in the Chicago office in 2022 based on net sales
Software Sales Consultant
Thryv
01.2019 - 12.2019
- Maintained a book of business, servicing accounts to sustain revenue streams and introduced customers to new offerings across a $500K client portfolio
- Implemented consultative sales techniques to generate revenues exceeding targets by 36%
- Cross-sold additional products and services (SEM, SEO, lead generation software) to purchasing customers to increase sales by 50% CAGR
Sales Manager
Tom James Company
07.2016 - 11.2018
- Achieved 'Rookie of the Year' award & President's Club reaching 145% of quota
- Held the record for "Best First Month'', "Biggest Three Months Rolling", and "Best First Twelve Months"
- Produced a 35% increase in YoY sales from 2017 to 2018, closing 73% of new business pitches
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS -
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2016
Awards & Certifications
Fundamentals of CAIA
Inspiring Leader Award - Preqin 2022
Timeline
Director of Business Development
Blackrock
03.2025 - Current
AVP of Business Development
Preqin
12.2019 - 03.2025
Software Sales Consultant
Thryv
01.2019 - 12.2019
Sales Manager
Tom James Company
07.2016 - 11.2018
BACHELOR OF ARTS -
Michigan State University