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Zoe Young

Vancouver,WA

Summary

Strategic visionary and leader in the carbon removal and carbon markets with a proven track record in driving organizational growth through planning and innovative thinking. Adept at overseeing complex projects and making analytical decisions to achieve sustainable results. Possessing a global business mindset, I excel in market analysis, adaptation to changing landscapes, and effective communication. Skilled in negotiation and client relationship management, I have successfully spearheaded groundbreaking initiatives, negotiated long-term partnerships, and exceeded business development goals.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships

UNDO
08.2023 - Current
  • Integrated efforts across multiple global regions, showcasing adaptability and leadership in working with teams distributed across different time zones, including close collaboration with UK-based leadership, science, and operations teams to drive strategic initiatives.
  • Spearheaded creation of education materials on benefits of enhanced rock weathering for a diverse audience from farmers to corporations, enhancing market understanding and driving decarbonization efforts. Actively participated in carbon removal events and contributed to industry articles, establishing UNDO as a leader in carbon removal.
  • Sourced, vetted, negotiated, and executed partnerships for carbon offsets, targeting specific demographics of companies in need of carbon offsets, thereby expanding UNDO's market presence and sustainability impact.
  • Served as pivotal bridge between internal and external experts in science, technology, policy, contracting, and accounting, improving processes, tools, and partnerships through creation and facilitation of structured training and onboarding for operational partners across all teams.
  • Led groundbreaking growth initiatives by proactively engaging with entities across supply chain.
  • Cultivated influential connections with pivotal decision-makers within targeted organizations, strategically advancing growth, ensuring client retention, and elevating brand recognition through purposeful relationship-building efforts.
  • Engineered and deployed innovative carbon tracking training program, strategically designed to optimize operational partnership efficiency and elevate productivity, aligning with overarching sustainability goals.
  • Skillfully negotiated and solidified long-term partnership contracts, leveraging their specialized expertise to seamlessly transform conceptual operational partnerships into profitable, market-leading ventures.
  • Conducted comprehensive market research to identify untapped project areas, emerging markets, and industries ripe for collaboration.
  • Utilized insights to strategically position the organization for impactful and sustainable expansion.

US Business Development Manager

UNDO
04.2022 - 08.2023
  • Led development of carbon removal and clean energy portfolio, crafting new contract structures and fostering innovative partnerships. Engaged engaging with technology developers and investors to scale impactful sustainability projects in commercial and government spaces. This strategic initiative positioned UNDO as a leader in advancing carbon removal technologies.
  • Exceeded remote investor and territorial business development goals in first quarter, demonstrating strategic prowess for swift and sustained growth throughout the year.
  • Achieved a remarkable tenfold increase in client acquisition, surpassing annual targets within the initial year, showcasing keen strategic insight and market amplification.
  • Successfully negotiated and closed long-term partnership agreements with new clients in the assigned territory, driving expansion into Canada.
  • Elevated the company's industry presence by actively representing and promoting services at conferences and trade association meetings, positioning the organization as a forward-thinking industry leader.
  • Orchestrated innovative strategies to accomplish marketing objectives, drive new business, and ensure long-term scalability, showcasing a visionary approach to navigating market dynamics.
  • Conducted data-driven customer needs analyses and collaborated cross-functionally to deploy targeted advertising and offerings, aligning efforts with overarching business objectives for optimal impact and client acquisition.
  • Strategically cultivated relationships aligned with the company's growth objectives.

Head of Innovation & Development

Sea Green Creative
01.2019 - 06.2022
  • Strategically pinpointed and pursued high-impact business opportunities, resulting in a 35% year-over-year improvement in bottom-line profit.
  • Engineered and executed long-term growth initiatives, developing detailed action plans and innovative strategies.
  • Demonstrated a strategic mindset in aligning creative approaches with organizational objectives to foster sustainable development and market dominance.
  • Utilized a forward-thinking approach to revenue generation and identified avenues for sustained financial growth.
  • Created and executed comprehensive marketing strategies, harnessing the power of referral networks to drive business expansion.
  • Systematically created sales funnels and optimized lead generation processes to ensure a strategic and efficient approach to growth.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Brigham Young University - Idaho
Rexburg, ID
06.2011

Skills

  • Carbon Removal
  • Enhanced Rock Weathering
  • Insetting
  • Strategic Planning
  • Innovative Thinking
  • Project Management
  • Analytical Decision Making
  • Market Analysis
  • Adaptability
  • Global Business Mindset
  • Client Relationship Management

Timeline

Senior Manager, Strategic Partnerships

UNDO
08.2023 - Current

US Business Development Manager

UNDO
04.2022 - 08.2023

Head of Innovation & Development

Sea Green Creative
01.2019 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Brigham Young University - Idaho

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