Business Development Assistant

Hard Skills

- CRM & Sales Tools: Salesforce, HubSpot, Pipedrive

- Market Research & Data Analysis

- Proposal & Contract Drafting

- Lead Generation & Qualification

- Competitive Analysis

- Digital Communication Platforms (Slack, Teams)

- MS Office Suite & Google Workspace

- Basic Project Management (Asana, Trello)

Soft Skills

- Excellent Communication & Interpersonal Skills

- Strategic Thinking & Problem Solving

- Time Management & Multitasking

- Adaptability & Quick Learning

- Team Collaboration & Support

- Customer Focus & Relationship Building

Business Development Assistant

**InnovateX Solutions** — New York, NY

Jan 2023 – Present

- Supported senior business development managers in identifying and pursuing new market segments, contributing to a 15% increase in regional client base over 12 months.

- Maintained and updated CRM database with over 300 contact profiles, ensuring data accuracy and segmentation for targeted campaigns.

- Coordinated proposal creation, including preparing presentations, financial summaries, and contract documentation, resulting in high client conversion rates.

- Conducted competitive market research to inform sales strategies and identify new partnership opportunities.

- Organized and participated in industry webinars and networking events, expanding brand visibility and generating qualified leads.

*Sales & Business Support Intern*

**NextWave Consulting** — Brooklyn, NY

Jun 2021 – Dec 2022

- Assisted in managing inbound client inquiries and qualifying prospects through CRM and outreach campaigns.

- Compiled weekly sales performance reports and market insights, aiding senior team members in strategic decision-making.

- Facilitated onboarding communications and presentations for new clients, improving onboarding efficiency by 20%.

- Supported the planning and execution of client engagement events, leading to latter-stage deal closures.

**Bachelor of Business Administration**

New York University – Stern School of Business

Graduated: May 2021

- Certified Business Development Expert (CBDE) – Business Training Hub, 2024

- Salesforce Certified Administrator – Salesforce, 2023

- Digital Marketing Fundamentals – Google Digital Garage, 2022

Client Onboarding Optimization System

Led a project to streamline the onboarding process for new clients at InnovateX Solutions, integrating automated email sequences and onboarding checklists, which reduced onboarding time by 25%.

**Market Entry Strategy – Renewable Energy Sector**

Assisted the sales team in researching and developing a market entry plan for solar technology solutions in the Northeast US, resulting in a pilot project with a major regional utility.

- CRM: Salesforce, HubSpot

- Data Analysis: Excel Advanced, Tableau Basics

- Collaboration: Slack, Microsoft Teams, Asana, Trello

- Marketing Automation: Mailchimp, LinkedIn Campaign Manager

- English (Native)

- Spanish (Professional Working Proficiency)