Hi, I’m
LUCIA RODRIGUES
São Paulo, Sao Paulo,SP
Summary
Dynamic Business Development Director with a proven track record at Wadhwani Foundation, excelling in partnership development and organizational growth. Expert in digital marketing and performance management, I drive impactful strategies that enhance employability and foster long-term relationships, leading to significant social change and improved outcomes in educational initiatives.
Overview
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Wadhwani Foundation
Business Development Director
03.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company KPIs, product specifications, market data, and budget factors.
- Prepared sales presentations for prospects showing success and credibility of products.
- Led change and transformation across business areas to deliver benefits and align company resources.
- Negotiated, prepared, and signed contracts with partners.
- Established and maintained highly effective relationships with employers, educational institutions and industry partners to drive employability and social change.
- Built relationships with partners and community to establish long-term impact growth.
Seven Educational
Academic Director
10.2018 - 02.2023
Job overview
- Assisted in development and implementation of faculty development plans.
- Spearheaded technology initiatives to support student learning and academic excellence.
- Implemented strategies to increase student recruiting, engagement and retention.
- Collaborated with faculty, staff and students to identify and address institutional challenges.
- Monitored and assessed results of programs and services to identify and capitalize on potential improvements.
- Guided and supported faculty and staff in development of new programs.
Education
Pontifícia Universidade Católica De São PauloSão Paulo, Sao Paulo, Brazil
Master of Arts from Applied Linguistics
12-2003
Universidade De São PauloSao Paulo, Brazil
Bachelor of Arts from Language Arts Education
06-1998
Skills
- Digital Marketing
- Partnership training and leadership
- Channel development
- Innovation management
- Networking
- Organizational development
- Partnership development
- Performance management
- Corporate communications
- Lead generation
Soft Skills
Communication Skills
Team work
Collaboration
Problem Solving
Critical Thinking
Languages
po
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Upper intermediate (B2)
Timeline
Business Development Director
Wadhwani Foundation
03.2023 - Current
Academic Director
Seven Educational
10.2018 - 02.2023
Pontifícia Universidade Católica De São Paulo
Master of Arts from Applied Linguistics
Universidade De São Paulo
Bachelor of Arts from Language Arts Education