Business Development Strategic Planning

Professional Summary

Results-driven Business Development professional with over a decade of experience specializing in strategic partnerships, business expansion, and go-to-market leadership. Demonstrated success in expanding market reach, driving growth, and achieving organizational objectives. Skilled in cultivating strong relationships with key stakeholders and leading cross-functional teams to deliver impactful results.

Skills

GHG protocol

impact reporting

S&P CSA.

Compliance & CSR Consultant -

Perpetual Harvest Sustainable Solutions

develop/adjust strategy to meet the changing business and market conditions as (former) registered lobbying agent and consultant.

appropriate channels for investigation and resolution. requirements.

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Trulieve Quincy, FL

practices. Aligned global ESG reporting efforts with company-wide goals, corporate reputation strategy, and corporate priorities for $2 million budget.

departments. Planned and oversaw the writing of accurate content and ensured quality and timeliness of all written materials.

Margeaux Bruner

**************@*****.*** Chatahoochee Hills, GA - 30123 Strategic Corporate Guidance

* Project Management

* Implementation

* Leadership

* Cultural Awareness

* Curriculum Development

* • V-Look up & Advance Excel

* Compliance

* Assessment

* Federal and State Policy

* Community Engagement

* Instruction

* Neurodivergent Learning Awareness

* CDP

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Work History

Aug '18 Present

Provided actionable insights by analyzing trends, external environment, & internal practices using SWOT analysis techniques; resulting in a 20% efficiency improvement

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Strategized licensure process enhancements leading to a 20% efficiency boost through detailed analysis of licensure requirements

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Played a pivotal role in engaging with risk management, internal audit, & employee services departments alongside Legal & other municipal departments to tackle compliance issues, resulting in identifying & resolving 90% of the issues utilizing risk assessment tools

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Elevated business' understanding of related laws & regulations through engagement with external legal experts, facilitation of workshops & webinars, & utilization of online modules, resulting in heightened regulatory knowledge

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• Implemented automated compliance tracking to enhance response efficiency by reducing audit response time by 40% Director of ESG & DEI

Feb '22 Jun '22

Enhanced company's global ESG reporting practices by actively engaging with evolving industry challenges & advancements. Increased reporting process efficiency by 30%.

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Managed the development & release of the company's annual ESG report & website aligning data collection efforts with GRI Sustainability Reporting Software to fortify the company's reputation in ESG, cultivate stakeholder trust, enhance public perception, & reinforce brand image, achieving efficient outcomes through optimized GRI software utilization

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track progress on at least a quarterly basis. Provided progress reports to management team and/or Board of Directors' ESG Committee.

supply chain, EHS, human resources, communications, and others. research and ratings firms, including S&P, True Value, Sustainalytics, ISS and others. Participated in the SCC/ASTM efforts to create a framework. Developed strategy and initiatives to improve the company's ratings and perform gap analysis.

and transparency.

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Red, White, & Bloom/Mid-American Growers, Granville, IL standards.

strategy that includes short-term and long-term goals, KPI's, action plans and metrics to assess and track progress over time.

registrations.

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MiCIA Trade Association, Lansing, MI

processes.

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Ford Motor Company Dearborn, MI

verify program intent, and identify competitive designs. inputs/outputs.

Established targets & objectives for the company's ESG program, implemented a verifiable process for impact assessment, & collaborated with external ESG consultants to drive improved employee engagement scores

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Partnered closely with functional teams in legal, cultivation & production, finance, & investor relations, using Asana for project management, while applying statutory interpretation & case law analysis skills to realize a 15% reduction in costs

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Boosted global index visibility & significantly improved index ranking by spearheading the inclusion process in ESG-related indices, overseeing the submission process, evaluating data from renowned ESG rating agencies, & utilizing Microsoft Cloud for Sustainability & Microsoft Azure

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• Elevated company ESG reporting by aligning with GRI Standards & SASB Framework, resulting in boosted ESG scores Director of Compliance & Diversity Inclusion

Jul '20 Mar '21

Reviewed & updated the company's compliance policy to ensure alignment with current regulations, enhancing compliance efficiency & reducing risks

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Demonstrated in-depth knowledge of industry laws & regulations, ensuring compliance through comprehensive training programs, policy reviews, legal consultations, & risk assessments; Applied knowledge by developing policies & updating compliance procedures within the work environment.

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Kept abreast of state level developments in regulations to enhance compliance by 20% utilizing information from government websites

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Drove the design & execution of a comprehensive company-wide diversity, equity, & inclusion program, emphasizing training programs & bias mitigation workshops while utilizing change management skills & stakeholder engagement

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Documented internal regulatory processes, including internal audits, inspections, & license renewals, utilizing documentation platforms to ensure compliance

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• Maintained effective working relationships with regulatory authorities, suppliers, and customers. Political Director

Jan '19 Nov '19

• Advocated for policy decisions as a registered lobbyist, utilizing advocacy campaigns & coalition building strategies Utilized negotiation expertise, legal acumen, & stakeholder engagement strategies to enhance industry regulations compliance, foster collaboration among 200+ trade association members, licensees, & ancillary businesses, while implementing interest- based bargaining tactics to achieve mutually beneficial solutions

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Delivered cost-efficient, high-quality, client-centered solutions aligned with industry best practices & established policies & procedures

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Best Of Benchmark Coach

Dec '15 Jun '17

Collaborated with a Team of 4 (Product Design Engineer, Purchasing, Finance, Cost Estimation) to implement the waterfall method using MS Project for a cost optimization project

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Established robust supplier relationships & spearheaded continuous improvement programs, driving cost savings, enhanced supplier performance metrics, & elevated product quality

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• Led supplier nominations, conducted workshops using cost analysis tools, & achieved $1 million in cost savings 1. To4 kick-off

2. Calculate program reference point

3. Define scope

4. Nominate suppliers and competitive designs

5. Invite suppliers

6. Benchmark designs

7. Conduct supplier workshops

8. Complete cost calculation sheets

9. Calculate BoB and requirement vales

10. Tough choices and target approval

11. Conduct supplier feedback

Certificate -

Google AI Essentials

Systematic Approaches to Policy Design -

Harvard Kennedy School

Master's Certificate, Educational Leadership -

Strayer University, Jack Welch Management Institute Masters of Industrial Operations

Lawrence Technological University, Southfield, MI Bachelor of Business Administration & Marketing

Western Michigan University, Kalamazoo, MI

International Marketing

American Intercontinental University, London, England SAFe 5 Product Owner/Product Manager, Cert. ID: 880*****-**** Strayer University, Jack Welch Management Institute

• Guided an 11 step process to determine AVBoM price, resulting in cost savings & design enhancement utilizing Excel software Education & Certification

Jun '24 Jun '24

Jan '24 Dec '24

Jan '24 May '24

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