Business Development Support Specialist

Baraka Altaie

571-***-**** ***********@*****.***

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science, George Mason University - May 2022

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Business development & Executive Support Specialist 2023 – 2024

Zermount Cybersecurity Company

Business development Duties and IT-AUDITING

Identified and pursued new business opportunities and partnerships.

Developed and executed strategic plans to drive company growth.

Conducted market research to understand industry trends and customer needs.

Built and maintained relationships with clients and stakeholders.

Negotiated and closed deals to achieve revenue targets.

Collaborated with IT and security teams to address and resolve risk issues.

Assessed and managed technology-related risks to ensure compliance with regulations and standards.

Conducted risk assessments and vulnerability analyses for IT systems and applications.

Developed and implemented risk mitigation strategies and controls.

Monitored and reported on risk management activities and incidents.

Executive Support Duties:

Coordinated/scheduled meetings, managed executive calendars, and provided logistical support.

Developed trackers and followed guidelines, created internal trackers and adhered to corporate and Federal file retention policies.

Managed travel requests, vouchers and expense reports, and monitored budgets.

Managed correspondence and ensured timely and properly formatted responses to executive correspondence.

Managed incoming and outgoing mail for Executives and for the corporation

Procured office supplies, anticipated needs, secured approval, and ensured compliance with government guidelines.

Compiled reports and prepared weekly updates, event calendars, and publication lists.

Provided administrative support, scheduled interviews, escorted candidates, and processed background checks. Handled document management, created and maintained documents and spreadsheets using Google Suite.

Administrative Assistant 2021 – 2023

Global Innovation Group

Scheduled meetings and managed appointments and events for team efficiency.

Managed and drafted emails, letters, and calls.

Coordinated travel, booked flights, accommodations, and transport.

Organized meetings, prepared agendas, materials, and managed multiple projects.

Managed documents, drafted, edited, and formatted reports and memos.

Maintained files, organized and protected departmental records.

Supported operations, ordered supplies and managed equipment.

Assisted projects, conducted research and prepared documentation.

Engaged stakeholders, addressed inquiries professionally.

Processed expenses handled invoices and maintained contact lists.

Office Manager 2017 – 2021

Smile Studio Dental

Verified data to ensure client info and legal documents were accurate

Collaborated with Doctor to create job descriptions and identify needs

Conducted initial candidate screenings.

Prepared fee quotes and client information

Maintained strong client and patient relationships

Trained staff on roles and rules for the dental office

Managed network security, including logins and updates

Offboarded staff by sanitizing accounts and conducting exit interviews

Onboarded new hires with policy and task training

Audited estimates, bills, and receipts

Secured sensitive data and managed backups

Acted as liaison to ensure client satisfaction

SKILLS

Highly organized and able to take directions well

Excellent oral, written and research skills

Excellent in analytical skills

Microsoft office – make it big 365 suite

Systems: Windows 9X/XP/2K3/7/8/8.1, Windows 10

Google Suite

Zoom meetings

Salesforce

Social Media Management platform (Google, Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, advertainment websites)

LANGUAGES:

English - Fluent

Arabic - Fluent

Turkish - Fluent

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