Business Development Project Management

Lucy Lau Bigham

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MANAGEMENT EXECUTIVE

Repeatedly involved in project design, management and business development to produce sustained growth and results. Extensive management background in international and multicultural environments

Highly qualified executive manager offering more than 20 years in management of development projects with international and non- profit organizations, addressing problems that impede social and economic development. Utilization of strong project management and business skills to schedule available resources and planned activities in order to complete assigned tasks that meet the organizations objectives. Fully experienced in the upswings and decline of projects, identifying options and gathering and gathering information about their suitability and then systematically using this to choose the best options. Visionary and has the acumen for identifying business solutions and implementation Core Competencies

Business Development Community Development

Strategic Reviews and Planning Cross Functional Experience Production Management Textile Surface Design

Professional Experience

Acquired funds from donors for the following development projects in Africa i) Establishment of a youth job creation center

ii) The Establishment and setting of a Women’s Network Center iii) The Establishment of a training center for sustainable development iv) Designed and implemented a replicable textile supply and value chain v) Commercialization of an Agri-business and post-harvest silk production activities to support vulnerable households and livelihoods

Managed an apprentice program for The Fabric Workshop and Museum in Philadelphia and initiated a community collaborations program in order to make a deeper impact on FWM’s involvement with the Philadelphia disadvantaged communities and to give the participants a more holistic and multifaceted experience

Founder member of a 501 (C) 3 in Philadelphia – established an international that created, cultivated and reinforced cooperation between communities with specialty skills in the USA AND Africa

Founder Member of a social enterprise specializing in production of green textiles for empowerment of urban and rural communities through trade.

Board Member of a Technical and Vocational Education and Training institution

Education and Credentials

MA International Business Analysis – (University of Northampton USA BA Design – University of Nairobi

Robert Smith Fellowship – Fabric Workshop and Museum Philadelphia Training for Development (Technical Cooperation Program) USAID Organization & Management of Income Generating Projects – Goldameir Institute – Israel

Program Management of Women in Sub Sahara - Eastern & Sothern Management Institute –Tanzania