Director of Business Development

Elaine Yuan

Cambridge, MA ***** I 617-***-**** ********@*****.***

PROFILE

Dynamic and versatile professional with a unique blend of experience in business rela- tions for startups, finance in commercial real estate, and business systems analysis in re- search compliance systems management. Known for building strategic partnerships, driving financial growth, and optimizing business processes. Adept at navigating com- plex regulatory landscapes, enhancing operational efficiency, and delivering innovative solutions that align with organizational goals.

EXPERIENCE

Ambassador, CarbonSense Technologies, Cambridge, MA 6/2023 - Present Innovative business relations with a focus on leveraging CarbonAI climate technology to Achieve digital carbon neutrality with data+AI for Carbon Neutral Future and environmental impact.

-Skilled in identifying opportunities to integrate advanced climate solutions into corporate strategies, enhancing environmental responsibility while optimizing green financial performance and data center.

-Accomplished executive with a proven track record in business development for steel products, specializing in the self-storage, warehouse, and high-rise building sectors.

-Expertise in driving market expansion, cultivating key industry partnerships, and deliv- ering innovative solutions that meet the evolving needs of commercial general construc- tion projects, to achieve 7% of decarbonization.

Consultant, RE Investment, Cambridge, MA 6/2021 - Present Proven ability to drive growth through strategic partnerships, market analysis, and effec- tive asset and property management, market research, deal review, underwriting risk an- alytics, forecasting and identifying QTQ and YOY.

-Oversaw real estate finance and development projects, specializing in deal marketing and structuring to maximize investment returns.

-Developed and executed marketing strategies for real estate deals, effectively communi- cating value propositions to investors and stakeholders.

-Conducted financial analysis and modeling to support deal structuring, ensuring align- ment with market conditions and investor expectations. Business Development Manger/BioTech, Boston, MA 6/2019 - 6/2021 Led business development initiatives focused on early-stage biotech ventures, driving the identification and evaluation of innovative technologies and therapeutic candidates.

-Developed business cases for new opportunities, including financial modeling, market analysis, and risk assessment, to support investment decisions.

-Collaborated with academic institutions and research labs to explore and secure col- laborative research agreements and technology transfer opportunities.

-Conducted competitive analysis to identify emerging trends and potential threats, pro- viding actionable insights to guide strategic planning. Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Office of the State Auditor 9/2018 - 4/2019 IT Auditor - Trained field auditors on making audit findings, interviewing, report-writing, problem-solving, and making recommendations. Boston, MA Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cambridge, MA 5/2016 - 12/2016 SEVIS Systems Coordinator and Data Analyst - Supported the Office of the Dean of Graduate Education (ODGE), International Students Office (ISO), and Student & Ex- change Visitor Information System (SEVIS).

Boston University /BU Medical Center, Boston, MA 4/2007 - 12/2015 Resource Scheduling Programmer/Analyst - Created and enhanced scheduling guidelines while maintaining maximum space management efficiency and profit margins for the four BU Medical Schools. (2/2013 - 12/2015)

Systems Analyst - Designed and implemented Web based applications for the Office of Re- search Compliance Management Systems to improve efficiency. Integrated database solutions for: Grants Management, IRB, IACUC, Effort Reporting, Conflict of Interest, and Research Core Ordering. 4/2007 - 1/ 2013)

Trained in specialized laboratory systems. Experienced with building sophisticated re- search and financial models to analyze complex business problems and issues. Accounting, Harvard Real Estate Services, Cambridge, MA 4/2005 - 4/2007 Property Management Accounting. Learned the ins and outs of managing over 1.2 million square feet of real estate under the jurisdiction of Harvard Real Estate Services. Web Developer/Business Analyst, BIDMC, Boston, MA 7/2000 - 6/2002 Created a Web-based system for training medical students and residents for Education- al and Research Harvard Medical School Websites. Pioneered designing online software for virtual Resident/Intern communications and doctor/patient consultations. EDUCATION

M.S. in Computer Information Systems, Boston University, Boston, MA B.S. in Accounting, University of Massachusetts, Boston, MA Certificates

Real Estate Finance and Development, MIT Center for Real Estate IT Project Management, Boston University

Health Informatics & EHR, Boston University

TECHNOLOGY

VB/ASP.Net/C#, Java, CRM, SQL Server/PowerBI, Oracle, SAP, Tableau, Yardi, MS Office Suite (Excel, Outlook, Power Point, Sharepoint, Word, Access) and Social Media.

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