Akilah Phillips

About

With a robust educational background, including a Bachelor of Arts from the University of New Haven and a Master's in International Business from The University of the West Indies Cave Hill Campus, this professional has carved a niche in business development and project management. Currently serving as a Business Development Consultant at Export Barbados (BIDC), they provide mentorship and business coaching, develop business plans, and train clients for investor pitches. Their role extends to creating marketing materials and drafting policies for the renewable energy sector. Previously, as a Project Manager at Omeyu Consulting, they enhanced entrepreneurial capacities through strategic services. Additionally, as an Administrative Manager at Revelational Productions, LLC, they managed communication platforms and sales logistics, showcasing their versatility and leadership. Their experience is complemented by training in the Entrepreneurial Operating System, underscoring their commitment to effective team and meeting management.

Experience

• Business Development Consultant · Export Barbados (BIDC)01-01-2021

  Provided mentorship, business coaching, and administrative support to incubatees of the Bloom Cleantech Cluster. Developed, edited, and reviewed business plans for incubatees. Trained clients for pitches to investors and at various events. Trained ten regional companies in the Caribbean Circular Economy programme (SAGANA). Created marketing materials and articles for the Bloom Cleantech Cluster. Wrote and reviewed correspondence to guest speakers and presenters for Bloom Cluster events. Drafted board papers to update existing policies for the renewable energy sector. Represented Bloom Cleantech Cluster and Export Barbados at local, regional, and international engagements. Acted as liaison for the United Kingdom Royal Academy of Engineers Leaders in Fellowship programme. Assisted with coordination of In Country Events (ICE) for the Leaders in Fellowship programme.

• Project Manager · Omeyu Consulting01-01-2020

  Enhanced the capacity of entrepreneurs through a range of services including public relations, business strategy, and optimization.

• Administrative Manager · REVELATIONAL PRODUCTIONS, LLC04-01-2021 – 06-01-2022

  Provided online business management support to the Get Loved Up brand. Facilitated team and leadership meetings. Managed all communication, social, and management applications and websites of each brand. Managed the customer relationship portal on the Kajabi platform. Provided customer support and inbox management. Analyzed sales data for Get Loved Up Protein, Koya Webb books, and other products. Managed logistics for website and Amazon sales. Managed relationships with external providers. Trained in Entrepreneurial Operating System for meeting and team management.

Education

• University of New HavenBachelor of Arts - BA
• The University of the West Indies Cave Hill CampusMasters, International Business

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