Kenstonia Edende

About

Hi! I'm Kenstonia. I am currently an MBA candidate at SMU Cox School of Business with a background in Business Development, Strategy and Innovation, Due Diligence, International Development, and Project Management. I have a strong focus on Innovation, Education, Business Strategy, and Economic Development. My experience spans industries such as consulting, international development, and financial services across Africa and the United States. I am keen on opportunities that allow me to leverage my diverse skill set to excel in fast-paced environments and add significant value to projects.

Experience

• MBA Candidate · SMU Cox School of Business2024-08-01 –
• Associate Project Manager · Hawksworth Advisors2023-08-01 – 2024-07-01

  Co-led a 10-person team to conduct a USAID Digital Country Assessment for Nigeria in 6 states across the country; engaged key stakeholders including government officials, civil society and private sector players. Conducted in-depth assessments and designed innovative national programs for MSMEs, women and youth aimed to drive development across African countries including Nigeria, Ghana, Sierra Leone, Niger Republic and Guinea Bissau.

• Business Consultant · EY2022-12-01 – 2023-07-01

  Supported the implementation of internal control over financial reporting for a Top 7 insurance company in Nigeria.

• Consultant · Hawksworth Advisors2022-09-01 – 2022-12-01

  Country Lead for Niger Republic in the ECOWAS/AfDB Feasibility Study on Women Innovation Hubs Project; directed the analysis of Niger’s education, digital and female entrepreneurship ecosystem. Led a market entry strategy project for a Haitian food brand looking to expand to the U.S.

• Associate Consultant · Hawksworth Advisors2021-11-01 – 2022-09-01

  Part of a team of 6 evaluators that conducted a UNICEF-sponsored Monitoring and Evaluation project; key activities involved developing a case study and interviewing the State Basic Education Boards and Honorable Commissioners of Lagos and Edo states for the Ministry of Education, Nigeria. Key member of a team that developed a market entry strategy and country identification framework for a leading luxury accessories brand in Haiti looking to penetrate the African market. Part of a team that conducted a commercial due diligence for a 26,000 sqm beach resort in Nigeria, and designed a survey to assess current consumer preferences in the market. Led the development of a Climate Change-focused concept note for the African Development Bank (AfDB) Climate Change Fund which was promoted to the final stage of the call for applications in Africa.

• Research Analyst · Hawksworth Advisors2021-01-01 – 2021-10-01

  Successfully produced and submitted Technical Project Proposals and Expressions of Interest (EOI) in accordance with terms of reference requirements. Collaborated to draw up a business plan for a start-up in Italy leveraging in-depth market research.

• Business Development and Research Analyst · AfriKnowledgeBase2020-06-01 – 2020-12-01

  Increased brand following by 65% and website engagement by 110% within first 3 months. Conducted competitor analysis and published bi-monthly research articles, highlighting economic landscapes of African countries and industries as well as investment opportunities.

• Writer and Proofreader · Upwork2018-12-01 – 2020-12-01

Education

• SMU Cox School of BusinessMaster of Business Administration - MBA
• University of LagosBachelor's degree, Accounting

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