Fatoumata Traore

Designs and implements new economic-development programs by identifying stakeholder needs, testing operating approaches, coordinating partners, and refining delivery based on feedback and results. Created Renton YouthWorks, a five-week pilot connecting six students with six employers, and designed business engagement formats across six districts reaching over 90 businesses.

Conducted market, property, policy, and business research and prepared briefings, recommendations, and communications supporting leadership decisions. Coordinated business retention and problem-solving across multiple commercial districts and connected businesses with workforce, capital, and technical-assistance resources.

Analyzed economic, regulatory, political, and trade developments and translated findings into concise strategic recommendations for senior officials. Mobilized $260 million for private-sector projects in Mali and facilitated more than 10 partnerships between Malian and United States companies.

Managed branch operations, lending documentation, employee coaching, compliance, customer service, and performance in a regulated financial-services environment.

Supervised two branches and a team of six, maintaining service, audit, underwriting-support, and risk standards. Generated $20 million in loan funding and achieved 150 percent of sales goals for three consecutive years.

Completed the Global Trade Academy on Inclusive Trade and Sustainable Development.

Bachelor of Business Administration in Business Administration and Management from Strayer University.

Licentiate Degree in Business and Commerce from ISIAM, Agadir, Morocco.