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Hayley Patton

@hayleypatton

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Experienced business development professional with a focus on global health.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am looking for a role that fosters collaboration, supports impactful initiatives, and offers opportunities for professional growth.

I am a business development professional with over 9 years of experience leading cross-functional teams and managing complex, deadline-driven initiatives in global health and development. My expertise lies in strategic communication, content creation, and donor-facing proposal development for institutional and philanthropic funders. I have a proven track record of synthesizing feedback, conducting after-action reviews, and driving continuous improvement across teams and systems.

In my most recent role as a Senior Business Development Manager at RTI International, I successfully led cross-functional teams and coordinated with consortium partners throughout the proposal lifecycle, developing donor-aligned content for large-scale funding proposals exceeding $50M. My ability to conduct donor research and market landscape analyses has informed positioning strategies that support leadership in identifying new funding opportunities. I am passionate about mentoring teams and enhancing collaboration through tailored training sessions and strategic outreach.

Throughout my career, I have demonstrated a high attention to detail and the ability to manage competing priorities effectively. I am proficient in Salesforce, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace, and I am committed to fostering strong client relationships and ensuring compliance with donor requirements. I am excited to leverage my skills and experience to contribute to impactful initiatives in global health and development.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Business Development Manager

RTI International

Oct 2022 - Mar 2025 (2 years 5 months)

Led cross-functional teams and coordinated with consortium partners throughout the proposal lifecycle to develop donor-aligned content for large-scale funding proposals ($50M+). Conducted donor research and market landscape analyses to identify industry trends and inform positioning strategies.

Proposal Development Market Analysis Salesforce Content Management After Action Reviews

Business Development Manager

IMA World Health / Corus International

Apr 2020 - Sep 2022 (2 years 5 months)

Led coordination of funding proposals totaling over $90M across U.S. Government, UN, and philanthropic funders, aligning organizational priorities with donor interests. Managed the business development process, including maintaining opportunity pipeline and partner records in Salesforce.

Proposal Management Grant Management Salesforce Donor Engagement Training Delivery Strategic Outreach

Business Development Manager

Chemonics International

Aug 2018 - Apr 2020 (1 year 8 months)

Coordinated large-scale, time-sensitive proposals, managing the submission of £200M+ in funding requests to FCDO across global health, education, and governance sectors. Analyzed funding landscapes to provide leadership teams with insights to drive decision-making.

Proposal Management Funding Analysis International Scoping Partner Engagement Mentoring Capacity Building

Senior Business Development Associate

Chemonics International

May 2016 - Aug 2018 (2 years 3 months)

Supported capture and proposal development efforts for USAID's $1B forward market in global health procurements, including recruiting key personnel and writing technical sections. Provided financial and administrative backstopping for the $3.4M USAID Human Resources for Health 2030 (HRH2030) Philippines project.

Proposal Development Financial Backstopping Administrative Support Logistics Coordination Technical Writing Recruitment Reporting

Qualitative Researcher

Emory University

Jan 2015 - May 2016 (1 year 4 months)

Supported research on the Positive Influences study examining intersectional factors affecting HIV care for women living with HIV in metro-Atlanta. Facilitated community engagement and qualitative interviews to explore socio-cultural drivers of HIV in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Qualitative Research Community Engagement Interviewing Data Collection HIV Research

Research Field Scholar

Emory University

May 2015 - Aug 2015 (3 months)

Facilitated community engagement and qualitative interviews to explore socio-cultural drivers of HIV in the U.S. Virgin Islands. Supported research on the Positive Influences study examining intersectional factors affecting HIV care for women living with HIV.

Community Engagement Qualitative Research HIV Research Data Collection Field Support