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herawe kebede

@herawekebede

7 years across government, private sector & NGOs. Marketing Manager seeking remote BD, business analyst & strategy roles. Chicago-based.

United States

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I'm a marketing and communications strategist with seven years of experience across government, private sector, and NGO environments. I currently lead proposal development, brand strategy, and business development support at an AEC professional services firm, where I've contributed to 60+ competitive pursuits, translating complex technical capabilities into compelling narratives for sophisticated B2B buyers. I also manage our CRM and digital asset databases, track pipeline visibility, and support go/no-go decisions, and I serve as the company's AI Champion, training staff on responsible AI use.

Before that, I analyzed international trade compliance data across 10+ countries for the U.S. Department of Commerce, built Power BI and Excel dashboards for program leadership, and managed RFI/RFP processes that supported funding acquisition at Save the Children. I hold an MA in International Economic Relations.

I'm looking for remote roles in business development, business analysis, and strategic communications, where I can combine analytical rigor with strong storytelling to help a company grow. Based in Chicago and open to remote opportunities.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Marketing Manager

Current

J.A. Watts, LLC

Jun 2025 - Present (1 year 4 months)

Develops client-facing pitch materials and RFP responses for 40+ competitive AEC pursuits, translating technical capabilities into compelling narratives for B2B buyers. Reviews and approves marketing content, manages CRM and digital asset databases, and serves as company AI Champion.

InDesign PowerPoint Airtable CRM Digital Asset Management Social Media AI Tools Data Insights

International Trade Compliance Analyst

U.S. Department of Commerce

Sep 2023 - Mar 2025 (1 year 6 months)

Served as first point of contact for external stakeholders and industry representatives, managing sensitive communications on behalf of federal enforcement teams. Tracked and analyzed international trade compliance data across 10+ countries, translating findings into high-impact reports.

Data Analysis Reporting International Trade Compliance Communication Skills

Marketing & Research Intern

Pact

Mar 2023 - Aug 2023 (5 months)

Analyzed corporate social responsibility trends across 50+ organizations to shape private sector engagement strategies. Developed executive briefings influencing strategic alignment with Fortune 500 and philanthropic partners.

Research Corporate Social Responsibility Executive Briefings Strategy

Graduate Researcher

United Nations Environment Programme

Aug 2022 - May 2023 (9 months)

Conducted graduate practicum research on behalf of the United Nations Environment Programme, focusing on sand and sustainability policy in North America.

Research Policy Analysis Sustainability

Program Coordinator

Save the Children

Jan 2021 - Jun 2022 (1 year 5 months)

Built segment-specific communications materials for donor, partner, and institutional audiences, translating programmatic complexity into clear value narratives. Managed end-to-end proposal processes (RFI/RFP) and spearheaded department-wide SharePoint reorganization.

Proposal Writing RFP RFI SharePoint Communication Skills Stakeholder Coordination

Program Associate

International Republican Institute

Apr 2019 - Nov 2020 (1 year 7 months)

Built Power BI and Excel dashboards to visualize program performance data for leadership and stakeholders. Delivered in-person training in Nigeria on performance reporting and digital communications.

Power BI Excel Data Visualization Training Digital Communication