Meriam Daniel
@meriamdaniel
Business development and partnerships professional driving growth through outreach, CRM management, and stakeholder engagement.
What I'm looking for
I’m a business development and partnerships professional with 5+ years of experience supporting business growth through client relationship management, executive support, and stakeholder engagement. I focus on turning research and outreach into real partnerships by connecting the right decision-makers with clear, follow-through communication.
In my current role as Head of Business and Partnership Development, I identify and engage prospective partners through relationship-building initiatives, maintain partner records and databases using cloud-based systems, and coordinate calendars and follow-ups across internal leadership and external stakeholders. I also prepare proposals, partnership agreements, presentations, and business reports—ensuring opportunities are documented, tracked, and delivered with consistency.
Previously, I led project communications and advocacy as ProjectManager/Communications and Advocacy Director, coordinating a globally distributed team of 15 members across multiple countries using remote collaboration tools. I served as the primary point of contact for stakeholders and members, managed webinars and virtual events via Zoom, and produced online research outputs, project documentation, and stakeholder-ready presentations.
Earlier roles—Senior Project Manager and Assistant Project Manager—strengthened my delivery discipline and customer-first mindset. I coordinated multiple projects simultaneously, managed timelines and resources, handled client communications and follow-ups, and supported customer inquiries and escalations while maintaining service-level standards at a financial technology company. Across all roles, I work independently in remote environments, manage multiple priorities, and keep communication clear for executives, clients, and cross-functional teams.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Head of Business & Partnerships
Yenetta Code
Mar 2023 - Present (3 years 3 months)
Led business and partnership development by researching and engaging prospective partners and business opportunities through outreach and relationship-building. Coordinated meetings, managed partner communications, and prepared proposals, partnership agreements, and reports.
Project Manager & Advocacy Director
Global Ethiopian Women Alliance (GEWA)
Jun 2022 - Present (4 years)
Managed globally distributed project work by coordinating a remote team of 15 across multiple countries and serving as a primary stakeholder contact. Planned and facilitated webinars and virtual events, supported stakeholders via email/phone, and prepared research reports and project documentation.
Senior Project Manager
Gedcore LLC
Jan 2021 - May 2022 (1 year 4 months)
Coordinated multiple projects by managing timelines, resources, and stakeholder expectations to support successful delivery. Prepared status updates and project reports for management and clients while maintaining detailed project documentation and records.
Assistant Project Manager
Flocash Ltd
Jun 2020 - Dec 2020 (6 months)
Managed merchant and client communications through phone, email, and web-based support channels while responding to inquiries and escalations. Maintained operational databases and reports, coordinated multiple projects to meet deadlines, and supported recruitment coordination and administrative tasks.
Intern/Volunteer
Hiwot Integrated Development Organization (HIDO)
Mar 2019 - Sep 2019 (6 months)
Supported stakeholder communications and correspondence, and assisted with public relations and internal communications activities. Completed administrative and documentation tasks to help support organizational operations.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Addis Ababa University
Master of Arts, Social Work
2022 - 2026
Master of Arts in Social Work at Addis Ababa University (2022–2026).
Unity University
Bachelor of Arts, Sociology and Social Anthropology
2016 - 2019
Grade: 3.85 GPA
Earned a Bachelor of Arts in Sociology and Social Anthropology from Unity University (2016–2019). Graduated with a 3.85 GPA.
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