Senior international development professional with extensive experience in the design and management of multidisciplinary programs in Africa, Central Asia, the Middle East, Latin America, and the Caribbean covering a broad spectrum of technical sectors. Managed field offices with annual budgets of up to $8 million, secured new project funding and established public and private partnerships to leverage donor resources and maximize outcomes. Specialties: market-driven youth technical vocational training and job placement; private sector supported youth workforce development and institution building; gender and youth inclusion in economic growth, health, and entrepreneurship programming; positive youth development (PYD) training, among others. Other: New business development, project design, and proposal development; executive recruitment; management and technical troubleshooting; high-level negotiation; mentoring managers and technical staff; and forging alliances for new business opportunities.