Leah pardue

Lead Business Development Strategist with experience in business development and operational leadership. Skilled in collaborating with executives and cross-functional teams to implement strategic initiatives that drive organizational efficiency and enhance stakeholder satisfaction. Recognized for strong leadership, analytical capabilities, and the ability to streamline operations and foster a culture of continuous improvement. Keen to apply strategic insights to support executive leadership and drive operational excellence in a Chief of Staff or similar capacity.

I have a strong background in business development, operational leadership, and strategic account management, I have consistently driven organizational growth and efficiency. My current role as Lead Business Development Strategist at Sygnia, a fast-paced startup, has prepared me for a Chief of Staff position or similar, by honing the skills essential to supporting executive leadership and driving strategic initiatives.

In this role, I’ve led cross-functional projects, managed key stakeholder relationships, and designed data-driven solutions that align with organizational priorities. Collaborating closely with executives, I successfully implemented a campaign that boosted incident retainer sales by 40%, improved operational transparency through creating custom dashboards and reporting systems, and streamlined sales team productivity by developing onboarding and training materials. Acting as a bridge between leadership and the sales teams. 
 

My background in sales and my achievements reflect my ability to identify opportunities, implement data-driven strategies, and build meaningful relationships with stakeholders.  At Integris, I exceeded sales goals by hitting 12,000 in weekly spread after 5 months of selling remotely. Earlier in my career at Insight Global, I generated over $1 million in annual revenue as an Account Manager 3 years in a row, developed service offerings that led to $6 million in company revenue, and achieved $600,000 in new business during the challenging landscape of the 2020 pandemic. 

Bachelors Degree- University of Arizona