Mik Bodnar
Berlin
Summary
Strategic-thinking individual experienced in successfully engaging employees and clients to foster partnerships and affect the highest potential. Passionate about contributing to an exciting mission and teaming with highly motivated colleagues.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MANAGER
Vencon Research International
01.2022 - Current
- Manage a team of 7-9 Business Development Associates with the responsibliity of generating 3+ million EUR annual revenue's for market reasearch firm
- Responsible for both strategic planning and day to day oversight of sales, client engagement, project coordination, and coaching
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
Vencon Research International
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Member of Business Development team with year on year growth in annual revenue generation goals, growing portfolio of business from 150k EUR to 400k EUR over 3 year span
- Required consistent client facing communication with HR leaders of global consulting firms
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION SPECIALIST
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Identifying, recommending, and executing international agreements for science and technology research opportunities
- Communication with international defense, military, government, industry, and academic leaders to support DOD mission
PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR & EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
01.2011 - 01.2014
- Project administration & accounting for $10+ million financial portfolio on three DARPA R&D projects
- Administrative lead for DoD executive, ensuring scheduling, calendar, daily preparation and communications management
INTERN, OPERATIONS DIVISION
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Compiled intelligence analysis and drafted daily incident reports for NATO operations
- Presented daily, high level briefings on global political and security events of NATO interest
Education
Master of Arts - International Relations
Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY01.2010
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs & Geography
University of Mary Washington
Fredericksburg, VA01.2009
Skills
- Client Engagement
- Public Speaking
- Negotiation
- Self Organization
- Strategy & Management
- Leadership
- Accounting
- Strategic Planning
- Internal Coordination
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Intermediate (B1)
Timeline
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT MANAGER
Vencon Research International
01.2022 - Current
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT ASSOCIATE
Vencon Research International
01.2018 - 01.2022
INTERNATIONAL COOPERATION SPECIALIST
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
01.2014 - 01.2017
PROJECT ADMINISTRATOR & EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT
Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA)
01.2011 - 01.2014
INTERN, OPERATIONS DIVISION
North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO)
01.2010 - 01.2011
Master of Arts - International Relations
Syracuse University
Bachelor of Arts - International Affairs & Geography
University of Mary Washington
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