Amy Bard

About Amy Bard

Results-driven professional with extensive experience in account management, business consulting, sales enablement, and strategy development. Demonstrated ability to identify business challenges, analyze complex issues, and implement effective solutions. Proven track record in training, marketing, and process improvement. Highly organized with exceptional multitasking skills. Former NH small business owner, recognized as a Best of NH winner in 2009 and 2010

Experience

1. Certified Business Advisor

   Nh Small Business Development Center Sbdc

   Sep 2016 — Present

   Provide confidential management consulting and technical assistance to small businesses, from start-up stage thru growth mode to exit planning, and in a diverse range of industries; recognize and analyze business problems; help develop and implement sound solutions; identify, educate and prepare business owners for funding opportunities; connect business owners with both traditional and non-traditional funding options• Work with current and former State Director to re-establish and strengthen NHSBDC presence in the greater Concord area • Work with Regional Director on the development and implementation of regional programs and processes; collaborate with Regional Director regarding the Center’s state and federal goals; provide information and metrics to Regional Director and Asst. State Director for both internal and external reporting; act as Center lead during Regional Director’s time(s) of leave• Represent the NHSBDC in educational opportunities; identified to serve as a case study presenter at 2018 Core Comps (NEPD); delivered several presentations about NHSBDC services; Boots to Business• Manage Pathway to Work program for Nashua and Manchester area from the program’s inception through 11/2014; worked with Education & External Relations Director to develop the “Starting a Business in NH” workshops• Participate on several committees including (yet not limited to): Education (eCourses/Resources) Committee, 2018 NEPD Curriculum Committee, Buy/Sell Committee, Marketing & Communications Committee• Support team members in areas of expertise such as food related businesses (home licensing), marketing and education/daycare; provide business advising hours to other Centers when needed and assist in training new business advisors and program assistants• Establish relationships with business and community leaders, lending institutions/funding sources, political and economic development contacts, technology community throughout the Merrimack Valley

Education

• University of New Hampshire

  Certificate Program, Human Resources Management

• University of Massachusetts Amherst

  BS, Business (Hospitality Management)