Audria Green Hawkins

Director of Strategic Partnerships @Sunshine Enterprises

Chicago, IL, US

Manage the business support activities of the 10ksb program that includes the outreach and recruitment of program participants, facilitation of business and targeted community partner relationships, City Mayors office, City Treasurer’s office and other branches of the City of Chicago, and cultivation of linkages with local Community Development Financial Institutions. Overall strategy to develop interconnectedness between community partners, small business owners and Goldman Sachs 10KSB. Attend community, civic and business organization meetings to promote Goldman Sachs 10ksb program and initiatives. • Developed and implemented partnership strategies that resulted in a 75% increase in small business participation in program.• Negotiated and closed strategic partnerships with industry organizations in the Chicagoland, Wisconsin and Indiana areas, driving 30% increase in small business programming market share in the Chicagoland area.• Managed key partner relationships, ensuring alignment with business objectives and fostering collaboration across departments.• Monitored and analyzed partnership performance metrics to optimize outcomes and ensure ROI.• Led cross-functional teams in executing partnership initiatives, including marketing campaigns, joint product development, and co-branded activities.• Stayed abreast of industry trends and competitor activities to identify new partnership opportunities and maintain a competitive edge.

Northeastern Illinois University

M.A.

Bradley University

B.S. Double Major