Catherine M.
Foreign policy, post-conflict reconstruction, peace and conflict resolutions, and international security cooperation.
- Role
- Business Development at Castor Vali
- Location
- Washington, DC, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Catherine M.
Experienced international defense and conflict stabilization policy specialist with…
Experience
Business Development
Oct 2024 — Present
Castor Vali is a global security and risk management group providing international Protective and Information Services.Year 1 Highlights – Marketing, Thought Leadership & Industry Presence:•Led multiple proposal and marketing efforts for programs focused on security information services, conflict stabilization, governance, and capacity-building across Africa.•Earned a personal mention in Politico’s Defense Daily Roundup, for my new role at Castor Vali.•Authored three high-performing blogs, consistently ranking in the top 10% of Castor Vali’s website views.•Represented Castor Vali at three major industry conferences, building new relationships with primes and potential partners.•Launched an impact-investing campaign focused on Africa, securing a new strategic partner and initiating plans for a podcast/vodcast series.•Directed six integrated marketing campaigns, developed website pages, and produced seven high-impact brochures and presentations to strengthen brand visibility.•Monitored U.S. policy and administration shifts to assess their impact on global GovCon trends.Year 1 Highlights – Business Development & Partnerships:•Spearheaded 16 subcontracting proposal efforts for major IDIQs valued at over USD 13 billion.•Built a pipeline of 50+ strategic opportunities across contract vehicles with combined ceilings exceeding USD 115 billion.•Developed and strengthened relationships with 100+ leading U.S. organizations and 260+ new industry contacts, expanding Castor Vali’s U.S. GovCon footprint.•Authored and negotiated three joint capability statements with prospective teaming partners.•Registered Castor Vali on SAM.gov and completed 16+ vendor registrations, enhancing eligibility for U.S. government contracts.
Education
American University
B.A.
2001 — 2005
Shipley Associates
Certificate
2019 — 2019
School for International Training
Morocco Study Abroad
2003 — 2003
Damascus University
Certificate
2007 — 2007
Ben-Gurion University of the Negev
M.A.
2005 — 2006
Ciao Italia
Certificate
Arabic Language Institute of Fez, Morocco
Certificate
2006 — 2007
Aspen Network of Development Entrepreneurs (ANDE)
Certificate
2022 — 2022
Universidad Antonio de Nebrija
Study Abroad
2002 — 2002
School for International Training
Cameroon Study Abroad
2004 — 2004
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