Genti Bardhi

WORK HISTORY

EDUCATION

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ABOUT GENTI BARDHI

I am an international business executive, with a proven record for cultivating and building key relationships that are fundamental for business growth. I am willing to invest the time to know and gain the trust of my audience, personally and professionally and while I understand very well what makes them tick, and I let them know that they come first – I have their best interest in mind. I am committed in the long-term implications of decisions, willing to work harder and walk the longer path to achieve what is right – strength in the face of adversity. My diverse background has enriched me with the gift of speaking 5 languages, while living in ½ dozen countries around the world, I contributed as an translator and liaison. This reflects both my willingness and ability to learn and integrate quickly in a variety of cultures. I have earned a master’s degree from Georgetown University in International Business and Policy, a bachelor’s degree from OSU in International Economic Development and studied European Law at the university of Padua and Bologna in Italy. Through my career I have worked very closely with founders and CEO’s to establish and grow a variety of businesses wile teams, from an architectural firm in Italy to a restaurant turnout in Virginia and my current role as director of business development for all the Americas where I am responsible for more than 60% of the total revenue. I thrive in energetic, solutions – oriented, people- focused teams. People describe me as passionate, enthusiastic, resourceful, creative, intuitive, and simply different. KNOWLEDGE and SKILLSStrategic and innovative thinker | Influencer Empathetic listener | Leadership Project and Grant Management | Government Affairs & Relations | Public Speaking | Circular Green Economy | Cross Cultural Leadership | Project Management | Strategic Growth | Contract Negotiations | Congressional Meeting Liaison | Entrepreneurial Mindset | Strategic Development and Implementation | Board Relations | Customer Relations | International Financial Management Reporting | Relationship Management | Fundraising | Results oriented leader | Coaching Mentor | Marketing | Brand Development | Sales | International Business Transactions | Highly Collaborative and Team Oriented | Solutions Oriented | Problem Solver