Latesha Isbell
Olivia Pope w/o the Scandals | $150M in Contracts Won | Your Secret Weapon for Winning Corporate Contracts | Fractional BDO | Strategist | Speaker | Kingdom Builder
- Role
- Consulting Contracts at Savvy Diva Enterprises
- Location
- Atlanta, GA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Latesha Isbell
Why do I call myself Olivia Pope without the scandals? Because although her moral compass was flawed, Olivia Pope was strong, intelligent, and highly capable. She solved complex problems with skill and precision—and she did it with style and grace. Who wouldn’t want an Olivia Pope on their team?Let’s be real—landing corporate and government contracts isn’t about luck. It’s about strategy, relationships, and knowing how to play the game. And that’s exactly where I come in.I help small and diverse businesses break through procurement barriers and secure high-value contracts—without wasting time chasing the wrong opportunities. As a Fractional Business Development Officer (BDO), I step into your business like an in-house expert, driving your sales strategy, opening doors to decision-makers, and positioning you for big wins.Why Work With Me?$150M in corporate contracts won for my clients in 5 months (we are winning in these corporate streets!)$285M+ in corporate contracts awarded as a corporate decision maker—47% to diverse suppliers Former Fortune 500 Supplier Inclusion Manager (I know exactly what buyers are looking for) Relationships with key decision makers and decision influencers at Fortune 500 companies (I have access to buyers) 30 years of business development, consultative selling, client management, program and product management experience (I\'ve consistently closed 8-figure deals and led award-winning sales teams) 10+ years as an entrepreneur & strategist (I’ve been in your shoes) How I Help You WIN: Fractional Business Development – Your outsourced BDO, leading sales strategy & outreach Corporate & Government Contracting Strategy – Know where the money is and how to get it Sales & Procurement Training – Learn how to close deals and stand out to buyers Speaking & Workshops – Engaging, real-talk training on business growth & procurement Ready to stop spinning your wheels and start winning contracts? Let’s connect and make it happen. DM me or book a call: https://keap.app/booking/savvydivaenterprises/discovery-call
Experience
Consulting Contracts
Nov 2023 — Present · Atlanta, GA, US
Client: City of Stockbridge (Economic Development Dept)Project: FastTrac Entrepreneurship Accelerator - Facilitated entrepreneurship curriculum for 2 cohortsDates: Nov 2023 - Jan 2025Client: Gwinnett Chamber FoundationProject: Small Business Impact Institute - Facilitated corporate procurement curriculum for 2 cohortsDates: Feb 2025 - Mar 2025Client: The Penny Foundation (on behalf of the City of Birmingham)Project: Future Forward Fund - Small business grant program managerDates: Mar 2025 - May 2025Client: Confidential - Environmental Health & Safety industryProject: Strategic business development consulting retainer -$25M corporate contract winDates: Mar 2025 - presentClient: Confidential - Energy Services industryProject: Strategic business development consulting -$125M corporate contract winDates: Mar 2025 - presentClient: Vanguard DevelopmentProject: 4C Procurement Accelerator - Facilitated corporate/government procurement curriculum for cohortDates: June 2025 - present
Education
East Texas A&M University
Master of Business Administration - MBA
2008 — 2010
University of Alabama at Birmingham
Bachelor's degree, Finance, General
1995 — 2002
Wenonah High School
Honors Diploma
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