Tara Jean-Baptiste

About Tara Jean-Baptiste

Esselgé Solutions is a one-stop business solutions agency, dedicated to helping you “keep…

Experience

1. Co-founder

   Esselgé Solutions

   Apr 2023 — Present

   Strategic Marketing & Business Development:Led comprehensive marketing strategy for US-based global education startup, expanding reach across Africa, South-East Asia, Eastern Europe to serve students lacking resources to study abroadAchieved exceptional growth results: Generated qualified leads and secured 400+ student enrollments for September 2025 university launchEstablished thought leadership and domain expertise through SEO-optimized content creation, strategic partnerships with NGOs focusing on global education, & collaborations with higher education journalsBuilt strategic partnerships securing university collaborations to enhance program credibility and reachInternational Operations & Team Leadership:Built & managed international team of 20+ professionals including graphic designers, grant writers, and country-specific sales representatives across multiple time zonesCreated scalable operational systems: Designed comprehensive SOPs, workflow processes, & weekly task frameworks for distributed team managementLaunched Ambassador Program in West Africa & South-East Asia, establishing on-ground presence & community engagement through local high schools, churches, & networking eventsManaged complex vendor relationships coordinating with international partners, local ambassadors, & service providers across four continentsDigital Marketing & Sales Management:Developed integrated omnichannel marketing approach: Built social media presence from zero, managed all content creation, executed SEO strategy, and coordinated paid advertising campaignsImplemented end-to-end sales funnel management: Hired and trained international sales team to convert leads from digital marketingOrganized grassroots marketing initiatives including college fair participation, community outreach, and local educational institution partnershipsLed fundraising campaigns: Designed and executed sponsorship initiatives to support the university\'s accessibility mission

Education

• Rutgers School of Management and Labor Relations (SMLR)

  Bachelor's degree

• Andrews University

  Master of Divinity - MDiv

• Tufts University

  None

• Rutgers University

  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

• Vendition

  Apprenticeship