Sarah Casey

Experience

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  Plains Cotton Cooperative Association

  May 2011 - Jun 2011

  Economist Intern

  Conducted socio-economic impact study on denim mill employees to assess community involvement. Assessed data sets and produced policy options to establish youth engagement facility. Translated documents between mill in Guatemala City and Lubbock, Texas for EcoLadrillos development project.

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  The Norman Borlaug Institute

  Jul 2011 - Aug 2011

  Intern

  Performed backstopping for USDA Afghanistan Agricultural Extension Project (AAEP). Participated in project management activities for an international agricultural development project portfolio of over $50 million. Conducted research, authored pieces, and edited various USAID proposals for projects in Afghanistan and Sri Lanka. Coordinated logistics for USAID participant training program of Iraqi scholars in the Iraq Agricultural Extension Revitalization (IAER) project.

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  Texas A&M University

  Aug 2011 - May 2012

  Graduate Research Assistant

  Under the direction of Dr. Jeffrey Engel, researched in the George H.W. Bush archives concerning Panama, SALT, & German Reunification.

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  CENTRA Technology, Inc

  Jan 2012 - May 2012

  Consultant

  Assessed American strategic trade regimes and verified success/failures of various international supply chains. Prescribed and presented illustrative policies for the Iranian nuclear crisis.

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  DAI

  Jun 2012 - Jan 2015

  Recruiter, Business Development Unit -MENA & Afghanistan

  Led new business staffing for USAID and DoD opportunities. Performed local reconnaissance in the MENA & Afghanistan regions. Managed recruitment resources and developed proposal staffing sections. Managed network of local and expatriate consultants for the MENA & Afghanistan region.

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  Tetra Tech

  Jan 2015 - Jan 2018

  Economic Growth Specialist

  Led new business and project management activities for the Economic Growth and Environment and Natural Resources technical divisions. Developed specific technical products and inputs for projects & proposals. Identified international and country-specific key partners and staff. Provided technical assistance for short-term international assignments or in a home office advisory capacity. Performed project management activities on the following projects: USAID DRC Feed the Future Kivu Value Chains (Deputy Project Manager); USAID Haiti Local Enterprise and Value Chain Enhancement Project, sub to RTI (Project Manager); and the USAID Uganda Agricultural Inputs (Deputy Project Manager). Show less

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  FHI 360

  Jan 2018 - Feb 2022

  Provided leadership in the planning, designing, due diligence, and implementation of strategic business objectives. Conducted reviews of proposals for sectors related to economic growth, climate change, democracy and governance, education, and evidence-based learning. Updated and maintained Salesforce accounts and presented new opportunities at Bid Board. When needed, contributed writing and technical leadership to high-priority proposals for funders such as USAID, DoS, World Bank, and foundations such as the Lego Foundation or the Gates Foundation. Show less Led the Bid Board process and proposal planning for the technical sectors related to economic growth, climate change, democracy and governance, education, and evidence-based learning. Worked with technical sector divisions in pipeline development and management and coordinated with regional platforms and business unit departments. Developed strategies and initiatives to strengthen staff capacity and expand the partnership network. Provided as-needed business development support to high-priority capture and proposal efforts. Show less Managed the entire proposal process, ensuring milestones were met and assisted technical leadership to ensure compliance with the solicitation. Supported full capture efforts and the development of the proposal strategy. Wrote necessary sections of the proposal and contributed to partnering decisions and negotiations including serving as the main point of contact with the client, project partners, and consultants. Provided business development training to the technical division and trained and mentored new proposal managers. Show less

  • Associate Director, Business Planning and Strategy

    Aug 2021 - Feb 2022

  • Business Strategy & Proposal Planning/Senior Technical Specialist

    Sept 2020 - Feb 2022

  • Senior Proposal and Capture Manager

    Jan 2018 - Sept 2020
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  Financial Markets International, Inc. (FMI)

  Feb 2022 - Jan 2025

  Director of Business Development & Partnerships

  Developed and executed a business development strategy related to capital markets, blended finance, private sector engagement, transparency and public accountability, and legal/regulatory reform. This entailed building a business pipeline, training staff in business development best practices (Shipley Method), and creating a knowledge base of materials to support future efforts. Ensured the development and submission of high-quality proposals and led recruitment for key bids. Served as the primary point of contact for partnerships and maintained a database of funding leads and key firms. Contributed written pieces to proposals and drafted full Expressions of Interests (EOIs). Led strategic partnerships and staffing for programs related to investment promotion, sustainable tourism, and climate finance, including blended finance schemes. Led partnerships and overall strategy for the anticipated USAID Promoting Good Governance IDIQ (forecasted value ~$400 million) with global consortium members covering technical areas such as PFM, accountability/transparency, public sector institutional strengthening, climate resiliency, responsible AI, and technology for citizen engagement. Show less

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  FHI 360

  Jan 2025 - Feb 2025

  Technical Advisor - Strategic Growth

  Furloughed due to USAID Stop Work Order: As a member of the Global Technical Corps under the Strategic Growth group, provided technical and business development contributions, advisory services and assistance in economic participation and resilience areas including climate change, digital innovation, workforce development, entrepreneurship, youth engagement, private sector engagement/enterprise development, women’s economic empowerment and livelihoods.