Skye Kihara

- Spearheaded initiatives to enhance the influence of research findings, aligning organizational goals with evidence-based strategies.

- Formulated and implemented operational frameworks that ensured the seamless transition of research from concept to impact.

- Defined performance benchmarks aimed at expanding the reach of research-driven initiatives, providing targeted feedback to improve outcomes.

- Cultivated partnerships with key internal and external stakeholders to bolster support for research projects and increase community engagement.

• Strengthened research application efforts by collaborating with academic and industry leaders, fostering environments where research could thrive beyond traditional academic settings.- Developed and delivered capacity-building workshops and resources, empowering teams to apply research insights effectively and strategically.- Led performance enhancement strategies to optimize the practical use of research data, improving visibility and implementation.- Built lasting alliances with public and private sector organizations, helping to drive research adoption across diverse sectors.

- Designed and moderated influential tech panels and community forums, connecting researchers with key industry players to expand the influence of academic work.

- Conducted critical research to drive program improvements and ensure effective engagement with target communities, leading to increased visibility and actionable outcomes.

- Oversaw multi-program grant administration, ensuring all projects met or exceeded expectations for research application and community impact.

- Fostered collaboration between researchers, entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders, facilitating the real-world application of academic findings.

• Community Coordination: Promoted operational excellence and exceeded performance targets — managed cross-functional community comprised of 26+ member companies.
• Engagement: Moderated monthly tech community events, planned and executed promotional activities to drive community engagement and increase occupancy numbers.
• Assessment Reports: Maintained knowledge on lease and renewal rates to advocate for appropriate changes, aided upper-level leaders by completing budgets and reports for executive action planning and architected standard operating procedures.
• Performance Management: Monitored KPIs and promoted collaborative environment with internal and external stakeholders — facilitated training workshops and improved response times.
• Streamlined operations by communicating efficiently with clients, keeping meticulous records, budget management and internal collaboration.

- Bridged the gap between government initiatives and academic research, ensuring that key insights were translated into policy and practice.

- Conducted in-depth evaluations of program outcomes, using data-driven insights to enhance the practical application of research findings.

- Led stakeholder engagement efforts to ensure research results were effectively integrated into workforce development strategies, improving service delivery.

- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to optimize the impact of research, making it accessible and applicable for a broad audience.

Linguistic coaching focused on understanding language, moods, and conversations in business settings, specifically around meetings and corporate presentations.

Corporate Clients:

• EY (Casablanca)
• Royal Air Maroc
• Amadeus Maroc
• Club Med