Yamini Bakliwal
Ottawa
Summary
I am a go-getter and quick learner who thrives on identifying white spaces and untapped opportunities. A natural networker, I understand the value of building trust-based relationships that last. As a skilled facilitator, I have proven experience in designing and delivering engaging workshops for diverse audiences. I am driven by work that supports local communities and am seeking a mentor I can both support and learn from.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Business Consultant
GTM Self-Employed
05.2025 - Current
- Designed Go-To-Market strategies, identifying white spaces and B2B2C expansion opportunities for a wellness product.
- Translated primary and secondary research findings into strategic narratives and decision-making guides for founders and leadership teams.
- Identified relevant customer prototypes; achieved 100% of client acquisition targets in one-third of the projected time. Currently pursuing 20 accounts in the CPG sector.
- Experimented with generative AI to synthesize research and create scalable playbooks.
Director - Business Relations
VegOttawa Association
01.2025 - Current
- Strengthened SME partnerships by assessing strategic alignment and member value; onboarded 15+ partners since January.
- Developed frameworks for a vendor-buyer ecosystem, enabling cross-selling and network growth.
- Represented the organization at events, engaging members and identifying new partnership opportunities.
- Shaped board-level strategy, applying ecosystem thinking to support community and market development.
Business Consultant - Business Transformation
EY LLP
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Conducted market segmentation, customer journey mapping, and value chain analysis in automotive and telecom industries.
- Delivered research- and interview-based recommendations for new market entry and business expansion.
- Led research and proposal development across Government, Utilities, and Telecom sectors.
- Acted as a brand ambassador at industry events, positioning EY as a leader in Ottawa GPS and cybersecurity.
Business Analyst
FDM Group
11.2022 - 05.2023
- Fostered an effective and productive working environment by onboarding and guiding new team members in Scrum values, principles, and practices.
- Improved cross-functional communication and alignment by organizing and delivering training workshops.
Business Consultant (Freelance)
Core Civil Construction
04.2022 - 07.2022
- Performed market analysis and competitor benchmarking; proposed operational and cost-optimization strategies projecting a 7% margin improvement.
- Collaborated with senior leadership to refine business diversification plans, using narrative storytelling to secure executive buy-in.
Business Analyst - Business Development
Business Fundamental Consulting Ltd. Pvt.
04.2019 - 01.2020
- Led a team of five in business development efforts, training members in cold-calling and multi-channel campaign management.
- Increased training-program revenue by 30% through process improvements based on market and industry research.
- Built a customer acquisition plan for a client in the education sector; achieved 110% of the target.
Business Consultant
Globbering
07.2016 - 06.2017
- Conducted market and industry research to drive insights for clients and internal business development.
- Produced market trend reports and competitive analyses for CEOs of mid-sized enterprises.
- Acted as a liaison between three clients and internal marketing/design teams, creating tailored offerings that improved satisfaction.
- Produced business proposals and insights presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
Education
MBA - General
CARLETON UNIVERSITY
01.2022
MSc. - Human Development
MOUNT CARMEL UNIVERSITY
01.2019
BCom (Hons) - Finance
ST. XAVIER'S UNIVERSITY
01.2016
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Market and Competition Research
- Strategy and Execution
- Client Acquisition
- Workshop Facilitation
Certification
- AI for Consulting, EY, 02/25
- CoPilot for Microsoft Office, 04/25
Sectors
- Consumer Goods
- Alcohol & Beverage
- Automotive
- Telecom
- Government Public Sector
- Power & Utilities
- Ecommerce
- Construction
- Education
- Supply Chain Management
- HR Consulting
- Banking and Financial Sector
Events
- Hosted a Lunch & Learn event, Highlighting immigrant women entrepreneurs, showcasing business development and client acquisition skills., 03/25
- Delivered a sales and marketing workshop, For small business owners, equipping them with actionable tools to build trust-based relationships., 08/25
Timeline
Business Consultant
GTM Self-Employed
05.2025 - Current
Director - Business Relations
VegOttawa Association
01.2025 - Current
Business Consultant - Business Transformation
EY LLP
10.2024 - 05.2025
Business Analyst
FDM Group
11.2022 - 05.2023
Business Consultant (Freelance)
Core Civil Construction
04.2022 - 07.2022
Business Analyst - Business Development
Business Fundamental Consulting Ltd. Pvt.
04.2019 - 01.2020
Business Consultant
Globbering
07.2016 - 06.2017
MBA - General
CARLETON UNIVERSITY
MSc. - Human Development
MOUNT CARMEL UNIVERSITY
BCom (Hons) - Finance
ST. XAVIER'S UNIVERSITY
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