Hikmat Hasanov
Baku
Summary
Experienced with identifying market opportunities and driving business growth. Utilizes strategic thinking and effective negotiation skills to establish beneficial partnerships. Track record of leading successful business development initiatives and fostering collaborative team environments.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Western Caspian Univeristy
02.2025 - Current
- Built relationships with students, mentoring on personal, professional and academic goals while providing coaching on effective study habits.
- Taught tourism and economics courses, providing instruction to up to 100 undergraduate students.
- Strengthened critical thinking skills in students through the incorporation of problem-based learning activities.
Senior Corporate Fundraiser
SOS Children’s Village Azerbaijan
03.2022 - 10.2024
- Secured significant cash donations through long-term corporate partnerships.
- Implemented CSR activities
- Managed communication strategies with different departments and partners
- Run various online and offline campaigns
- Improved internal reporting and evaluation processes, resulting in more effective fundraising strategies.
- Authored compelling business and CSR project proposals, raising funding success rates.
- Generated increased revenue by identifying new potential donors and implementing targeted outreach strategies.
Deputy Chair
Azerbaijan-Hungary Alumni Union (AHAU)
03.2021 - 10.2024
- Established strategic partnerships with government bodies, embassies, and institutions, enhancing organizational influence
- Enhanced community building efforts in Azerbaijan and Hungary, fostering stronger ties, collaboration and communication
- Built a robust alumni community, growing membership to over 500.
- Fostered relationships with stakeholders, promoting collaboration and partnership opportunities.
- Planned and oversaw meetings in accordance with governing documents.
- Maintained impartiality and objectivity during meetings and decision-making.
Business Development Manager/Fundraiser
GET (Startup)
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Raised over $610,000 by establishing strategic partnerships with companies and investors
- Delivered intelligence reports that informed critical business decisions and strategies
- Cultivated strong relationships with local and international investors, ensuring high stakeholder satisfaction
- Increased client base by identifying new business opportunities and cultivating strong relationships with key decisionmakers.
- Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.
- Developed customized solutions for clients based on a deep understanding of their unique pain points, delivering exceptional value and driving repeat business.
Business Development Manager/Fundraiser
I Do Marketing
07.2019 - 06.2021
- Achieved a 200% increase in client base by implementing new market initiatives.
- Developed and executed client proposals that consistently met business development goals
- Led the business development team to surpass targets through innovative strategies.
- Managed a diverse portfolio of accounts, consistently exceeding revenue targets through upselling strategies and exceptional customer service.
Education
Ph.D. - Organizational Management
Azerbaijan Tourism And Management University
Baku, Azerbaijan02-2025
Master’s - Tourism Management
Budapest Business School
07.2021
Bachelor’s - Tourism and Hospitality
IMC Krems Applied Sciences
07.2019
Skills
- Business development and planning
- Team leadership
- Negotiations
- Decision-making
- Relationship building and management
- Strategic planning
- Team collaboration
- Relationship development
- Project management
- Business administration
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Azerbaijani
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Turkish
Advanced (C1)
Russian
Intermediate (B1)
Hebrew
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Adjunct Professor
Western Caspian Univeristy
02.2025 - Current
Senior Corporate Fundraiser
SOS Children’s Village Azerbaijan
03.2022 - 10.2024
Business Development Manager/Fundraiser
GET (Startup)
06.2021 - 12.2021
Deputy Chair
Azerbaijan-Hungary Alumni Union (AHAU)
03.2021 - 10.2024
Business Development Manager/Fundraiser
I Do Marketing
07.2019 - 06.2021
Bachelor’s - Tourism and Hospitality
IMC Krems Applied Sciences
Ph.D. - Organizational Management
Azerbaijan Tourism And Management University
Master’s - Tourism Management
Budapest Business School
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