Kristian Pura - Founder and CEO, The Strategy Desks, LLC

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Work Background

NOW TelecomBoard Member

Dec. 2017Manila, Philippines- Headed strategic discussions with potential investors and partners for the bid to become the country’s 3rd telecom player; prepared various business models, financial projections, and investment prospectus.

Institute for Solidarity in AsiaProgram Officer

Jun. 2007 - Nov. 2008Makati City, PhilippinesProvided direct assistance to the Executive Director in conceptualizing and implementing a Strategic Management and Governance programs to the following sectors/ organizations/ institutions: Accounting Profession, National Electrification Administration, Nursing Profession, Philex Mining Corporation, Philippine Military Academy, Philippine Navy. Co-authored grant proposals to multilateral institutions. Served as the resource person with its business and marketing decisions. Analyzed, proposed and implemented the cost-structure of ISA’s products and services. Assisted in the market study, financial projections, and organization plan. Prepare, individually and with other team members, reports for the organization’s Board of Trustees.

NOW CORPORATIONManaging Director

Feb. 2010Manila, Philippines / Seattle, Washington- Develops and delivers the business plans through carrying out research, formulate market analysis and deliver accurate business reports to top management. - Conducts business-economic studies on both local and foreign markets for NOW Corporation Group of companies covering industries such as Information Technology, Telecommunications & Media. - Implements business models so as to create new business ventures. - Forecasts long and short-range market potential and financial analysis for top management's analysis. - Develops and implements strategies for new products and services. - Handles special projects under the Office of the CEO.

Asian Institute of Journalism and CommunicationManaging Director

Jan. 2020Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines- Develop and execute strategic plans across all departments namely the graduate school, professional development programs (continuing education), and research and policy. Ensures that revenue sources such as enrollment and grants would match expenses both in the short-term and long-term. - Oversees the marketing, finance, administration, IT, and strategic partnerships of the Institute. Represent in stakeholder meetings, collaborative engagements, and project planning with other institutional partners both domestic and foreign. - Supported in the preparation of grant proposals submitted to multilateral institutions such as UNESCO, European Union, and Google Asia-Pacific. Generated an estimate of USD700,000 worth of grants for advocacy and research-based projects in a span of two years. Each grant would range between USD60,000 to USD330,000 and an average duration for the project between 12 to 24 months.

University of Asia and the PacificCorporate Planning Specialist

Nov. 2008 - Jan. 2010Pearl Drive, Ortigas Center, Pasig CityOrganized the University's Corporate Planning Unit. Assisted top management to develop and execute strategic plans, implement improvements to university's processes and present the university's plans to stakeholders. Conducted market and competitive research relative to the university's future. Studied the university's performance, education-industry trends, regulatory requirements and assess the potential impact to operations. Conducted focus group discussions to get stakeholder's view and participation. Introduced the use of the Balanced Scorecard as a performance measurement tool.

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