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Mufaro Mutowembwa

Sydney

Summary

Mufaro Mutowembwa is a driven business development professional with experience in client engagement, strategy, and corporate growth within top-tier law firms. With a strong foundation in financial services, capital markets, and M&A, she excels in stakeholder management, market research, and executing high-impact business strategies. Passionate about relationship-driven roles, Mufaro is eager to leverage her skills in dynamic environments, working alongside leading dealmakers to drive commercial success.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Major Pursuits Executive

Ashurst
09.2023 - Current
  • Supporting major pursuits initiatives for key practice areas, nurturing a portfolio of Key and Strategic clients across, Banks, Private Capital & Funds, Government, Energy, Infrastructure and Real Estate.
  • Assisting with client targeting, market research, and go-to-market strategy alignment
  • Coordinating proposal submissions and capability statements to strengthen client engagement efforts
  • Coordinating internal strategy projects with the purpose of optimising the team performance.

Business Development Executive

Allens
07.2023 - 10.2023
  • Led marketing and business development efforts for Capital Markets & M&A practice group, demonstrating expertise in tailoring strategies to meet the unique demands of the market Working with agility in a constantly moving market.
  • Successfully aligned marketing plans with sector objectives, ensuring all activities supported the firm's strategic goals and adhered to brand guidelines.
  • Supported partners and lawyers in introducing sector-specific legal solutions to key clients, showcasing an understanding of industry needs and client targeting.
  • Played a leading role in ensuring consistent messaging across all capability statements and pitching content, contributing to cohesive go-to-market tactics.
  • Took responsibility for the sector intranet site, ensuring it remained a central hub for relevant information and resources.

Client Engagement Consultant

MinterEllison
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Facilitated high-level client engagement initiatives, including CEO client listening programs, proposal debriefs, and secondment feedback sessions
  • Worked closely with C-Suite to enhance client relationships and drive strategic business development
  • Analysed CRM data to measure and improve client engagement strategies across key industry sectors

Stylist & Client Representative Coordinator, Flagship Boutique Manager

Aje
11.2020 - 06.2022
  • Managed key business operations, including sales strategy, marketing, and customer relationship management
  • Built strong, credible relationships with key internal and external stakeholders
  • Led business development efforts, leveraging content marketing, networking, and strategic outreach
  • Trained and mentored staff while overseeing store performance and KPI tracking

Education

Bachelor of Arts, Advanced Studies - Politics and International Relations

The University of Sydney

ATAR -

All Saints Catholic Senior College

Skills

    Languages : English (fluent), Shona (fluent)

    IT : Office Package (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access), Stata, EViews

    Interests : Reading, Writing, Sport (Skiing, Running, Swimming, Pilates) Travelling

Hobbies and Interests


  • Financial services, Venture Capital & The Startup Economy
  • Luxury industry trends
  • Skiing, Running, Tennis & Pilates
  • International travel

Leadership And Volunteer Experience

  • A La Carte, Sydney, NSW, Conducted market research and developed a business plan for a premium concierge startup targeting the luxury hospitality sector.
  • GPM (Non-Profit Organisation), Provided mentorship and facilitated workshops on academic and career development for students.
  • Wayside Chapel, Volunteered in a summer program supporting homelessness initiatives, including food preparation and community engagement.

Timeline

Major Pursuits Executive

Ashurst
09.2023 - Current

Business Development Executive

Allens
07.2023 - 10.2023

Client Engagement Consultant

MinterEllison
06.2022 - 07.2023

Stylist & Client Representative Coordinator, Flagship Boutique Manager

Aje
11.2020 - 06.2022

ATAR -

All Saints Catholic Senior College

Bachelor of Arts, Advanced Studies - Politics and International Relations

The University of Sydney

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