Hi there! I’m Christena Dahu, a results-driven business development professional based in Oslo, Norway. I hold an MBA from Louisiana State University and a BA in Biology from Bard College, and I specialize in building client-focused strategies, partner ecosystems, and timely proposal delivery. I love translating complex client needs into clear, actionable proposals and creating value through cross-functional collaboration. In my recent roles at Elastic Advisors and SHEIN, I streamlined communications, expanded service offerings, and grew proposal volumes, all while maintaining a client-first mindset. I’m fluent in English and Arabic and passionate about digital marketing, data-informed decision making, and scalable business development.

CHRISTENA DAHU

Hi there! I’m Christena Dahu, a results-driven business development professional based in Oslo, Norway. I hold an MBA from Louisiana State University and a BA in Biology from Bard College, and I specialize in building client-focused strategies, partner ecosystems, and timely proposal delivery. I love translating complex client needs into clear, actionable proposals and creating value through cross-functional collaboration. In my recent roles at Elastic Advisors and SHEIN, I streamlined communications, expanded service offerings, and grew proposal volumes, all while maintaining a client-first mindset. I’m fluent in English and Arabic and passionate about digital marketing, data-informed decision making, and scalable business development.

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Hi there! I’m Christena Dahu, a results-driven business development professional based in Oslo, Norway. I hold an MBA from Louisiana State University and a BA in Biology from Bard College, and I specialize in building client-focused strategies, partner ecosystems, and timely proposal delivery. I love translating complex client needs into clear, actionable proposals and creating value through cross-functional collaboration.

In my recent roles at Elastic Advisors and SHEIN, I streamlined communications, expanded service offerings, and grew proposal volumes, all while maintaining a client-first mindset. I’m fluent in English and Arabic and passionate about digital marketing, data-informed decision making, and scalable business development.

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Experience Level

Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent
Arabic
Fluent

Work Experience

Business Development Officer at Elastic Advisors
January 2, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Increased the company’s annual proposals from 64 to 81 by proactively sourcing new tenders and streamlining client-consultant communications, reducing revision cycles and boosting revenue opportunities. Initiated and secured a partnership to deliver sponsored digital marketing trainings, enabling Elastic Advisors to enter a new service area and attract new trainee clients. Tailored technical proposals to diverse client needs, directly contributing to successful project approvals.
Reseller at SHEIN
January 1, 2024 - June 12, 2024
Sourced and promoted trending products, managing an inventory of dozens of items monthly and tailoring offerings to customer demand. Analyzed sales performance and feedback to adjust product mix, leading to monthly increase in sales.
Business Development Officer at Elastic Advisors
September 1, 2025 - September 25, 2025
Increased the company’s annual proposals from 64 to 81 by proactively sourcing new tenders and streamlining client-consultant communications, reducing revision cycles and boosting revenue opportunities. Initiated and secured a partnership to deliver sponsored digital marketing trainings, enabling Elastic Advisors to enter a new service area and attract new trainee clients. Tailored technical proposals to diverse client needs, directly contributing to successful project approvals.
Reseller at SHEIN
January 1, 2024 - September 25, 2025
Sourced and promoted trending products, managing an inventory of dozens of items monthly and tailoring offerings to customer demand. Analyzed sales performance and feedback to adjust product mix, leading to monthly increase in sales.

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Louisiana State University
January 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023
Bachelor of Arts in Biology at Bard College
September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2021
Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Louisiana State University
January 1, 2022 - September 1, 2023
Bachelor of Arts in Biology at Bard College
September 1, 2018 - September 1, 2021

Qualifications

Digital Marketing Using AI Tools
December 1, 2024 - September 17, 2025
Digital Marketing Using AI Tools
December 1, 2024 - September 25, 2025

Industry Experience

Retail, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment