Mallory Arnold, MBA
About Mallory Arnold, MBA
Mallory Arnold, MBA, serves as the Director of Business Development at Amentum, where she influences project direction and engages with key clients. With a background in various roles including Senior Digital Strategist and Business Development Manager, she has extensive experience in driving business results and managing teams.
Current Role at Amentum
Mallory Arnold serves as the Director of Business Development at Amentum, a position she has held since 2020. In this role, she influences decisions and project direction at the executive level, driving projects and business organizations toward achieving intended results within contracted time and budget. She engages with key clients and company thought leaders to ensure a deep understanding of client requirements, which is crucial for developing effective business strategies.
Previous Experience in Business Development
Before joining Amentum, Mallory Arnold worked at Future Skies as a Business Development Manager from 2014 to 2020. Her earlier experience includes a role as a Senior Digital Strategist at Zest Social Media Solutions from 2012 to 2014. Additionally, she served as a Research Associate at Community Analytics from 2011 to 2012. These positions contributed to her expertise in identifying bid leads and developing proposal strategies.
Educational Background
Mallory Arnold holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from Philadelphia University, where she studied from 2002 to 2006. She also studied Spanish and Russian languages at the University of Kentucky from 2010 to 2011. This educational background supports her ability to communicate effectively and engage with diverse stakeholders in her business development role.
Professional Skills and Responsibilities
In her current role, Mallory Arnold oversees assigned personnel for projects, assigning work and providing direction regarding project objectives. She participates in project reviews, validating estimates, schedules, and associated work products. Her ability to present to large groups of key decision makers is essential for developing and communicating the vision and purpose of projects.
Community Engagement and Industry Influence
Mallory Arnold has deep roots in the Aberdeen Proving Ground and Army community as a defense contractor. Her experience in this sector allows her to engage and develop trusted relationships with key clients, ensuring a thorough understanding of the nature of deals and client requirements. This community engagement enhances her effectiveness in business development.