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Match One Medical Marketing ConsultantsMedical Device Account Executive
Mar. 2020 - Mar. 2023United States• Managed a portfolio of medical device products and services, focusing on onboarding, business administration, and client relations to ensure effective client and patient communication.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to streamline processes and improve customer satisfaction.
• Implemented strategies to increase sales and revenue for medical device offerings.
Aegis Sciences CorporationAccount Field Management
Aug. 2016Twin Cities MN
Opal Services, Inc.Program Director/Quality Assurance/Management
Jan. 2006 - Jan. 2012Eagen MinnesotaOversaw operations and quality assurance for residential assisted living facilities. Program development, staff enhancement of 12 direct report managers, quality of life assurance, state and federal safety and policy mandate oversite. Passion for people with vulnerabilities, assisting them to have the quality of like they deserve. Program enhancement, Facility relations and placement, PR with network of service providers.
Cenveo Publisher ServicesBrand Manager/Consultant; key accts: Starwood Hotels, Westin, Sheraton, Starbucks, Ameriprise
Jan. 2005 - Jan. 2006Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul AreaHired as a Consultant and Brand Manager for a full-service communications firm; hired specifically to come in and oversee the brand management of key accounts that were in significant dis-array and major transition. Keen eye for brand identity, print specs, with superior production schedule oversight and delivery logistics of all print and media projects. Turned production loopholes into effecient strategic operational systemic protocols using excel spreadsheet advancements, SAP-asset mgmt system, streamline of print production processess, and stern oversite as brand manager to major accounts serving as account liaison to stakeholders, vendors, sub-contractors and entire internal team of approx. 30 direct reports. Account Brand Manager for Key Accounts: Ameriprise Brand Rollout from American Express - Brand Manager
Starwood Hotels: Westin, Sheraton: Brand Manager/Print Production Starbucks: Brand Manager
DeluxeNational Accounts Mrktg & Brand Manager-JP Morgan, Chase, Citibank, Wachovia
Jan. 2004 - Dec. 2004Shoreview,MNHired as a Consultant- brought in specifically to save key national accounts as a liaison; serving key accounts and their dual marketing endeavors. Serving as point of contact for all account needs, taking care of the built relationships with these accounts. Served as SME-subject matter expert and liaison internally fielding all departmental project roll out logistics when it came to national account servicing with: graphics, field reps, production, licensing, ... Assigned specific high-level logistical communication glitches to study that were causing influx to the flow of communication between MarComm channels to find solutions to interruption in work flow that ultimately was affecting over PR and marketing activities. Assigned also major project roll out glitches that were affecting brand and brand placement and logo identity problems with affiliated members and the corporate's technical link glitches on shared website portals. Dealt w 3rd party vendors again on project rollout glitches with major credit card vending transactions and keeping relationship with these affiliates productive and served as liaison between corporate brand and key point of sponsorship contacts externally. Brought in to asses certain brand management challenges, fix the problem, create communication support systems, build key account relationships with stakeholders in keeping brand in highest level of integrity within key marketing channels, fixed these challenges and left them in good standing and completed consultation assignment.
Neighbors, Inc.Grants Administrator and Program Development
Oct. 2000 - Sep. 2002Contracted Consultant
Hired specifically to write and execute a grant that would match underpriviledge families with the life-building resources, building, keeping families together, and building communities. Responsible for Program Design, Volunteer Mgmt, Project Implementation, Policies, Deliverables, Execution and Evaluation, to include: all communication with Grantor's strict guidlelines and reporting adherences. Overssaw all grant Objective Measurement scales and Grant Tracking for financial allocations of grant monies. Grant and program recieved a "Dakota County Award for Best New Initiative" for its accomplishments and direct impact of change.
Fredrikson & Byron, P.A.Firm Public Relations Consultant
Oct. 1999 - Sep. 2000Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul AreaContracted Consultant
Hired specifically to manage firm-wide investor relations that were in turmoil and execute and increase attorney PR efforts, and a national conference w/attendance of 900. All planning, marketing, logistics of off-site luxury resort, 10-day event from: communications, accommodations and reservations, event F&B, entertainment and recreation, conference set-up and technical logisitics. Managed entire multi-departmental team of approx 100 staffers. "Received a, 'never-before' standing ovation from entire firm of conference attendees at final banquet for an extraordinary event planned, and memorable experience by all"
Graves HospitalityHotel General Manager
Oct. 1997 - Sep. 1999Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul AreaManaged a full service hotel and banquet and conference center. Directing and leading a team of 60 direct report staff and dept heads. Hospitality, sales, full-service concierge, food and beverage, trade show/conference execution, profit and costs analysis, team building and facility management and operations.
School Sisters of Notre Dame, Province of AfricaCommunications and Fund Development-Consultant
Sep. 1996 - Aug. 1997Mankato MinnesotaContracted Consultant
Hired specifically to set-up a new communications office and communications and marketing plan for this world-wide non profit's humanitarian missions. Was key in drafting a grant to "Jeep Cherokee" that landed $150,000 in matching funds and a donation of an entire "fleet" of off-terrain vehicles that were donated to mission so that this organization could now then go into the remote villages of Africa bringing resources and aid to the villagers in areas too tough to reach before. "This accomplishment was a career highlight and proud moment for me,"
Second Harvest Food Bank of Minneapolis/St. PaulDirector of Fund Development
Jan. 1993 - Aug. 1996Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul AreaResponsible for all public relations and fund development of large non profit. Speaking engagements, media, corporate sponsorship liaison, direct mail writing, press releases, marketing materials, annual reports, newsletter and communication materials, telemarketing, tours, special events, grant writing, fundraising to major corporations and foundations raising significant monetary support for cause.
The Shrink-Writer, inc.,- for all your "quotable" needsCommunications Consultant
Nov. 1991Saint Paul MinnesotaSelf Employed Communications Consultant to: small businesses, non profit and public entities. Start-Up Incorporations, Bylaws, Board Development, Program Delopment/Management, Marketing Strategist, Sales and Promotions, Special Events, Web Development, Content Writing, Policy, Procedure and Quality Assurance Program Writing, PR, Fundraising and Skilled Grant Writer Key Accounts: Wine Industry SWOT analysis for strategic marketing plan Dakota County: (Grant Writer/Program Development) Won Award for Best New Program Initiative; wrote $150,000 grant and developed program, partnering resources with disadvantage families EZ Living- Small Business Start-UP, Investor Relations, Marketing and Development Assuring Hearts Care/Pillar Health Care: start up research, focus groups, market analysis Community Power/Fishing for Life Enviro-Education Program- Grant Writer, Administrator
and Program Development in executing a $25,000 Environmental teaching-grant for disadvantages families while enjoying usually until-attainable recreational outdoor experiences. Stewardship Ways
HastingsTreatment Center CRS- Grant Director for all: recovery. supportive housing, living skills, and employment initiatives
Country Food Bank- Marketing and Grant Director
Metro Health Services- Grant Writer for At-Risk Youth and Mentorship Services
MNDOT- Transportation Services - Company Transit Start-up
SSP/IGH Chamber of Commerce- Membership Sales/Chamber Marketing, Events
Additional Clients:Hair District, Curves, Anytime Fitness Franchise Director, Director of IT Healthpartners, Schaaper Engineering, Sysco Food Broker, Premier Pontoons, Venture Capitialist Banker, BS Admin Graduate
State of MinnesotaMarketing Manager/Travel Writer Liaison
Nov. 1991 - Oct. 1992Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul AreaServed as point of contact for all local, national and international writers and media interested in the tourism and offerings of the state of Minnesota...coordinating travel itineraries, providing press release content, supporting press kits to enhance and assist in the media presence of the state's travel and tourism industry.
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