Cisco SystemsGlobal Marketing Lead - Healthcare
Mar. 2000 - Mar. 2005San Jose, CAResponsible for creating and leading integrated marketing campaigns to support revenue and business goals. Work with executives and lead cross functional team to execute successful product launches, press conferences, customer and partner events, etc. Create compelling messaging, content and deliverables to promote brand, drive awareness and increase sales. Manage creative vendors to support the development of world-class marketing collateral and programs. - Led marketing team which took Healthcare from the number seven vertical to number one
- Developed global messaging and framework for John Chambers to present at global industry events
- Established the first global healthcare care customer council with key customers that provided direction and feedback on Cisco’s future product and program development
- Aligned with partner marketing organization to create partnerships with key medical software companies - Designed and deployed a healthcare patient suite in the Executive Briefing Center to demonstrate the benefits of Cisco’s technology throughout the patient journey
- Rolled-out “Total Solution” technology demos across the U.S.
- Created and executed integrated programs focused on HIPAA, nurse productivity and imaging designed to generate $100M dollars in revenue
- Led the development and creation of materials to enhance Cisco’s penetration of the healthcare market, including advertising, direct marketing, print collateral, CD's, web, seminars, tradeshows and events Received two Marketing Excellence Awards from John Chambers Other position held: Field Marketing Manager, Midwest
Responsible for all aspects of program management, including marketing, communications, training, reporting and development. Worked cross-functionally with Cisco, channel partners, solution partners, Cisco field and customers to deliver multiple programs and projects, resulting in nearly $475M in revenue and $25M cost savings.