As a passionate pet parent and veterinarian, I understand the importance of giving our furry friends the best possible care. That's why I co-founded Jope, a veterinarian-founded pet supplement and wellness company dedicated to helping pets live long happy, and healthy lives.Jope's first product, a mobility yummy chew, was born from personal experience. When my dog, Pepsi, suffered from severe osteoarthritis (OA), I tried numerous supplements without success. That experience inspired me to create a supplement that actually worked, using scientifically-proven, veterinarian-approved, organic ingredients.I'm committed to enhancing pet health through science-based supplements and free veterinarian wellness advice. I also believe that pet health is about more than just supplements – it's about providing pet parents with the tools and knowledge they need to give their pets the best possible care.Join Jope on our mission to help pets thrive. Whether you're looking for a supplement to support your pet's mobility or just want some advice on how to keep your furry friend healthy and happy, Jope is here for you.

Played a key role in the early-stage development of the company, focusing on M&A opportunities and spearheading big-picture initiatives alongside the CEO, including DEBI initiatives. Built and maintained strategic partnerships with a portfolio of about 20 vendors, including manufacturers, distributors, and labs. Contributed to the company's growth and profitability by participating in financial planning, operational improvements, revenue growth, and bottom-line improvements. Collaborated with the business development team to continue driving VIP inorganic growth strategy.

Led the acquisition of 19 hospitals in 18 months, resulting in an aggregate revenue increase of $34M and EBITDA of $8.5M, bringing the company from 19 to 34 hospitals. Built a business development team of 5 in a start-up that specializes in partnering with veterinary practices through acquisitions. Implemented a CRM system for the BD team and SOPs for sourcing, identifying, and evaluating practices. Created financial models to do valuations and present to banks. Managed all relationships with sellers and liaison with the legal team.

Territory: Manhattan & Bronx.Highly performing Territory Manager closing all three years 5-15% over quotas and closing all categories (flea/tick, Heart-worm, therapeutics, and vaccines). A fierce advocate of a customer-centric approach, including team members of all levels. Convinced that customer satisfaction guarantees high sales. Special mentions: - Earned President Club in recognition of Sales Excellence for 2018. - Led multiple product launch sales in the region and actively trained other sales reps on technical products.- Created and led a Manhattan Veterinary Manager Council with speakers and round tables.

Global Commercial Development, Pet Vet Business UnitAssociate Product Managers for Vet and Vet Clinics strategies - BIAH, Fortune 500 companyWorked with our global and local teams ( USA, Asia, Europe, Canada, South America) to create, develop and implement critical, innovative customer-facing solutions. Day-to-day tasks included active project management:- Leading cross-functional meetings ( R&D, Marketing, Sales).- Reviewing & interpreting market studies.- Conducting one-on-one customer surveys.- Presenting strategic business initiatives to C-suite executives.- Working with different business units to implement critical customer-facing solutions.This resulted in the implementation of 4 customer-centric ongoing initiatives Greenline partnership, PetPro Connect, Client Connection Plus, Facebook e-learning for veterinarians.

Worked as a general practitioner in a small animal hospital. Responsible for regular business hour surgeries, internal/wellness medicine visits, and 24/7 on-call services ( including at-home care). Optimized client experience, engagement, and compliance using digital solutions. Implemented social media marketing. Developed and conducted weekly team meetings.