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• Provide strategic advisory and fractional COO support to startup and growth companies across the US.• Leverage Fortune 100 company operational and commercial leadership to help high-growth companies develop commercial go-to-market strategies and operational plans.• Assisted in building capabilities, creating processes, and evolving business models to scale and professionalize the business.

Seattle, Washington, Us

Accolade is a technology-enabled platform that provides personalized health and benefits solutions to employers, health plans and consumersMember of the Nomination and Governance Committee

Austin, Texas, Us

Everly Health is a digital health leader in virtual diagnostics care offering at home diagnostic testing and telehealth solutions Member of the C-Suite reporting to CEO and responsible for Clinical and Telehealth services, Supply Chain and Fulfillment, Test Products, Customer Service, Patient Support, Test Products, Laboratory Operations as well as People Team spearheading operational effectiveness and efficiencySpearheaded the development of 2023 integrated corporate goals and drove cross-functional OKR, KPI tracking. Led teams driving 97% of all cost of goods sold (COGS) for the company. Rationalized portfolio to expanded margin by 670bps YoY and oversaw business transformation to reduce COGS by 50% within 24 months

Brentwood, Tn, Us

Member of the Executive Leadership Team reporting to CEO and responsible for revenue of $2.5B (83% of enterprise revenue) and all aspects of operations, growth, profitability and transformation for America’s largest senior living operator with 691 communities, across 41 states, with capacity of 60K residents and 36K associates (86% of total company employees)Led community operations and responsible for mobilizing field teams during the COVID-19 global pandemic for an especially vulnerable population. Emergency response efforts resulted in a <1% impact rate; and 125K+ vaccine doses distributedIntroduced lean sigma methodology into organization with hiring first Master Black Belt and championed sales transformation to identify that 69% of community sales leaders' time was spent on non-sales efforts which led to targeted process improvements, shifts and/or elimination of tasks, as well as implementation of digital solutions to increase sales productivityStreamlined operations and instituted more efficient processes, including, but not limited to cross-functional work-streams, KPIs and reporting systems. In March 2021, posted highest net move-in growth since August 2017 and eclipsed running 3-year average

Richfield, Minnesota, Us

Member of the Finance and Investment Planning and the Human Resources and Compensation CommitteesResigned BoD after one full term due to conflict of interest with new employer

St Paul, Mn, Us

Global accountability for 3M Health Care’s largest and most complex unit, comprised of four different business franchises. Full P&L responsibility for this $1.7B+ business including the development of the global strategic plan, the annual operating plan, as well as direct reporting and resource allocation across all functions--research and development, clinical, regulatory, quality, manufacturing and commercial operations.Executive champion of agile innovation leading to an unprecedented 10-week development cycle and accelerated platform’s +18% YoY growthEmployee engagement scores increased 85% vs. prior survey results. Top improvement areas: Leadership, Trust and Empowerment

St Paul, Mn, Us

Spearheaded the product pipeline revitalization by launching the division’s first generic respiratory product in Western Europe as well as accelerated innovation with the integration of digital and analytic capabilities into products with the 3M Intelligent Control Inhaler, which won the 2016 CPhI Pharma Award for Excellence Drug Delivery DevicesGlobal head of the ~$0.5B development and contracted manufacturing divisionConsistently drove revenue growth 110%+ versus operating plan and expanded margin to >35%by driving operating efficiency including reducing COGS 300bpsDrove lean innovation through digital transformation with launch of 3M’s first digital acceleratorin February 2016 spanning eight 3M divisions. Team filed five “intent to file” patent submissions in first 30 days

St Paul, Mn, Us

Recruited as a change agent to help to navigate this highly profitable business through theradically evolving healthcare environmentWithin five months revamped 3M Healthcare's Strategic Account go-to-market strategyMember of the 3M Executive Conference (~ top 100 executives out of 91K employees)

Washington, District Of Columbia, Us

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

Global Marketing (2004-2007):Conceived commercialization strategy framework for Lilly's obesity portfolio focused on a targeted therapeutics approach resulting in a $1.2M budget increase for early phase commercial initiatives and impacted clinical developmentDeveloped commercialization business case that drove corporate investment decision and resulted in $650M savings and presented with "Shining Star Award" by Chief Marketing OfficerUS Region (2001-2004):Used strong analytical and communication skills to lead a cross-functional team in a three-month business planning process that accelerated revenue growth by an unprecedented 18%.Developed new loyalty segmentation strategy to drive market volume and resource efficiencies for $700M business that was heralded as best practice and replicated in other therapeutic divisions.Managed 50% of brand team budget and eight person medical marketing staff to plan and execute: Advisory Board development, Speaker training, Medical Education, Advocacy and Professional Society relationship management, Publication and Data Dissemination Strategy, Thought Leader Management, and Journal Advertising

Indianapolis, Indiana, Us

Mdiv, Leadership & Pastoral Care

Mba, Marketing

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Industrial Engineering

Certification In Strategic Finance For Senior Executives