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Cleveland, Oh, Us

Southbury, Ct, Us

Guiding professionals in the possibilities of business ownership is more than a job for me—it’s my passion. I guide clients through a journey of self-discovery, blending strategic insights with genuine support to help them evaluate if entrepreneurship aligns with their goals and lifestyle. With access to TES’s 40+ years of resources, I provide each client with a safe, pressure-free space to explore, grow, and envision their future in ways they might not have considered.Every client is unique, and my role is to empower them to find clarity. My professional promise is that I will help each client understand how to find confidence within, confidence in their discovery, and confidence in each decision they make. My approach is rooted in "optionality," which allows clients to weigh diverse possibilities, build self-sufficiency, and ultimately take control of their career journey.EMPOWERING SELF-SUFFICIENCY & STRATEGIC GROWTH✴️ Clarify personal income, lifestyle, wealth, and equity goals for clients by leading structured self-assessment sessions.✴️ Guide clients through 500+ distinct franchise opportunities, tailored to meet unique skill sets and professional aspirations.✴️ Create a personalized “Vision Statement” for each client, providing a North Star for aligning career paths and new business endeavors.✴️ Support clients in preparing for franchise discussions, identifying critical questions, and analyzing franchise disclosure documents.✴️ Instill confidence and self-awareness, equipping clients to make well-informed choices on their path toward business ownership.OPTIONALITY TO ACTION!Take 20 minutes to explore the power of optionality and discover how business ownership can help you take control of your life. Schedule your no-obligation session today and start building your path to autonomy and purpose.Connect with me via my SERVICES section above ⬆️.

Leveraging my background in business development and organ transplantation to help entrepreneurs and business leaders achieve strategic growth, my consulting work spans healthcare and beyond. My clients learned to drive innovation, enter new markets, and overcome challenges. Using a personalized approach, I focused on creating meaningful partnerships and strategic pathways that would yield long-term growth and resilience. My work involved advising venture capital and private equity clients on the transplantation field, providing unique insights that bridged the gap between business and healthcare innovation.DRIVING INNOVATION & STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIPS✴️ Advised 15+ venture capital and private equity firms, educating over 50 analysts on strategic aspects of the transplantation industry.✴️ Reconnected a prominent aviation company with a large transplant center, establishing common ground that reignited a high-impact partnership.✴️ Delivered effective market-entry and revenue growth strategies for clients across varied industries, helping them gain a competitive edge.✴️ Facilitated introductions to key industry contacts, broadening clients’ access to relevant partnerships and business insights.✴️ Spearheaded strategic business plans for healthcare and startup clients, ensuring sustainable growth and strong market positioning.

Oxford, Oxfordshire, Gb

Steering groundbreaking medical innovations, I oversaw clinical trials that led to the FDA approval of the metra device. With a $10M budget under my management, I focused on fostering strategic flexibility and adaptability in our launch approach—working closely with stakeholders to ensure our device met the unique needs of transplant centers across the country. Coaching my team to respond to challenges with resilience, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic, was key in helping us identify alternative revenue opportunities and maximize our impact.LEADING PRODUCT LAUNCH & MARKET EXPANSION✴️ Completed clinical trials for the metra device, securing FDA approval and driving OrganOx’s entry into the U.S. market.✴️ Built a reimbursement pathway, enabling billing for device services and expanding market accessibility.✴️ Managed relationships with transplant centers and OPOs nationwide, fostering adoption and collaborative relationships.✴️ Generated revenue during the pandemic by identifying research opportunities for METRA use with non-transplant centers.✴️ Led a team of 5 FTEs, coaching them to embrace strategic flexibility and innovation in product implementation.

Mölndal, Västra Götaland County, Se

In my role at XVIVO, I led a team focused on expanding our market reach, driving revenue growth, and establishing new partnerships across North America. With a focus on optionality, I worked to create adaptable payment structures, keeping avenues open for diverse healthcare providers. My team and I were given the autonomy to explore flexible solutions, which allowed us to quickly address client needs, foster creative thinking, and achieve greater market access for our life-saving technologies.ACCELERATING REVENUE & MARKET SHARE✴️ Increased new accounts by 575% over 40 months, employing a targeted business development strategy.✴️ Developed and implemented the proprietary "D.R.I.V.E.S" sales process (Data, Relationships, Innovation, Value-Add, Execution, Synchronize), driving strategic growth and fostering client trust across diverse markets.✴️ Secured $100K in annual savings for partners by creating a reimbursement roadmap covering procedural costs.✴️ Achieved CMS approval for XPS EVLP billing, making lung perfusion technology more accessible.✴️ Established partnerships with transplant centers and OPOs, increasing the number of transplantable lungs.✴️ Led NIH-funded research demonstrating the safety of transplanting lungs after ex-vivo perfusion, offering new pathways for patient care.

Cleveland, Oh, Us

At Lifebanc, one of the original organ procurement organizations in the U.S., I directed the Organ Preservation Services department, focused on cost efficiency, service enhancement, and meaningful recognition of donor families. My work required fostering adaptability within our processes and creating innovative, client-centered solutions to honor our donors and enhance preservation practices. Coaching my team to think strategically, I encouraged them to find ways to maximize both resources and outcomes, empowering them to see their roles as part of a larger mission.ENHANCING EFFICIENCY & HONORING DONORS✴️ Reduced clinical supplies inventory 30%, significantly cutting costs without compromising service quality.✴️ Launched the “Moment of Honor,” a now-industry-standard practice honoring donors and families before organ recovery.✴️ Streamlined preservation protocols, ensuring patient-sensitive, efficient organ preservation for transplantation.✴️ Served as clinical research liaison, fostering collaboration on preservation techniques across multiple centers.✴️ Implemented best practices that continue to enhance Lifebanc’s service model.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Us

After only two years with Carolina Donor Services, I was promoted through the ranks to lead the start-up of a new department. I provided ongoing management of the Preservation Services clinical team, ensuring regulatory compliance in all points of care. Encouraging my team to embrace flexible approaches and stay responsive to changing donor family needs, I coached on engaging with donor families thoughtfully. I also helped cultivate a culture that respected both the complexity of our work and the need for adaptability in high-stakes, sensitive environments.OPTIMIZING SERVICE DELIVERY & COMPLIANCE✴️ Improved donation-to-market time by 25%, increasing the availability of viable organs for patients.✴️ Enhanced informed consent rates by 20%, implementing protocols that improved donor family communication.✴️ Designed quality assessment measures, including a kidney tracking system that improved documentation and care.✴️ Reduced clinical supply needs through streamlined inventory management, cutting operational costs.✴️ Collaborated with teams across the organization to maintain regulatory compliance at all levels of care.

Chapel Hill, North Carolina, Us

At the start of my career, I managed the medical processes crucial to ensuring each organ’s viability for transplantation. This role taught me the importance of adaptability and precision in high-stakes situations, as each case demanded a unique, responsive approach. Building trust with hospital teams and educating them on the life-saving impact of our work became a central focus, and I quickly saw how flexibility and empathy could drive meaningful outcomes. These early experiences laid the groundwork for my values in leadership, centered on resilience, collaboration, and making a lasting impact.

Executive Scholar, Strategic Growth And Innovation

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Management & Organizational Development

Executive Scholar

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