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ProcurementIQ research reports provide sourcing professionals with valuable insight and analysis on hundreds of goods and services. The ProcurementIQ solution can be custom-tailored to help procurement departments with small, medium or large indirect costs:- reduce costs by gaining front-end leverage through credible forecasting/robust market data- expedite decision-making capabilities - develop effective category strategies with business units- enhance credibility with key internal stakeholders- win spend under management by getting involved from the initial stages- manage and plan future spending - benchmark suppliers - mitigate risk early on in the supply chainResearch shows that the majority of savings typically occur during the initial phases of the buying process. It is at this crucial stage where ProcurementIQ reports provide the price trend analysis, supplier bench-marking, negotiation scripting and product or service profiling that can be used with internal spend analysis to significantly reduce costs and improve the bottom line.ProcurementIQ research collection also gives staff the added benefit of a centralized and constantly updated online knowledge center, which can be used to enhance and benchmark existing knowledge. The entire solution is available online with the ability to download reports or use the web-based interface for a more efficient means of accessing the analysis.

Our procurement and strategic sourcing research help clients engage and negotiate effectively with suppliers, internal stakeholders and C-level executives. Our insight on price trends, major suppliers and supply chain risk help clients better manage the entire sourcing process, particularly providing the lion's share of market research needed during the early stages of the strategic sourcing process.

Primary point of contact for assigned clients, vendors, internal departments (art, digital, multimedia, medical, editorial, finance) and responsible for the day-to-day management of medical education and marketing programs. • Liaison between clients and agency for: new business presentations, SOW’s, project planning and execution, customer support and weekly updates, and billing. • Developed a strategic relationship with clients to ensure client satisfaction, success, and retention.• Managed various projects including: iPad apps, lunch and learns, KOL meetings, and national and global advisory boards. • Represented over a hundred C-level and senior executives at Fortune 500 companies to plan and execute meetings with top-tier doctors. • Identified onboarding opportunity for clients and developed a 3-month client timeline to set goals and track weekly progress for contracting, logistics, and content development for advisory board meetings. • Led account onboarding presentations for new employees and created/incorporated new training slides.

Received extensive sales training, and managed the full sales cycle as an inside sales executive. • Averaged 75 calls daily to business owners across all verticals to pitch Yelp’s paid advertising.• Identified new business opportunities, managed a balanced pipeline, and drove the full sales cycle. • Increased revenue and new business through sponsored search and online advertising campaigns.

Responsible for key accounts, hiring, and managing a sales team. Worked closely with the sales team to exceed sales goals, and Internal Marketing Strategists to implement promotions to increase readership. • Implemented new incentives, and trained/mentored sales team to increase annual sales by 9%. • Managed key accounts and developed advertising opportunities to increase revenue by 20% from previous year.

Developed new lead strategies to exceed sales goals. Received Advertising's Fastest Learner Award, Top Sales Award, and Account Executive Of The Month before being promoted to Sales Manager.

IB Society is the primary International Business organization at San Diego State University. As CMO, I worked with other board members to plan member meetings, develop marketing strategy, and identify a clear outline to reach organizational objectives. • Led team in marketing research, strategy, and development regarding campaigns and events. • Implemented new marketing strategies to increase and retain new and existing memberships.

Digital Marketing Consultant for nonprofit organizations. Collaborated with team to identify opportunities, develop strategies, and reach client objectives. • Trained by top industry professionals to lead and develop multi-faceted digital marketing campaigns. • Identified opportunities and developed digital strategies for non-profit clients to optimize online sales.• Developed SEO, email, social media, and conversion funnels to gain new customers and increase sales.

Zimride was a client of the American Marketing Association. I led a team of four in a competition against Berkeley, and UCSB.• Managed team to ensure deadlines and execution of tactics were in-line with creative brief. • Conducted market research and utilized insights for our strategy and final presentation. • Increased conversion rates through execution of viral, outdoor, and guerrilla marketing campaigns.