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Bedford, Ma, Us

Cambridge, Massachusetts, United States

Cambridge, Massachusetts

Marlborough

Finance business partner for New England lab operations and the Quest-UMass Memorial joint venture.

Marlborough

Finance business partner for New England lab operations and the Quest-UMass Memorial joint venture.

Greater Boston Area

- Financial and strategic analysis of major commercial agreements- Financial and commercial due diligence for long-term agreements with GPOs, IDNs, government entities and other healthcare networks in the U.S. and Canada- Commercial analysis of market segmentation and profitability trends in two business units (Hemostasis and Critical Care)- Financial, contractual and deal management support for sales force in Hemostasis and Critical Care- Financial management of $40 million… Show more - Financial and strategic analysis of major commercial agreements- Financial and commercial due diligence for long-term agreements with GPOs, IDNs, government entities and other healthcare networks in the U.S. and Canada- Commercial analysis of market segmentation and profitability trends in two business units (Hemostasis and Critical Care)- Financial, contractual and deal management support for sales force in Hemostasis and Critical Care- Financial management of $40 million operating expense budget for commercial operations Show less

Boston, Ma

Courses taught: introduction to comparative politics; comparative politics (upper-level); introduction to international relations; international relations and organizations (upper-level); globalization and international affairs; research methods in political science; quantitative techniques; global corporate and social responsibility.

Boston, Ma

Dissertation title: "Immigrants and Counterterrorism Policy: A Comparative Study of the United States and Britain"

Boston, Ma

Research assistant for Professor David Rochefort in the Community-Based Research Initiative (CBRI) at Northeastern University. We evaluated the performance of a new disciplinary model being implemented at a local high school by faculty and students of the Northeastern University Law School. We developed survey instruments, conducted quantitative analyses, and produced reports for stakeholders, including the Northeastern University Law School, leaders of the local high school, and officials at… Show more Research assistant for Professor David Rochefort in the Community-Based Research Initiative (CBRI) at Northeastern University. We evaluated the performance of a new disciplinary model being implemented at a local high school by faculty and students of the Northeastern University Law School. We developed survey instruments, conducted quantitative analyses, and produced reports for stakeholders, including the Northeastern University Law School, leaders of the local high school, and officials at the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education. Show less

Boston, Ma

Coordinated a weekly speaker series among graduate students, faculty, and professionals in the political science field. Represented graduate students in the Department of Political Science at Northeastern University.

Boston, Ma

Research assistant for Professor Christopher Bosso in the Nanotechnology and Society Research Group at Northeastern University. We evaluated the state of nanotechnology R&D in Massachusetts and provided recommendations for nanotechnology-related economic development to Governor Deval Patrick. We also studied regulatory practices adopted for the biotechnology sector to understand how the regulatory environment could be streamlined for the nanotechnology sector.

In this role I served as a commercial manager and underwriter for long-term water purification outsourcing agreements, with a focus on EMEA and North America markets.I provided leadership for a team developing a risk review process for a new business segment. I also led the integration of the risk management function in a newly acquired company (formerly Ionics, Inc.).I led risk reviews among commercial, engineering, environmental and legal teams to underwrite service agreements… Show more In this role I served as a commercial manager and underwriter for long-term water purification outsourcing agreements, with a focus on EMEA and North America markets.I provided leadership for a team developing a risk review process for a new business segment. I also led the integration of the risk management function in a newly acquired company (formerly Ionics, Inc.).I led risk reviews among commercial, engineering, environmental and legal teams to underwrite service agreements totaling more than $2.5 billion of backlog sales in 12 countries and 5 industries.I developed an advanced pricing and financing model, used on over $800 million in long-term agreements, which increased analysis capabilities, management visibility and financial risk mitigation. Show less

I worked in several different GE businesses (Water Technologies, Plastics, Specialty Materials, Specialty Chemicals) and areas of finance (financial planning and analysis, commercial finance, manufacturing finance) in GE's FMP program.I led the global implementation of a commercial analysis and reporting system in SAP for GE Water Technologies (a $2 billion business).I managed the budget for GE Plastics's largest manufacturing site (a $16 million budget across 13… Show more I worked in several different GE businesses (Water Technologies, Plastics, Specialty Materials, Specialty Chemicals) and areas of finance (financial planning and analysis, commercial finance, manufacturing finance) in GE's FMP program.I led the global implementation of a commercial analysis and reporting system in SAP for GE Water Technologies (a $2 billion business).I managed the budget for GE Plastics's largest manufacturing site (a $16 million budget across 13 functions).I developed a financial model for global analysis of changes in price, volume, and mix for GE Plastics (a $6 billion business). I also provided financial leadership to transition teams responsible for the divestiture of two GE divisions (Specialty Chemicals and Specialty Materials) and the acquisition of Betz Dearborn (now GE Water Technologies). Show less

B.S., Finance/Management Information Systems

Activities and Societies: Varsity Soccer, Tau Kappa Epsilon fraternity

Doctor Of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Political Science, Granted April 2013

Activities and Societies: Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society Dissertation Title: "Immigrants and Counterterrorism.

Master Of Arts (M.A.), Political Science

Activities and Societies: Pi Sigma Alpha National Political Science Honor Society

International Business

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