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Optimizing the device experience in clinical trials through UI/UX enhancements, global connectivity, and connected sensor integrations.

Getting effective therapies to patients faster by building the preeminent supply chain and provisioned device experience in a clinical setting.

Fairfield, NJ

• Created and executed a strategic growth plan alongside company leadership: set company-wide targets, identified mission-critical projects, established KPIs for each internal team, and mapped future resource needs.
• Overhauled procurement, logistics, and supply chain systems: implemented software, established new internal protocols, identified and tracked key metrics, and negotiated with suppliers.
• Set and implemented a business development strategy with the sales team: identified key prospects, formed strategic partnerships, analyzed sales data to improve margins and/or close rates, and introduced new product.
• Managed sales and customer success teams: improved procedures, created training processes for new staff, and built internal and external documentation/knowledge bases.

Washington, D.C.

• Crafted IT plan for the organization (faculty and staff) alongside school leadership
• Oversaw all technology operations and evaluated them according to established goals
• Controlled technology budget and maintained vendor relationships
• Developed technology curriculum for the school, including collaborating with individual faculty to incorporate tech in their classrooms and lesson plans

Washington, D.C.

• Managed web-development and database integration projects for nonprofit clients
• Facilitated client interactions: devised website project timeline and managed deliverables; configured clients’ websites, online form tools, and Salesforce databases
• Trained clients (one on one and group sessions) on company’s web-based tools
• Managed workflow for team members (developers and designers)
• Advised nonprofit clients on communication strategy and online presence

Philadelphia, PA

• Managed SBA program to provide technical business assistance to over 700 aspiring entrepreneurs and small business owners
• Established and maintained partnerships with community development organizations and lenders
• Facilitated consulting sessions with low and moderate income clients

Bachelor Of Science In Economics; Bachelor Of Science In Business Administration, Economics And International Business, Magna Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Net Impact Chapter President, Villanova Social Entrepreneurship Competition 2011 (member of first place team).

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