Grey Genetics is a telehealth genetic counseling and consulting company. We provide independent genetic counseling services to those seeking a better understanding of genetic testing options and results. We also contract with institutions and physicians' offices to provide genetic counseling services as well as to provide education and support for more integrated models of genetic counseling and testing.

♣ Provided clinical support to surgeons and oncologists ordering hereditary cancer genetic testing♣ Educated healthcare providers about changes in hereditary cancer genetic testing made possible by advances in genetic testing technologies (NextGen sequencing), including risks, benefits, limitations and challenges, increasing access to genetic and personalized medicine tests for appropriate patients.♣ Liaised with genetic counselors in the New York City area, working to strengthen existing referral networks between genetic counselors and physicians that account for changes within the field of genetic counseling as well as advances in genetic testing technologies. ♣ Supported sales team (Area Sales Manager and 7 Account Executives), serving as clinical resource, helping them to communicate guideline- and evidence-based responses to physicians’ questions ♣ Represented company at select national and professional conferences ♣ Recognized by RMS Managers with FY15 Oncology Rising Star award, for excellence in working both with clients and within company teams, clinical and sales.

• Provided genetic counseling related to possible hereditary GI cancer syndromes within a multidisciplinary GI center, working independently as well as in conjunction with MD PhD Geneticist • Liaised with surgeons, gastroenterologists, oncologists, nutritionists and social workers to work toward integration of genetic counseling within multidisciplinary model of care • Worked toward standardization of referral guidelines and screening recommendations for multidisciplinary center through literature review and consensus-building among specialists • Collaborated in the planning for a hereditary colorectal cancer registry

• Freelance editing, copywriting, marketing, research, translation and tutoring of French and Spanish

tutoring French, Spanish..sometimes other subjects... - high school students

• Counseled patients at a public hospital in English, Spanish and French - Patient population was largely low income, included many recent immigrants - Patient referrals included high-risk prenatal patients; patients with a history of multiple miscarriages; patients with a significant personal or family history of cancer (includes assessment for possible hereditary breast and ovarian cancer/BRCA mutations, Lynch syndrome and other hereditary cancer syndromes)• Elicited patient concerns, providing psychosocial support • Assessed patient understanding• Explained possible genetic contributions to diagnoses, findings or family history• Discussed risks, benefits and limitations of any possible genetic testing options, working toward informed consent• Helped patients to weigh risks and probabilities in what are often low probability/high consequence situations• Counseled patients through their decision-making processes, helping them to come to decisions that make sense within the context of their own lives, culture and values

• Analyzed, researched and assessed variants in the human genetic code for their potential pathogenic significance • Temporary assignment, employed through The Judge Group

• Managed all operations of department, including budget, ad sales, editorial calendars and personnel → consistently delivered projects on time and with 8% lower expenses than department’s average • Directed yearly production of four publications, overseeing content, editing, lay-out and translations• Supervised collaborative projects with branch offices in Brazil and Canada• Coordinated production schedules and communications with clients in the U.S. and in France• Controlled distribution of all publications within the U.S. (appx. 360,000 copies) → expanded mailing list by 6%; established 7 new direct-marketing relationships with major labels; achieved 100% distribution rate on U.S. market for two main publications

• Coordinated foreign sales of translation rights; pitched titles to subagents; routed galleys and reviews • Developed new systems to track all foreign contracts and IRS applications for U.S. residency certification• Advised authors on double taxation exemption, acting as liaison between clients, the IRS and subagents• Maintained rights lists and publicity files • Sold permissions and audio rights in the domestic market• Assessed French titles for submission to U.S. publishers

• Directed editorial content for FranceGuide magazine (print-run 500,000 in 4 languages), selecting journalists, defining assignments, editing articles and coordinating lay-out with design agency• Secured celebrity interviews for magazine (David Sedaris, Jean Reno, Jason Schwartzman, Charlie Rose)• Oversaw printing of the English version of FranceGuide; authorized final proofs on press• Managed all aspects of Spanish translation of FranceGuide• Created media kits for FranceGuide magazine and assisted with ad sales• Translated content from French into English and adapted as necessary for U.S. version of the website

• Maintained library stacks; tracked subscriptions; checked-in, routed, and filed periodicals and reports

• Assisted French professors with teaching of English in underprivileged primary schools

• Consulted with students regarding time management and study skills; assessed need for tutoring• Tutored students in writing, French and Spanish