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• Operational Strategy and Execution: Develop and implement strategic operational plans that align with Exouza's mission to transform pharmacy management, particularly focusing on innovative solutions like ExouzaRx and ExouzaMAX.• Leadership and Management: Led cross-functional teams executing Exouza's disruptive pharmacy benefits model, including specialty pharmacy management, auction pricing, and real-time payments.• Innovation and Transformation: Integrate cutting-edge solutions such as pre-adjudication processes, international sourcing, and patient assistance programs to transform traditional pharmacy benefits management.• Financial Oversight: Partner with the CFO to manage Exouza's financial resources, ensuring sustainable growth.• Performance Monitoring: Establish and monitor operational efficiencies and customer satisfaction KPIs to ensure Exouza delivers on ROI and performance guarantees.• Cross-departmental coordination: Ensure seamless integration and coordination between different operational units, including clinical management, pharmacy audit, and client portal services.• Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks associated with Exouza's innovative pharmacy management solutions to ensure business continuity and compliance with industry standards.• Customer and Member Service: Uphold Exouza's commitment to providing transparent and high-quality service to customers and members, promoting a culture of excellence and accountability.

As a part of this healthcare consulting company, I am responsible for steering the direction of the business and ensuring that we are providing quality products to our clients. We are eager to help organizations overcome the constantly changing barriers within the healthcare industry, and deliver a variety of services to accomplish this:◾️ Developing strategies to support client needs◾️ Innovating solutions in line with the goals and objectives for key clients◾️ Implementing techniques and identifying opportunities to make healthcare more efficient

San Diego, Ca, Us

Clinical, specialty pharmacy, 340B strategy and leadership support.

San Diego, Ca, Us

Flint, Michigan, Us

Throughout my time within Diplomat, I held a number of different roles. From my first role as the Senior Director of Clinical Services to my role as Executive Vice President, I have enabled the business to grow. With responsibility for the management of core operations, I collaborated to set the agenda and deliver change. Key achievements and accomplishments within Diplomat:◾️ Steered the strategy for the organization, delivering consistency and effective processes.◾️ Established strong partnerships and business relationships with key clients.◾️ Led the reorganization of the business operations and IT functions, supporting the launch of a new software to enhance patient care and efficiency.

Flint, Michigan, Us

Flint, Michigan, Us

Flint, Michigan, Us

Flint, Michigan, Us

Technology can often enhance the delivery of services to the healthcare industry, which was the aim for Primrose Healthcare. As a Founding Board Member, we brought the focus of operations onto supporting clients in finding the most appropriate treatment for Hepatitis C for their needs. This resulted in:◾️ Treatment algorithm to maximize new therapies which improves cure rates◾️ Digital/video support available to patients, physicians, and care givers◾️ Aligning available resources to educate and engage patients/caregivers to maximize cure rates through medication adherence and prevent re-infection

Washington, Dc, Us

After identifying a gap in the market, I was one of the Founding Board Members for the Specialty Pharmacy Certification Board. The SPCB Board is dedicated to promoting the specialty pharmacist’s responsibility in maintaining the highest possible quality standards to advance ethical practice and to advocate for professional development to ensure that patients served receive safe, efficient care now and in the future. . Some of our proudest accomplishments involved:◾️ Implementing strategies and governance to create a sustainable organization◾️ Securing the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) accreditation

Ele’s Place does incredible work within the community, assisting children and teenagers through difficult times of loss. I was inspired to support the establishment of the Flint location to support Flint youth and give them access to the type of help that they might not be able to secure otherwise. This involved utilizing a number of my skills to date. As a result, the Board:◾️ Enabled sustainable donations to the organization to secure support◾️ Generation charitable donations to help them establish a permanent location◾️ Implemented in-school programs to increase accessibility to support

I Provided operational and clinical leadership and development for the specialty and retail pharmacies. I directed the development and implementation of an automated patient care plan and streamlined operational procedures that resulted in an increased emphasis in patient management programs.

San Diego, Ca, Us

Primary duties include providing clinical leadership, guidance, development, and support for the ChoiceSpecialty program. I lead the development and growth of the Specialty Clinical Management Department within Health Services, a new unit dedicated to clinical excellence in specialty pharmacy care.

Strategic Consulting, including business planning, product development, pricing and formulary strategies, and sales strategy development.

Pearland, Tx, Us

Achievements:• I played a key role growing Ambulatory Infusion Center 674% with gross revenue of $67.5M in a single year as a result of developing and implementing a comprehensive multi-faceted business plan.• I positioned the organization for future revenue earnings by establishing the first joint venture with a sleep lab leading to a high return on investment over the first 18 months.• I enhanced on-site abilities by conceptualizing and implementing strategic areas such as pharmacist-led primary / secondary prevention lipid, diabetes, and osteoporosis care clinics through a multi-disciplinary approach with cardiology and endocrinology.

Pearland, Tx, Us

Achievements:• I revitalized retail pharmacies to more than $500K in profits by introducing streamlined procedures to reverse negative earnings.• I promoted and emphasized managed care solutions as part of developing a comprehensive Pharmacy Practice Residency.• I established a preferred pharmacy network as a result of collaborating with a key partner.• I positioned operations for future revenue earnings by implementing therapeutic substitution for 8 therapeutic drug classes and launching a Durable Medical Equipment (DME) retail store.

Achievements:• I achieved 42% sales growth in 18 months while managing 14 sales representatives in 2 territories. • I spurred sales revenue by doubling customers ordering products within the first 12 months.• I educated and motivated the sales team to utilize a consultative selling approach resulting in increased sales and profits.

Master, Business Administration

Master Of Science, Pharmacy

Bs, Pharmacy

Ashp Pharmacy Residency Program