Joy Downey Email & Phone Number

Dallas, Tx, Us

Dallas, Tx

• Spearheaded the development and implementation of a robust project manager tracking process for the Pharmacy Network's flagship annual event, optimizing efficiencies, streamlining processes, and enhancing accountability measures to mitigate risks effectively.• Led the end-to-end execution of the Respiratory Care Network's multiday virtual event, managing accelerated timelines with precision and delivering excellence across all performance metrics.• Enhanced event attendance and engagement by integrating continuing education credit opportunities, resulting in a stellar client rating of 4.6 out of 5, the highest evaluation scores achieved in five years.• Crafted a comprehensive technology and logistics strategy for a nationwide senior-level executive meeting, collaborating seamlessly with cross-functional teams in hospitality, security, information technology, and beyond.• Partnered with key stakeholders to curate unparalleled experiences for top executives, and fostering professional relationship-building opportunities resulting in high executive satisfaction.• Conducted training sessions for staff on executive presence, public speaking, and effective communication techniques, cultivating engaging experiences across diverse in-person and online platforms.• Orchestrated collaboration among 14 multi-client advisory committees, bridging them with Vizient resources to spearhead the development of surveys, announcements, and webinars. Facilitated comprehensive education on cutting-edge hospital pharmacy trends.

Greater Chicago Area

• Spearheaded the development and execution of a comprehensive logistical project plan for the groundbreaking Member-Backed Ventures VIP Summit, facilitating strategic connections between 30 healthcare innovation startups and C-suite hospital executives, fostering digital transformation opportunities.•Successfully transitioned nine in-person conferences to virtual platforms at the onset of the global pandemic, leveraging innovative technical resources to ensure seamless continuity and engagement.•Mitigated pandemic-induced revenue losses by conducting in-depth analysis of vendor contracts, identifying cost-saving opportunities, and providing strategic recommendations to leadership, resulting in decisive actions and financial resilience.•Implemented and maintained event project planning trackers across eight cross-functional workstreams, optimizing team coordination, enhancing communication, and achieving a remarkable 64% increase in deadline adherence.•Led weekly meetings with cross-functional teams to drive strategic alignment and execution for Sg2's flagship conference catering to hospital executives, ensuring seamless delivery of high-impact outcomes.•Developed and delivered comprehensive training programs for speakers and technology coordinators, enhancing employee skill sets and maximizing technology utilization for improved event outcomes.•Achieved annual cost savings on polling software exceeding $42K through the implementation and training of a new scheduling system allowing 200 employees to utilize four polling software accounts to enhance webinar participation.•Directed a multi-day virtual event with 69% executive representation, engaging 849 hospital executives and earning the highest-ever client satisfaction score of 8.97 out of 10.

Greater Chicago Area

•Spearheaded the supervision and comprehensive training of four college graduates, in the Downey Theory of Organization, to maintain a proper flow of account management deliverables, showcasing adept leadership and mentorship skills. •Leveraged advanced data analysis techniques to scrutinize contractual responsibilities, resulting in insightful consultative recommendations on optimal staffing allocations, thereby enhancing operational efficiency and resource utilization.

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

• Composed memorandum to brief legislative staff on citizens affected by federal laws

Washington, Dc

• Earned the coveted “National Voices for Community Service Award”, by removing a regulation impeding Ohio Second Harvest Food Banks’ commodity purchases. This increased food supplies for vulnerable Ohio citizens• Wrote H.R. 3559, the Insurance Data Protection Act, to protect insurance companies from duplicative and expensive subpoenas from the federal government, which was passed in the Subcommittee on Housing & Insurance and considered in the Financial Services Committee• Managed Financial Services Committee hearings and markups, by composing memos, talking points, speeches, and questions regarding insurance and housing reform• Briefed the Congressman on how to vote, legislative actions, and coalitions to join

Washington, Dc

• Drove multiple opportunities for the Congressman and other Members of Congress to discuss healthcare, budget, and tax issues on the House Floor. Prepared talking points for each issue topic to ensure consistent messaging, and decreased preparation time for Congressmen and staff.• Lead the Congressional Intern program by interviewing and hiring prospective interns. Trained interns in office processes, and comportment.

Washington, Dc

• Evaluated legislation, and upcoming votes on behalf of the Congressman by providing critical, detailed information on how legislative changes could affect the Congressman’s home state.

Ba, Communication, Law, Economics, & Government

Pmp Candidate (Expected September 2024)

Women & Politics Institute: Welead Certificate Program

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