Lead patient nurturing for Watchman, a device to reduce the risk of stroke for people with non-valvular Atrial Fibrillation

Developed the Direct to Consumer Marketing strategy and implemented new programs for patients with Coronary Artery Disease.

As a board member, I provide ideas and execute new ways to engage the alumni of the University of St. Thomas Opus College of Business by partnering with the alumni association and current student groups. I am also part of the community outreach programs committee where we seek to provide alumni with educational opportunities and volunteer engagements in the community.

Led the patient engagement strategy to drive awareness of the chronic pain implantable devices. Managed the patient support programs and e-mail campaigns to increase the use of the implantable devices for chronic pain patients.

Led and managed the Consumer Marketing strategy and program implementation for Medtronic's pain therapies, spinal cord stimulation and targeted drug delivery. Drove awareness and education of the therapies for chronic pain patients and supported them in their decision to receive an implantable device.

Go Buy Local is a start-up venture that provides an online marketing platform that enables small business to effectively compete in an increasingly complex and globalized marketplace. Go Buy Local also works with local small businesses to donate to schools and causes within their community by giving consumers discounts to shop locally. The business hopes to create sustainable communities in every city. In the Market Coordinator role, I helped local businesses market their products and services while helping schools and causes in the community earn money for extra-curricular activities.

Performed market analysis for a multi-million dollar opportunity to develop product and network recommendations for key areas within the Physical Health division in nutrition, acupuncture, massage, and yoga. The overall goal was to identify new opportunities in this growing industry of complementary and alternative medicine to drive positive business results.Influenced key decisions to expand an existing market and led a cross-functional project that was both Business-to-Business and Direct-to-Consumer.

Drove development of creative marketing strategies, managed 30+ promotional programs each year, and worked with cross-functional teams at this insight-based behavior changing marketing agencyMy clients included ConAgra Foods, Dr Pepper Snapple Group, Georgia Pacific, The Dannon Company, The J.M. Smucker Company, The Hershey Company, and Kellogg Company on promotions in over 1000 SuperValu storesAwarded Ideas, Client Services, Excellence (I.C.E) Award, March 2010

Managed multiple programs for Pepperidge Farm at key retailers such as Target, Safeway, HEB, and AlbertsonsManaged $5 million program budget for Pepperidge Farm by developing project estimates and processing all invoices for over 30 programs annually

Executed and managed creative marketing materials for a Slim Jim program in 1000 convenient stores Managed key vendor relationships by maintaining production timelines to ensure efficient delivery of materials

Through BUNAC, I traveled to Ireland to meet new people and learn new things about other cultures. My work as a hotel receptionist allowed me to travel to several other countries for 2 months such as England, Switzerland, Germany, Scotland and France.