Kelsey Abner Email & Phone Number

Detroit, MI, US

Lansing, Michigan, United States

• Conduct research to assist the Regional Growth team.
• Contribute ideas and insights to enhance marketing initiatives and improve overalleffectiveness.
• Collaborated with a marketing consulting firm and key life sciences stakeholders in the Lansing region to spearhead the development of the statewide brand “Michigan’s Health Core”
• Manage a $350K marketing budget, overseeing allocation and ensuring strategic use of resources
• Assist in the development and implementation of marketing strategies and campaigns topromote LEAP programs, initiatives, and events.
• Ensure webpage content accuracy and make updates as needed.

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

• Work closely with consultants leading development of a MedTech brand and marketing strategy.
• Support gathering and articulating research for information requests by companies for attraction projects.
• Assemble data and for site search and request for information (RFI) needs of companies and site consultants.
• Coordinated with a marketing firm, life sciences industries in the Lansing region and served as a vital component in developing “Michigan’s Health Core”

Epsilon Epsilon Chapter, Michigan State University

East Lansing

Farmington Hills, Michigan, United States

• Research a variety of healthcare related topics and provide recommendations and executive summaries for clients
• Schedule client meetings, training sessions and various events (in-person and virtual)
• Create educational materials, marketing materials and assist with training and consultative services

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

• Conduct research with the Margerison Research Group in areas of public health and epidemiology
• Manage the reference management software to ensure all citations are included
• Participate in team discussion to prioritize and organize finings

East Lansing, Michigan, United States

• Develop a strategic plan and track related progress for procuring materials for a physical art exhibit
• Coordinate logistics and manage communication with artists located all over the world
• Serve as a teaching assistant for an undergraduate honors research seminar and guide students on their creative research
• Staffed the Art for Equity and Social Justice art exhibit from April 5 to April 30.

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

• Supported supplier claims negotiations and resolution support by submitting online document approvals
• Enhanced relationships between Stellantis and its suppliers by scheduling and attending weekly meetings with various suppliers to listen to and address ongoing concerns
• Updated metrics and tracking structure at the needs of the body stampings team and suppliers for report outs
• Streamlined the approval process by proactively reaching out to both approved and suppliers to expedite the process

Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States

• UMSEP is an 8-week comprehensive experience for undergraduate students who are committed to eliminating health inequalities. Students are paired with a preceptor who supervises their activities, helps them develop.
• Placed with Alonzo Lewis, President of Trinity Health’s flagship location Saint Joseph Mercy Hospital; shadowed him daily where I was exposed and asked to provide input on a variety of operational matters and decisions
• Analyzed supply chain data across Trinity Health and developed a business plan to increase supplier diversity
• Researched and proposed a solution to replace cell phone charging technology on the hospital’s main campus
• Served as a team leader for my cohort’s final case study presentation

Detroit, Michigan, United States

• Completed 6 weeks of clinical rotations at the Detroit Medical Center in 3 different specialties.
• Recorded daily patient notes while conducting rounds with physicians and residents.
• Observed and partnered with residents for minor procedures, examinations and cardiopulmonary resuscitation.

Served as the first point of contact with patrons, developed effective communication skills, problem solving and team organizational skills.

Master Of Health Services Administration, Health Management & Policy

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Supply Chain Management

Activities and Societies: Broad Mentorship Program, Supply Chain Management Association

Education record

Activities and Societies: Honors Students of Color Coalition, Golden Key International Honour Society, Wielenga Research Scholars.

Supply Chain Management, Global Public Health And Epidemiology

Activities and Societies: Charles Drew Science Scholar, NAACP, Black Students’ Alliance, On the Rise (community service chair, treasurer).

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: National Honor Society, Health Occupations Students of America (1st place regionals, 3rd place states)