Kimberly Serota Email & Phone Number

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

I advise non-profit and for-profit customers on long-term and short-term goals, stakeholder mapping, resource development, and branding objectives. I improve overall organizational operations by leading and carrying out day-to-day coalition management tasks such as content creation, program organization, and stakeholder policy participation.Key Accomplishments• Promoted non-profit clients on several advertising boards, event panel discussions, and sponsor meetings while establishing a positive reputation.• Increased awareness through planning and organizing six disease-specific patient empowerment forums around the United States, reaching over 140 patients.

Linthicum Heights, Maryland, United States

Accomplished desired results with the National Cancer Institute by campaigning for a percent effort reduction for K-08 awards, which resulted in an increased number of urologic surgeon-scientists’ capacity to support innovative research in cancer care. Collaborated with AUA’s development team to secure program funding and prioritized spending of funds to stay within budget and compliance with AUA policy. Supported the development of new and innovative urologic treatments by conducting extensive evaluations and suggesting appropriate action plans on significant health policy issues as a registered federal lobbyist.Identified and hired an appropriate candidate for the coordinator position. Leadership and performance management included weekly meetings, yearly performance reviews, mentorship and coaching, and open communication.

Linthicum Heights, Maryland, United States

Launched two cancer-specific coalitions through the mobilization of 40+ patient advocacy organizations, medical associations, and pharmaceutical companies to serve as a platform for stakeholders to collaborate in setting policy priorities, developing educational materials, producing events, and engaging as policy advocates.​Cultivated relationships with patient advocacy groups, legislative staff, coalition groups, national medical societies, and federal agencies to advocate for policies that support urologic research and patients.Drove engagement for Bladder Health Awareness Month by planning and leading AUA’s Bladder Health Alliance annual meeting, cultivating robust roundtable discussions with stakeholders, developing and submitting state proclamation requests, and executing a social media campaign.

Annapolis, Md

Led a team of 6 to successfully launch an international campaign to raise awareness and educate decision-makers worldwide about the unique nature of plasma protein therapies and the value of access.Facilitated meetings with Congressional offices and presented essential information to enlighten state and federal legislators on plasma protein therapies and the rare diseases they treat, as a registered lobbyist. Coordinated supporting events for annual meetings, including organizing 40+ person stakeholder roundtables, Congressional fly-in education for members and patients on Congressional requests, and facilitating 8+ meetings with Congressional offices.

Annapolis, Md

Annapolis, Maryland

Beltsville, Md

Maintained QuickBooks database, inputting and collecting invoices, monitoring transactions, reconciling accounts, and processing payroll. Assessed company workload and coordinated work schedules for 3-5 HVAC technicians in a high-volume heating and air conditioning business. Stimulated company growth by developing semi-annual contracts for preventative maintenance with a large nuclear power plant and 40+ residential properties.

• Support the Advocacy department in day-to-day responsibilities of crafting, coordinating and implementing the advocacy efforts of Catholic Relief Services as it relates to public policy and maintaining online databases. • Attended and reported on relevant hearings on Capitol Hill, other policy meetings in Washington, DC and with priority US Federal Representatives. • Reviewed data and research related to public policy priorities, messaging for advocacy and grasstops/grassroots advocacy best practices.

Columbia, Md

• Maintain a client list of 3-5 clients. Visit each client on a bi-monthly basis to ensure a proper therapeutic foster care environment is being provided. • Assist office employees with fundraising functions by researching and making phone calls.

• Provided corporate support to eight branches located in California by managing 10-30 accounts per branch. • Audited branches payroll to ensure the billing to the facility’s are compliant and invoicing the corporate clients. • Monitored aging reports to ensure timely and full payments have been received from facilities for medical services rendered. Researched any short pays or overpayments to ensure the correct money has been paid.

• Represent Ayco clients when the Internal Revenue Service or state agencies audit their income tax returns.• Manage audit case databases to ensure proper action is being taken towards the audit, deadlines are being met, and clients are being updated with the status of their case.• Communicate and arbitrate between Ayco clients, Account Managers and Auditors to ensure the most accurate Tax Return has been filed.

Master Of Social Work (M.S.W.), Management And Community Organization, 4.17

Relevant Coursework: Program Management, Community Organization, Social Work Response to Mass Violence/Natural Disaster, Resource.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Political Science And African Studies

Activities and Societies: SUNY Albany Equestrian Team Member of Residential Life for 3 yearsGraduated Cum Laude