Aurora partners with C-level executives and entrepreneurs to catalyze growth.Strategically collaborate to 'wholistically' design, develop, and deliver models and solutions functionally - from product development and commercialization to campaign development and market adoption. Embodying an entrepreneurial paradigm, especially experienced collaborating with CEOs of early-stage and growth-focused companies in the biotechnology, life sciences, medical device, and IT verticals.… Show more Aurora partners with C-level executives and entrepreneurs to catalyze growth.Strategically collaborate to 'wholistically' design, develop, and deliver models and solutions functionally - from product development and commercialization to campaign development and market adoption. Embodying an entrepreneurial paradigm, especially experienced collaborating with CEOs of early-stage and growth-focused companies in the biotechnology, life sciences, medical device, and IT verticals. Strategically plan -> Distill complex concepts into digestible content -> Articulate concepts/projects -> creatively storytell -> develop effective business strategies -> refine business models-> cultivate culture-> accelerate product development-> initiate/expand business development-> assemble resources-> optimize operations-> deploy implementation plans--> connect with liaisons and channel partners. Show less

Manage Townhouse rental property in East Falls neighborhood of Philadelphia.

American CryoStem Corp. is the U.S. forerunner of cGMP clinical laboratory processing and cryopreservation of adipose derived stem cells (ADSCs) and adipose tissue for present cosmetic surgical applications and future therapeutics in regenerative medicine. • Initiated and directed business development activities encompassing strategic planning for introduction of biotechnology platform and national commercial services launch.• Responsibilities spanned a wide array of areas… Show more American CryoStem Corp. is the U.S. forerunner of cGMP clinical laboratory processing and cryopreservation of adipose derived stem cells (ADSCs) and adipose tissue for present cosmetic surgical applications and future therapeutics in regenerative medicine. • Initiated and directed business development activities encompassing strategic planning for introduction of biotechnology platform and national commercial services launch.• Responsibilities spanned a wide array of areas including: defining and developing a vision for market entry, including product and services positioning; participating in the creation and execution of a central strategic plan; developing business initiatives to actively pursue strategic alliances; managing the development of marketing plans in support of the strategic plan including corporate communication, image and product branding. • Interacting with medical professionals in the field served as a key source of intelligence for the strategic and market planning process, product pipeline development, and the foundation for medical leadership alignment. Spearheaded education centric initiatives through development of: CME course and presentation(s); assembly of filtered web based resource library; and clinical protocol training presentations including producing an instructional video.• Additional responsibilities included: product development, management functions and cross-functional interactions involving corporate and lab operations; clinical protocol refinement; corporate document development and communications, video and print content development, technical writing and editing. Show less

Strategic Consulting: business plan development, strategic market landscape analysis, business development and sales strategy.

Established strategic product development, positioning and marketing initiatives for emerging biomedical device company, seeking FDA approval. Instrumental in refining business strategies including: BP development, forging relationships with external organizations to establish exposure/partnering for novel technology introduction; branding including logo design; market research; capital raise.

Raising capital for independent early stage biomedical device company. Involved in all aspects of fundraising from due diligence research to securing investor commitments. Experience extends from thorough evaluation of business model, conferring with independent consultants, modifying/editing/designing of business plan, development of marketing/educational materials.

Involved in all aspects of building a small busines: branding, logo design, infastructure development, operations policies and procedures, marketing, networking, new business development, contracts, finance, vendor relations, customer service. Worked in conjunction with company ower to grow sales 400% within 18 month period. Developed presence in landscape design, masonry and material installation in high end residential market.

Cable & Wireless Communications, Inc. Sales Representative  Sales Manager  National Account Executive1985 – 1990Summary: Account development and sales management of long distance services targeting small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. As a sales representative, developed customer base from direct cold call prospecting. Executed coordination of services installation, serving as liaison between customer, corporate and Bell operating companies. Ensured customer satisfaction… Show more Cable & Wireless Communications, Inc. Sales Representative  Sales Manager  National Account Executive1985 – 1990Summary: Account development and sales management of long distance services targeting small businesses to Fortune 500 companies. As a sales representative, developed customer base from direct cold call prospecting. Executed coordination of services installation, serving as liaison between customer, corporate and Bell operating companies. Ensured customer satisfaction through on-going customer relations and telecommunications voice/data needs assessments. Consistently met and/or exceeded quarterly sales quotas for new accounts and maintained 95% account retention. Mentored new hires as senior sales rep; promoted to sales management position within 18 months. Sales management responsibilities included continuous hiring and extensive training of new representatives. Consistently managed sales force of 12 -16 sales reps, Philadelphia, PA and Wilmington, DE. Systematized home office and field sales training initiatives through development of training manual. Responsible for ongoing sales skills training, coaching and preparing technical competitive analyses. Promoted to National Account Executive where technical assessments of voice/data networks provided a foundation for re-configuration based solutions via voice/data integration, T1 services, etc., to optimize telecom expenditures while building infrastructure for expansion. Show less