Owner and Chief Taste Tester of San Luis Obispo's newest downtown bake shop. Centrally located in the heart of downtown San Luis Obispo in the charming Garden Street district next to the Hotel Cerro, SLO Delicious Bake Shop offers more than just baked goods. Designed as a boutique convenience bakeshop, SLO Delicious features a wide range of breakfast and lunch fare (frittatas, croissant sandwiches, sandwich bar, salads, etc.), as well as fresh-baked pastries, handmade chocolate truffles, birthday cakes, wedding cakes, and much more. Using only the finest quality ingredients, SLO Delicious products focus on quality and freshness, including vegan and gluten-free options. Visit us from 7am – 4pm daily (closed Tuesdays). Subscribe to receive regular updates about new products, specials, and happenings.

Manage operations of the federally designated Telehealth Resource Center covering California. Collect data and produce reports for the Health Resources and Services Administration (HRSA) agency detailing what inquiries are received, what trainings have been conducted, and what materials have been developed to ensure clinics can begin offering Telehealth services. Research articles, grant funding opportunities, technology platforms, and program implementation resources to add content to CTRC website. Collaborate with Department of Health Care Services (DHCS) to identify and support clinics (Federally Qualified Health Centers, tribal clinics, and safety net) that need site assessments, training, and develop a plan for sustainability after grant funding is depleted. Participate in National Telehealth Consortium committees to determine how to best position Telehealth from a policy, reimbursement, and technology standpoint. Collaborate with C-Suite management to develop Telehealth program standards and demonstrate metrics for tracking and identifying ROI. Host annual Telehealth Summit; determining speakers, agenda, exhibitors / sponsors, and venue selection. Deliver Telehealth presentations at conferences and workshops for clinics, physicians, and specialty provider groups interested in developing or expanding Telehealth programs.

New product development and marketing for nation’s leading health benefits company. Responsible for developing content, strategy, positioning, branding, and execution for all marketing related collateral created for the California and Georgia Telemedicine programs. Event management and media relations for Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies and Physician Open Houses with state officials including developing press releases. Grant administrator for 13 clinics receiving financial support from the Managed Risk Medical Insurance Board to implement Telemedicine services. Assessing customer needs through market research and data analysis of industry technology. Creation of training materials and managing efforts to roll out strategic initiatives to expand offering. Crafted language for Business Development RFP’s, policy updates, and served as an expert speaker at Medicaid conferences.

Territory representative for largest medical device/dermal filler company in the world. Responsible for growing and maintaining territory sales of 3.1 million. Selling and servicing over 174 dermatologists, plastic surgeons, nurses, medical spas, and medical centers/hospitals from San Luis Obispo to Los Angeles. Served as practice consultant covering diverse product lines including; dermal fillers (Collagen/Hylaform), implantable medical devices (tissue expanders, breast and facial implants), and post-surgical compression garments and accessories. Grew business by 20% for top 25 accounts and exceeded goal for 3 quarters in 2004.

Domestic sales management for leading corporation in nutraceuticals for surgery and skin care industry. Responsibilities included hiring, training, and managing internal and external sales force of 12. Conducted and scheduled office visits and educational trainings for surgeons and medical personnel. Developed clinical protocols based on market research of industry and competitive products. Defined and evaluated marketing campaigns, trends, and strategies for product launch introductions. Exceeded 100% of quota for 2002 for both sides of the business.

International and domestic sales and marketing management for top producing facial implant corporation. Responsibilities included hiring, training, and managing 22 sales representatives and 15 international and domestic distributors. Formed new business alliances and introduced new product campaigns to increase overall market share. Served as technical advisor and trainer for doctors, patients, and office staff. Marketing responsibilities included tradeshows, direct mail promotions, research, and medical journal ad placements. P/L responsibility of $1.1 million budget. Exceeded quota by 22% in 2000 and 16% in 2001.