Miranda Lograsso, Mba Email & Phone Number

St Louis, Missouri, United States

St Louis, Missouri, United States

As Proposal Manager for Core & Main’s Metering & Technology group, Miranda has been responsible for building and managing our centralized RFP effort and serving as liaison with the CNM Legal & Finance groups and external vendor partners. Responsibilities include: -Operating as clearinghouse for all Metering & Technology Initiative related project bids, RFP, RFI, RFQ, Quotes and other similar sales contract devices.-Coordinate, facilitate, and quality control of response creation -Gather, retain, monitor and analyze response effectiveness-Gather, retain, categorize all project contract documents including change orders, bonding, insurance, licensing and addendums-Create and maintain a repository to house all documents for ease of reference-Share best practices and best responses across the enterprise-Create and maintain a win/loss/other tracking system that will allow easy analysis of response effectiveness at local, regional and national levels -Interfacing with C&M Legal & Finance Departments on an as needed basis regarding areas where requirements touch MTI business including:-Any contracts that may have a legal component-Minority, women or disadvantaged business requirements-Lobbying efforts-Prevailing or Union wage requirements-Licenses and fees-Sub-contracts-Retainage -Bonding-Insurance-Liquidated damages

St Louis, Missouri, United States

As a Business Development Manager, my role is to support our nationwide sales team by developing and maintaining business relationships with our municipal and utility customers. I am part of the CORE+ team, a new group established within Core & Main's Meter & Technology Initiative. CORE+, is a locally provided Smart Utility Solution to help utilities overcome the challenges they face and operate more efficiently. Offering Project Management, Operational Services, Data Management, and inclusive AMI System Management, Core & Main delivers a variety of stand-alone solutions and services or a comprehensive integrated software and managed services suite.I also have the exciting opportunity to work in conjunction with the Core & Main Learning team to oversee our Metering & Technology Immersion Training Program. ​​​​​​​The Metering & Technology Program is designed to blend coursework, manufacturer training, program driven projects, and fieldwork with a mentor, as well as solo field activities. The program objective is to provide the necessary basic and specific knowledge required to begin a successful career pioneering application of technology goods, services and solutions built to modernize utility processes and capabilities.

Kansas City, Missouri

-Responsible for successful end-to-end implementation of Cerner Millennium Patient Access software for 15+ clients-Collaborated with clients on workflow efficiencies, interdependencies and design decisions ultimately achieving successful adoption and better outcomes for maximizing revenue, patient retention, & continuity of care -Served as Advising consultant to 2 junior consultants aiding in their successful collaboration with their clients-Consulted with clients on comprehensive service line workflows, including current state and future state, and worked with clients to map out stop-start-continue processes to determine how the system will be designed and tested-Identified, resolved and reported solution status, risks, and issues to client and project leadership -Coached client on data collection and system design requirements, and analyze to determine optimal solution build and implementation-Consulted with internal project and organizational teams to bi-directionally share configuration status, project timelines and project updates, and verify configuration requests-Maintained client relationships and navigate through conflict and complex relationship situations to achieve business objectives -Coached and mentor associate consultants-Supported internal team initiatives

Kansas City, Missouri

Serving as the face of Cerner to clients, my role as an Associate Consultant allowed me to communicate, collaborate & work to design and customize clients’ new or updated EMR systems. -Consult with clients on core service line workflows, including current state & future state, & work with client to map out stop-start-continue processes to determine how the system will be designed & tested-Identify gaps and resolve outstanding design questions, and plan and facilitate client meetings and key events to ensure decisions are made, project progress milestones are met, and client goals are achieved-Coach client on data collection & system design requirements, & analyze to determine optimal solution build & implementation-Identify, resolve and report solution status, risks, and issues to client and project leadership-Provide on-site conversion troubleshooting support and issue resolution, identify inefficiencies and areas with opportunities for improvement with KPIs, and propose changes to client-Cultivate client relationships to achieve business objectivesMy role as a member of the Patient Access Team of Revenue Cycle specifically offers me the opportunity to work together with a team of other highly skilled consultants to develop a future-state Revenue Cycle system for Cerner Millennium and Soarian Financials integrated clients. Utilizing our comprehensive training, we work to shape their software system to their needs while simultaneously fostering strong relationships, empowering clients to see how technology can save lives, decreasing errors and reducing wasteful spending. Ultimately, our goal is to successfully transition a client through a Cerner implementation which includes system testing, troubleshooting, issue management, training and conversion. As a result of the completion of both the Revenue Cycle Training Program (CRCP) and CRCR certification examination, I have also received the Certified Revenue Cycle Representative (CRCR) credential.

109 E Gregory Blvd. Kansas City Missouri, 61441

-Assisted with the day-to-day operations of Novella Brandhouse-Assisted with various client projects through duties such as writing press releases, media and marketing research, social media content development, event planning, copywriting, PR pitching, marketing strategy, and brand development-Attended client meetings and industry events on behalf of Novella when applicable -Projects & clients include: Waldo Fall Festival, Meyer Fest, Troost Avenue Community Improvement District, Brookside Holiday Opener, Brookside Wine Walk, Vision Source, Prairie Fire Development Group, Collins & Jones, Centennial Title, & Studio 7.

Greater St. Louis Area

- Formally HD Supply - Waterworks- Helped to maintain the day-to-day operations in the Marketing and Communications Department by assisting with workload management and the preparation, development, and proofing of both internal and external communications, primarily multiple company-wide monthly and quarterly internal associate newsletters, reports, and announcements. - Responsible for data entry and analysis, PowerPoint administration, and the management and upkeep of the Waterworks Media Contact List and both Internal and External Branch Directories. - As part of the planning team tasked with executing large, multi-day events, major duties included leading the coordination of logistics such as creating and maintaining the event management site (Cvent Event Management Software), communicating with invitees, producing personalized welcome materials and nametags, arranging transportation for all attendees, and photographing all activities. We welcomed over 240 representatives of HD Supply, top vendor companies, and valued customers to the unveiling of the company’s new international headquarters and training facility in St. Louis in August 2014 and over 200 attendees from all over the United States to Fire Protection’s Customer Appreciation Event in Charleston, SC in August 2015.

Chesterfield, Mo

As a brand representative for Justice, a clothing retailer for young girls, I am responsible for catering to the customers, restocking merchandise as well as making sure everything within the store runs smoothly. Other duties include: -Greeting customers, ascertaining customers’ wants or needs and answering questions regarding the store and its merchandise.-Maintaining knowledge of current sales and promotions, policies regarding payment and exchanges, and security practices.-Recommend, select, help locate, and obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.

Greater St. Louis Area

-Promoted up and coming online fashion boutique by utilizing the use of social media such as Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest, Twitter, and LinkedIn to market Onward and Upward Fashion on a daily basis.-Designed many graphics and pictures for social media sites, company-wide promotional campaigns, letterhead, etc.

Kansas City, Kansas

-Helped to create and implement strategies to raise additional funds for agency operations and programming-Assisted in the planning and execution of 2 of AYS' annual events. Specifically, Winter Chill in the Winter and Stack the Decks in the Spring. Our collaborative efforts prompted our most successful Stack the Decks event to date grossing the highest profit in the events existence. -Managed AYS' annual holiday gift drive successfully securing donations and gifts for the youth and families in our programs with the most necessity. -Managed the Special Occasion Cake Baking Project which required managing a state-wide volunteer base of cake bakers that generously donated their time and cakes to give every child in our foster care program a Birthday Cake especially from AYS to help celebrate their birthday.

Greater St. Louis Area

As a Creative Intern in the Marketing Department at Incarnate Word Academy, I had the opportunity to expand my knowledge on marketing techniques at my high school alma mater. I learned valuable skills in areas such as using the Adobe Creative Suite and creating a new marketing campaign. Other duties include: -Creating and printing invitations for IWA campus events -Creating promotional postcards, flyers, and T-shirts -Updating IWA Social media outlets, such as Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube

Kansas City, Missouri Area

-Work on logistical tasks surrounding the launch of a new mud obstacle event, Muck Fest, hosted by the MS Society on July 13, 2013, and the On the Move Luncheon in the Fall of 2013. -Cultivate relationships with event participants and team captains – execute cultivation plan for top individuals. -Partner with VP of Development to conduct fundraising research and tracking to develop a comprehensive fundraising plan for FY 2013-2015.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Business Administration And Management, General, 4.0

Bachelor’S Degree, Marketing, International Business, Nonprofit Leadership Studies

Activities and Societies: Leadership Involvement: Zeta Tau Alpha, Delta Sigma Pi, Rockhurst University Student Ambassador, & Freshman.

High School Diploma

Leadership Involvement: -Freshman Class Vice President -Sophomore Ambassador -Sophomore Dance Chair -Junior Class Vice President -Senior.