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Greater Detroit Area

Directs, manages and evaluates the work of team members to ensure that objectives and results are aligned with the Business and Community Development department goals and overall MEDC goals and vision.Provides guidance and support for both the PMBC procurement and services initiatives and programs, helping identify, prioritize and close leads and targets; and creating and managing new tools and programs to support specifically increasing procurement in Michigan and connecting service opportunities.Leads the recruitment of Michigan and out-of-state procurement leaders into the matchmaking program; assists with developing detailed supply chain gaps and opportunities.Provides strategic direction and leadership on marketing of PMBC programs and successes.Manages state-wide relationships with PMBC partners.

Greater Detroit Area

Manage and oversee all Matchmaking initiatives for PMBC and PlanetM including recruitment of hundreds of corporate partners, developing dozens of person-to-person programs and facilitating thousands of introductions through summits, annual buyer tours, supplier visits and startup demonstrations. Fosters new relationships with Michigan companies and regional public partners including universities, associations, service providers and vendors to identify opportunities for collaboration.Organizes the development and progression for over 40 annual global matchmaking programs and initiatives that drive connections with Michigan suppliers and technology providers. Represents PMBC, MEDC and Business Development before committees and groups to educate them on Michigan’s PMBC programs, activities, and successes.

Greater Detroit Area

Managed day-to-day project work of PMBC, directing staff and resources to help develop programs, strategies, and reports to progress the collective goals of the programDesigned, drafted, presented and implemented domestic and international project proposals to internal and external clients including: Walmart, Leichtbau BW, Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, and the Michigan Department of Technology, Management & Budget, resulting in various new opportunities for Michigan companies to present their products or services to buying opportunities through pitch competitions, 1:1 speed-dating, formal presentations and quick-hitting technological demonstrations.Developed process optimization techniques to promote time-saving strategies to reduce inefficiencies of the program. PMBC vetting and scheduling time was reduced by 30% following these advancements.

Detroit, Mi

The Michigan Economic Development Corporation is a public-private partnership serving as the state's marketing arm and lead agency for business, talent and jobs, tourism, cultural grants, and overall economic growth. MEDC offers a number of programs for business attraction and acceleration, economic gardening, entrepreneurship and urban and community development. MEDC also developed the state's popular Pure Michigan brand.I served as the Supplier Relations Specialist for Pure Michigan Business Connect, a public-private initiative commissioned by the Office of Michigan Governor Rick Snyder to connect Michigan companies with growth and expansion opportunities in new markets. PMBC continues to help Michigan companies around the state connect to future opportunities through matchmaking events like Summits. An event such as a Summit is able to combine Buyers and Suppliers in a "Speed-Dating" atmosphere where they have scheduled 20-minute interview sessions.

Chicago, Il

Certification in Intraoperative Neuromonitoring during Surgical Procedures with direct experience in monitoring the following procedures and modalities listed:Lumbar, Thoracic, Cervical Spine Fusion -EMG (Electromyography) -SSEP(Somatosensory Evoked Potential) -TcMEP (Transcranial Motor Evoked Potential) -DNEP (Decending Neurogenic Evoked Potential) -Dermatomal Somatosensory Evoked PotentialCraniotomy for Aneurysm Clipping: -SSEP -EEG (Electroencephalography)Shunt Placement -EEG -SSEPCraniotomy for Tumor Removal -BAEP ( Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potential) -Cranial Nerve EMG monitoring -TcMEP -SSEPCarotid Endarterectomy -EEG -SEPExperience with 16, 12, 8 and 6 channel EEG monitoring.Experience monitoring Cranial Nerves including: CN III – Oculomotor CN IV – Trochlear CN V – Trigeminal CN VI – Abducens CN VII – Facial CN VIII – Vestibulocochlear CN IX – Glossopharyngeal CN X – Vagus CN XI – Accessory CN XII – HypoglossalExperience with: XLTEK Protektor, Nuvasive M5, Cadwell Cascade, Vascular Anatomy, Musculoskeletal anatomy, Neuroanatomy, Differential Amplifiers, Filter Settings, Test manipulation, Troubleshooting techniques, Needle Safety, CPR registered.•Provide highest level of monitoring service to patient through multiple modalities during the course of surgery. •Effectively communicate data analysis to Surgeon in designated time frame to assist surgeon in patient evaluation during surgery.•Provide a network of modalities to surgeons and apply proper procedures to ensure business development and expansion is being upheld.•Maintain strong, healthy interactions with staff from different hospitals, ensuring productive, strong relationships are upheld.•Continuing personal growth through addition of new modalities to ultimately become marketable for increased business opportunities.