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San Francisco Bay Area

• Building relationships with clients and engaging with key stakeholders across pharmaceutical teams including: commercial, medical affairs, legal, and procurement• Provide strategic support and account management including project management, financial management, tactical planning and other ad hoc requests from clients• Key Opinion Leader (KOL) project development includes development of advisory boards and advisory councils, tracking engagements and gaining insights from KOLs in the client’s disease space• Peer to Peer project development includes working with our scientific team to build out promotional speaker decks, training materials from published data, steering materials through the legal and regulatory review process, partnering with thought leader liaisons to nominate KOLs for speaker bureau, and the organization of and execution of both live and virtual trainings for speaker bureaus

Joined the Myasthenia Gravis (MG) Advocacy Leadership Council (ALC) to help unify patient and advocate voices and turn advocacy into action. Spearheading the first ever MG ALC patient survey which will go out to MG patients in fall 2021 to help determine the economic burden of the disease on patients, everything from over-the-counter drugs to missing work due to disease related issues to fighting for reimbursement for therapies. The survey and its subsequent report will provide crucial insights for MG patients, advocates, and clinicians, as well as industry representatives as new therapies are developed.

San Francisco Bay Area

Launch, manage, and scale key partnerships with pharmaceutical and biotech companies at the MDA, a non-profit organization dedicated to transforming the lives of individuals living with neuromuscular diseases.• Lead strategy and built partnerships for MDA with the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, increasing engagement with key stakeholders by 200% between 2019 and 2021• Established and maintained in-depth knowledge of MDA’s business plans and grew industry engagement from $1M in 2019 to $2.1M in 2021, was able to continue to increase revenue throughout COVID-19 pandemic.• Developed and implemented cross functional project strategies and educational programs to promote patient engagement, advocacy, and health literacy within the neuromuscular disease community

San Francisco Bay Area

Led fundraising efforts in the Greater San Francisco Bay Area region. Cultivated client relationships and strategized with Program Directors to deliver the highest level of business value for key accounts in portfolio. Reported to Regional Director, managed $1.5M portfolio and staff of 5 direct reports. • Created annual strategic plans, budgets, and staffing structures for 5-person team, responsible for patient outreach, local advocacy, and events to drive program goals and revenue. Led multi-channel fundraising programs generating $1.5M annually• Created engagement programs that connected healthcare professionals, patients, and local Bay Area stakeholders to generated new revenue and increased engagement by 60%• Developed and fostered relationships with local neuromuscular disease (NMD) patients and clinicians through support groups, MDA Summer Camp, and through providing support services at MDA Care Center’s at UCSF, Stanford, and CMPC Forbes Norris.

Alameda, Ca

As AED, I supported the Executive Director to inspire and manage a diverse team of employees, I helped drive the financial results of the San Francisco District, and upheld MDA’s standard of excellence in the quality of services provided to the family’s MDA serves. I helped to drive new income opportunities by engaging and recruiting MDA sponsors, volunteers and community members. I helped create a dynamic office culture that attracts, retains, and motivates a diverse team of top quality employees and volunteers. And I oversaw the execution of MDA's major fundraising programs in the Bay Area.

Alameda, California

Owned $500K in fundraising goals across five programs. Was program manager for all 5 programs over two years and was account manager for individual accounts. Exceeded individual business plan annually. • Built essential partnerships with corporate sponsors to secure financial support for major programs and events. Oversaw and participated in the execution of major events, conferences, local volunteer committee meetings, and patient support activities• Assisted with recruiting, training, managing temporary staff and volunteers• Developed and fostered relationships with NMD patients and clinicians.

Santana Row, San Jose, California

Leader on the management team at boutique Wine Merchant at famous Santana Row. Oversaw sales, marketing and communications. Led key client accounts with high-profile clientele.• Ran e-commerce site and implemented seasonal marketing campaigns responsible for increasing sales by 40% in first year• Organized and executed daily bookkeeping, oversaw both the store and Wine Bar inventory incoming and outgoing, and placed orders based on supply and demand• Hosted 300+ VIP 10 year anniversary party; planned special events

Masters Of, International Relations And Diplomacy

Masters Of, Négociation Stratégique, International Relations And Affairs

Activities and Societies: Model European Union debate, representing Sweden, at the European Union in Strasbourg, France, May 2011.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, History

Bachelor Of Arts, European History Post 1500