Sara Marie Nelson, Bsba-Ma, Bsn, Rn Email and Phone Number

Highly motivated business and healthcare professional, yet an empathetic, human centered leader who thrives on improving operations and infrastructure, motivating and inspiring teams, and solving complex business challenges.After 20 successful years of demonstrated strategic leadership in the execution of US and global marketing programs and sales campaigns in B2C, B2B, and non-profit, I obtained a second degree in nursing to broaden my healthcare knowledge. I have mastered a unique set of skills ranging from achieving aggressive business goals for shareholders to delivering gentle and compassionate care plans to patients. My reputation for success proves my innate drive to attain solid results leading to improved client satisfaction in customer-facing operations and providing flawless execution in achieving revenue goals, all while gaining respect from colleagues and leaders for my ability to plan, organize, multi-task, produce under pressure, lead and motivate teams, and identify opportunities for long-term success. Yet, I am gentle while giving those facing a terminal diagnosis the quality care and support they deserve through softhearted communication, critical thinking, excellent listening skills, and utilizing resources creatively.Providing compassionate care to patients and emotional support to caregivers at end-of-life remains the highlight of my career, but here are a few additional achievements.•Grew territory census 127% in 18 months contributing to 40% of agency’s reimbursed revenue.•Launched TENA® Identifi and achieved 86% customer contact/advances in week one with national sales team.•Achieved annual acquisition goal by the end of Q1 for Project Management Institute through innovative communication planning – a first in company history.•Received PMI Special Recognition Award for successfully leading global membership dues increase.•Raised net profits by 7% with the launch of Rita’s Light Line® by working cross-functionally with R&D, operations, finance, and procurement teams.•Conceptualized and implemented Rita’s first consumer game-piece promotion, resulting in a 12% sales increase and a 25% boost to consumer loyalty club.•Managed high-profile, 5-city Effexor XR® media campaign with celebrity spokeswoman Delta Burke.•Launched Atkins Advantage™ Bars, which quickly became the company’s best-selling product. Reach out if you want to brainstorm about healthcare marketing, organizational development strategies, death and dying, or healthcare challenges and opportunities.