Sonia Devan Email & Phone Number

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Leads corporate partnership efforts for Share Food Program’s work to fight hunger across the Greater Philadelphia region. Develops and implements a plan to grow revenue through corporate support and engagement that builds links with the regional business community.

Oversees and manage community programs and events in the Southeast Region. Develop, propose and coordinate the implementation of effective community health strategies that improve the health of underserved individuals and at-risk communities.

Identify and create mutually beneficial relationships with community and faith based organizations, elected officials and key influencers to establish long term partnerships resulting in profitable membership growth.Collaborate with Medicare Sales team to develop and implement events to achieve goals for enrollment growth.Collaborates with internal teams to develop and implement successful strategies to achieve growth goals and objectives for the state plan which encompasses Gateway's line of business (i.e. Medicaid, Medicare).Works with Provider Contracting and Provider Relations to develop appropriate strategy with targeted providers.Collaborates with internal teams to ensure that the results of enrollment growth activities are consistent with the state’s direction and objectives.

Managed/supervised daily activities of remote Senior Community Affairs Specialists in PA. • Developed mechanisms to track and evaluate sponsorships and event effectiveness, utilizing information and data to implement changes and modifications for future events. Conceptualized, developed and executed external Gateway Health events and educational programs to maximize growth in key markets throughout PA. Established relationships with community and faith based based organizations, elected officials, and key influencers that successfully boosted membership and organizational growth. Identified and reviewed sponsorships and ensured that all requests met corporate business objectives. Collaborated with Medicare/SNP Sales team to develop and implement events to achieve goals for enrollment growth and verified that all events were in compliance with state regulations. Worked with internal departments regarding events, educational programs and marketing goals to bolster ratings/membership growth and ensured consistent and effective communication.

Responsible for the development and enhancement of the Gateway Health brand in the Philadelphia market. Developed and maintained a strong base of relationships with community and faith based organizations, government agencies and organizations setting the foundation for Gateway’s successful expansion in Philadelphia. Represented Gateway on task forces, boards and councils that promote health related initiatives and education. Assisted in the development, implementation and ongoing review of the public relations plan. Advised key management team regarding media issues and external communication needs.

Greater Philadelphia Area

•Served in high-profile role, fully responsible for the development and implementation of an internal and external communications strategy to promote a positive image of PWDC.•Maintained positive relationships with government officials, community and non-profit agencies.•Served as point-of-contact between PWDC and the Mayor’s Press Office. Developed talking points for the Mayor and coordinated Mayoral support of PWDC public events.•Organized corporate participation in various initiatives. Accountable for promoting positive relations between PWDC and the business community. •Represented PWDC on planning committees and community boards. •Initiated, planed and executed internal activities for staff. Managed logistics for company events.•Identified and cultivated corporate and community partnerships for grant proposals and special events. Garnered support from corporations for program initiatives.•Managed and facilitated timely responses to escalations and concerns from elected officials and government agencies.•Developed and managed content for the corporate website and intranet.•Directed and oversaw media relations, community and public relations.•Editor, writer and manager of the annual report, press releases, talking points and marketing materials to promote PWDC initiatives.•Oversaw the production of marketing materials. Worked with advertising agencies and vendors to ensure quality control throughout the production process.

Education record

Bs, Business Management