Managing and growing relationships with AAPS’ external partners based on AAPS programs and products and partners’ unique needs. Expertise in sales/business development practices, as well as knowledge and understanding of the AAPS programs, such as membership, sustaining partner programs, education programs, the National Biotechnology Conference (NBC), PharmSci360, as well as other AAPS programs, products, and offerings. Developing relationships with pharmaceutical scientists, learning about their research areas and gaining personal knowledge of pharmaceutical science disciplines as well as market conditions.

Repeated success in building and strengthening client relationships; creating rapport and trust with stakeholders. Enthusiastic, dedicated client relationship professional; successfully identifies potential risks addressing concerns immediately, ensuring positive experiences. Talent for mentoring staff. Expertise in presentations, negotiations, and business practices; ability to communicate and achieve consensus among a group. Seeking new career opportunities to which my skills are applicable.

Directed event planning; overseeing the handling of site selection, negotiating contracts, enrollment, and CEU certification. Forged strong business relationships; successfully organizing meetings and conventions for mid-Atlantic clients in the Phoenix area.

Recruited to position by the company to provide customer service leadership to client accounts. Oversaw the delivery of meeting management service including sourcing, logistical planning, registration, housing, lead retrieval, speaker management, CEU management, marketing, and exhibit sponsorship sales to 12 association clients. Ensured project teams delivered on contracted services and customized solutions for 25 annual meetings ranging in size from 500-22,000 attendees.