
Business Affairs, Strategy and Development Professional
San Francisco Bay Area

Business Affairs, Strategy and Development Professional
San Francisco Bay Area
Approachable, energetic Internet start-up professional with vast knowledge and understanding of building a business from the ground up; experience in health 2.0, web 2.0, online advertising, and personalized medicine; quick learner who likes to get my hands dirty to ensure the job is done right from day one; proven and experienced fundraiser for United States Congressional Leaders and Members of Congress; expert in third party relationship building and deal negotiations; thrives in fast paced, dynamic, entrepreneurial cultures; dedicated to ensuring high-quality work from start to finish; willing and able to take on any sized project.
Relationship building, partnership sourcing and negotiating, interactive advertising sales, ad serving technology management and implementation (Doubleclick's DART for Publishers), CRM implementation and optimization (Salesforce.com and Oracle's Siebel), Internet start-up experience, proven fundraiser, competitive analysis, web analytics reporting (Omniture), financial reporting.
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
2008 — Present (1 year)
Meet weekly with under-resourced high school students to facilitate sourcing and application for college scholarships
Mentor cohort of 10 students; discuss themes of making good choices, college application process, and career exploration
(Privately Held; Biotechnology industry)
June 2008 — Present (1 year 2 months)
Structure, negotiate and manage execution of revenue-generating and strategic partnerships at venture backed genetic testing management company; partners include health care providers, online health websites, and health plans
Secured partnership with top Bay Area hospital system to co-develop the first-ever ‘Genomic Medicine Center of Excellence’ at community based hospital; represents second largest revenue-generating deal at company to date
Develop and analyze business model, assess operational considerations and strategic implications of customer targets
Conducted market research analysis to support 2009 strategic planning initiative
(Privately Held; Health, Wellness and Fitness industry)
April 2006 — June 2008 (2 years 3 months)
Created and managed advertising and sales operations department at online venture, started by AOL co-founder Steve Case, that grew from 60-300 employees, 0-12MM unique monthly visitors and $0-5MM in revenue in 2 years
Promoted three times in 15 months from Coordinator to Business Analyst to Senior Sales Development Manager
Developed advertising and sponsorship packages for all customer targets across network of 5 sites; results included over $5MM in revenue and over 20 of the Fortune 200 as paid advertisers
Led account management efforts for all customers to ensure on time delivery of campaign assets, goals and custom products; initiated and directed weekly meeting with internal product and content teams to review ad pipeline
Directed ad sales requirements for Salesforce.com implementation; provided CRM tool optimization recommendations to
management resulting in increased usage and more accurate reporting of ad sales pipeline
Aided in the selection, negotiation, migration and implementation efforts onto Google’s DoubleClick DFP platform; day to day manager of the system with over 500MM impressions a month
Modeled and forecasted portal traffic and revenue for materials presented to Board of Directors; customized weekly pipeline and sales reporting for management
(Non-Profit; Political Organization industry)
September 2005 — April 2006 (8 months)
Raised campaign funds for Members of Congress and candidates; exceeded team goal of $2MM each quarter
Responsible for event logistics related to high-dollar fundraising events in San Francisco and Los Angeles
Drafted financial briefings for House Democratic Leader and Chairman of the Committee for use with major donors
(Education Management industry)
2004 — 2005 (1 year)
Interviewed and evaluated prospective applicants and interacted with their families.
Selected to participate in Early Decision Committee evaluation meetings with Deans of Admission.
Represented College at regional admissions fairs.
(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
May 2003 — August 2003 (4 months)
Provided administrative and operational support to senior members of President Clinton’s staff
Developed guest list and planned logistics for HIV/AIDS benefit and forum in Harlem office
Clinton Global Intiative: Selected annually from applicant pool to assist attendees and major donors at President Clinton’s global leadership summit (2006, 2007, 2008)
B.A. , World Politics , 2001 — 2005
Spanish 2001 — 2001
Completed for-credit language, history, and economic classes conducted in Spanish
High School Diploma , 1991 — 2001
Downhill skiing, hiking, basketball, biking and all things outdoors.
Keynote speaker at Hamilton College (Fall 2007): Emerging Environment of Consumer Directed Health Care.
Arthur Levitt Scholar (Hamilton College, 2003-2004).
Was Los Honor Society (Hamilton College, 2003-2004).