LEON D.

LEWIS
1009 Chillum Road, Apartment 204, Hyattsville, Maryland 20782
202.556.8798
Leonlewis01@gmail.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Highly motivated, energetic, and sharply focused professional with proven track
record in program management, project implementation, and relationship managemen
t. Demonstrated superior performance in increasing level of participation from i
ndividuals through consistent education. Highly adept at delivering educational
presentations and establishing company’s image and credibility. Possess broad based
background in utilizing various promotional materials and integrating innovative
methods to successfully conduct training. Known as a problem solver and team pl
ayer; equipped with strong communication and interpersonal skills.

CORE COMPETENCIES
- Web Seminars and Training
- Program Planning and Coordination
- Project Implementation and Management
- Excellent Customer Service and Support
- Scheduling and Time Management
- Strategic Marketing and Promotions

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ASSISTANT MANAGER (PROGRAMS AND WEB SEMINARS)
Parenteral Drug Association (PDA), Bethesda, MD Feb 2009-Present
Provide exceptional performance in encouraging individuals to actively participa
te in PDA Web Seminars through effective utilization of resources in identifying
topics, presenters, and training consultants. Manage the acquisition of speaker
signed agreement and follow up to meet marketing and promotional timeframes. Co
ordinate marketing plans as well as promotional materials, including fliers, han
douts, brochures, and postcards. Develop schedule three months before every even
t and deliver technical instructions to support both speakers and attendees. Wor
k with various federal government regulatory agencies, such as NIH, FDA, NASA, C
DC, and WHO. Oversee pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, healthcare, and supply c
hain committees, as well as the FDA commissioner, the Deputy, and high-level pha
rmaceutical industry CEOs and Directors.
Notable Contributions:
- Played a pivotal role in enhancing the overall process of delivering web
seminars and facilitating meetings through the Internet using Web-Ex technology
and onsite at various hotels and convention centers
- Performed evaluations on past web seminar activities and conferences to
innovate new marketing and promotional strategies and generate significant impro
vement in overall sales to meet the budgeted plan
- Managed numerous committees and board members in executing both national
and international meetings as well as training seminars across various location
s.
- Worked collaboratively with PDA marketing team in planning, designing, a
nd evaluating marketing plans; authored monthly articles for the PDA letter prom
oting audio / web conferences and conferences
- Organized presenter and speaker logistics; led the development of speake
r biography, abstracts, and other relevant information including handouts
PROGRAM PROJECT ASSISTANT
American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (ASPEN), Silver Spring, MD
Aug 2007-Feb 2009
Interfaced with registrants, speakers, and involved parties regarding continuing
education, professional development, and research programs. Demonstrated strong
communication skills in working with both internal and external employees, boar
d, committee, task force, society members, customers, and vendors. Directed all
facets of tracking speaker materials, signing agreement forms, and delivering po
st-audio teleconference. Provided administrative support to clinical practice in
itiatives; assumed full responsibility for delivering communication to internal
and external reviewers of standards of practice and guidelines.
Notable Contributions:
- Instrumental in processing submitted evaluation forms subsequent to educ
ation programs, encompassing audio teleconferences, Journal and Self-Assessment
CE, and Nutrition Week CD-ROM CE
- Oversaw the distribution of award and grant applications to research com
mittees
- Facilitated the promotion of ASPEN’s programs by coordinating the developmen
t of marketing emails
- Led efforts toward the successful implementation of ASPEN International
Host and International Scholarship Program
- Served as key contributor in the setup of online conference library and
initiated the creation of ASPEN teleseminar archive volt
PROJECT ASSISTANT (ADMINISTRATIVE)
American Cancer Society, Silver Spring, MD June 2006-Aug 2007
Rendered administrative support for the organization’s government relations, income
relations, and strategic initiatives department. Facilitated data analysis, repo
rting, and tracking of information. Spearheaded the completion of projects and m
aintained multiple databases. Supported in creating presentations and meeting sc
hedules. Conducted training on basic Microsoft Office programs and ACS Databases
to the upper management and co-workers across the metro DC area. Assumed full r
esponsibility in executing numerous events, such as relay for life and strides a
gainst breast cancer. Secured multiple monetary and in-kind donations for the so
ciety.
EVENT COORDINATOR (ADMINISTRATIVE)
BellSouth, Atlanta, GA Sept 2005-June 2006
Identified problems and formulated resolutions to conflicts. Ensured the deliver
y of peak performance to client services and customer care. Actively involved in
supervising numerous time-critical special research projects. Orchestrated cale
ndars and coordinated conference calls and meetings.
INTERNATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
ReadyLink Health Care, Palm Desert, CA Nov 2003-July 2005
Performed various administrative duties for four senior executives, CEO, and vic
e president. Played a key role in maintaining multi-channel client information a
nd relationships. Contributed in the successful completion of special research p
rojects. Assisted in the administration of HR functions, including recruitment a
nd contracts. Arranged both domestic and international travel; in charge of moni
toring Visa processing. Authored newsletters, memoranda, and graphic presentatio
ns. Engaged in domestic and international meetings and conferences.

EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS / TECHNICAL MANAGEMENT: IN PROGRESS
DeVry University (Online) | Cumulative GPA: 3.5
ASSOCIATE OF SCIENCE IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS
Remington College, Honolulu, HI | GPA: 3.8

TECHNICAL PROFICIENCY
Computer Applications Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and A
ccess), Osprey, GM5, WebEx, Adobe InDesign®CS2 software, Adobe PageMaker
Operating Systems Windows 95 / 98 / 2000 / XP
Other Programs and Tools Netscape, Internet Explorer, Scholar One, Survey
Monkey, Constant Contact, ProLibraries, Lotus, Outlook Express