CHERYL E.

HANSON
5903 Millers Circle SE Prior Lake MN 55372 (612) 205-7744 ch55391e@westpost.n
et
ADMINISTRATIVE LEADER WITH BUSINESS MANAGEMENT EXPERTISE
Dynamic and accomplished administrative support professional with more than 10 y
ears of solid management experience in delivering accelerated growth and product
ivity within diverse, cross-functional teams in a variety of industries. Solutio
ns-oriented and analytical with full commitment to driving projects and initiati
ves to completion through tenacity and focus on immediate goals and long-term ob
jectives. Technological and business innovation combines with motivational leade
rship and outstanding communication to facilitate breakthrough results that are
guaranteed to exceed expectations. Excellent work ethic enables consistent succe
ss in organizing efficient office environments and maximizing effective teamwork
and collaboration at all corporate levels.
KEY QUALIFICATIONS
Account Payable & Receivable Budget Planning Audits Quality Control & Assuran
ce
Corporate Communications Policy Development Startup Operations Procurement
Training & Development Staff Management Team Motivation Employee Relations
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
Celleration Inc., Eden Prairie, MN 2005 2009
A prominent medical device company dedicated to the wound care industry, activel
y selling and marketing platform MIST therapy technology.
OFFICE MANAGER
Directed corporate headquarters and administrative focus of more than 80 interna
l and remote employees. Spearheaded communications and assistance to the R&D, Ma
rketing, Sales, Operations, Finance & Reimbursement, and Clinical teams. Constru
cted new HR directives and conducted hiring, training, and development of 40 cli
nical and sales professionals. Supervised the IT help desk, as well as installed
IT network and infrastructure, and implemented software purchases for FDA compl
iance. Issued efficient and effective facility and equipment upgrades and pionee
red continual improvement and research. Ensured ISO 13485 quality standards with
initial and ongoing quality assurance training and follow-up materials. Contrib
uted to reimbursement code and strategy for DME accreditation and successful aud
iting. Collaborated on executive accounting processes, option agreements, bridge
financings, and corporate partnership programs.
Key Achievements
Boosted productivity via finance team and end user communications as well as by
assisting online expense reporting.
Regulated $35K allocated budget throughout the design and construction of corpo
rate offices and migrations during company growth, while ensuring fulfillment of
changes by Celleration management and the construction team.
Saved $16K annually with the addition of critical services (such as webcast too
ls) and vendors for teleconferencing.
Accelerated company sales growth from $1.8M to $13M in 3 years through customer
service initiatives, clinical trial work, sales team recruitment, and technolog
ical support.
Emerson Consultants, Eden Prairie, MN 2005 June-October
A consulting firm specializing in reimbursement, clinical, marketing and human r
esource management tools for the medical device industry.
Provided administrative assistance and office facility management, AP/AR, IT Net
work/Telephone support, HR Generalist processes and implementation, and special
event project management. Examined the teams needs with travel, scheduling, off
ice facility requirements, and all benefit implementation and management. Creat
ed a working corporate filing system, while working with legal consul to convert
company from LLC to C Corporation Status.
Key Achievements
Supervised all consultants and facility representatives for office move and ven
dors related to office implementation.
Created expense reporting tool, and implemented process into the accounting fra
mework

Myocor Inc., Maple Grove, MN 1998 2005

A start-up medical device company, focused on treating heart failure with produc
t innovations in Myosplint and Coapsys, a mitral valve device.
OFFICE MANAGER
Conducted HR procedures, process fulfillment, team training, and overall adminis
tration, which included remote offices in France and the United Kingdom. Oversaw
the budget and travel desk by implementing effective air travel and employee ex
pense reports. Facilitated R&D solutions for pre-clinical efforts via process de
velopment, research materials, and logistics for sterilization. Served as clinic
al coordinator for Myocor and corporate partners at domestic and international h
ospitals. Operated in-house quality systems and assisted completion of ISO 13485
requirements for full review and FDA approval of company products. Coordinated
the company network, security, IT, telephone, and peripherals for employees. Con
trolled IT expenses, hardware and software purchases, as well as regulated IT su
pport, maintenance and upgrades.

Key Achievements
Promoted to Office Manager in less than 1 year of hire as an administrative ass
istant and contributed to executive interview and hiring of a new company presid
ent and CEO.
Organized effective planning, travel arrangements, meeting and hotel logistics,
and presentation for a clinical training session regarding the companys Coapsys
device for more than 40 physicians and clinicians in Minnesota in 2004.
Transformed seed stage company structure into a world-class clinical trial team
, including coordination of vendors, operational concerns, and facility manageme
nt for successful relocation to a 15K ft2 facility with on-site clean room.
Leading Lady Inc., Minneapolis, MN 1993 1998
Globally producing garment manufacturer with more 1500 employees and sales and m
arketing efforts based in the United States.
EXECUTIVE ASSISTANT TO THE PRESIDENT
Liaised directly with design team to develop products and marketing activities f
or a line of intimate apparel for the Target Corporation account. Delivered crit
ical communications between design, warehouse, manufacturing, and retail purchas
ing teams for department stores and big box companies. Orchestrated management o
f the Minneapolis office and outlet stores in Minnesota and Illinois, handling i
nventory and production of existing stock and driving corporate directives. Serv
ed in multiple capacities as receptionist, customer service representative, and
record keeper. Administered company-wide product shipping, which included purcha
sing and tracking as well as resolving production department shipping issues.
Key Achievements
Secured purchasing from Walmart and JCPenney for the main Leading Lady product
base in intimate apparel through savvy business negotiations.
Sustained $100K sales figures for Minnesota based outlet store by lowering and
maintaining overhead expenses.
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, HUMAN ECOLOGY, University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, MN

STUDIES IN CHEMICAL ENGINEERING, Syracuse University, Syracuse, NY
COMPUTER PROFICIENCIES: Microsoft Office Suite 2007, Outlook, Word, Excel, Power
point, Access, Concur Expense Reporting, Microsoft Dynamic GP, CRM, Adobe Flash,
Reader, Illustrator.