PROFILE SUMMARY:

Science professional and driven leader in managing projects and teams. A confi
dent, decisive expert at coordinating and developing content for time-sensitive
and high profile science projects. Experienced in fostering existing relationshi
ps and generating new business. Proven track record as an effective project and
team leader possessing excellent communication skills, as well as effective nego
tiation and problem solving skills. I get the job done!
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
* Scientific Copy Editor and QA Analyst
2009
EVEO, INC. San Francisco, CA
* Wrote and Edited scientific marketing projects.
* Worked with medical writers, content developers, and project managers to expan
d and verify scientific references.
* Reviewed and edited technical medical content for scientific accuracy.
* Carefully proof read all printed materials to make sure that they were in exac
t alignment with Brand Strategies outlined by major biomedical companies such
as Genentech, Amgen, and Pfizer.
* Marketing and Sales Assistant 2008- 2009
UNITED COSMETICS, "amea skindividuals" Brand, Berkeley, CA
* Created, produced and managed marketing initiatives which increased customer t
raffic to the amea skindividuals website and retail locations by over 75%.
* Spearheaded business development initiatives which significantly increased sal
es.
* Developed and maintained marketing collateral, website content, press releases
, and product information backgrounders.
* Planned, staffed, and managed all promotional events and community sales acti
vities.
* Developed relationships with key media and community contacts.
* Managed and trained a team of college sales interns.
* Territory Account Manager, Pharmaceutical Sales, Bay Area: 2000-2007
ELI LILLY and COMPANY, Indianapolis, IN
* Promoted and marketed changing portfolio of 9 pharmaceutical products.
* Planned promotional events requiring strict attention to detail and persistent
follow-up.
* Managed territory sales budget and resources.
Highlights
* Reestablished successful account relationships in a territory vacant for over
a year.
* Developed process to prospect for new business in a historically low volume te
rritory.
* Grew total territory performance from national rank of 514/550 to rank of 60/5
50.
* Participated in 6 product launches in both Women's Health and Neuroscience Mar
kets.
* Identified, trained and developed local thought leaders as Brand Speakers.
Recognition
* Ended 2007 fiscal year 108% to quota and ranked within top 15% in nation.
* " Peer Award" winner.
* Received National "Turn Around Performance" Award for sales growth.
* Awarded Tony Robbins motivational weekend trip for sales results and peer lead
ership.
* "Best Practices" published nationally.
Leadership
* Product Champion: Worked with Brand Team to communicate brand initiatives to D
istrict Teammates. Educated Team to increase product knowledge. Created contests
 to motivate Team and increase sales.
* Campus Recruiter: Attended college career fairs to recruit top talent to Lilly
. Liaison between HR and diversity groups on college campuses. Mentored and trai
ned 6 New Hires.
* Business Acumen Champion: Created presentations to help Team better analyze sa
les reports and trends.

* Campus Marketing Manager, San Diego: 1998-2000

STUDENT ADVANTAGE, INC., Boston, MA
* Engaged in and planned local marketing promotions to increase registered users
of the Studentadvantage.com Membership Program. Recruited and managed staff. Se
lected as "National Campus Manager of the Week."
* Worked with Student Advantage affiliates, CDNOW, AT&T, and Wall Street Journal
to plan and staff promotions on campus to drive student use of company's websit
es and products.
* Director of National Affairs: 1999-2000
UNIVERSITY of CALIFORNIA, San Diego, CA
* Organized campaigns to build student awareness of legislative issues. Attended
plenary conferences for the United States Student Association. Traveled to Wash
ington, DC to Lobby US Senators and Congressmen.

EDUCATION:
* University of California at San Diego, 2000 GPA: 3.4
* B.S.: Biochemistry and Cell Biology, Minor: Literature/ Writing

COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES:
* San Francisco Zoo II Fundraising Auxiliary: Board Member:
* Membership Development Chair
* San Francisco Spinsters: Advisory Board Member
* Chaired Patrons Reception which raised over $10,000 for the Edgewood Center fo
r Children and Families.
* Planned 2006 Annual Black Tie Gala at the Fairmont Hotel.
* Junior League of San Francisco: Active Member
* Coordinated efforts to raise $8,000 in merchandise for Homeless Prenatal Proje
ct.
* 2008 Fashion Show Silent Auction Fundraising Committee Member
* URBANIS: www.urbanis.info
* Contributing Writer, Event Coordinator.
* University of California at San Diego Bay Area Alumni Association: Board Membe
r:
* Director of Public Relations and Event Management.