Manager Project

Sid DeSousa

*** ******** ******, *** ** Bloomfield, NJ 07003

00.1-973-***-**** *******.***@*****.***

Results-oriented professional with more than 15 years experience in medical

communications/education. Highly effective communicator and team leader

with proven ability to build long-term relationships with internal and

external customers by establishing a high level of confidence and trust.

Promote a winning attitude and foster accountability to consistently exceed

performance goals and expectations.

Qualifications

. Communicate status and recommend next steps to clients.

. Identify and recruit Key Opinion Leaders to participate in client-driven

initiatives.

. Create and execute project work plans and revise as appropriate to meet

changing needs and requirements.

. Identify resources needed and assign individual responsibilities by

creating detailed time and events schedules.

. Manage day-to-day operational aspects of a project and scope.

. Review deliverables before submitting to client or supervisor for

approval.

. Summarize data/findings through excel reports, PowerPoint presentations

or executive summaries.

. Develop and manage budgets and reconcile expense reports.

. Advanced level research, proofreading, editorial, and formatting skills.

Knowledge of all proofreading symbols and abbreviations.

. High level proficiency of Microsoft Office Suite

Accomplishments

. Selected as a subject matter expert representing project and account

managers to identify and make recommendations to improve operational

procedures.

. Managed A/V, faculty and content for over 60 presentations for a 4-day

congress.

. Developed website capable of handling 1,000+ online registrations,

online payment, and email confirmation.

. Recipient of Outstanding Achievement Award for Strategic Sourcing.

. Recognized at company meeting for taking over management of existing

client and presenting status of projects to client with only 3 days

notice.

. Managed numerous successful meetings ranging from 10-20 people

advisory boards to 200+ people national sales meetings.

Sid DeSousa CV, page 2 of 5

Employment History

HealthScience Media, Tinton Falls, NJ

11/07-Present

Consultant

2008, 2009, and 2010 Cardiometabolic Health Congress

www.cardiometabolichealth.org

. Research, identify and recruit over 60 key opinion leaders to present at

general session and corporate-supported symposia.

. Reserve air reservations, ground transfers, and hotel accommodations for

over 60 presenters for a 4-day medical congress.

. Develop agendas and schedule conference calls between managing partner,

medical writer and faculty to finalize agendas and presentations.

. Proof, edit and format all content prior to posting on website or

mailing.

. Coordinate registration, confirmation and payment for over 1,000

attendees.

. Respond to all faculty and attendee inquiries in a timely fashion.

. Manage all content/logistics for 4-day congress including, but not

limited to:

o Liaise between faculty and CME provider to revise/update content.

o Proof, edit and format presentations for general session and

corporate-sponsored symposia.

o Work with Audio/Visual staff to load presentations in the right

order, including walk-in slides, title slides, Q&A slides, etc.

o Coordinate with Audience Response technician to load questions and

format results slides.

o Manage sound and lighting technicians to guarantee a flawless

event.

IMPACt Inc., Alexandria, VA 11/07-

Present

Consultant

www.impac-inc.com

. Proof, edit and format medical presentations for video broadcast.

. Review presentations to ensure content is referenced.

. Recreate PDF charts and graphs for a more professional look.

. Fact-check content to ensure accuracy.

ProCom (A CommonHealth Company), Parsippany, NJ 8/06-

11/07

Assistant Vice President, Professional Relations

www.commonhealth.com

. Responded to all client requests in a timely and appropriate fashion.

. Provided weekly status to clients including timelines and budgets.

. Attended advisory boards and produced executive summaries.

. Tracked project finances; determined if change of scopes were necessary

for projects over budget.

. Produced online slide library for faculty to download presentations.

Sid DeSousa CV, page 3 of 5

Cardinal Health (Acquired by Advogent Group, Inc), Wayne, NJ

1/02-8/06

Client Services Manager/Strategic Sourcing Manager

www.advogent.com

. Managed project development from initiation to closure including a range

of medical education/communications initiatives with revenues over $5.5

million including: 10-20 people advisory boards and dinner meetings;

75-200 people multi-day consultant's meetings; national sales meetings;

publications; slide kits; association meetings and conventions;

interactive promotional and educational CD-ROMs; moderator and faculty

led teleconferences and web conferences.

. Consolidated multiple suppliers and negotiated contracts for better

pricing and services; 2004 savings exceeded $1.5MM; generated revenue

from existing suppliers; 2004 revenues exceeded $450,000. Provided

monthly cost saving reports to Chief Financial Officer. Suppliers

included audio visual/production, multimedia, graphics, speaker trainers,

medical transcribers, check/certificate fulfillment, printed materials,

premiums, couriers, travel agencies, ground transportation, hotel

properties, etc.

Comprehensive Medical Communications, Pine Brook, NJ

10/00-12/01

Senior Account Manager/Team Leader

(Company folded. No website available)

. Defined project scope, goals, deliverables and staffing requirements.

. Coordinated recruitment, travel, accommodations, venues, meals, and A/V

for 30 regional consultant's meetings.

. Formatted, edited and proofed all meeting materials prior to production.

Materials included invitations, confirmation packages, and presentations.

HealthVizion (Part of Torre Lazur McCann), Parsippany, NJ

1/99-10/00

Project Director

www.torrelazur.com

. Managed overall progression of assigned projects.

. Coordinated travel, accommodations, venues, meals, and A/V for a series

of advisory boards and speaker training meetings.

. Formatted, edited and proofed all meeting materials prior to production.

. Produced a series of newsletters.

SCIENS Public Relations (Acquired by Publicis), New York, NY

3/95-12/98

Account Executive

www.publicis.com

. Wrote and produced press kits. Contents included press releases,

backgrounders, biographies, and fact sheets.

. Formatted, edited and proofed all content prior to production.

. Called reporters to pitch news stories.

Sid DeSousa CV, page 4 of 5

Therapeutic/Client Experience

Allergy/Asthma: XOLAIR (omalizumab)

Genentech, Inc. and Novartis

Pharmaceuticals

Anemia: ARANESP (darbepoetin alfa)

Amgen, Inc.

PROCRIT (epoetin alfa)

Bristol Myers Squibb

ADHD1: RITALIN (methylphenidate)

Novartis Pharmaceuticals

STRATTERA (atomoxetine)

Eli Lilly and Company

COPD2: SPIRIVA (tiotropium)

Boehringer Ingelheim Pharmaceuticals

Hepatitis C Virus: INFERGEN (interferon alfacon-1)

Amgen, Inc.

HIV/AIDS: AMPLICOR HIV-1 Monitor Test

Roche Diagnostics Division

Human Growth Hormone: NUTROPIN (somatropin)

Genentech, Inc.

SEROSTIM (somatropin)

Merck Serono

Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis ACTIMMUNE (interferon gamma 1-b)

InterMune, Inc.

Infectious Diseases: LYSOL (benzalkonium chloride)

Reckitt Benckiser Professional

Gastro Esophageal Reflux Disease: PROPULSID (cisapride)

Janssen Pharmaceutica

Schizophrenia/Bipolar disorder: ABILIFY (aripiprazole)

Bristol Myers Squibb

ZYPREXA (olanzapine)

Eli Lilly and Company

1ADHD: Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

2COPD: Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Fibrosis

Sid DeSousa CV, page 5 of 5

Education

Rowan University, Glassboro, NJ

Bachelor of Arts - Communications/Public Relations

References*

1. Dina Kouveliotes

Managing Director

CardioMetabolic Health Congress

Office: 732-***-****

Cell: 732-***-****

**@*********************.***

www.cardiometabolichealth.org

2. Scott McMahon

President

IMPACt Inc.

Office: 703-***-****

Cell: 703-***-****

********@*****-***.***

www.impac-inc.com

3. Pat Purcell

Senior Vice President, New Business Development

Scientific Voice

A Division of Publicis Healthcare Communications Group (PHCG)

Cell: 973-***-****

***.*******@***************.***

www.scientificvoice.com

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