Qualifications Profile
Seasoned, astute, and results-oriented professional, offering extensive experience in developing long-term business value through
customer engagement, market intelligence, and relationship development. Recognized for driving business growth and acquiring major
contracts through solid negotiation acumen. Expert at formulating innovative strategies and solutions to achieve profitability and
repeat business by working with cross-functional teams. Equipped with articulate communication skills, essential in fostering rapport
with potential and existing clients. Proficient with customer relationship management (Salesforce and Saleslogix), business
intelligence and marketing software (Tableau, SAP, and Pardot).
Areas of Expertise
Global Business Development Distribution Management Global Channel Development
Business-to-Business Sales Strategic Planning and Implementation Life Sciences and IVD Market Development
Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) Relations Product Management Technical Sales
Relevant Experience
Enzo Life Sciences, Farmingdale, NY
Global Distributor Manager 2015–Present
Oversee various company activities with focus on sales, marketing, and promotions; while performing contract development and
negotiation for 22 distributors within Asia Pacific, Australia and New Zealand, Australia, and South and North America, contributing
to approximately 55% of total company revenue.
Establish and cultivate strong business relationships with key stakeholders within distributor organizations.
Create and implement formal sales training program for the sales force to improve consultative sales techniques, tactics, and best
practices.
Work collaboratively with sister company, Enzo Clinical Labs (ECL), to generate a plan for vertical business development from
research and development (R&D) to clinical reference laboratory services.
Keenly identify business development opportunities within local, regional, and national clinical laboratories.
Introduce and apply sales strategy for research use only (RUO) to laboratory developed test (LDT) market for clinically relevant
products nationally and internationally.
Manage the new line of immunohistochemistry reagents from R&D to product launch as the project manager.
Expertly handle the negotiation of OEM distributor contracts with new OEM partners.
Notable Accomplishments:
Increased sales by 220% as compared to prior year within specific market segments by developing successful country specific
promotions.
Brought significant growth to company revenue by 11% in 2015 by building and strengthening OEM relationships.
Lead efforts in stabilizing and reversing six-quarter decline among Asia distributors.
Earned distinction for integrating sales and marketing division between ELS and ECL and shifting to a vertically integrated business
model.
Wheaton Industries, Millville, NJ
Science Liaison Global Product Manager–Cell Culture, Vaccine and Ab production 2013–2015
Played a key role as field technical expert, responsible for consulting with global pharmaceutical and biotech companies on process
optimization by troubleshooting and refining Ab and vaccine production protocols.
Collaborated with university partners to research new product ideas; while serving as an in-house resource on scientific
acquisitions and product line expansions.
Supported sales efforts worldwide by consulting on technical opportunities and supervised product life cycles.
Ensured quality and maximize production capabilities.
Drove key marketing efforts for diverse production-scale cell culture portfolio
Took charge of negotiating several large private label opportunities and cell culture equipment sales.
Developed and presented technical training to 17 distributor partners within 13 countries worldwide.
Generated technical briefs, whitepapers, training presentations, and scientific lectures.
Notable Accomplishments:
Acted as driving force behind portfolio segment sales of 84% over prior year and 60% over plan.
Successfully obtained approval for product lines with 11 new distributors in 10 countries by coordinating strategic global pricing
structure.
Served as an integral member of the Leadership Team, 2015 President’s Council and New Acquisitions Team.
Earlier Position Held:
FiRP Wood Technologies, Corvallis, OR
Sales and Marketing Consultant 2002
Pacific Northwest Fiber, Plummer, ID
Assistant Manager of Opeations Training Manager 1999–2001
Other Experience
University of North Carolina (UNC), Chapel Hill, NC
Research Assistant 2006–2012
Boise State University, Boise, ID
Adjunct Lecturer 2005–2006
United States Geological Survey, Snake River Field Station, Boise, ID
Information Technology Specialist 2002–2006
Education
Doctor of Philosophy in Neurobiology: 2012
University of North Carolina (UNC) at Chapel Hill School of Medicine, Chapel Hill, NC
Master of Science in Biology: 2006
Boise State University, Boise, ID
Bachelor of Science in Biology and Physiology: 2002
Eastern Washington University, Cheney, WA
Awards and Honors
2015
President’s Council: Wheaton Industries, Millville, NJ
2014
Leadership Team: Wheaton Industries, Millville, NJ
2012–2013
National Research Service Award Fellowship
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), UNC-CH
2008
Diversity Program in Neuroscience: American Psychological Association, UNC-CH
2006
NSF-AGEP–Minority Research Fellowship
University of North Carolina (UNC)-Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC
2004
Graduate Student Excellence in Teaching Award Summer Research Fellowship in Raptor Biology
Boise State University, Boise, ID
2003
Star Award: United States Geological Survey, Snake River Field Station, Boise, ID
2001
Education Award: AmeriCorps, Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, Cheney, WA
Professional Affiliations
National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA)
American Psychological Association
National Science Foundation
Sigma Xi
Activities
First Nations Graduate Circle, University of North Carolina (UNC), Chapel Hill, NC
American Indian Center, University of North Carolina (UNC), Chapel Hill, NC
Pierre Morrell Research Day Planning Committee, University of North Carolina (UNC), Chapel Hill, NC
Biology Graduate Student Association, Boise State University, Boise ID
Extra Hands for ALS, Boise, ID
Turnbull National Wildlife Refuge, AmeriCorps, Cheney, WA
Ag Bureau–Spokane Area Chamber of Commerce, Spokane, WA
Spokane Parks and Recreations, Therapeutic Recreation, Spokane, WA