AMY KO

Boston, MA

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https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-ko/

HEALTHCARE STRATEGY PUBLIC HEALTH PROGRAM MANAGEMENT Biotechnology Molecular Biology Market Research Dedicated, driven bilingual Healthcare Specialist highly regarded for progressive experience in research and healthcare strategy for industry leaders. Proven track record of optimizing operations and enhancing internal procedures and processes in competitive markets. Respected as a motivational, influential leader and collaborator who guides team members to successfully realize project objectives. Builds and maintains lasting relationships, driving company objectives through a people-focused approach. Exemplary educational qualifications include MBA Candidacy at Boston College and a Master of Public Health in Program Management, Health Policy, and Law at Boston University. Committed to making continuous strategic improvements to enable continuous growth. SELECTED HIGHLIGHTS

v Collaborated with the lab manager at Platelet Biogenesis to oversee day to day laboratory operations; organized the ordering and receiving of reagents and office supply orders to ensure the lab is fully operational at all times. v Collaborated with the lab manager and research team to optimize CD34 cell culture protocols for differentiation and expansion; protocol enhancement enabled an increase in internal efficiency. v Worked alongside BMC’s TEAM UP as an MPH Consultant to assess the value of their contracted community health workers; assessments improved better payment and reimbursement methods and boosted staff satisfaction. v Pursued various business opportunities as a Business Development Intern at Epecare INC. through grant writing, application development, fundraising, and community training and outreach, enabling an increase in business over 6 months. v Assisted Atrius Health with schedule optimization through data collection and needs assessment; implemented improvements to the company’s internal scheduling system, bolstering internal efficiency without lowering the quality of care. CORE COMPETENCIES

§ Healthcare Strategy & Policy § Public Health § Program Management

§ Biotechnology § Market Research § Molecular Biology

§ Data and Statistical Analysis § Relationship Building § Consulting

§ Training & Leadership § Business Analysis § Communication & Collaboration PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Platelet Biogenesis Boston, MA 2017 – Present

Research Associate – Characterization Team 2017 – Present

§ Research the drug delivery as part of the laboratory’s main project, using platelets as a vehicle for cancer drugs.

§ Collaborate with 6 research associates to generate biological data and support team efforts, characterizing iPSC-derived MKs, CD34-derived MKs, and flMKs and their platelet products generated by the lab’s bioreactor.

§ Complete routine experiments and communicate research findings within the CXN Team and at larger team meetings.

§ Collaborate with the lab manager to oversee day to day laboratory operations; organize the ordering and receiving of reagents and office supply orders to ensure the lab is fully operational at all times.

§ Provide effective training and mentorship to 4 fellow research associates regarding standard lab protocols. Research Intern – Characterization Team 2017

§ Collaborated with the lab manager and research team to optimize CD34 cell culture protocols for differentiation and expansion; protocol enhancement enabled an increase in internal efficiency.

§ Performed media studies to optimize the expansion media and characterized iPSC and bioreactor products through biomarkers and microscopy.

§ Independently completed data analysis on all of the ploidy and biomarker experiments, completing all projects on schedule without compromising the quality of results.

§ Operated various lab instruments on a daily basis, including BD Accuri Flow Cytometers, Militenyi Flow Cytometers, and Zeiss and Nikon microscopes.

Amy Ko, Resume – Page 2 ( 347-***-**** * adbtuf@r.postjobfree.com Team Up Boston, MA 2018

MPH Consultant

§ Worked alongside BMC’s TEAM UP to assess the value of their contracted community health workers; assessments improved better payment and reimbursement methods and boosted staff satisfaction.

§ Collaborated with a team of 5 throughout daily operations, leveraging communication and interpersonal skills in conjunction with industry knowledge to maximize business efficacy. Epecare INC. Boston, MA 2018 – 2019

Business Intern

§ Pursued various business opportunities through grant writing, application development, fundraising, and community training and outreach, enabling an increase in exposure over 6 months.

§ Guided strategic decision-making and built company initiatives to enhance disaster preparedness in Haiti. Atrius Health Boston, MA 2018

MPH Operations Consultant

§ Served as a key resource to 10 members of senior staff at and collaborated with staff to optimize operations.

§ Assisted with schedule optimization through data collection and needs assessment; implemented improvements to the company’s internal scheduling system, bolstering internal efficiency without lowering the quality of care. NICHQ Boston, MA 2018

MPH Program Management Consultant

§ Developed a comprehensive report and organizational profile on an early childhood-focused organization including an environmental scan and literature review.

§ Presented findings directly to senior staff to help the institution identify opportunities for partnership in a national initiative. Brigham and Women’s Hospital & Harvard Medical School Boston, MA March 2015 – December 2016 Student Intern

§ Researched platelet function and biogenesis alongside a 3-member research team in a hematology lab at Brigham and Women’s in collaboration with Harvard Medical School.

§ Collaborated with staff and other interns to develop and deploy the institution’s 2D and 3D bioreactor EDUCATION

Boston College, Boston, MA: 2021

Master of Business Administration (Candidate)

§ Relevant Coursework: Accounting, Economics, Data Model Building, Data Analysis Boston University – School of Public Health, Boston, MA: 2019 Master of Public Health – Program Management, Health Policy, and Law (GPA: 3.84)

§ Relevant Coursework: Financial Management, Healthcare Finance, Health Regulation and Planning, Operation Management, Program Management

Boston College, Boston, MA: 2017

Bachelor of Science – Biology, Minor – Faith, Peace, and Justice (GPA: 3.32)

§ Relevant Coursework: Biostatistics; Recombinant DNA Technology; Virus, Infections and Cell Transport; Law, Medicine and Ethics; HIV, AIDs and Ethics,

§ Awards/Honors: Eagle Intern Fellowship

ADDITIONAL CREDENTIALS

TECHNICAL SKILLS Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) / Windows / OSX / Flowjo / Graphpad / R Studio / SPSS / SQL

LANGUAGES English / Korean

HONORS & AWARDS Eagle Intern Fellowship

VOLUNTEERISM MEDLIFE / Boston Children’s Hospital / Junior Achievement USA DETAILED REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST

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