Gayla Hvegholm Ouellette
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Darren Warren
Gayla is a gifted marketing organizer, coordinator and director, and has a magnetic personality. She is a valued asset to any team needing marketing skills. I strongly recommend Gayla.
Cathie Haas
Any company that has the opportunity to work with Gayla will be grateful for her insight and experience. Her enthusiastic and positive personality adds a breath of fresh air to all whom she is around. Her work ethics are to be admired, and her professionalism is to be emulated. Gayla excels at everything she does. She has an entrepreneurial spirit....one who can organize, operate and assume the risk for a business venture. I have the deepest respect for Gayla and recommend her for whatever position she may be interested in.
Darren Warren
Gayla is a gifted marketing organizer, coordinator and director, and has a magnetic personality. She is a valued asset to any team needing marketing skills. I strongly recommend Gayla.
Cathie Haas
Any company that has the opportunity to work with Gayla will be grateful for her insight and experience. Her enthusiastic and positive personality adds a breath of fresh air to all whom she is around. Her work ethics are to be admired, and her professionalism is to be emulated. Gayla excels at everything she does. She has an entrepreneurial spirit....one who can organize, operate and assume the risk for a business venture. I have the deepest respect for Gayla and recommend her for whatever position she may be interested in.
Darren Warren
Gayla is a gifted marketing organizer, coordinator and director, and has a magnetic personality. She is a valued asset to any team needing marketing skills. I strongly recommend Gayla.
Cathie Haas
Any company that has the opportunity to work with Gayla will be grateful for her insight and experience. Her enthusiastic and positive personality adds a breath of fresh air to all whom she is around. Her work ethics are to be admired, and her professionalism is to be emulated. Gayla excels at everything she does. She has an entrepreneurial spirit....one who can organize, operate and assume the risk for a business venture. I have the deepest respect for Gayla and recommend her for whatever position she may be interested in.
Darren Warren
Gayla is a gifted marketing organizer, coordinator and director, and has a magnetic personality. She is a valued asset to any team needing marketing skills. I strongly recommend Gayla.
Cathie Haas
Any company that has the opportunity to work with Gayla will be grateful for her insight and experience. Her enthusiastic and positive personality adds a breath of fresh air to all whom she is around. Her work ethics are to be admired, and her professionalism is to be emulated. Gayla excels at everything she does. She has an entrepreneurial spirit....one who can organize, operate and assume the risk for a business venture. I have the deepest respect for Gayla and recommend her for whatever position she may be interested in.
Credentials
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CPR and First Aid
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Graphics Professional
Extended Studies - Continuing and Professional Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno -
Social Media Marketing
Extended Studies - Continuing and Professional Studies at the University of Nevada, Reno
Experience
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Walkenhorsts
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United States
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1 - 100 Employee
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Business Development Manager
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Jun 2019 - Present
For over 25 years, Walkenhorst’s, a family owned company, has made it possible to keep loved ones connected, by allowing them to send packages to their incarcerated loved ones in correctional facilities and supporting Departments of Corrections by supplying commissary products. We offer the best quality products and have the best selection of any prison vendor. We take pride in our motto: Quality, Service, Selection, Complete Satisfaction. I am responsible for the Inmate Packaging Program, pursuing new business opportunities and relationship management, working directly with State Departments of Corrections and offices of procurement across the United States. Show less
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Amplify Life
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Reno, NV
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Executive Director
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Jun 2013 - Jan 2019
Amplify Life, a nonprofit enhancing life for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities, through education, recreation, and social programs. Positioned this 40+ year old company, providing them with a marketing and strategic presence rivaling national nonprofits. Orchestrated a re-brand across all business channels, achieved at a cost savings to the organization of more than $100,000. Renovated and opened a 12,000 sf Skills and Recreation Community Center. Implemented business strategies producing an increase in clients by 180 percent and an increase in services by 260 percent. Cultivated strategic alliances with the State of Nevada, and corporate business leaders to introduce pre-vocational programs for special needs youth. My results prompted State partners to call my work ‘The Gold Standard’ and resulted in the State initiated contract extension from 50K to 400K a year. Recruited and onboarded paid and volunteer staff of over 100 people annually. Developed staff training modules and program curriculum. Compelling grant writer, private and government sectors, producing awards in excess of $500K annually, with a win rate of 95 percent. Accomplished fundraiser and planner, Increased revenue generated through annual fundraising by 200 percent. Show less
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Global Preclinical Training, LLC
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Reno, Nevada, USA
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Vice-President Business Development/Principal
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May 2008 - May 2013
Global Preclinical Training: Provider of scientific courses, seminars, training and resources to the global drug development community. Developed a state-of-the-art global information-sourcing web platform for drug development professionals. Designed and produced scientific training programs. Researched and united faculty teams of industry experts to collaborate on training objectives. Educator onboarding. Introduced innovative approaches to create networks extending beyond the classroom benefiting students, faculty, their businesses, and the international drug development community through scientific philanthropy. Developed all collateral and print materials. Show less
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Charles River Laboratories
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United States
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Biotechnology Research
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700 & Above Employee
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Marketing Manager, Global Preclinical Services
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Sep 1999 - May 2008
Charles River: Global provider of contract research services. Managed marketing of the global preclinical services segment with annual sales growing from $100 MM to $700 MM during my tenure with the company. Developed client processes adopted across Charles River Preclinical Services globally following the acquisition of Sierra Biomedical. U.S. project lead on the global integration of marketing strategies and best practices across corporate acquisitions. Developed the marketing plan for Charles River’s state-of-the-art flagship research laboratory in Nevada. Principal architect of the annual customer event. Responsible for sourcing venue and talent. Experiences range from a country western legend on stage at the Grand Ole Opry to an evening at the Baltimore National Aquarium. Show less
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Sierra Biomedical, Inc
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Sparks, Nevada, USA
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Director of Marketing
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Jun 1996 - Sep 1999
Sierra Biomedical: A premier contract research provider in nonhuman primates, acquired by Charles River Laboratories. Implemented unique marketing strategies, fostering a rate of business development yielding a 20-fold increase in revenue. Established a customer relations department contributing to improved processes for client interactions, exponentially benefited the company’s flow of work and increased customer retention. Contributed to the strategic positioning of Sierra Biomedical, leading to its acquisition by Charles River Laboratories in 1999. Show less
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Microline Technologies, LLC
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Lake Forest, California, USA
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Co-Founder/Partner
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Mar 1989 - Jun 1996
Microline Technologies: A global product manufacturing firm. On the development team for the manufacture and patent of the first digital Skin Analyzer for the Gillette Corporation. Project Manager on new product development for a variety of organizations such as: Merle Norman Cosmetics, Jafra Cosmetics, Mary Kay Cosmetics, Pebble Beach Golf, Giorgio of Beverly Hills, Herb Alpert Enterprise, A&M Records, Max Factor Cosmetics, BeautiControl Cosmetics, and Dick Clark Enterprises. Managed client relationships, fostering sales growth of $2.6 MM. Show less
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Education
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University of Nevada-Reno
Graphics Professional Certificate -
University of Nevada-Reno
Social Media Marketing Certificate -
El Camino College
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