Experience

Xelay Acumen, Inc.

• Senior Manager, Consulting

  • Jan 2017 - Present

  Project Management/Strategy: -Managed between 2-4 client teams at any time (up to 6 people/team) to design project milestones and efficient process flows, ensure the team stayed on course, problem solve challenges to optimize processes/plans, and approve all deliverables prior to sending to client-Developed the medical affairs strategy for 6 clients by identifying key differentiators of the product and establishing a compelling scientific and corporate communication… Project Management/Strategy: -Managed between 2-4 client teams at any time (up to 6 people/team) to design project milestones and efficient process flows, ensure the team stayed on course, problem solve challenges to optimize processes/plans, and approve all deliverables prior to sending to client-Developed the medical affairs strategy for 6 clients by identifying key differentiators of the product and establishing a compelling scientific and corporate communication strategy-Moderated annual publications strategy meetings, presenting directly to the CEO and senior executives on the clinical data dissemination proposal for the next year -Created 8 annual publication plans, organized 6 analysis plans, and guided analytics department to create >6k compelling analyses and visualizations that support the scientific narrative -Systematized tracking and storage of large data such as arranging >2,000 literature into a structured library that is easy to search, filter, sort, and find, and organizing millions of analyses into one consolidated analysis plan to strategize, prioritize, track status, assign responsibility, and ensure data accuracy Leadership/Training: -Appointed to the company’s Leadership Team, the executive group managing the entire firm to improve organizational processes and culture-Shaped company culture and built a cooperative work environment by understanding each team member’s strengths and areas of development and by being receptive to questions and suggestions-Coached and developed >30 team members on both mindset and skills through 1:1 coaching, feedback, onboarding training for new hires, and quarterly offsite retreat trainings-Created & presented >200 trainings/exercises to teach technical and consulting skill sets (i.e., structured approach to problem-solving, constructive/appreciative feedback, leadership, and communications) Show more Show less



Xelay Foundation

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations

• Program Manager

  • Oct 2015 - Present

  Established and set-up processes for Xelay Foundation, the corporate foundation of Xelay Acumen management consulting firm-Operations: Managed the legal incorporation paperwork, established structure and processes for all Foundation operations and programs, evaluated methods to create equitable funding practices, set up financial accounts, and other internal logistics-Networking: Cultivated relationships with nonprofit organizations in the Bay Area to develop partnerships, identify… Established and set-up processes for Xelay Foundation, the corporate foundation of Xelay Acumen management consulting firm-Operations: Managed the legal incorporation paperwork, established structure and processes for all Foundation operations and programs, evaluated methods to create equitable funding practices, set up financial accounts, and other internal logistics-Networking: Cultivated relationships with nonprofit organizations in the Bay Area to develop partnerships, identify grantees, and receive feedback from the community on funding practicesCreated and managed the 5 community engagement programs to cultivate employee’s philanthropy: Grant, Volunteer, Pro-Bono Consulting, Employee Match, and Pooled Donation Show more Show less



API Chaya

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Operations Manager

  • Dec 2013 - Oct 2015

  -Defined and improved internal organizational systems, processes, and policies during critical organizational growth period and on an ongoing basis-Oversaw and improved data management systems processes and tracking to achieve 100% of grant and financial reports submitted on time/early-Secured ~$60,000 of funding by ensuring compliance with all grant/contract reporting policies -Monitored compliance of organization operations to 20 grant and contract requirements-Managed… -Defined and improved internal organizational systems, processes, and policies during critical organizational growth period and on an ongoing basis-Oversaw and improved data management systems processes and tracking to achieve 100% of grant and financial reports submitted on time/early-Secured ~$60,000 of funding by ensuring compliance with all grant/contract reporting policies -Monitored compliance of organization operations to 20 grant and contract requirements-Managed communication with over 500 guests and donors for the Annual Dinner & Auction event and the reconciliation process to close out the event-Provided project management and administrative support to the Executive Director-Worked with external consultants and internal staff to develop and implement organizational and operational plans and strategies-Liaised with vendors and businesses to manage contracts and office services (including technology, benefits, and facilities) Show more Show less



Weinstein Lab, UW Medicine

• Research Scientist

  • Jun 2013 - Jul 2014

  -Managed projects to examine effects of focal cerebral ischemia and preconditioning on infarct volume and microglial responses-Performed middle cerebral artery occlusion surgeries in the mouse model-Created and maintained Excel data collection system for tracking surgery outcomes and notes -Organized and presented research data and analyses during departmental lab meetings -Conducted laboratory management duties including managing 5 students, purchasing supplies, and ensuring… -Managed projects to examine effects of focal cerebral ischemia and preconditioning on infarct volume and microglial responses-Performed middle cerebral artery occlusion surgeries in the mouse model-Created and maintained Excel data collection system for tracking surgery outcomes and notes -Organized and presented research data and analyses during departmental lab meetings -Conducted laboratory management duties including managing 5 students, purchasing supplies, and ensuring compliance with regulations-Reviewed literature to determine most suitable methods to be used in research Show more Show less



Murphy Lab, UW Health Sciences

• Student Researcher

  • 2011 - 20132 years

  -Neurology research lab investigating interventions for improving outcome following acute brain injury -Collected data on infarct sizes and immunohistochemistry cell counts for analysis



UW Cardiology Fiscal Office

• Accounting Intern

  • 2009 - 20101 year

  -Reconciled budgets to review transactions, expenditures, and supporting documents and to identify discrepancies in the budget reports for fiscal oversight and audit purposes -Reviewed grant and contract certification reports for records retention management