Experience

Merchant Advocate

• United States
• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director Of Business Development

  • Dec 2019 - Present

• Senior Account Executive

  • Nov 2018 - Present

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Seattle Study Club

• United States
• Education Administration Programs
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Director of Partner Relations

  • 2013 - Aug 2018

  Corporate relations: identified, developed and contracted new partnerships with dental companies and businesses supporting the dental industry seeking to deliver educational value to our network of 6300 dentists. Negotiated contracts and maintained contract compliance to ensure partner companies were receiving exceptional value for their commitments. This included developing educational programs, screening speakers, managing new opportunities, training company sales representatives on the value… Show more Corporate relations: identified, developed and contracted new partnerships with dental companies and businesses supporting the dental industry seeking to deliver educational value to our network of 6300 dentists. Negotiated contracts and maintained contract compliance to ensure partner companies were receiving exceptional value for their commitments. This included developing educational programs, screening speakers, managing new opportunities, training company sales representatives on the value proposition of the relationship, attending dental meetings to collaborate with dental partners and meet with key personnel and maintaining open communication with company contacts to ensure their return on investment and satisfaction with the affiliation. Show less



DaVine Wine and Coffee Bar

• Company Owner/Founder

  • Sep 2010 - Apr 2017

  Family business established to meet the need for a unique gathering place in our community; concept was created, marketed and launched in 2010 and doubled in footprint in 2011. My role included but was not limited to marketing, training, menu development, scheduling, food inventory management, winery relations, musician selection & promotion as well as managing the business onsite 3-4 nights a week. DaVine was a sought after local venue for private parties, business functions and… Show more Family business established to meet the need for a unique gathering place in our community; concept was created, marketed and launched in 2010 and doubled in footprint in 2011. My role included but was not limited to marketing, training, menu development, scheduling, food inventory management, winery relations, musician selection & promotion as well as managing the business onsite 3-4 nights a week. DaVine was a sought after local venue for private parties, business functions and fundraising events which ultimately resulted in raising more than $300,000 for local causes. We sold the company in 2017 and it continues to be a thriving business in our community. Show less

• Study Club Development and Partner Liaison

  • Sep 2004 - Apr 2008

  Kirkland, WA Partner Liaison: Engaged and managed all contract compliance with existing partners, identified and initiated contacts with prospective partner companies, negotiated, contracted and was responsible to onboard new partners. Met with marketing and sales leadership to define marketing strategies and develop educational programs to deliver to our network to meet the needs of both our clinicians keeping in mind the company's focus. Study Club Development Role: Responsible to determine and… Show more Partner Liaison: Engaged and managed all contract compliance with existing partners, identified and initiated contacts with prospective partner companies, negotiated, contracted and was responsible to onboard new partners. Met with marketing and sales leadership to define marketing strategies and develop educational programs to deliver to our network to meet the needs of both our clinicians keeping in mind the company's focus. Study Club Development Role: Responsible to determine and execute appropriate advertising to attract prospects, manage and facilitate leads from our partner companies, maintain a list of open and favorable areas to develop new clubs in the US, attend trade shows to meet with prospective clients and communicate the value proposition to partner company representatives. Executed communication and follow-through with prospects through video distribution, written collateral and consultations to present the philosophy, curricula and ultimately the value of running a local club. Initiated and met goals to onboard new clubs. Show less