Experience

Enzo Biochem Inc
• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Regional Manager, Western US

  • Sep 2021 - Present

EasyEverydayCooking
• Food blogger

  • Dec 2018 - Present

Sartorius
• Germany
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee
• LPS Biopharma Sales

  • May 2017 - Sep 2021


Sysmex Inostics

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Key Account Manager - Pharma, West Coast

  • May 2014 - Dec 2016

  Sysmex Inostics, a subsidiary of Sysmex Corporation, is a molecular diagnostic company whose core competency is mutation detection utilizing highly sensitive technologies such as Plasma-Sequencing and BEAMing. With BEAMing being one of the most sensitive and quantitative technologies available today for the detection of tumor specific somatic mutations in blood samples, Sysmex Inostics’ BEAMing services are readily available to support clinical trials and research in oncology. Furthermore, Sysmex Inostics companion diagnostics (CDx) team offers services for the development of non-invasive plasma DNA based IVD tests supported by a growing network of partners to cover the entire IVD development process. In addition, BEAMing tests (OncoBEAM) are available through a CLIA certified laboratory for routine clinical analysis. Show less



Enzymatics

• Sweden

• Business Development Manager

  • May 2013 - Jan 2014

  Responsibilities include the identification, development, technical guidance, and strategic growth of key business opportunities in the molecular diagnostic, commercial molecular biology and clinical markets. This included academic, B2B, and OEM accounts and focused primarily on bulk reagents and next generation sequencing (NGS) solutions. Many customers are large NGS core labs/sequencing providers servicing both academic and clinical researchers. Additional products include: kitting services, molecular biology reagents including enzymes, NGS library prep kits and components. Show less



Thermo Fisher Scientific

• United States
• Biotechnology Research
• 700 & Above Employee

• Molecular Biology Sales Specialist

  • Feb 2005 - May 2013

  Responsible for selling life science products for RNAi, PCR, QPCR, and QRT-PCR, as well as associated plastic consumables, I also have previous experience with automated adhesive and heat sealing equipment, and 2D Scanners and BioStorage Vials. Responsible for creation of business plans for key/ focus accounts in territory. Work with Technical Account Manager in key/focus accounts to implement and support business-plan and grow ABgene business. Manage seminars in key/focus accounts. Manage "prime" accounts in territory. These accounts are large dollar value or OEM/B2B type of accounts. Accomplishments: Outstanding Achievement Award for being the Top Performer in 2006 and 2008. Promoted to Key Account Manager in Feb 2007. Territory was * 100% to plan in 2006, 2007, 2008, 2010 and 2011. Sales Seminars Attended: Common Sense Selling and Common Sense Negotiation presented by Whetstone Group. Show less



Fermentas Life Science

• India
• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Territory Manager

  • Feb 2002 - Nov 2004

  Responsible for selling life science products such as: Restriction Enzymes, DNA, RNA, and Protein ladders and markers, Pre-cast gels, DNA/RNA modifying enzymes and other Proteins, dNTPs, Media, Transfection reagent, DNA labeling kits, DNA isolation and purification kits, SNP genotyping kits, products for PCR, and other life science reagents. Developed and maintained new and existing customer relationships through site visits, cold calling, and regular telephone contact. Accomplishments: Grew sales in the total territory by 30% in 2002 and 89% in 2003. In 2004 grew sales by an average of 40% over 2003 sales in the 4 major academic accounts in IL: University of IL at Chicago, Northwestern University, University of Chicago, and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. Opened 7 new freezer programs while expanding and maintaining the additional 9 existing freezer programs. Sales Seminars Attended: Getting More for Less: 2 Steps for Maximizing Returns from Existing Customers; Win or Walk: Closing Strategies for Selling in Today's Market presented by Engage Selling Solutions; and Territory Planning, The sales Process presented by The Osborne Group. Show less



Abbott Laboratories

• Colombia
• Personal Care Product Manufacturing
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Advanced Product Specialist

  • May 2001 - Feb 2002

  Applied scientific and technical knowledge to daily operations, data management, and problem solving. Participated in the manufacturing of Nucleic Acid test components. Utilized LCR/PCR technology. Assisted in the coordination of the manufacturing schedule. Analyzed and tracked testing data. Interacted, networked, and negotiated with technical support groups.

• Validation Scientist

  • Feb 2000 - May 2001

  Validation/remediation of manufacturing processes by USP guidelines. Characterization studies (design and execution). Protocol writing, review, and execution. Data review and analysis.Professional Training: Test Method and Process Validations, Validation and Verification for Manufacturing, statistics, operator trained for AxSYM and TDx/TDxFLx.