career objective                              

 

versatile, results-oriented leader seeking to leverage more than 10 years of combined experience in biomedical research, project management, mentoring/teaching, client relations, and marketing in support of corporate profitability and productivity objectives.

 

profile                                                

 

katerina has impressed both her peers and management with her quick

learning capability, adaptability, teamwork skills and initiative.

c john devore, m.b.a.

 

ø  consistently contribute to improved productivity, cost effectiveness, operational enhancement, and profitability through leadership, strategic planning strengths, technical expertise, and sound understanding of scientific industry.

ø  flawless history of delivering complex business projects on time, within budget/specifications, and without compromising performance, including cost-cutting improvements based on accurate planning and risk assessment.

ø  proficient in troubleshooting, resource allocation/maximization, change management, and new technology introduction.

ø  proven leader and team builder, with success in fostering true motivation, productivity, and cohesion from disparate parties.

ø  reputation for strong work ethic, exceptional commitment to customers, industry knowledge, approachability, and ability to get the job done by focusing on priority tasks, responding to sense of urgency, and tenacious dedication to results.

 

core competencies:

strategic planning & initiatives	recruiting & training	policy & procedure development
needs assessments	staff development	scientific research & publication
strategic business development	productivity improvement	relationship development
project planning & analysis	expense control	documentation & presentations
financial analysis & reporting	vendor & contract negotiations	performance evaluations

 

accomplishments                              

 

  triggered 15% increase in interdepartmental sales at (company name) after designing and developing client relations.

  authored fourteen peer-reviewed publications and 29 scientific abstracts, including transduction mechanisms-g proteins in psychopharmacogenetics.

  reduced abbott labs expenditures by $1.2m at 1 site through streamlining of operations for biologics manufacturing and testing.

  improved project timelines by 50% at abbott labs after building and reinforcing team cohesion.

  multi-award-winning performance includes:

c      vice president s award of excellence (2x) for product launches, abbott labs, 2006.

c      senior rookie of the year nominee, abbott labs, 2006

c      director s award for product improvement, abbott labs 2005

 

professional experience                

 

zanashi succor, llc-worth, il                                                                                       2008 to present

director of business operations

  oversee wide range of strategic initiatives geared toward operational efficiency, including alternative investment management and direct marketing model.

  serve as project executive of business development, vision execution, and information management to design, develop, and implement lucrative measures for sustained revenues.

  establish high-performance culture through continuous improvements efforts such as attending and presenting seminars for advancing skills mastery.

 

abbott laboratories-abbott park, il                                                                                   2004 to 2008

project manager, change management (2006 to 2008)

  provided change and communication support for identified stakeholders on targeted projects and initiatives that augmented organization.

  developed and administered stakeholder assessments to measure change readiness, communication effectiveness, and organizational infrastructure.

  mentored global personnel throughout usa, europe, australia, and puerto rico.

 

senior scientist for endocrine/metabolic product group, diagnostics division (2004 to 2006)

  solved on-market product issues, including investigations, corrective actions, risk management, and design changes.

  successfully launched numerous products throughout usa and international markets.

  acquired key knowledge of regulatory submissions, market labeling, and internal communications.

 

loyola university chicago, maywood, il                                                                                        2001 to 2004

research project lead & biomedical writer, stritch school of medicine

  collaborated with industry liaisons to conduct pharmacological studies during and after drug development process.

  executed wide range of projects focused on pharmacodynamics using in vivo and in vitro models for variety of therapeutic agents.

 

education & credentials                

 

george washington university school of business-washington, d.c.

project leadership, management, and communications certificate

 

loyola university of chicago-maywood, il

ph.d. in pharmacology, concentration in neuroendocrine and molecular pharmacology

 

purdue university-west lafayette, in

b.s. in molecular biology, concentration in neurobiology & physiology

minor in french

 

technical proficiencies:

software: microsoft office suite (word, excel, powerpoint, outlook, access, project), prochain, quickbooks, lotus notes, internet research

communications: teleconferencing, web conferencing

scientific: clinical laboratory microbiology, clinical biochemistry/hematology, antihypertensive agents

 

activities:

speaker, science, business, & communications, 2002 to present

  featured venues include healthcare businesswomen s association, american society of pharmacology and experimental therapeutics, purdue university, loyola university of chicago, and society for neuroscience.

mentor, elementary students, junior achievement of chicago, 2007 to present

event planner, women leaders in action (wla-abbott labs), 2004 to 2008

faculty recruitment committee, loyola university chicago, 2002 to 2005

graduate orientation and advisory committee, loyola university chicago, 2002 to 2003

lecturer, headaches & migraines, drugs of abuse, antihypertensives round-table organizer, 2001 to 2006

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a (insert actual title of target position) capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include extensive experience overseeing and executing strategic sales initiatives for leading health and medical research and finance organizations. as a versatile individual who has excelled both autonomous and team leadership roles, i bring a wealth of expertise and skills that have been honed for the express improvement of profitability and productivity objectives. my customer-focused, service-oriented approaches have solidified many lucrative, long-term business relationships.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your operations, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

katerina j. damjanoska