-- BIOTECH CONSULTANT—

Focus of Interest: Start-up Biotechnology, Healthcare, Wellness and Medicine

QUALIFICATIONS PROFILE
Quality-focused and results-driven professional with diverse experience in all s
tages of business development lifecycle from business requirements analysis thro
ugh implementation, business enhancements and production support. Seasoned profe
ssional, with outstanding project planning, execution, monitoring and resource b
alancing skills with the ability to support multiple simultaneous projects in ma
trix organizational structure. Exceptional qualifications in identifying and cap
turing market opportunities to accelerate expansion, increase revenue and improv
e profit contributions. Detail-oriented with the capacity to multitask effective
ly in fast-paced and challenging environment. Exemplifies a strong sense of prid
e in handling duties and unparalleled commitment to getting the job done and ach
ieving high results. Natural leader and team builder with practical organization
al-level experience. Highly regarded for strong written and verbal communication
skills, ensuring the seamless flow and implementation of impressive plans. Exce
llent communicator; able to interface with management, clients and people of div
erse socio-cultural background.
CORE STRENGTHS
Client Relationship Management
Leadership and Teambuilding
Strategic and Tactical Planning
Marketing and Media Contacts
Research and Report Writing
Research and Report Writing
Inventory Management
Competitive Set Analysis
Concept Development
Public Relation Presentation Skills
Project Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SHYMALA AYURVEDA SPA - LONDON
SPA CONSULTANT 2004 - PRESENT
The only Ayurvedic health and beauty center in London that offers authentic trad
itional Ayurvedic treatments to promote beauty from within.
• Worked collaboratively with CEOs and Executives in providing personalized coachi
ng for stress management, eventually leading to improve productivity and develop
ment of company.
• Provided presentations on Ayurvedic health benefits; trained staff and performed
quality checks for the spa, including design, marketing and branding.
• Assumed full responsibility in assisting company for operations expansion, and e
nsured efficient flow of center operations while maintaining high guest satisfac
tion.
• Established and maintained strong client relationship, and provided customers wi
th assurance of high-quality service.
SAFRONYA AYURVEDA - SAN RAFAEL, CA
OWNER | DIRECTOR 2005 - MAY 2010
Safronya Ayurveda Ltd LLC is a holistic Ayurvedic health care center offering li
festyle recommendations, nutritional counseling, body and skin care work and res
ources to lead a healthy and fulfilling life.
• Performed Spa design, spa operations management, spa training, and product manag
ement.
• Proactively managed the hiring, training, payroll and finances of the company.
• Facilitated training, workshop and seminar presentations to introduce Ayurvedic
and balanced living to the corporations and community.
• Oversaw the day-to-day aspects of spa operations, including customer service, cl
ient retention and sales targets achievement.
• Cultivated a loyal customer base and establish strong community presence with cu
stomers and businesses.
• Served as project developer and manager for various events that support non-prof
its’ cause on homelessness, children’s health, education and breast cancer research from
conception of idea to completion.
• Successfully multiplied revenue and nominated in Top Five Spa among leading yoga
journals all within a year of business establishment.
MEDTRONIC VASCULAR - SANTA ROSA, CA
PRE-CLINICAL / DESIGN CONTROL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE 2001-2004
A Fortune 100 biotechnology company involved in medical stenting for cardiovascu
lar and peripheral diseases.
• Instrumental in wide-ranging study activities to support sponsor initiated studi
es in development. Assumed full responsibility in managing project from initial
conception to release in the commercial market.
• Performed animal studies for drug-eluting stents (DES) testing; worked with phys
icians and researchers across the nation on various pre-clinical research trials
.
• Created various pre-clinical trials, pre-clinical study documentation, to be pre
sented to senior management.
• Supported in drafting and reviewing pre-clinical protocols for phase I – IV pre-cli
ical studies as well as in assessing, and supervising project specific clinical
budgets and coordinating budget payments for study sites.
• Contributed in the classification and selection of Development studies/projects
and assessed pre-clinical site regulatory document packages prior to IRB submiss
ion.
• Collaborated with different teams from R&D, Clinical, Quality Control, Marketing
and Manufacturing.
• Utilized analytical skills to determine the feasibility of technology for human
use.
• Successfully supervised team from project conception through pre-clinical trials
and release of the products. Utilized with project management software that aid
resources and scheduling for timely execution of project.
OTHER EXPERIENCE
GRAUER SCHOOL - ENCINITAS, CA

MATHEMATICS AND SCIENCE INSTRUCTOR / SUMMER SCHOOL DIRECTOR 1995-2000

VARIOUS TUTORING AGENCIES - SINGAPORE/ UK/ INDIA/ CA

TUTOR – PRIVATE AND SMALL GROUPS 1991-1997
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences - 1990
Major in Physiology and Microbiology
NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE - SINGAPORE
CERTIFICATIONS
Certified Ayurvedic Practitioner - Ayurvedic Medicine (Completed 2 years)
VEDIKA GLOBAL - BERKELEY, CA
Spanish, Dance, and Creative Writing Program (1994-2000)
UC SAN DIEGO, SAN DIEGO COMMUNITY COLLEGE - SAN DIEGO, CA