Kathy Bifulco

Experience

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  Wilkins Media Company

  Mar 2006 - Aug 2010

  Vice President / Associate Media Director

  I accepted six promotions in a three-year timeframe due to my exemplary ability to plan and execute projects to completion with minimal oversight, handle conflicting issues and mediate fair solutions, and resolve highly complex problems.• My efforts catapulted revenue and I worked directly with the CEO and GM to analyze and implement plans for additional gains in expense control, major accounts, and quality improvement opportunities.• Leadership entrusted me with managing $8M throughout the annual revenue cycle. I optimized costs through forecasting and development of operational or capital budgets. I also implemented corrective action plans based on variance analysis of forecasted vs. actual costs.• Utilizing my exceptional organization skills, I managed operations involving hundreds of vendors and volunteers each week.• I streamlined communication across multiple media platforms by applying world-class communication principles, change management, and strategy planning. Show less

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  Wilkins Media Company (WPF) / Wilkins Media Company

  Mar 2008 - Feb 2013

  Team Fox Event Co-Chairperson (Volunteer)

  I volunteered to serve as key liaison between Team Fox and Wilkins Media Co. I assumed responsibility for event logistics planning and execution. • During my tenure, I enabled the foundation to surpass fundraising goals by strategically leading subcommittee operations, distributing carefully crafted event budgets, and communicating established campaign objectives.• I expanded community awareness of Team Fox's first-time Polo event through enhanced marketing campaigns while simultaneously building a contact network across multiple regions. Show less

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  Wilkins Parkinson's Foundation (WPF)/ Wilkins Media Company

  Sept 2010 - Feb 2013

  Managing Director

  I worked closely with team members as part of this nonprofit dedicated to funding programs that raise awareness of Parkinson's Disease. I also drove organizational success in the company's efforts to host and support various fundraising events and programs while concurrently seeking private donations and corporate sponsorships through its corporate communications division, Wilkins Media Company.• I launched administrative functions, operational policies, standard operating procedures, and communications frameworks in collaboration with the Foundation's co-founders.• An expert in writing and managing grants, I improved revenue/bottom-line profitability by sourcing, applying for, and securing critical grant funding.• Revenue increased as a direct result of my recommendations to pursue business development and expansion opportunities.• Cross-functional efficiency grew stronger as I continued to identify and resolve issues requiring creative solutions.• My applied knowledge of organizational development facilitated operations such as compliance, planning, marketing, governance, personnel supervision, performance management, fundraising, HR, and financial management.• I recruited and hired volunteers and managed the teams for key events.• Through strategic program oversight, logistics management for events, and project timeline coordination, I executed initiatives as required by clients. Show less

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  Children's National Hospital

  May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Child Life Services Practicum Program (Field Practicum)

  This role enabled me to ease the process for patients adjusting to a hospital environment. I implemented adaptive social/play techniques and improved their experience through strict maintenance of a safe, healthy, and therapeutic atmosphere.• I noticed accelerated growth and development for the pediatric patients assigned to my care, and this is due to my offering age-appropriate social opportunities with supervision.• By communicating and collaborating across a matrixed institution, I demonstrated my capacity to thrive in dynamic environments. • My responsibilities encompassed multiple functions, including Neurology, OR, NICU, and Gastrointestinal units. I was successful in all aspects of my job due to my outstanding time management and prioritization skills and ability to provide creative solutions and operational support. Show less

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  Emory University

  Feb 2022 - now

  As a leading research university, Emory University works with the National Institutes of Health on the RADx Tech initiative. This initiative aims to speed the development, validation, and commercialization of innovative point-of-care and home-based tests, as well as improve clinical laboratory tests, which can directly detect the COVID-19 virus. This initiative has recently expanded to include flu and RSV testing.• Oversee operations of Emory’s first independent research testing site.• Manage team of 10 Clinical Research Coordinators.• Complete mid-year and annual staff performance evaluations.• Ensure staff have all resources needed (training, supplies, access to hospitals, software access, workspace, etc.). • Work with Emory IRB on study staff modifications, continuing reviews, and consent/protocol updates. • Compile and maintain study regulatory binders.• Meet with fellow leadership weekly to discuss research efforts and plan for successful field studies.• Analyze research data, identify data discrepancies, and research and identify causes.• Perform statistical analysis of numerical data and develop reports to assess study performance.• Suggest needed modifications for research methodologies or tools.• Actively contribute to the development of research protocols.• Proficient in REDCap database. • Experience in Epic database. Show less

  • Associate Director, Research Projects | RADx Tech

    Mar 2023 - now

  • Manager, Research Projects, RADx Program

    Feb 2022 - now