Experience

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  Apco worldwide

  May 1993 - Mar 1997

  Project assistant

  APCO Worldwide is an independent global public affairs and strategic communications consultancy. With 680 employees in 35 worldwide locations, it is also the fifth largest independently owned PR firm in the United StatesProject Assistant, Public Relations/Event Management• Provided day-to-day support of client projects and business development efforts• Participated in internal and client meetings, prospective and current client presentations, project management and client engagement• Managed high profile and highly sensitive events for heads of state, royalty and religious leaders• Served as liaison with Grey Advertising/GCI Americas offices requiring project assistance in Spanish and knowledge of cultural sensitivities Show less

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  Complete wellness centers

  Apr 1997 - Jan 1998

  Director, public relations/investor relations

  Complete Wellness Centers was established by former Congressman Tom McMillen (D) to meld traditional and alternative medicine under one roof with the goal of treating patients holistically. • Created public relations plan for integrated medical offices in system; crafted and pitched press releases; implemented crisis management plan and senior management media training• Produced and managed the investor relations plan, including road shows and financial reporting to the Board of Directors; maintained relationships with existing equity and sell-side analysts, attracted new investors, retained current investors, and maximized company value• Developed investor relations materials, such as conference call notes, earnings releases, investor kits, fact sheets and other internal and external communications• Produced and managed investor database and investor profiles• Aided in increasing stock price and raising company profile Show less

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  Precision auto care, inc.

  Feb 1998 - Nov 1998

  Director, investor relations/public relations

  Precision Auto Care is an automotive aftermarket service franchisor. • Created long-range departmental plan and budget• Implemented overall communications and investor relations and developed crisis management plan; provided strategic counsel to company executives/franchisees • Developed and managed investor relations plan including road shows and financial reporting to the Board of Directors; worked with CEO and Legal department on Annual Meetings • Developed on-campus training program for franchisees followed by on-site execution• Evaluated competitor actions, financial and industry trends, and shareholder concerns• Valuation hit all time high at $10.88 Show less

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  Moon over xelaju, llc

  Mar 1999 - Jun 2006

  Co-founder, managing member

  Moon Over Xelaju was a home décor boutique that was created with a strong dedication to Latin American cultural influence, sustainable development and environmental responsibility.• Developed/executed sales, public relations, branding, marketing and advertising plans• Managed financial aspects of business development, including business plans, relationships with financial institutions, and legal documentation• Researched product lines and developed relationships with U.S. and Latin American vendors.• Oversaw local artisan product development/design and sought rare antiques with exclusive dealers throughout Mexico and Central America• Managed full-time staff in Guatemala City; completed customs documentation; supervised all aspects of shipping, packing and delivery• Translated all documentation and served as interpreter in business transactions• Operated business with initial $20,000 personal investment and grew the business to 2 million in yearly revenue within 3 years.• Business closed due to changes in the economy, importing laws and increase in cost for clearing product through customs after 9/11 Show less

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  The village gate, llc

  Jun 2004 - Jun 2006

  Co-founder, managing member

  The Village Gate was a collaborative melding of five small businesses in a destination town on the north-end of Columbus, Ohio that banded together to create a “living advertisement” in a historic neighborhood on the east-side, with the goal of enticing customers to visit each businesses’ main location.Co-Founder, Managing Member• Thought leader and collaborator in bringing together and managing five retail stores under one roof• Managed and designed the melding of inventory, scheduling and reporting• Created brand and logo, handled all public relations and earned media opportunities• Designed and dressed windows, in charge of in store merchandising and inventory re-fresh based on sales• Tied two opposite neighborhoods together by creating and promoting events and creative opportunities Show less

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  Z consulting

  Jan 2005 - Dec 2011

  Principal

  Z Consulting was a retail business consulting firm that helped small business owners with best practices, processes, and in developing systems that contributed to efficiency and performance • Aided local developer in opening SouthPointe Marketplace, from repurposing an old Walmart space into a Flea Market, Art Gallery and Auction House to all aspects of day-to-day operations, branding and interiors• Worked with The Children’s Hunger Alliance to create the First Farmer’s Market in Ohio to accept food stamps. Aided in securing and permitting location, recruiting farmers, managing grand opening and media • Worked with small retailers to maximize space, product staging and story telling, inventory management and public relations and marketing efforts• Aided in building and developing innovative business strategies that led to revenue increase of 30% in year one and 150% by yer 6 Show less

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  Urban moves

  Oct 2010 - Jan 2014

  Co-founder, managing member

  Urban Moves was an innovative boutique personal training studio with state-of-the-art equipment catering to clients focused on a wholistic approach to health, wellness and fitness • Managed day to day operations, advertising, marketing, did on and off-site events, supported the James Cancer Hospital fundraising initiative, Pelotonia • Worked with SBA to secure a loan, purchased existing business and increased revenue by 120% in first year by providing cutting edge training modalities and recognizing effective industry trends.• Negotiated contracts with Nationwide Children’s Hospital to use the equipment and facilities during client down time and with a local Parkinson’s support group to use the Power Plates• Developed relationships with Power Plate to create new workouts, Under Armor Combine as a representative and Lululemon with its first pop up location in Ohio Show less

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  A medical equipment rail company

  Jun 2013 - Dec 2018

  Strategic accounts manager/ manufacturer's representative

  This Medical Equipment Rail Company manufactures and distributes Fairfield-style medical equipment management rail and accessories, med gas headwall units, and triage/transport carts• Developed, managed, and grew clinical account sales funnel for new and developing company• Grew revenue from $14,000 to $150,000 in 2013 to 5 million in 2018 with a guaranteed sales funnel of 15 million over the next five years• Lobbied to become the standard at hospital systems by incorporating the company spec into clinical system epidemiology standards• Negotiated and closed two hospital systems and multiple clinics including government and long-term care facilities Show less

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  The hospital whisperer, llc

  Aug 2018 - Jan 2020

  Founder

  The Hospital Whisperer developed ways to mitigate cross-contamination at the point of care by focusing on the built environment. The company incorporated design, manufacturing, installation, and sales to clinical environments ranging from independent clinics to hospital systems • Engaged with decision-makers/C-Suite Executives to identify and generate new opportunities and built upon existing 15 million five year plan sales funnel• Worked directly with end users to develop strategies, processes and procedures, and followed up after installation to identify solutions to newly arising issues• Consultative sales strategy that focused on sustainability initiatives and sought to lower hospital acquired infections by working with all related siloes in each clinical space – designers, architects, facilities, etc. • Negotiated contracts with vendors and suppliers across the biodefense, air quality and healthcare sectors Show less

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  Viral concierge, llc

  Jan 2020 - Feb 2023

  Founder

  As a clinical environmental specialist for over 15 years, Victoria Harris took her hospitalist skill-set, knowledge of viral risk mitigation and biodefense and melded it into entertainment industry standards, to successfully mitigate costly movie set shutdowns since March of 2020. With her seasoned team, she helped cast and crew stay safe and compliant in the ever-evolving climate of COVID-19 by leading with empathy and following with evidence-based science, not the rhetoric. Victoria’s focus and commitment has been in meeting population health needs, with a strict dedication to quality and compliance, constantly improving and being mindful of following local, state, and federal guidelines to ensure the highest level of safety possible. As the founder of her company, she sought for Viral Concierge, LLC to become CLIA certified and have representation on the CDC and FDA Clinical Response teams to stay ahead of public health trends and continued to stay involved with industry leaders and organizations. With a people-centered focus, she pulled together a team that successfully melded into the fabric of the creative process, with minimal disruption. Her holistic and pro-active approach to testing and compliance management on set allowed her teams to feel the pulse of cast and crew and mitigate a crisis before it happened. In that vein, Viral Concierge, LLC ensured ideal conditions for people to thrive and produce their best work by taking care of the safety, health, and wellness of everyone on set.Throughout the Pandemic she was successfully able to negotiate with CBS/Viacom, Lifetime, Hulu, Netflix, Showtime and other studios and industry partners.Her passion is to change the way we look at population health and continue working to find, create and implement positive and sustainable tools, that will help develop long term strategies and positive outcomes. Show less