Kathleen Stecher

Experience

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  Sneakers Software, Inc

  Sept 2007 - Aug 2013

  Co-Founder, COO and Business Manager

  Oversaw strategy and operations for veterinary electronic medical records software system with revenue of 3M+, scaling to 700+ clinics with staff of 25• Directed all business operations from recruitment, hiring, and training of employees nationwide for sales, IT, accounts receivable/payable, sales, and customer service• Initiated long term visionary and financial goals, by reviewing overhead needs, personnel, and developed the 401K and healthcare programs• Planned and executed budgeting and finance goals, mapping out sales strategy and volume targets• Negotiated and drafted company’s customer and vendor contracts inconjunction with legal team• Developed and streamlined office procedures including software upgrades, customer, and vendor payments• Conducted annual employee evaluations• Coordinated logistics for veterinarian trade shows Show less

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  Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai - Genetics and Genomic Sciences

  Aug 2013 - Dec 2021

  Conceptualized, produced Mount Sinai’s LymeMIND Virtual Conference in partnership with the Steven and Alexandra Cohen Lyme Initiative, which included 60 speakers and virtual audience of 23,000+• Oversaw and managed budget of $600K+. Expended project plans to facilitate collaborations between leading scientific healthcare researchers and the Lyme disease community• Responsible for event logistics, venue selection, vendor negotiation, and external marketing and collaborating with cross functional team of PR, web design, and event coordinators• Planned and executed launch event for the Hasso-Plattner Institute-Mount Sinai of Digital Health which included devising the program for the day’s event: signing ceremony, liaison with PR and press, and VIP presentations • Designed LymeMIND interactive microsite and LymeMIND Virtual Conference program brochure• Planned and coordinated the LymeMIND Story Booth to record patient’s, doctor’s, and researcher’s experiences• Designed, managed, updated LymeMIND website• Created and produced the monthly “LymeMIND Consortium Webinar Series”• Completed CITI IRB Programs: Data Security, HIPAA training, GCP for Social and Behavioral Research Best Practices for Clinical Research, GCP for Clinical Trials with Investigational Drugs and Biologics, and Investigators/ Research Staff Show less Prioritized complex scheduling of internal and external meetings, travel manager for all domestic and international travel, and composed agendas for board and committee meetings, prepared emails with target points.• Served as the point person and liaison for internal, external, and international stakeholders, lab, and board members at various levels of seniority• Coordinate all Board of Directors’ meetings, committee meetings, conferencecalls and meeting materials, working with each director’s assistant• Professional and diplomatic gatekeeper and anticipated potential conflicts• Compiled, verified, and analyzed information in memos, letters, reports, speeches, presentations, and news releases • Developed operating expense budgets for the Dudley Lab and INGH• Created efficient procedures for new employee orientation and onboarding• Oversaw special projects and events for the institute including scientific retreats and annual meetings• Facilitated and advised on design aspects during corporate move to new offices, designed and purchased of all office and conference room furniture• Implemented the Lyme patient on-site art gallery for the LymeMIND Conference Show less

  • Project Manager/Executive Assistant

    Jul 2019 - Dec 2021

  • Executive Assistant to the Director of The Institute for Next Generation Healthcare at Mount Sinai

    Aug 2013 - Jul 2019
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  Egon Zehnder

  Jan 2022 - Aug 2023

  Executive Assistant to Partner of Global Executive Search Firm

  Partnered with financial services consultant in top echelon executive searches and business development• Point person for all stakeholders; clients, candidates, and consultants to ensure high quality deliverables Built dynamic relationships working with high-level executives on prestigious hiring projects • Managed complex calendars, including scheduling meetings, conference calls, and appointments, while proactively resolving conflicts and ensuring all relevant parties are informed• Coordinated extensive domestic and international travel arrangements, including flights, accommodations, and ground transportation for consultant, clients and candidates• Prepared and edited correspondence, presentations, reports, and other confidential documents with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail• Conducted research and compile information for various projects, presentations, and reports as requested• Acted as a gatekeeper, screening and prioritizing incoming calls, emails, and other communications, ensuring timely response and follow-up• Assisted with the preparation and coordination of board meetings, investor meetings, and other high-level events• Managed expense reporting and reimbursement processes, ensuring adherence to company policies • • Handled highly sensitive and confidential information with utmost discretion and professionalism• Point person for all stakeholders; clients, candidates, and consultants to ensure high quality deliverables • Built dynamic relationships working with high-level executives on prestigious hiring projects• Produced marketing presentations and materials for pitches and events• Created and owned the process to drive partner's business development strategy Show less