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Gretchen Johnson

Gretchen Johnson

Business Development Manager
Denver,CO

Summary

Relationship-focused business development professional with over 20 years of experience in luxury sales and client engagement. Recognized for exceptional communication, negotiation, and trust-building skills that foster long-term partnerships and repeat business. Proven ability to cultivate strong relationships with clients, industry partners, and community networks, resulting in increased brand loyalty and market presence. Adept at developing and executing strategic growth initiatives, analyzing market trends, and leveraging insights to create opportunities for high-value projects. Known for a collaborative and client-centered approach, ensuring seamless experiences from first contact through contract negotiation and project completion.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Manager

NoCO Custom Homes
08.2024 - Current

• Cultivate trusted relationships with high-net-worth clients, architects, and designers, ensuring a seamless and highly personalized custom home experience.
• Develop and execute exclusive client appreciation and subcontractor partnership events, strengthening loyalty, collaboration, and brand distinction.
• Establish and leverage relationships with developers in emerging communities, driving expansion into new markets and securing premium lot opportunities.
• Play a significant role in the Parade of Homes, contributing to the company’s recognition with the People’s Choice Award in the $3M+ category.
• Leverage market insights and key networks to identify and secure high-value projects, positioning the brand as the builder of choice for discerning clients.

Real Estate Broker

Front Porch Realty Solutions
09.2018 - 08.2024
  • Negotiate real estate contracts to navigate transactions between buyers and sellers.
  • Compare properties possessing similar features to determine competitive market prices.
  • Liaison between property owners and prospective buyers to facilitate purchase and transfer of ownership.
  • Advise clients on mortgage and housing conditions to identify successful properties and promote customer satisfaction.
  • Sold high volume of properties in short timeframes to exceed goals and maximize business revenue.
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity.

Director for Strategic Alliance & Education

Pacira Pharmaceuticals
12.2014 - 09.2018
  • Continually maintained and improved company's reputation and positive image in markets served.
  • Built and strengthened strategic relationships with Anesthesiologists, C-Suite partners, Surgeons, Nurse Educators, and Nurse Managers.
  • Established, initiated and optimized business development strategies based on company targets, product specifications, market data and budget factors.
  • Met deadlines, exceeding expectations and effectively rolling out education and product implementation.
  • Considered business demands and customer preferences when developing product implementation strategies.
  • Aligned activities with corporate objectives by coordinating strategies with Sales Team.
  • Mentored Surgical Teams on best practices and protocols to maximize productivity.
  • Secured long-term accounts by recommending strategies to promote brand effectiveness and highlight product benefits.
  • Participated in research on Pacira products to showcase benefits and retain customers.

Senior Clinical Education Specialist

Pacira Pharmaceuticals
10.2012 - 12.2014
  • Implemented instructional presentations to communicate coursework goals.
  • Provided Clinical Instruction and conducted clinical simulations for Surgical Teams including Anesthesia, Surgeons and Nursing staff.
  • Analyzed clinical settings' effectiveness in helping students achieve course and program outcomes.
  • Provided educational lectures and facilitated discussions.
  • Collaborated with Nurse Educators to implement best practices to enhance student learning.
  • Provided nursing skill demonstrations for medication and surgical device preparation.

Territory Manager

I-Flow
02.2006 - 10.2012
  • Communicated regularly with territory, regional and strategic managers for daily support and strategic planning for accounts.
  • Managed over 30 accounts within Regional MN territory.
  • Monitored customer buying trends, market conditions and competitor actions to adjust strategies and achieve sales goals.
  • Established successful account relationships with Surgeons, C-Suite, Pharmacy Managers, and Nurses by building rapport and maintaining consistent communication.
  • Successfully developed, launched and managed the #1 Nationally recognized Nurse Education Center of Excellence for peripheral nerve block.
  • Regional Leader of 10 territories in launching and maintaining peripheral nerve block programs in 8 facilities within 9 months.

Surgical Registered Nurse

University Of MN
02.2005 - 02.2006
  • Maintained sterile surgical environment and secured confidential data to protect patients' health and privacy.
  • Assisted families by answering questions, supplying general information and providing frequent updates on patient progress.
  • Created warm, supportive atmosphere to keep patients feeling safe and comfortable immediately before and after surgery.
  • Communicated medical information and discharge instructions to patients and families to reduce return visits.
  • Documented procedure plans, surgery notes and progress updates to facilitate communication among healthcare providers.
  • Adhered to strict safety measures by carefully determining proper dosages before administering medications
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care
  • Provided skilled, timely and level-headed emergency response to critically-ill patients
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Sustained quality standards by performing routine medication audits and upholding internal and industry best practices.
  • Administered different therapies and medications in line with physician orders and treatment plan.
  • Evaluated patient histories, complaints and current symptoms.
  • Accurately documented treatment, medications and IVs administered, discharge instructions and follow-up care.
  • Recorded details regarding therapies to keep patient charts updated.
  • Used first-hand knowledge and clinical expertise to advocate for patients under care and enacted prescribed treatment strategies.
  • Administered medications and treatment to patients and monitored responses while working with healthcare teams to adjust care plans
  • Collaborated with leadership to devise initiatives for improving nursing satisfaction, retention and morale
  • Quickly responded to situations impacting safety and security to unit, actualizing crisis prevention interventions to control and de-escalate situations

Surgery Registered Nurse

Mayo Clinic
02.1998 - 02.2005
  • Documented patient plan of care by taking into account nursing interventions, diagnosis and expected patient outcomes.
  • Monitored patients before, during and after surgical operations to evaluate patient care and maintained aseptic techniques
  • Managed pre-op and post-operative patient care by stocking medical supplies and preparing operating rooms.
  • Assisted surgeons with medical procedures by providing proper medical instruments.
  • Communicated with healthcare team members to plan, implement and enhance treatment strategies.
  • Led teams in driving successful patient outcomes by prioritizing standard of care and best practices.
  • Strengthened training and nursing knowledge by taking part in continuing education programs and workshops.
  • Mentored and trained new hire nurses on equipment, policies and surgical procedures.

Education

Associate of Science - Nursing

Rochester Community And Technical College
Rochester, MN
1998

Skills

  • Client Relationship Building
  • Subcontractor Relations
  • Leading Projects
  • Team motivation
  • Business development and planning
  • Strategic Planning
  • Solution selling
  • B to B sales
  • Client Base Retention
  • Marketing Strategy Development
  • Strategic account development
  • New Business Development
  • Brand Marketing
  • Brand-building strategies
  • Competitor Analysis
  • Consultative Selling Techniques
  • Promotional sales events
  • Networking Events
  • Market Trend Analysis
  • Market intelligence
  • Extensive personal network
  • National account management

Affiliations

  • The Belt Buckle Challenge Series ~ Current Advisory Board Member
  • Hope Lives ~ Lydia Dody Breast Cancer Support Center ~ Past Board Member
  • Bas Bleu Theatre ~ Volunteer ~ Opening Night Receptions
  • Habitat for Humanity ~ Women Build Team

Timeline

Business Development Manager

NoCO Custom Homes
08.2024 - Current

Real Estate Broker

Front Porch Realty Solutions
09.2018 - 08.2024

Director for Strategic Alliance & Education

Pacira Pharmaceuticals
12.2014 - 09.2018

Senior Clinical Education Specialist

Pacira Pharmaceuticals
10.2012 - 12.2014

Territory Manager

I-Flow
02.2006 - 10.2012

Surgical Registered Nurse

University Of MN
02.2005 - 02.2006

Surgery Registered Nurse

Mayo Clinic
02.1998 - 02.2005

Associate of Science - Nursing

Rochester Community And Technical College