Kelly Bessette
San Jose,California
Summary
Expert marketing and business executive skilled in operations, revenue growth, and contracts.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Business Development
Silicon Valley Medical Imaging (SVMI)
05.2025 - Current
- Lead contracting and credentialing initiatives with new insurance carriers and medical groups to expand patient access an
- Cultivate and manage strategic relationships with hospital CEOs, enterprise radiology executives, county health leaders, Chiefs of Radiology, and senior hospital strategy teams (SR/HSR).
- Engage directly with physicians and specialists across disciplines to promote SVMI’s imaging capabilities and grow referral networks.
- Initiate and develop clinical trial partnerships by reaching out directly to organizations’ clinical trial teams, Chief Scientific Officers (CSOs), contract research organizations (CROs), Directors of Regulatory Affairs, research project managers.
Chief Growth Officer
Minimally Invasive Surgical Solutions
10.2022 - 02.2025
- Developed and executed growth strategies to expand patient referrals and partnerships.
- Negotiated new health plan contracts at favorable rates for the specialists and facility.
- Built and maintained strong relationships with providers, hospitals, and referral sources.
- Strategically applied for targeted clinical trials and successfully secured participation in several.
- Initiated strategic partnerships with organizations like Genentech, Care Access, On Lok, and BACH.
- Represented the practice at networking events.
Chief Marketing Officer
My Front Office
01.2021 - 09.2022
- Designed and executed high-impact digital marketing strategies to help sports medicine specialists attract more patients and grow their practices.
- Developed targeted campaigns to help physicians dominate local online markets.
- Created branding and messaging tailored to position clients as trusted specialists.
- Produced digital content and marketing materials focused on increasing brand visibility.
Executive Manager
Shyamali Mallick Singhal M.D, Ph.D., Inc.
02.2018 - 12.2020
- Directed operations for El Camino Medical Group.
- Established over 100 partnerships with cancer centers.
- Scripted and produced TV commercials for business.
- Established contract with 50 physician shareholders.
- Organized high-profile networking events.
Education
Certificate - Business Administration
UOP
Pasadena, CA04-2026
Skills
Marketing & Outreach Strategies
Credentialing and Contracting
Certification
- Good Clinical Practice, NIDA - January 30th, 2026
Timeline
Director of Business Development
Silicon Valley Medical Imaging (SVMI)
05.2025 - Current
Chief Growth Officer
Minimally Invasive Surgical Solutions
10.2022 - 02.2025
Chief Marketing Officer
My Front Office
01.2021 - 09.2022
Executive Manager
Shyamali Mallick Singhal M.D, Ph.D., Inc.
02.2018 - 12.2020
Certificate - Business Administration
UOP
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