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Work History
Education
Skills
Professional Awards
Board Memberships
Professional Licenses
Awards
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KRISTEN BRETON

KRISTEN BRETON

Consultant and Sales Professional
Lincoln,RI

Summary

National Advocacy Director with multiple award-winning sales background and various leadership positions. With over 18 years in the pharmaceutical sector, championing behavioral and public health Expert in strategic planning and advocacy, with a proven track record in launching national projects and fostering multi-level partnerships. Committed to advancing public health initiatives through innovative solutions and collaborative efforts.

Professional consultant Known for analytical thinking, effective communication, and leadership skills.

Overview

19
19
years of professional experience

Work History

Lead Consultant

Krunch Solutions LLC
12.2023 - Current
  • Optimize team performance through effective communication, by identifying goals and achievement markers that lead to solutions.
  • Spearheaded the successful completion of strategy related projects through micro assessments and network expansion.
  • Collaborate with colleagues for ensured expertise and execution planning.
  • Prepared project lifecycle documentation and project management plans.

National Advocacy Director

HARBOR PATH
01.2024 - 02.2024
  • Reported directly to the CEO; regularly communicating status updates and strategic planning while overseeing contract lobbyists and consultants.
  • Led effective advocacy campaigns, driving positive policy changes.
  • Enhanced community engagement by organizing strategic outreach programs.
  • Developed comprehensive advocacy strategies for influencing public opinion.
  • Spearheaded initiatives to advance legislative priorities.
  • Coordinated with internal teams to align advocacy efforts with organizational goals.
  • Increased public awareness by crafting compelling advocacy messages.

National Director of Public Health & Advocacy

US WORLDMEDS
03.2021 - 01.2023
  • Led strategic initiatives to drive national growth and expanded market reach for commercial sales force
  • Developed and executed plans for achieving organizational goals and enhancing operational efficiencies in collaboration with commercial sales director
  • Strengthened business relationships by fostering collaboration with key stakeholders nationwide.
  • Implemented innovative solutions for optimizing resource allocation and improving performance.
  • Enhanced brand recognition through strategic marketing campaigns and public relations efforts; overseeing all marketing and PR consultants

Director of Community Health Solutions for New England

EMERGENT BIOSOLUTIONS
06.2020 - 03.2022
  • Collaborated with all public health officials in New England to establish education and awareness coampaigns
  • Improved strategic planning by evaluating market trends and competitor actions
  • Developed innovative solutions to drive business growth and market expansion.
  • Collaborated with executive leadership to align business strategies with objectives.

Senior Clinical Specialist, Treatment Access Specialist

Indivior, Inc.
03.2006 - 05.2020
  • Various internal promotions during tenure under the commercial team in collaboration with marketing, training and sales.
  • Enhanced patient outcomes by implementing advanced clinical protocols.
  • Improved treatment efficacy with thorough analysis of patient data.
  • Assisted medical teams in refining strategies for complex cases.
  • Collaborated with healthcare professionals to ensure compliance with best practices.
  • Facilitated communication between departments for seamless patient care.

Education

M.Ed. - Counseling Psychology

Providence College
Providence, RI
01.2001

B.A. - Communications, Interpersonal Relations & Media Studies

Westfield State College
Westfield, MA
01.2000

Skills

  • Team leadership & development
  • Issue resolution
  • Processes and procedures
  • Business analysis
  • Client relationships
  • Project processes
  • Go-to-market strategies
  • Best practices implementation

Professional Awards

  • National Sales Achievement, Top 10%, 2019
  • National Guiding Principles Award, 2016
  • National Team of the Year, 2016
  • Pinnacle Top 10 % of the company, 2014
  • National Team of the Year, 2014
  • MINDS Marketing Intelligence Team Member, 2011
  • National Guiding Principles Award, 2008
  • Pinnacle Top 10 % of the company, 2007
  • National Team of the Year, 2007
  • Corporate Culture Committee Member, 2006
  • Employee of the Quarter, East Bay Mental Health Center, 05/01/05

Board Memberships

  • UNITED AGAINST FENTANYL, Nonpartisan, nonprofit organization focused on combating the fentanyl/synthetic drug crisis.
  • TOCKWOTTON ON THE WATERFRONT, Senior living community providing quality and comfortable surroundings.

Professional Licenses

QMHP, Qualified Mental Health Professional, Rhode Island, 2001-2011

Awards

National Sales Team of the Year (2020)

National Sales Achievement, Top 10%  (2019)

National Guiding Principles Aware (2016)

National Team of the Year (2016)

Pinnacle: Top 10% (2014)

National Team of the Year (2014)

National Guiding Principles Aware (2008)

Pinnacle Top 10% (2007)

National Team of the Year (2007)

Timeline

National Advocacy Director

HARBOR PATH
01.2024 - 02.2024

Lead Consultant

Krunch Solutions LLC
12.2023 - Current

National Director of Public Health & Advocacy

US WORLDMEDS
03.2021 - 01.2023

Director of Community Health Solutions for New England

EMERGENT BIOSOLUTIONS
06.2020 - 03.2022

Senior Clinical Specialist, Treatment Access Specialist

Indivior, Inc.
03.2006 - 05.2020

B.A. - Communications, Interpersonal Relations & Media Studies

Westfield State College

M.Ed. - Counseling Psychology

Providence College
KRISTEN BRETONConsultant and Sales Professional