Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Honors Awards
Certification
Presentations Invited Lectures
Interests
Timeline
Kristina Wechsler, MS, RN

Kristina Wechsler, MS, RN

West Palm Beach,Florida

Summary

Energetic educator with proven skills in teaching diverse subjects and keeping students on-task to facilitate effective learning. Diligent and adaptable in meeting individual student needs and encouraging critical thinking in warm, safe, and educational environments. Proficient in evaluation, monitoring student performance, and organizing examinations.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

GROOVE NutraPersonal Owner/Wellness Coach

Owner-Operator
Phoenix
10.2013 - 08.2016
  • Built strong relationships with members to promote health, wellness, and available services
  • Provided individual health coaching to help clients optimize personal choices
  • Monitored, tracked, and reported on individual progress with wellness plans

Sr. Consultant

Delta Point
Phoenix, AZ
12.2010 - 11.2012
  • Created and facilitated specialized selling strategy workshops to improve provider/patient interactions.
  • Troubleshoot issues by understanding issue, diagnosing root cause and coming up with effective solutions.
  • Identified business issues through careful collaboration with key stakeholders.

Ex. Director Clinical Programs

Publicis Touch Point
Yardley, PA
12.2010 - 11.2012
  • Led 12 PharmD’s partnering with providers and hospitals to develop research projects.
  • Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to guide operational strategy.

Sr. Sales & Marketing Operations

MERCK (Schering-Plough)
Kennilworth, NJ
06.2010 - 11.2010
  • Responsible for coordinating marketing materials, messaging, and strategies to align teams across all disciplines.
  • Assessed KPIs to achieve a deep understanding of campaign performance.
  • Assembled reports and presentations to share insights and recommendations with stakeholders.

Institutional Account Manager

Merck (Schering-Plough)
Kennilworth, NJ
06.2008 - 05.2010
  • Liaison with providers and hospital C suite to develop ER protocols to improve patient outcomes and CMS scores.
  • Addressed problems with accounting, billing, and service delivery to maintain and enhance client satisfaction.
  • Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.

Critical Care/Oncology District Manager

EISAI Pharmaceuticals
New England
02.2006 - 01.2007
  • Led and coached 10 Hematology specialists
  • Ranked #1 in the country.
  • Modeled best practices for sales and customer service.

Sr. Sales Associate & Corporate English Teacher

The Wallstreet Institute
Bangkok, Thailand
05.2004 - 01.2006
  • Created and facilitated language programs for local government municipalities, and large corporations.
  • Trained, coached, and mentored new sales associates for maximum performance.

Institutional Sales Representative

PFIZER (Pharmacia & Upjohn)
12.2000 - 12.2003
  • Developed and delivered engaging sales presentations to convey product benefits.
  • Created professional sales presentations and seminars to effectively demonstrate product features and competitive advantages.
  • Trained and mentored new sales representatives.

Flight Attendant

American Airlines
11.1988 - 08.2003
  • Attended workshops and trainings in customer service, conflict resolution tactics, and safety procedures to keep abreast of all new requirements and procedures.
  • Ensured safety and comfort of customers onboard aircraft.
  • Answered passenger questions and provided solutions to issues arising during flights.

District Sales Manager

PFIZER (Pharmacia & Upjohn)
NY
12.2000 - 07.2003
  • Assessed each location's individual and team performances, analyzing data trends to determine the best methods to improve sales results.
  • Coached sales associates in product specifications, sales incentives, and selling techniques, significantly increasing customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Devised strategies for retaining accounts, delivering polished sales presentations and promoting brands and products.

Labor & Deliver/ Post-Partum Floor Nurse

Washington Hospital Center
Washington D. C.
09.1997 - 11.2000
  • Collaborated with healthcare team members to assess, implement and evaluate nursing care plans.
  • Supported patients in completing activities of daily living such as dressing, grooming and shower assistance.
  • Maintained accurate records of residents' healthcare treatments and responses.

Education

MS Aging -

Arizona State University
01.2023
  • Thesis: Effects of Computerized Cognitive Training on Cognitive Functioning in Community-dwelling adults 65 years and Older
  • Advisor: Dr. Johanna Uriri-Glover
  • Honoree of Sigma Phi Omega

Bachelor of Science - Nursing

The Catholic University of America, Washington, DC
07.1997

Nursing pre-requisites -

Northern Virginia Community College
01.1995

Skills

  • Project Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Performance Motivation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Motivating Performers
  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Critical Thinking
  • Training and Development

Honors Awards

  • 2023-01-01, Sigma Phi Omega- International Gerontology Honor & Professional Society
  • 2023-01-01, National Association of Professional Gerontologists

Certification

  • 2023-01-01, National Association of Professional Gerontologists
  • 2022-01-01, CITI: IRB Social and Behavioral Research
  • 2014-01-01, Institute for Integrative Nutrition: Wellness Coach
  • 2014-01-01, American Council on Exercise: Personal Trainer
  • 2008-01-01, Lean Six Sigma
  • 2004-01-01, TOEFL (Teaching English as a Foreign Language)

Presentations Invited Lectures

2023-10-27, Feasibility and Effects of Computerized Cognitive Training on Cognitive Functioning in older adults, National Hartford Center of Gerontological Nursing Excellence National conference

Interests

Working with older adults

Home Remodeling/Interior Decorating

Fishing

Timeline

GROOVE NutraPersonal Owner/Wellness Coach - Owner-Operator
10.2013 - 08.2016
Sr. Consultant - Delta Point
12.2010 - 11.2012
Ex. Director Clinical Programs - Publicis Touch Point
12.2010 - 11.2012
Sr. Sales & Marketing Operations - MERCK (Schering-Plough)
06.2010 - 11.2010
Institutional Account Manager - Merck (Schering-Plough)
06.2008 - 05.2010
Critical Care/Oncology District Manager - EISAI Pharmaceuticals
02.2006 - 01.2007
Sr. Sales Associate & Corporate English Teacher - The Wallstreet Institute
05.2004 - 01.2006
Institutional Sales Representative - PFIZER (Pharmacia & Upjohn)
12.2000 - 12.2003
District Sales Manager - PFIZER (Pharmacia & Upjohn)
12.2000 - 07.2003
Labor & Deliver/ Post-Partum Floor Nurse - Washington Hospital Center
09.1997 - 11.2000
Flight Attendant - American Airlines
11.1988 - 08.2003
Arizona State University - MS Aging,
The Catholic University of America - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Northern Virginia Community College - Nursing pre-requisites,

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