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Nancy Struzenski Farrell

Binghamton,NY

Summary

Accomplished VP, Owner, and senior sales and management professional with over 35 years of experience in the environmental laboratory industry. Renowned throughout the industry and in the Northeast region, consistently driving significant business growth, fostering long-term client relationships, and effectively managing complex operations. Expertise lies in environmental testing across diverse matrixes such as soil, groundwater, drinking water, air, sediment, and tissue. Widely recognized for ability to generate organic revenue growth, develop innovative client solutions, and provide effective leadership.

Overview

38
38
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Account Manager

Pace Analytical, Northeast Territory
03.2022 - Current
  • Managed and expanded client relationships across New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, New Hampshire, and Massachusetts
  • Delivered tailored solutions to environmental engineering firms, consulting companies, government agencies, and municipalities
  • Provided comprehensive testing services for soil, water, groundwater, drinking water, air, and sediment/tissue analysis
  • Grew annual book of business from zero to over $7 million through organic growth strategies and client relationship management
  • Achieved a significant milestone in 2022 by doubling book of business year-over-year
  • Successfully achieved and exceeded sales goals every year
  • Fostered business development through strategic networking and consistent client support

Vice President of Sales

Alpha Analytical (Acquired by Pace Analytical)
05.2015 - 03.2022
  • Directed sales opportunities, closed business opportunities and client relationship management across the Northeast
  • Successful at maintaining and selling at higher than competition rates for analytical services and successfully growing business
  • Oversaw client growth initiatives and provided solutions tailored to client needs in environmental industries
  • Successfully transitioned existing client base during acquisition while maintaining high client satisfaction

Vice President of Sales

Spectrum Analytical
07.2011 - 05.2015
  • Spearheaded sales growth and managed key accounts across New York and Massachusetts
  • Cultivated strong, recurring business relationships with environmental consultants, engineers, and regulators
  • Expanded new client opportunities while maintaining consistent, long-term accounts

CEO and President

Environmental Laboratory Services, Syracuse, NY
01.2004 - 07.2011
  • Owned and operated a full-service environmental laboratory with a staff of 22 employees
  • Managed all aspects of the business, including operations, sales, regulatory compliance, and employee oversight, contract negotiation
  • Successfully maintained laboratory certifications through rigorous audits with the New York State Department of Health
  • Secured and managed contracts with insurance companies, state, and federal agencies

Vice President Business Development

Environmental Products & Services
01.1994 - 01.2004
  • Responsible for all administrative functions for the emergency response company to include project management, IT, communications, branch administration, purchasing
  • Reported directly to the President as his assistant and managed17 employees in this position
  • Negotiated contracts with insurance companies, federal and state agencies for business between the organizations

Senior Manager

Coopers & Lybrand, New York State
06.1987 - 01.1994
  • Led consulting practices focused on automating accounting and bookkeeping processes for small businesses
  • Provided strategic financial solutions and process improvements to clients in various industries

Education

BS - Computer Science, Accounting Minor

Siena College

Skills

  • Strong expertise in environmental regulations and testing standards
  • Proficient in business development, client relationship management, and operational leadership
  • Extensive network across the Northeast environmental industry
  • Industry expertise
  • Trade show representation and organization
  • Revenue generation
  • Key account growth
  • Territory management
  • Competitive intelligence
  • Business development and planning
  • Business networking
  • Goals and performance
  • Networking
  • Lead development
  • Relationship building
  • Customer relationship management

Accomplishments

  • Organically built a $7 million book of business through innovative strategies and client-focused service.
  • Consistently achieved year-over-year growth, including doubling revenue in 2022, while constantly exceeding goals and budgets
  • Extensive expertise in environmental testing across a wide range of matrixes.
  • Successfully managed and grew a 22-employee environmental laboratory business.
  • Played a pivotal role in transitioning and growing client bases during acquisitions and leadership changes.

Affiliations

  • Vice President Brownfield Coalition of the Northeast (BCONE), Vice President for the past two years
  • Grew membership by over 30% through strategic outreach and hosting events across the region, by establishing networking events, expansion committees and coordinating events with 50-250 attendees in a diverse group of attendees in a variety of industries.
  • Organized industry networking events with attendance ranging from 50 to 250 professionals.
  • Program Committee NYWEA – New York Water Environment Association for the past 10 years.
  • Received the NYWEA Golden Shovel Award for Outstanding achievement and contributions to the Organization

Timeline

Senior Account Manager

Pace Analytical, Northeast Territory
03.2022 - Current

Vice President of Sales

Alpha Analytical (Acquired by Pace Analytical)
05.2015 - 03.2022

Vice President of Sales

Spectrum Analytical
07.2011 - 05.2015

CEO and President

Environmental Laboratory Services, Syracuse, NY
01.2004 - 07.2011

Vice President Business Development

Environmental Products & Services
01.1994 - 01.2004

Senior Manager

Coopers & Lybrand, New York State
06.1987 - 01.1994

BS - Computer Science, Accounting Minor

Siena College
Nancy Struzenski Farrell