Nathaniel Kosher
Lino Lakes,MN
Summary
Results-driven and customer-oriented Event Planner and Physician Liaison with over a decade of experience in event design, implementation, and planning. Successful at developing long-lasting and impactful relationships with customers and professionals. Innovative strategic planner and clear communicator with an adaptable approach. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Member Engagement Manager
American Academy of Neurology
Minneapolis, MN
05.2024 - Current
- Enhance member engagement including membership programs, member experience strategies, and data reporting and analysis.
- Manage the Fellow of the AAN (FAAN) membership program. Implemented change and drove growth in the program through innovative ideas, and hit annual goal in record time.
- Oversee more than 70 online physician communities.
- Maintain positive relationships with physician members and stakeholders through effective communication and collaboration.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams, including product managers, developers, designers, and marketers.
Member Leadership Development Program Manager
American Academy of Neurology
Minneapolis, MN
06.2019 - 05.2024
- Managed annual physician leadership training programs, serving as liaison and champion for cohorts of neurologists
- Cultivated relationships with graduates of physician leadership training programs to ensure member engagement and fulfillment
- Oversaw meeting planning details, including agenda creation, content planning, and logistical/travel details.
- Maintained website for physician leadership training programs
- Communicated regularly with external and internal partners to ensure alignment of strategies and goals
- Developed program budgets and timelines, ensuring projects stayed on track and within allocated resources.
Science Manager, Annual Meeting & Conferences
American Academy of Neurology
Minneapolis, MN
07.2018 - 06.2019
- Executed entire speaker management process for plenary sessions, the most prestigious sessions at largest neurology conference in the world, featuring a total of around 40-50 invited speakers and 3,000-4,000+ attendees per session
- Organized onsite production management, including creating run of show documents, speaker and moderator scripts, and rehearsals for plenary sessions
- Collaborated with physician committees to design, implement, and review scientific programming at conference, as well as evaluate programs and faculty post-conference
- Partnered with a team of third party vendors including audiovisual and design to carry out sessions
Science Program Manager, Annual Meeting & Conferences
American Academy of Neurology
Minneapolis, MN
01.2017 - 07.2018
- Managed event mobile applications and event mobile application cross-functional teams for three annual conferences, with a combined attendance of over 16,000+ attendees
- Directed annual scientific award application and selection process, overseeing a team of 10 award liaisons and 30 award speakers
- Provided speaker support and logistics, and served as behind-the-scenes handler while onsite
- Produced and oversaw budgets for scientific sessions and awards
Senior Science Administrator, Annual Meeting & Conferences
American Academy of Neurology
Minneapolis, MN
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Facilitated annual scientific abstract submission of 3,000+ abstracts
- Served as staff liaison to physician committee and organized committee meetings
- Managed team of volunteer physicians tasked with auditing quality of sessions
Administrator
American Academy of Neurology
Minneapolis, MN
08.2010 - 01.2014
- Assisted in planning and executing 12,000+ attendee Annual Meeting
- Corresponded with members via email, phone, and conference calls to answer inquiries and troubleshoot issues
- Oversaw onsite committee meetings.
Claims Representative
Federated Insurance
Minneapolis, MN
02.2009 - 07.2010
- Investigated, evaluated, and settled workers’ compensation and automobile/liability claims by interpreting different insurance coverages and state laws
- Provided customer service by communicating externally with both policyholders and third parties through writing and over the telephone
- Reviewed medical bills and records and processed appropriate payments
Writer
Pitcher List
New York, NY
12.2022 - Current
- Research current news stories and content
- Write weekly articles for website on a variety of topics related to baseball
- Communicate with readers regarding questions and inquiries
Education
Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies/Public Relations Emphasis
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
Skills
- Event Coordination
- Event Marketing
- Physician Relationship Management
- Program Management
- Speaker Selection and Management
- Medical Education
- Writing and Editing
- Healthcare Systems Knowledge
Volunteer Experience
Centennial Basketball Association Board Member
- Develop, manage, and implement communications strategy for youth basketball association
- Handle incoming and outgoing email communications
- Manage website content and make timely updates
Affiliations
- 2017 - AAN Great Performers Award - given to less than 10 employees annually for exceptional customer service and employee performance
- 2022 - Winner of organization-wide contest to name the new customer relationship management system
Timeline
Member Engagement Manager
American Academy of Neurology
05.2024 - Current
Writer
Pitcher List
12.2022 - Current
Member Leadership Development Program Manager
American Academy of Neurology
06.2019 - 05.2024
Science Manager, Annual Meeting & Conferences
American Academy of Neurology
07.2018 - 06.2019
Science Program Manager, Annual Meeting & Conferences
American Academy of Neurology
01.2017 - 07.2018
Senior Science Administrator, Annual Meeting & Conferences
American Academy of Neurology
01.2014 - 01.2017
Administrator
American Academy of Neurology
08.2010 - 01.2014
Claims Representative
Federated Insurance
02.2009 - 07.2010
Bachelor of Science - Communication Studies/Public Relations Emphasis
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
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