Lani Smith

About Lani Smith

At Inari Medical, my role as Director of Customer Strategy has been centered around refining worldwide customer interactions and contract negotiations. My expertise in contract management is complemented by a robust skill set in change management and data analysis, enabling the development of innovative customer support models and pricing strategies.Collaborating with teams across finance, IT, marketing and commercial operations, I have been instrumental in the administration of sales and marketing strategies. My commitment to excellence has driven the implementation of comprehensive contracts systems, ensuring seamless operations within Inari Medical\'s global framework.I have experience on both the client and vendor side of negotiations. I am passionate about executing on projects and fancy Excel formulas. Strategic Gamer at heart.

Experience

1. Customer Strategy, Inari

   Stryker

   May 2025 — Present · Irvine, CA, US

Education

• University of California, Riverside

  Paralegal Certificate, Paralegal Certificate Program

  2012 — 2014

• Brandman University

  Leadership Development Certificate Program

  2013 — 2013

• California State University, Fullerton

  BA, Mathematics

  2002 — 2007

Skills

• Contract Negotiation
• Lean Six Sigma
• Tableau
• Word
• Program Management
• Contract Management
• Strategic Sourcing
• Microsoft Word
• Sourcing
• Procurement
• Administration
• Indesign
• Analysis
• Customer Retention
• Microsoft Excel
• Powerpoint
• Problem Solving
• Outlook
• Microsoft Office
• Client Retention
• Strategy
• Mathematics
• Excel
• Change Management
• Project Management
• Strategic Planning
• Software Documentation
• Data Analysis
• Vendor Relations
• Client Communication
• Vendor Management
• Six Sigma
• Management