Melissa Shafer
Healthcare Growth | Business Development & Partnership Facilitation
- Role
- Business Development Concierge Consultant at Banner Health
- Location
- Tucson, AZ, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Melissa Shafer
For as long as I can remember, I’ve been a \"helper\"—someone who thrives on solving problems and understanding people. I have managed to channel this passion into a career spanning over 28 years in sales, business development, and marketing. For the past 15 years, I have focused on navigating the complexities of healthcare, where I strive to support those caring for people in need. By building trust through empathy and creative problem-solving, I’ve forged lasting relationships with clients and colleagues alike. Knowing that my work makes a tangible, positive impact is what motivates me every day.
Experience
Business Development Concierge Consultant
Mar 2025 — Present · Tucson, AZ, US
Provides strategic advisory support to Banner Health\'s business development initiatives, focusing on resolving complex referral barriers and optimizing provider relationships. Advises senior leadership and internal teams on key business strategies, shaping and guiding the development and execution of growth initiatives. Leveraging deep healthcare systems and business development expertise, drives the creation and implementation of data-driven strategies, enhances provider engagement, and optimizes referral growth and retention.
Education
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Arts - BA, English, Humanties, Liberal Arts
1991 — 1995
Skills
- Customer Service
- Nonprofits
- Strategic Communications
- Team Building
- Management
- Program Management
- Newsletters
- Marketing Communications
- Social Media
- Strategy
- Marketing
- Sales Management
- Press Releases
- Digital Media
- Promotions
- Research
- Public Relations
- Internal Communications
- Media Relations
- Event Planning
- Market Planning
- Corporate Communications
- Public Speaking
- Integrated Marketing
- Market Research
- Community Relations
- Fundraising
- Marketing Strategy
- Project Planning
- Sales
- Direct Mail
- Community Outreach
- Community Development
- Event Management
- Governmental Affairs
- Advertising
- Social Networking
- Physician Relations
- Social Media Marketing
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