Phillip Lee

About Phillip Lee

I am a learner and a connector. Diversity in skills, experience and culture, I look for new and creative ways to get the job done.\"There\'s a better way to do it. Find it.\"-Thomas EdisonThis quote defines the way I look at my responsibilities, regardless of what I am doing. Always searching for improvements, trying to leave every job in a better place than how I found it. I embrace change and new challenges. My ability to adapt and excel, demonstrated in all of my positions, represent my commitment to excellence.My areas of expertise include: marketing, strategic negotiations, sports partnership, business development, bridal, merchandising, retail, sales, healthcare, event management and communications.

Experience

1. Marketing Director

   HealthPartners

   May 2010 — Present

   Led strategic development and marketing for TRIA Orthopedics, Sports Marketing, and Specialty Care.*Served on the executive leadership team for TRIA.*Directed Sports Marketing for HealthPartners, managing partnerships with professional sports teams including the Minnesota Wild, Minnesota Twins, PWHL Minnesota, St. Paul Saints, and USTA.*Managed relationships with national sporting events and contributed as a member of the local organizing committees for the NCAA Final Four, U.S. Figure Skating Championship, and the X Games.*Collaborated with employers, labor groups, and health organizations to optimize healthcare outcomes, working across B2B and direct-to-consumer markets to improve long-term health outcomes and reduce overall healthcare costs.*Developed and delivered health education initiatives to mid-sized employers in collaboration with Harvard University and HealthPartners, leading a pilot program for an optimal healthcare model.

Education

• University of Wisconsin-Madison

  BS, Retail Management, Marketing

  1990 — 1996

Skills

• Marketing
• Sales
• Merchandising
• Business Development
• Strategic Negotiations
• Direct Marketing
• New Business Development
• Retail
• Cross-Functional Team Leadership
• Market Planning
• Forecasting
• Account Management
• Strategic Planning
• Email Marketing
• Event Management
• Marketing Communications
• Marketing Strategy
• Training
• Program Management
• Advertising
• Management
• Leadership
• Social Media Marketing
• Event Planning
• Corporate Communications
• Business Strategy
• Trade Shows
• Negotiation
• Coaching
• B2b
• Project Planning
• Time Management
• Sourcing
• Process Improvement
• Brand Management
• Strategy
• Competitive Analysis
• Market Research
• Direct Mail
• Integrated Marketing