Sarah Kessel

About Sarah Kessel

With over 25 years of experience as a scientific professional, I am technically well-versed and professionally skilled in the biotechnology industry in training and coaching team members in working within fast-paced, deadline-driven environments. As a results-oriented professional, I am able to effectively prioritize tasks, streamline workflow and improve procedures utilizing a variety of modalities consistent with project management.Scientific Expertise: Image Cytometry, Cell-Based Assays, Viability, Apoptosis, Kinetic & Endpoint Assays, Label-Free Proliferation, 3D Tumor Sphere, 2D/3D Migration, Extracellular Matrix Tumor Sphere Invasion, GFP Transfection Efficiency, Protein Purification, HT Compound Drug Screens, Hypoxia, Antibody Binding, Antibody Internalization, ELISA, Co-Culture Immunoassay, Western Blot, SDS Page, PCRThroughout my professional history I have developed my project management skills while establishing myself as a strong reliable professional able to effectively lead teams while increasing organizational effectiveness.

Experience

1. Project Manager, Training & Development

   Nexcelom

   Jan 2019 — Present · San Diego, CA, US

   As Project Manager, I provide and conduct training operations support and program management for training related activities including curriculum and workshop development, training delivery and facilitation, and logistical support. Develop effective training programs that increase customer engagement and product adoption and employee product knowledge, in effect, increasing overall company sales and productivity. Provide support, course development, delivery, evaluation, process measurements, and cost management. Serve in a project management capacity including project reporting and administration, resource management, stakeholder management, project budgeting, project planning and communications- Design and implement training materials for both new hire and ongoing advanced training across all product lines in the most appropriate training modality with a focus on customers and customer facing teams- Lead and manage training schedule for customer facing new hires, distributors and existing employees, across global locations to ensure optimal product knowledge and consistent company high standards - Design and implement various customer training and related content to ensure customers are educated on product features, execution and proper utilization- Partnering with Product Manager, Marketing and R&D in commercial product releases to develop a timely go-to-market strategy and ensure proper documentations is created and maintained for new products and software releases ensuring that internal & external training can be continuously updated to reflect enhancements and changes- Work directly with Product Manager to be voice-of-customer, providing timely and constructive feedback- Provide product specific communication and training reinforcement programs and activities for Customer Success and Sales teams, globally, to ensure consistent global training and brand standards

Education

• Michigan State University College of Natural Science

  BS, Biology

  1994 — 1997

Skills

• Biochemistry
• Pharmaceutical Industry
• Lifesciences
• Purification
• Life Sciences
• Antibodies
• Cell
• Biomarkers
• Assay Validation
• Molecular Biology
• Laboratory
• Project Planning
• Drug Discovery
• Cell Biology
• Celigo Expert
• Cell Culture
• Cell Based Assays
• Troubleshooting
• Lab Management
• Biotechnology
• Research and Development (R&D)
• Immunology
• Assay Development
• Project Management
• Elisa
• Genomics