YF

Yvette Ferreira

Strategic operations manager| Driving innovation through operational excellence and execution.

Wilmington, North Carolina

Invests in

  • Min Investment:

    $100,000.00
  • Max Investment:

    $5,000,000.00
  • Target Investment:

    $1,500,000.00

Education

Work Experience

  • COO

    2021

    We partner with founders on their journey to bring transformative, innovative products and services to market that solve unmet needs by providing them the resources necessary to build a strong foundation ripe for scaling quickly. I work closely with founders to support their businesses in various operational areas including CRM implementation, identifying appropriate collaboration and productivity tools, vendor management, project management, fundraising preparation, pitch deck development, marketing support, strategy and planning.

  • Group Fitness Instructor

    2017

    I am a Group Fitness instructor certified in Barre and Core and Functional Fitness. I enjoy motivating club members through movement to challenge their minds and bodies and achieve their fitness goals.

  • Associate

    2022

    Xcellerant Ventures invests in companies transforming healthcare by providing technology solutions that improve quality, access, and delivery of care at lowered costs. I support the deal flow process, identifying companies, screening, evaluating, communicating with founders and portfolio companies, and presenting to Investment Committee. In addition, I project manage Marketing and Operations efforts, developing marketing materials, identifying and collaborating with vendors to support operations, and establishing processes.

  • Director Sales Operations

    2018 - 2021

    Enabling sales growth across the Pacific for life science companies. As an extension of US based life sciences companies, I worked with clients to expand their sales presence in the Asia Pacific. I managed client relationships, strategic partners, vendors, communications with sales consultants across select Asia-Pacific markets helping to facilitate regulatory approvals and assist in business development. In addition, I was responsible for identifying and implementing productivity and collaboration tools. I collaborated with vendors to manage projects including, CRM customization, website design, accounting process development, and developing the sales order process.

Systems Imagination Inc

2016 - 2020

  • Strategic Marketing and Partnerships

    2016 - 2020

    Maintaining relationships with technology partners and identifying opportunities to collaborate. Oversee the planning, developing and implementation of marketing communications to align with strategic corporate objectives. Working closely with team members to identify and develop marketing materials, programs, and communications to increase brand awareness.

MedTrust Online/Annai Systems

2008 - 2012

  • Director of Market Development

    2008 - 2012

    Develop, coordinate and execute various marketing programs and identify areas to grow customer business. Assist in the development of a website designed to provide oncologists with evidence and expertise to provide the best patient care. Manage strategic partner and client relationships by aligning business goals and providing excellent customer service. Manage projects and coordinate with team members to ensure timely execution.

2006 - 2008

  • Reimbursement Business Manager

    2006 - 2008

    Increased patient access to therapeutic agent by providing education and consultation to managing reimbursement challenges Monitored changes and analyzed impact of healthcare industry trends affecting drug reimbursement in 8 states

2004 - 2006

  • Oncology Sales Representative

    2004 - 2006

    Promoted injectable supportive care products to Oncology clinics and hospitals. Consistently achieved 120-130% of quota.

2002 - 2004

  • Oncology Sales Representative

    2002 - 2004

    Promoted chemotherapy and injectable supportive care product to oncologists in physician office and hospital settings. Ranked #1 in Eastern Region for first position product growth in 2003. Ranked in top 10% of national sales team in 2003. Grew $570,000 sales in first position product to $1.28 million in first year. Teal Diamond Award Winner 1st Q 2004 – Selected by District Manager based on teamwork and sales performance. Selected as Business Planning presenter at 1stQ 2004 national meeting - Based on successful business plan execution. 4th Quarter 2003 Convention Attendee -Selected based on sales performance. Selected to Advisory Panel by management- Based on exceptional sales performance and contributions to the team.

1999 - 2001

  • Staff Auditor

    1999 - 2001

    Conducted internal department operational, financial, and controls reviews, and providing recommendations to improve processes and controls. Established business relationships with internal clients and developed understanding of multiple business units.