josh leyenhorst

Controller at Novacom Building Partners

* Prospected and secured qualified leads for sales pipeline through strategic and directed methods. * Developed client relationships form leads through the sales process, including quality follow-up post-sale to ensure customer satisfaction. * Provided consultative service for clients using promotional products, to ensure they weren't simply buying products but that they had a plan in place to effectively use them in a strategic way. * Became a prolific networker in the local small business community

* Developed protocols for experimentation * Compiled data for reports for industry regulatory bodies * Elucidated RNA sequence of surrogate model virus used to monitor potential resistance to therapeutic compound for Hepatitis C Virus (HCV) treatment * Determined efficacy of therapeutic compounds on multi-drug resistant bacteria (superbugs) * Ordered equipment and reagents required for laboratory work * Presented and discussed results with Microbiology team, and collaborated with other departments in the company * Initiated contact with potential Contract Research Organizations

* Designed and carried out experiments * Presented and discussed findings with supervisor and department group * Cultured appropriate cell lines on which to test possible therapeutic molecules * Utilized the lentiviral system to introduce shRNA into target cells to knockdown gene expression * Employed Western Blotting to determine siRNA and therapeutic molecule effects on target signal protein modifications * Utilized the ELISA analysis to determine effects of siRNA or therapeutic molecule on cytokine Secretion

* Coordinate Regional Residential Fundraising Campaign with a geographical area extending from Tsawwassen to Hope, over 3000 volunteers and 20 contract staff, generating close to $400,000 a year in revenue. * Recruit, hire and manage staff (15-20) required for the campaign, as well as any key leadership volunteers required. * Develop and manage campaign budget * Develop strategic directions to mitigate for trending changes in the campaign landscape along with subsequent budgetary restrictions. * Act as regional contact and resource for online fundraising strategies and troubleshooting * Regional contact for online fundraising system strategy implementation * Public speaking engagements with local business and community organizations, increasing awareness of the Canadian Cancer Society and highlighting relevant ways for engagement.

Coordinated Relay For Life fundraising events in Delta and Surrey, with collective revenue raised totaling over $400,000. Project management range included time management, scope management, procurement management, personnel management, risk management and overall management of logistics. - Developed and managed multiple volunteer committees in the coordination of the events. - Faciliated 3rd party fundraising activities occurring in assigned geographical area, successfully integrating additional tools for enhanced revenue opportunities (such as online fundraising) - Developed sales based strategic revenue generation program - Public speaking engagements with local business and community organizations, increasing awareness of the Canadian Cancer Society and highlighting relevant ways for engagement.

PMI Project Management Training

PMI Project Management Training

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