Valerie Adio

Key Responsibilities — Business Development & Partnerships / Head of Sales Develop and implement business development and sales strategies to achieve revenue targets. Identify new business opportunities with hospitals, pharmacies, distributors, and institutional clients. Build and maintain long-term relationships with key healthcare stakeholders. Lead sales teams, oversee performance, and optimize sales pipelines. Negotiate contracts and agreements that align commercial goals with compliance requirements. Conduct market research and competitive analysis to guide strategic decisions. Coordinate cross-functional teams to support proposals, pricing strategies, and client onboarding.

Provide high-level executive and operational support to the COO, ensuring alignment with strategic objectives and organizational priorities. Draft, review, and manage critical business documentation — proposals, SLAs, contracts, and compliance submissions. Coordinate cross-departmental communication, project tracking, and operational follow-ups. Manage travel logistics, schedules, and events, safeguarding executive productivity and focus. Collaborate with HR and Operations to streamline recruitment, onboarding, and internal compliance. Support branding and communication initiatives, ensuring consistent executive and departmental representation. Strengthened internal audit and regulatory compliance processes by coordinating documentation and SOP updates. Key Achievements: Promoted within 3 months for excellence in foresight, initiative, and execution. Recognized with “Miss Efficient” Award for EA excellence and multi-departmental coordination. Cut legal documentation turnaround by 50%, accelerating deal closures and improving compliance outcomes. Sustained 90%+ compliance and audit readiness across business units.

Led business development and expansion strategies in the luxury bridal market. Managed end-to-end operations, from client servicing to vendor relations and HR coordination. Implemented operational SOPs and workflows that improved turnaround time by 40%. Managed financial operations, procurement, and budget planning. Supervised cross-functional creative and support teams to deliver seamless luxury client experiences.

Supported legal strategy through research, drafting, and review of high-value contracts, agreements, and memoranda. Managed complex scheduling, travel logistics, and client correspondence for a senior partner. Maintained strict confidentiality in handling legal and client-sensitive information. Coordinated interdepartmental communication and client liaison, ensuring timely delivery of legal services.

Drafted, reviewed, and distributed proposals, client agreements, and official communications. Managed executive scheduling, briefing materials, and client-facing engagements. Oversaw media communications, newsletters, and brand messaging. Coordinated PR events and brand campaigns, supporting media appearances and crisis management efforts

Supported the Creative Director in managing operations, production timelines, fittings, and design coordination. Handled HR functions including onboarding, payroll, and performance tracking. Coordinated campaigns, pop-ups, and client styling sessions, ensuring creative consistency and operational efficiency.