1. Thea Deanne Strand
3707 N Connie Drive
Lafayette, Indiana 47905
Cell: 765-491-2666
E-mail: theastrand@gmail.com
Career Highlights
• Over seven years experience successful B2B development and client retention
• Skilled in strategizing, identifying, and meeting market expectations
• Well connected with community decision- makers from diverse market segments
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Skilled Public Speaker
Education
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana B.A. Psychology
Employment History
Outpatient Adult Case Manager
Wabash Valley Alliance, Lafayette, Indiana (2011-2015)
• Perform psychosocial assessments and develop treatment plans within time allowances
• Link clients with community, social, medical and educational services
• Accurate and timely progress note documentation using electronic health records system
• Assist clients with developing and improving independent living skills
• Work independently within a care team framework
Business Development
Independence Science LLC West. Lafayette, Indiana (2010-2011)
• Involved with all aspects of business development for access technology start- up,
including relationship building, marketing, serving as key personnel at trade shows and
conferences
• Assist with grant and alternate funding proposals
Vice President/Director of Business Development
Bison Financial Group Lafayette, Indiana (2003-2009)
• Developed business with corporations, municipalities, and not- for -profits
• Managed a pipeline of several hundred prospects
• Met and exceeded production goals using “customer first “ model for service and support
• Worked with outside marketing/public relations firm to develop materials
• Wrote creative nominations for the firm, generating numerous local, and two prestigious
national awards.
• Represented company at public events exhibiting professionalism at all times
• Supervised staff

2. Public Relations Specialist
Sidney Frank Importing, New Rochelle NY (1994-1997)
• Spokeswomen for press conferences and events
• Marketed programs and events to venues
• Managed public events
• Traveled extensively
Community Involvement/Leadership
Present Chair Person Greater Lafayette Commerce Small Business Committee
Present Board Member Civic Theatre of Greater Lafayette
Present Advisory Board Purdue Theatre Guild
Past Member Purdue Community Relations Board
Past Member Indiana Care Circle
Past Member Steering Committee Hunger Hike
Past Family Selection Habitat for Humanity
References available upon request