Tracey Lambert-Thomas

Professional Profile – Dr Tracey Lambert Dr Tracey Lambert BHB, MBChB (MD) Mobile: - Email:- Overview A unique combination of an entrepreneur starting up a US distribution and online retail company of Australian skincare and makeup, and an appearance medicine doctor with over 10 years’ experience (practicing full-time in New Zealand from 2004 to 2013). Also, a proficient medical writer and editor with a wide range of experience. In-depth knowledge of clinical-grade skincare and makeup, plus expertise in injecting techniques, as well as corporate and professional skills. Strong relationship skills—with both clients and industry suppliers. Exceptional writing and editing skills, plus a strong creative flair. Committed to delivering results of the highest standards. Holder of a US ‘Green Card’. Major Strengths and Achievements Communications & Writing Over twenty-five years’ experience in medical communications (thirteen solely working as a medical writer, and then doing occasional projects). ▪ Experience across a wide range of medical communications projects, working both within agencies and companies (advertising, medical communications, medical publishing) and on a freelance basis (dealing directly with clients). ▪ Well-honed writing skills used in a variety of assignments (including journal articles, detail aids, advertisements, highlight reports, press releases, website content) directed at an assortment of target audiences (lay public, clinicians, pharmaceutical industry). ▪ Vast experience in researching, writing, and producing communications—whether as two lines of copy for an advertisement directed at the consumer, bullet-pointed summaries of detailed information, or comprehensive reports. ▪ Familiarity with linguistic validation, gained over 8 years as a New Zealand consultant for MAPI Research Institute. Relationship Management and Interpersonal Skills Natural ability to develop strong relationships from ‘shop floor’ to Board, and make people feel at ease and understood. This capability ranges across interviews, workshop facilitation, and presentations, to team management, coaching, and mentoring. ▪ Senior member of The Face Place MedSpa clinical team, highly regarded and sought after by clients. ▪ Medical team leader for The Face Place MedSpa for three years, mentoring and supervising three nurse injectors and a physician injector. ▪ Responsible for running monthly medical team meetings, including peer review, journal club, clinical audit. ▪ Graduate of the 8-week Dale Carnegie Training Course in ‘Effective Communications and Human Relations’. Presenter & Trainer Proven capability in teaching injecting techniques to appearance medicine practitioners and launching Anteis/Merz products to new markets. ▪ Introduced Esthélis/Belotero to the South African and Australian markets. ▪ New Zealand physician trainer for Mondeal in the use of (now Merz) products with responsibility for running workshops – including both didactic and hands-on teaching. ▪ Lecturer to New Zealand College of Appearance Medicine trainees (on topics including the science of hyaluronic acids, and infection and waste control). ▪ Presenter at appearance medicine conferences in the United States, New Zealand, and Australia. ▪ Highly skilled in researching, creating, and editing PowerPoint presentations. Page 1 of 4 Professional Profile – Dr Tracey Lambert Appearance Medicine Practitioner Sixteen years’ experience in the use of injectable appearance medicine treatments. ▪ Highly skilled in the use of botulinum toxin and hyaluronic acid dermal fillers. ▪ One of the initial users of Belotero (as Esthélis) in Australasia; six years’ experience with the Anteis family of hyaluronic acids (which were sold to Merz as the Belotero line). ▪ Ever expanding knowledge about clinical-grade skincare and makeup, including details about ingredients. Professional History CEO & Owner, Skin Elegance International LLC; Los Angeles, US Exclusive US distributor of Australian Skincare & Makeup Synergie Skin Jul 2014 to date Established the US distributorship for an Australian skincare and makeup line formulated and manufactured by Synergie Skin Pty Ltd, a company based in Melbourne, Australia. Associated skills include: ▪ In-depth knowledge of clinical-grade skincare & makeup ▪ Inventory management ▪ Website content production, product listing, and maintenance ▪ Financial skills ▪ Sales & marketing ▪ Team management ▪ Trade shows. The Face Place MedSpa & TALent Cosmedicine; Auckland, NZ Appearance Medicine Practitioner, Medical Team Leader Apr 2004 to date Joined the staff of New Zealand’s pre-eminent aesthetic medspa in June 2004 on a contract basis, having begun training in appearance medicine in March 2004. Left to work as an independent practitioner in 2013 (and continues to treat select patients on visits back to New Zealand). Tasks included: ▪ Use of botulinum toxin for cosmetic purposes ▪ Hyaluronan fillers for enhancement and restoration (fine lines, volumizing, lip/nose/chin augmentation) ▪ Medical Team Leader supervising another doctor and four nurse injectors. TALent Medical Communications Ltd Freelance Medical Writer Sep 1999 to Dec 2013 Working for a variety of clients on a freelance basis. Projects have included: ▪ Substantive editing of a study comparing Esthélis with Restylane for re-submission to peer-reviewed journals (for Anteis) ▪ Pharmaceutical advertising copywriting and strategy (as part of ‘Medibank’, a boutique medical advertising agency) ▪ Conference highlight reports ▪ Linguistic validation projects (NZ English) for MAPI Group ▪ Account management and writing for pharmaceutical clients of a public relations firm ▪ Authoring content for a medical website (written for the public) ▪ Ghost-writing scientific papers ▪ Writing press releases for book publications ▪ Research activities for a television production company specializing in health topics ▪ Further ClineGuide content. Page 2 of 4 Professional Profile – Dr Tracey Lambert ADIS International Ltd, Auckland, NZ Medical editor/writer; clinical reviewer Feb 1997 to Aug 1999 Employed with a large medical publishing company (part of the Walters Kluwer group) in the new business division. Duties included: ▪ Writing content for computer-assisted physician entry order systems (part of a joint venture with US company Cerner) ▪ Concept development of ‘ClineGuide’, a new software program, in response to a brief by the head of the Health Information Systems department at Adis ▪ Senior clinical editor and reviewer of ClineGuide. TALent Medical Writing cc, Johannesburg, RSA Freelance Medical Writer Jan 1992 to Jan 1997 Set up my own business (TALent Medical Writing) and began working on a freelance basis for clients in South Africa and the UK. This work included: ▪ Writing articles and supplements for placement in various medical publications ▪ Ghost-writing scientific papers ▪ Medical advertising ▪ Conference reporting (including overnight production) ▪ Highlight reports ▪ Press releases ▪ Medical editing ▪ Medical video & TV script writing ▪ Interviewing doctors for videotape production. Sherwood’s Strategic Advertising, Johannesburg, RSA Medical Writer Apr 1996 to Dec 1996 Jul 1992 to Mar 1995 Employed on a permanent part-time (4 hours/day) basis with South Africa’s leading medical advertising agency. Work included: ▪ ‘Brain-storming’ advertising campaign concepts ▪ Writing copy for medical advertisements & detail aids ▪ Writing ‘placed articles’ ▪ Press releases ▪ CME series ▪ Checking copy. Medical Action Communications, Surrey, UK Medical Writer Jan 1991 to Oct 1991 Began medical writing career with a marketing, communications and public relations agency to the pharmaceutical industry. ▪ Planning, researching, writing and presenting MAC ‘Action Plans’ (proposals) ▪ Highlight reports, congress reports, on-site press releases, slide kits ▪ Medical editing of pharma-sponsored quarterly journal (HOST) ▪ Medical editing of research papers ▪ Interviewing doctors for audiotape production ▪ Commissioning advisers and writers (doctors) for client publications. Page 3 of 4 Professional Profile – Dr Tracey Lambert Various; New Zealand, Australia, United Kingdom Medical Doctor Nov 1984 to Jan 1991 A variety of medical positions, starting with internships and residency in Auckland (New Zealand), followed by a year in a general practice in Sydney (Australia), and then locum doctor positions throughout southern England. Other Information Education • • 1981: Bachelor of Human Biology (BHB), University of Auckland School of Medicine 1984: Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (MBChB)*, University of Auckland School of Medicine *Equivalent to MD Professional qualifications and courses • • • Past Diplomat of the New Zealand Society of Cosmetic Medicine Past Associate of the Australasian College of Cosmetic Surgery (Medical Division) Graduate of 8-week Dale Carnegie course: ‘Effective Communications and Human Relations’ Other skills • • • • MS Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher) WordPress/WooCommerce TradeGecko inventory software Touch typing speed ~70 words/minute Passports / residency • • New Zealand Passport United States ‘Green Card’ Other interests / activities • • Horse-riding, SCUBA diving, walking, snow-skiing Reading, drawing, cooking, travel, amateur photography, women’s chorus member Personal • • • D.O.B. 9/18/1960 Height 5’ 10” Weight 150 lbs Page 4 of 4