Dustie Louisa Houchin's Page

Key business responsibilities

Commercial Innovation (NPD) consultant
Analyzing the risk and return of new medical devices and procedures
Analyzing the return on investment of a new product/service
Researching the commercial potential of a new product on an international scale
Strategic development planning
Strategic market analysis & the implementation of new marketing strategies
Developing communications/media marketing opportunities

Style of current company

Sole trader

Your company's core business interest(s)

Commercialization, Strategic Development and Marketing

Which industries do you work in now?

Healthcare
Medical Devices
Internal Communications & Media
Osteopathic Healthcare
Veterinary General Practice

Your core business skills

Development of new products/services to market, strategic analysis & marketing, communication, coaching

Example of best career or business achievement

2000-2006 Built a chain of Osteopathic practices
2006 Studied an Advanced Management Program at Ashridge Business School
2006/7 Studied an MBA at Warwick Business School with an extension SDA Bocconi, Milan (where I studied Strategic Marketing).
2008 Started work as a freelance Consultant and have worked with an Internal Communications company and am currently the Commercial Innovation Consultant for Ohio Health Research Institute, Columbus, USA (but based in UK)

Current job title

Commercial Innovation Consultant

Which online communities do you actively participate in?

Linked In, XING, Facebook, Blue Chip Expert, Ecademy

How did you hear of Future Career Network? Email, invite, search engine etc

Invite

How do you normally plan for your next career step? Or don't you!

I work on short and long term plans; each step is a progression of the one before. I also build great relationships, by sharing ideas and time with others. These communications offer me inspiration and open doors of opportunity, which I frequently expand upon.

How long do you tend to stay with a company. Is there a reason why you move on?

I am always open to new opportunities and currently have the flexibility in my career to do so.

What are you looking for in a executive career online community? We are always open minded to add features...

The sharing of ideas and concepts, networking, career opportunities.