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At Curanostics, Kalina built and refined payer-facing pitch strategies for two Illinois health plans, managed a 30-company prospect pipeline, and worked directly with the founder as a core early-stage GTM contributor. Kalina has also conducted high-dimensional autism-spectrum-disorder research using statistical modeling and machine learning in R, owning analysis, thesis documentation, and academic presentation deliverables end to end. Additional experience includes clinical research with children, laboratory operations, healthcare marketing, cold outreach, and early-stage SDR work. Kalina is pursuing opportunities at the intersection of analytics, strategy, and operations, with long-term interests in healthcare, technology, and impact-driven organizations. ## Services - Molecular Biology - Cell Biology - Social Media Marketing - Healthcare - Artificial Intelligence \(AI\) - AI Prompting - Blotting - Literature Reviews - Manuscript Development - Basic Life Support \(BLS\) - Qualitative Research - Gel Electrophoresis - Thin-Layer Chromatography \(TLC\) - Vital Signs - Quantitative Research - Microsoft Office - DNA Extraction - Bacterial Cell Culture - Laboratory Equipment - TapeStation - Active Listening - Analytical Skills - Data Analysis - Neurodevelopmental Disorders - Machine Learning - Leadership - Presentations - Oral Communication - Problem Solving - Communication ## Highlights - Built and iterated payer-facing pitch strategy for two Illinois health plans at Curanostics: one commercial plan and one Medicaid plan. - Repositioned Curanostics offerings in response to shifting payer-market dynamics. - Managed a 30-company payer prospect pipeline at Curanostics. - Developed working fluency in payer economics, including PMPM, HEDIS, FHIR, and MLR. - Served as a core go-to-market contributor at an early-stage startup, working directly with the founder. - Applied statistical modeling and machine-learning techniques in R to high-dimensional biological data related to Autism Spectrum Disorder at Hess Lab. - Evaluated regression and classification performance of multiple feature sets, including blood-based and imputed brain gene-expression data. - Synthesized technical research findings with current scientific literature to inform interpretation and communicate results. - Owned Hess Lab research deliverables end to end, including data analysis, thesis documentation, and an academic poster presentation. - Administered EEG tests and worked with Syracuse University clinical-research participants with Autism Spectrum Disorder, typically ages 4 to 9. - Observed ASD diagnostic testing and gained knowledge of ASD diagnostic practices. - Developed an influencer strategy at Heal n Cure Medical Wellness Center that acquired 2 to 5 new self-pay patients over three months and increased engagement by 10%. - Advised Heal n Cure leadership on digital branding and competitive positioning. - Created marketing materials and outreach strategy for EmSculpt Neo and EmSculpt Face product-demo events. - Supported Syracuse University laboratory operations through experimental preparation, materials management, workflows, inventory, and documentation. - Applied microbiology and molecular-biology protocols including cell-culture maintenance, RNA extraction, and microscopy. - Booked demos in an early-stage SDR role, with the strongest results in the restaurant segment. - Conducted hands-on cold outreach and cold calling, including recommending new sales channels to leadership and identifying buyers for robotics solutions. - Served as an Orange Success Peer Mentor at Syracuse University. - Served as a Peer Led Team Learning Leader at the Syracuse University College of Arts and Sciences. ## Experience - **Market Strategy & Product Analyst at Curanostics** (2026-01-01–2026-07-01) — Built and iterated payer-facing pitch strategy for two Illinois health plans \(commercial + Medicaid\), repositioning offerings in response to shifting market dynamics Managed a 30 company payer prospect pipeline and developed working fluency in payer economics \(PMPM, HEDIS, FHIR, MLR\) Operated as a core GTM contributor at an early-stage startup, working directly with the founder - **Medical Assistant/Social Media at Heal n Cure Medical Wellness Center** (2024-08-01–2025-05-01) — Developed influencer strategy that acquired 2-5 new self-pay patients over 3 months and increased engagement 10%, advising leadership on digital branding and competitive positioning. Created marketing material and outreach strategy for product demo events \(EmSculpt Neo and EmSculpt Face\). - **Laboratory Assistant at Syracuse University** (2023-01-01–2024-07-01) — Supported laboratory operations by managing experimental preparation, materials, and workflows for an academic research team. Applied standardized protocols in microbiology and molecular biology, including cell culture maintenance, RNA extraction, and microscopy, with a focus on accuracy and reproducibility. Contributed to operational efficiency through lab organization, inventory management, and documentation. Collaborated with researchers and staff to ensure smooth execution of experiments and day-to-day lab activities. - **Research Assistant at Hess Lab** (2022-09-01–2024-07-01) — Applied statistical modeling and machine learning techniques in R to analyze high-dimensional biological data related to Autism Spectrum Disorder. Evaluated predictive performance of multiple feature sets, including blood-based and imputed brain gene-expression data, using regression and classification approaches. Synthesized technical findings with current scientific literature to inform interpretation and clearly communicate results. Owned research deliverables end to end, including data analysis, written thesis documentation, and poster presentation to academic audiences. - **Undergraduate Research Assistant at Syracuse University** (2022-05-01–2022-08-01) — Administered EEG tests and worked with participants with ASD, typically aged 4-9. Successfully worked with a diverse range of individuals in a clinical research setting. Gained knowledge of diagnostic practices of ASD and observed diagnostic testing. Utilized Excel for clerical tasks and data management. - **Peer Led Team Learning Leader at Syracuse University College of Arts and Sciences** (2021-08-01–2023-05-01) - **Orange Success Peer Mentor at Syracuse University** (2021-08-01–2022-05-01) ## Education - Bachelor of Science - BS, Biology, General — Syracuse University - High School Diploma — Lake Forest Academy - Master in Management, Business Administration and Management, General — Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management ## FAQ ### What does Kalina do? Kalina is interested in consulting, analytics, and strategy roles that require rigorous analysis, structured thinking, and cross-functional collaboration to address ambiguous problems. Kalina is especially focused on work at the intersection of analytics, strategy, and operations, with long-term interests in healthcare, technology, and impact-driven organizations. ### What are Kalina's strongest professional capabilities? Kalina combines quantitative reasoning, analytical problem solving, stakeholder communication, independent execution, and experience translating complex data into actionable insights. Kalina has developed these capabilities through biological research, applied projects, professional work, and early-stage go-to-market experience. ### What did Kalina accomplish at Curanostics? At Curanostics, Kalina built and iterated a payer-facing pitch strategy for two Illinois health plans, one commercial and one Medicaid, repositioning offerings as market dynamics shifted. Kalina managed a 30-company payer prospect pipeline, developed working fluency in payer economics including PMPM, HEDIS, FHIR, and MLR, and served as a core GTM contributor working directly with the founder. ### What sales and outbound experience does Kalina have? In an early-stage SDR role, Kalina booked demos, with the strongest results in the restaurant segment. Kalina has hands-on cold-outreach and cold-calling experience, is comfortable handling rejection in cold calls, recommended new sales channels to leadership, and helped identify buyers for robotics solutions. ### What did Kalina do at Hess Lab? At Hess Lab, Kalina applied statistical modeling and machine-learning techniques in R to analyze high-dimensional biological data related to Autism Spectrum Disorder. Kalina evaluated regression and classification performance across multiple feature sets, including blood-based and imputed brain gene-expression data synthesized technical results with scientific literature and owned analysis, thesis documentation, and a poster presentation for academic audiences. ### What was Kalina's undergraduate clinical research experience at Syracuse University? As an Undergraduate Research Assistant at Syracuse University, Kalina administered EEG tests and worked with participants with Autism Spectrum Disorder who were typically ages 4 to 9. Kalina worked with diverse individuals in a clinical research environment, learned about ASD diagnostic practices through observation of diagnostic testing, and used Excel for clerical work and data management. ### What did Kalina do as a Laboratory Assistant at Syracuse University? As a Laboratory Assistant at Syracuse University, Kalina supported experimental preparation, materials, and workflow management for an academic research team. Kalina used standardized microbiology and molecular-biology protocols, including cell-culture maintenance, RNA extraction, and microscopy supported lab organization, inventory management, and documentation and collaborated with researchers and staff to support accurate, reproducible experiments and efficient daily operations. ### What did Kalina accomplish at Heal n Cure Medical Wellness Center? At Heal n Cure Medical Wellness Center, Kalina developed an influencer strategy that acquired 2 to 5 new self-pay patients over three months and increased engagement by 10%. Kalina advised leadership on digital branding and competitive positioning and created marketing materials and outreach strategy for EmSculpt Neo and EmSculpt Face product-demo events. ### What peer leadership roles has Kalina held? Kalina served as an Orange Success Peer Mentor at Syracuse University and as a Peer Led Team Learning Leader in the Syracuse University College of Arts and Sciences. ### What is Kalina's educational background? Kalina's education record lists a Master in Management in Business Administration and Management, General, from Northwestern University Kellogg School of Management, with a LinkedIn date of 2026. Interview information states that Kalina completed a Master's in Management at Kellogg Northwestern in June 2024. Kalina holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology, General, from Syracuse University, listed with a 2024 date, and a High School Diploma from Lake Forest Academy, listed with a 2020 date. ### What certifications does Kalina have? Kalina holds a CITI Program Social/Behavioral Research Course certification and is CPR/AED Certified. Kalina also lists Basic Life Support as a skill. ### What research and laboratory skills does Kalina have? Kalina's research and laboratory skills include molecular biology, cell biology, microbiology, molecular genetics, bioinformatics, transcriptomics, RNA isolation, RNA extraction, DNA extraction, bacterial cell culture, cell-culture maintenance, blotting, gel electrophoresis, real-time polymerase chain reaction \(qPCR\), Thin-Layer Chromatography \(TLC\), TapeStation, laboratory equipment, laboratory safety, literature reviews, manuscript development, qualitative research, quantitative research, and higher-education research. ### What analytical, business, and communication skills does Kalina have? Kalina lists data analysis, analytical skills, machine learning, R programming, artificial intelligence, AI prompting, genetic algorithms, data classification, EEG, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, computer literacy, presentations, oral communication, communication, active listening, problem solving, leadership, customer service, sales, healthcare, biology, psychology, neurodevelopmental disorders, working with children, vital signs, social media marketing, and English among their skills. ## Links - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kalina-honczarenko