RUTHANN LOBOS, DVM, CCRT 1207 Tipperary St. Boulder, CO 80303 Tel: 512.924.9616 Email: rlobo1@hotmail.com SUMMARY A passionate professional driven by a relentless pursuit to educate and inspire in the animal health industry. As a visionary with global perspective, possesses a start-up mindset with strategic business and leadership abilities. Expertise in designing the approach and execution of presence at global veterinary congresses and events, as well as managing all logistics of personnel, budget and educational program development. Proven leadership in public relations, media and issues management. Extensive work as an advocate and spokesperson on animal health and nutrition. Highly collaborative with outstanding interpersonal skills – specifically relating to influencing and negotiation. Strong stakeholder management skills across all levels of seniority and functions both internally and externally. Ability to utilize pluralistic insights to facilitate successful cross-functional interactions. Outstanding organizational skills. EXPERIENCE NESTLE´ PURINA PETCARE St. Louis, MO 11/16-Pres Global Scientific Programmes and Events Senior Manager Purina Institute • Lead, design and manage events and programs as defined in the calendar with collaboration from the regions where relevant. Management includes full budget planning and budget decisions; pre- and post-event communications and post event analysis; production, coordination, development and design of promotional exhibit stand and related items and scientific materials in partnership with cross-functional internal and external partners; hotel contracting and vendor management. • Responsible to promote the understanding and gain recognition for Purina’s science and nutritional expertise with key influential groups – including the veterinary profession - through the development and management of global programs, events, conferences and other activities under the auspices of a new corporate professional entity. • Manages an internal conference and education facility with over 3000 visitors annually from over 15 countries. • To build internal advocacy amongst associates, originated and executes a media series to highlight the unique scientific breadth of expertise of the company. • Serve as company spokesperson across diverse media touchpoints to a variety of national and international audiences to promote and educate on relevant topics in the animal health industry 11/11-11/16 Senior Veterinary Communications Manager ProPlan Veterinary Diets • Building on the solid foundation established, expanded the reach of the program to strategic groups of key opinion leaders to build advocacy and influence • Managed and executed an external VIP program with strategic corporate accounts and large practices that highlighted the expertise of the pet care company • Serve as company spokesperson across diverse media touchpoints to a variety of national and international audiences to promote and educate on relevant topics in the animal health industry 11/05-11/11 Veterinary Communications Manager ProPlan Veterinary Diets • Established from the ground up a comprehensive marketing and scientific program at multiple veterinary schools across the United States with a primary focus on building advocacy and influence through nutritional education. • Initiated and facilitated strategic partnerships with key specialist groups in the veterinary profession. • Prepared and delivered technical presentations to private practices, corporate groups and specialty practices throughout the country. • Conceptualized and initiated continuing education events and programs using multiple platforms, including live and digital. ARBOR ANIMAL CLINIC 6/04-11/05 Small Animal Clinician and Surgical Director Austin, TX • Performed as a small animal clinician at fast paced, productive, and progressive multi-doctor practice. • Served as chief surgeon with proficiency in orthopedics. Managed a team of surgical technicians to produce an efficient flow of procedures. • Consulted on new products and protocols for the treatment of common diseases. SOUTHBRANCH PET AND BIRD CLINIC 6/03-6/04 Small Animal Clinician Austin, TX • Performed as a small animal clinician at fast paced, productive, and progressive multi-doctor practice. • Managed a team of surgical technicians to produce an efficient flow of procedures. Consulted on new products and protocols for the treatment of common diseases. EDUCATION 06/11 Canine Rehabilitation Institute Certified Canine Rehabilitation Therapist 05/03 LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY School of Veterinary Medicine Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine Graduated with Honors 05/99 LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY Major: Animal Science Honor Student GPA: 4.0 AFFILIATIONS 1999-Present American Veterinary Medical Association 2004-Present Capital Area Veterinary Medical Association 2005-Present American Academy of Veterinary Nutrition 2010-Present International Veterinary Association of Pain Management CONTINUING EDUCATION 2006-2019 Nestlé Purina Companion Animal Nutrition Summit 2008-2016 American College of Veterinary Surgeons Symposium 2004 Animal Dental Care Training Seminar Austin, TX 2001 AO/ASIF Surgical Fixation of Fractures Symposium Columbus, OH