Sarah Ku
Majored in International Business, Minored in Chinese Studies
Georgia State University, Class of 2022
From East Point, GA
Georgia State University, Class of 2022
From East Point, GA
Sarah Ku Earns Doctor of Philosophy from Georgia State University During the Spring 2022 Semester
Sarah Ku of Decatur earned a Doctor of Philosophy degree in Marketing from Georgia State University during the spring 2022 semester. More than 4,000 students graduated from Georgia State at the as...
June, 14 2022 - Verified by Georgia State University
Sarah Ku was recognized for studying abroad
Business in China - Beijing, Xi'an, Guilin, Yangshou, Shanghai
Spring 2009 -
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Sarah Ku was recognized for being a member of who's who
Nominee - 2009
Spring 2009 -
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Sarah Ku was recognized for earning an academic award
Marketing Student of the Year - 2009
Spring 2009 -
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Sarah Ku was recognized for studying abroad
International Business - London, England
Summer 2007 -
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Sarah Ku was recognized for earning a spot on the Dean's List
Fall 2005 - Spring 2009 -
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Sarah Ku was recognized for earning a spot on an honors list
Fall 2005 - Spring 2009 -
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PhD Fellow at Georgia State University - J. Mack Robinson College of Business
Second Century Initiative (2CI) University Doctoral Fellow student in Marketing and International Business -
Chinese Studies
May 2017 - Present
Human Resources Analyst at Aprio
May 2017 - Present
Sales and Marketing Manager at MD Innovate, Inc.
Founding member
Co-inventor of PneumoniaCheck, a disposable medical device designed to collect uncontaminated lung specimens non-invasively through a cough to aid in pneumonia diagnosis
Create and maintain national and international customer databases; acquired first customer
Present product to physicians in Infectious Disease, Infection Control and Prevention, Emergency, Pulmonology, Respiratory, Critical Care, Laboratory departments, key opinion leaders, and other appropriate decision makers
Supply hospitals, physicians, and clinical staff with current product information and samples
Research market size, develop customer need, research media for appropriate audience exposureAttend and exhibit at national medical conventions
Design logo, packaging, website, advertisements, and promotional materials
Research suppliers, maintain Quality System, manage inventory and lead times
Create protocols for clinical trials, obtain IRB approvals, coordinate and train personnel, compile data, write papers, and submit results for publication in peer-reviewed journals
Train independent sales representatives and various personnel
Maintain budget and QuickBooks account
Regularly review current literature for new developments within the healthcare field including competitive information
Provide consulting for medical device start-up companies
Achievements:
Obtained FDA clearance for a Class 1 GMP exempt medical device in 2010
Obtained $250,000 grant from the US government in 2010
Obtained distribution with a national sales team
Obtained 2 patents
Obtained license from Georgia Tech Research Corporation and US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
June 2009 - Present