Maureen O’Gara

Maureen O’Gara has a diverse work experience spanning several companies. Maureen currently works at Hydromer, Inc. as an Inside Sales Specialist, a role they started in August 2021. Prior to this, they worked at the same company as the Purchasing & Procurement Manager from May 2019 to August 2021. In this role, they developed and maintained strong vendor relationships, oversaw supplier partnerships, and researched and evaluated new suppliers based on various criteria.

Before joining Hydromer, Inc., O’Gara worked at Merck for a significant portion of their career. Maureen held various roles within the company, starting in 1996. From 2015 to 2019, they were a Team Support III in Merck & Co. Infectious Disease & Vaccines Discovery Operations, providing support to a team of 92 employees and contractors. Prior to that, they held administrative roles in different departments, including MRL Vaccine Basic Research & Biologics, MRL Vaccine & Biologics, and Clinical Assay Research & Development, Virus & Cell Biology. In these roles, they facilitated department operations, coordinated team building activities, managed travel and budgets, and handled recruitment processes.

Before their tenure at Merck, O’Gara worked at M.M. O’Gara & Associates, LLC /SMI Lansdale, PA as a Sales Administration Manager from 1994 to 1996. Maureen was responsible for researching and sourcing promotional items, managing vendor selection, and processing orders for clients. Prior to that, they worked at SAFEGUARD BUSINESS SYSTEMS, INC from 1988 to 1994, where they held positions as an Administrator to Key Accounts Department, Sales Administration Office Manager, and Sales Administrative Coordinator. Maureen'sresponsibilities included providing support to key accounts, managing administrative staff, coordinating complaint resolutions, and overseeing departmental activities.

O’Gara’s earlier work experience includes a role as an Assistant to the President and Vice President at Diamond Management Systems from 1986 to 1990. During this time, they supervised direct mail sales, coordinated satellite office operations, and handled client invoicing. Maureen also worked at PALL Company from 1985 to 1986 as a Sales Assistant to the Division Managing Director, where they were responsible for pricing quotations, customer service, and order processing.

Overall, O’Gara has extensive experience in sales, administration, procurement, and support roles, with a focus on building relationships, coordinating activities, and maintaining operational efficiency.

Maureen O'Gara attended Fairfield College Ireland, where they pursued a degree in Administrative studies. The specific field of study during this time is unknown. No precise start or end year is available for this educational experience.