Phone: 916.939.0434 * Cell: 916.878.8806 gm4cc73e@westpost.net SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Senior-level Medical Device and Disposable Products Sales Executive with career record of developing and executing strategies that strengthen revenue, profit an d competitive advantage. Builds long-term professional relationships with physic ians, surgeons, hospital administrators, purchasing managers, practice managers and clinic supervisors by focusing on optimum patient outcomes and positive impa ct on patient care. Demonstrates increased revenue and reduced costs for clients , without reducing product efficacy and safety, by analyzing and documenting pat ient results based on use of products. Consistently at the top of the sales lead er board in sales-to-quota achievement. Increases ROI and reduces the cost of sales by focusing on client retention, as well as delivery of world-class quality, products and service. Comfortable and e xperienced in operating room (OR) settings. Extensive, well-established network of contacts, thought leaders and key opinion leaders (KOLs) across Northern Cali fornia, Northern Nevada and the Pacific Northwest. AREAS OF EXPERTISE * Business Development *Account Management * Client Relationship Management * Co nsultative Sales & Marketing * Communication / Presentation * Product / Industry Knowledge * Strategic Planning / Execution* Budget Planning / Management * Pro duct Training / Education Representative Clients: Anesthesiologists, Burn Unit Managers, Cardiologists, Cl inical Supervisors, Critical Care Unit Managers, Electrophysiologists, Endocrino logists, Fellows, Gastroenterologists, General Surgeons, Gynecologists, Intensiv ists, Internists, Interventional Radiologists, Neonatologists, Neurosurgeons, OR Managers, Orthopedic Surgeons, Pharmacists, Physiatrists, Plastic Surgeons, Pul monologists, RT Managers, Urogynecologists, Urologists, Wound Care Nurses EDUCATION AND PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT Master of Business Administration Degree, University of Phoenix, Sacramento, CA, 2004 Bachelor of Science Degree, Marketing, California State University, Sacramento, CA, 1980 SalesForce.com Customer Relations Management (CRM) Training Course, 2009 Priority Management System Training Course, 1992 Excellence in Selling Skills Seminars -- Tom Hopkins International, 1982-1994 Graduate, Effective Speaking and Human Relations -- Dale Carnegie, 1981 PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE WESTMED INC. Oct 2007 - Present $25+ million developer, manufacturer and distributor of disposable, medical devi se and capital equipment anesthesia and respiratory products. District Sales Manager - 11/09 - Present / Sales Representative, 10/07 - Presen t * Manage 1 Direct Sales Representative with responsibility for Pacific Northwest (OR, WA, ID, AK) territory. * Market disposable and medical device respiratory and anesthesia supplies to Pu lmonologists, Anesthesiologists, Neonatologists and Unit/OR Managers in Northern CA, Northern NV, and PNW. * #1 Sales Representative in the country with 116% of quota, YTD 2010. * #1 of 3 districts in 2009; exceeded annual sales targets. * #2 of 22 sales representatives in 2008 and #3 of 31 reps in 2009. MEDICAL HORIZONS, INC. Aug 2005 - Oct 2007 Interventional Pain Management, GI-Endoscopy, GYN-Urology capital equipment inst ruments, devices and disposable products Independent Sales Representative, Northern CA / Northern NV * Sold chronic/acute pain management disposable, medical devices and capital equ ipment products/systems, gastrointestinal endoscopy capital equipment/ devices/d isposables, urge/stress incontinence diagnostic and treatment devices and endome trial ablation instruments. * Clients included Surgeons, Anesthesiologists, Radiologists, Physiatrists, Gast roenterologists, Gynecologists, Urologists, Urogynecologists and OR Managers at hospitals, surgery centers, private practices and clinics. * Achieved #1 ranking of 5 reps in 2006; #2 of 5 reps in 2005.
KIMBERLY-CLARK CORP. / BALLARD MEDICAL PRODUCTS Jul 1995 - Aug 2005
global healthcare leader in interventional pain management capital equipment ins truments, devices and disposables, and GI-Endoscopy devices, as well as disposab le medical products for surgical, sterilization, orthopedic, wound care, and inf ection control applications. Sales Representative, Northern CA / Northern NV * Cultivated client base and KOLs that included Neurosurgeons, Orthopedic Surge ons, Anesthesiologists, Interventional Radiologists, Physiatrists, Gastroenterol ogists, General Surgeons, Pulmonologists, Intensivists, OR Managers, Clinical Su pervisors and Unit/Department Managers at hospitals and surgery centers. * Drove sales from $212,500 to $1.1+ million in Interventional Spine Pain Manage ment products and delivered 143% revenue increase to $1.4+ million in critical c are respiratory disposable and defibrillation pad products. * Selected National/Regional Sales Trainer 1998, 2000, 2002. Acting District Man ager 1999, 2000, 2002, 2003. * Earned President's Club Award 2001; ranked #2 in sales of 26 representatives. * Achieved Club One Incentive Trip 1999, 2000 and 2001. * Only sales rep in the nation to hit 100% of quota in pain management and surgi cal disinfectant lines in 1999. BAXTER-TRAVENOL / FLINT LABORATORIES / BOOTS PHARMACEUTICALS May 1985 - Jul 1995 Boots Pharmaceutical acquired Flint Laboratories from Baxter-Travenol in May 199 2 Hospital Sales Representative, Northern CA / Northern NV ('92-'95) * As Hospital Representative, sold cardiovascular and endocrine drugs and medica l devices to teaching hospital at UC Davis, UCSF, California Pacific Medical Cen ter (CPMC), Stanford, and VA San Francisco and Palo Alto. * Sold antimicrobial cream and enzymatic debridement agent to hospital burn unit s and surgery centers. * Clients included Cardiologists, Electrophysiologists, Endocrinologists, Fellow s, General Surgeons, Plastic Surgeons, Wound Care Nurses, Burn Unit/Surgery Mana gers, Internists and Pharmacists. * Conducted pre-launch and launch of new drug for treatment of congestive heart failure; won drug formulary approval 8 weeks post-launch at Stanford, UCSF, CPMC and 7 other teaching hospitals. * Consistently achieved 103% to as much as 121% of sales quota throughout entire tenure with companies. Sales Representative, Northern CA / Northern NV ('85-'92) * As Sales Representative, sold the Eugly(R) microelectronic insulin infusion ca pital equipment and ancillary disposable products, and blood glucose devices and disposable products in hospitals and private practices. * Worked closely with clinical educators to train and educate them on products a nd product utilization. * Won Distinguished Sales Club Award 1987, 1988, and 1991. TRIAD SYSTEMS CORP. May 1981 - May 1985 automotive aftermarket minicomputer systems and software Sales Representative / Marketing Applications Representative, Northern CA / Nort hern NV * Provided sales support to the marketing function before being promoted to Sale s Representative. * Achieved 100% of sales quota; propelled annual revenue from $258K to $850K. * Opened new territory office in Reno, NV; established client base, built sales and provided training to clients. PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS Member, America Society of Anesthesiologists Member, American Society of Respiratory Care Member, Medical Device Sales Professionals