Abel Manrique
Apopka,FL
Summary
Experienced medical device and clinical operations professional with expertise spanning endoscopic operations, trauma sales support, and surgical environments. Proven ability to support complex clinical procedures, drive product adoption, and coordinate multi-site field operations across multiple accounts. Skilled in building strong relationships with surgeons, hospital staff, and leadership teams, while delivering effective training, managing field operations and inventory, and ensuring regulatory compliance. Adept at translating field insights into improved customer experience, operational efficiency, and clinical outcomes.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
OR Clinical Specialist II
OnPoint Surgical Inc
Orlando, FL
09.2025 - Current
- Lead on-site system introductions and installations for AR Navigation in spine surgery, providing real-time clinical and technical support during procedures to ensure successful adoption by surgeons and hospital staff.
- Deliver product presentations and hands-on training to physicians and multidisciplinary teams, driving confidence, utilization, and overall system adoption.
- Serve as the primary customer liaison, collaborating with internal engineering teams to communicate user feedback and support product enhancements while ensuring a high-quality customer experience.
Strategic Operations Associate
Stryker Corporation Inc
09.2023 - 09.2025
- Collaborate with Regional Managers and leadership to plan and manage endoscopic operations, training, and administrative tasks.
- Drive continuous improvement projects, evaluations and competency assessments, assist with Scope of Work Analysis, and lead Rapid Improvement Events.
- Oversee new customer account implementations and support field operations across the U.S.
Associate Trauma Sales Representative
Smith & Nephew Inc.
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed the integration of orthopedic products during trauma surgeries, ensuring effective support in critical situations.
- Provided expert guidance on the use of orthopedic implants and instruments, assisting surgeons and clinical staff for optimal outcomes.
- Cultivated and maintained strong relationships with hospital management and clinical staff, while overseeing inventory and expanding business opportunities within the territory.
Operating Room Assistant
Memorial Hospital South Bend, Indiana
South Bend, United States
02.2019 - 06.2022
- Oversaw sterile surgical supplies, ensuring availability and compliance with infection control standards.
- Precisely handled surgical equipment setup, transport, and removal, supporting complex trauma surgeries.
- Assisted in patient positioning and monitoring during trauma surgeries, ensuring optimal safety and outcomes.
Education
Certification - CRCST
HSPA
United Stated03-2025
Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Psychology) -
UBA, Maracay, Venezuela
04-2012
Skills
- Clinical Product Adoption
- Field Operations Support
- Surgical Procedure Support
- Physician & Hospital Staff Training (Individual & Team-Based)
- Medical Device Sales Support
- Customer Relationship Management
- Multi-Site Account Management
- Inventory & Field Logistics Oversight
- Troubleshooting & Clinical Problem Solving
- Quality & Compliance Standards
- Cross-Functional Team Collaboration
- Customer Needs Assessment
- Process Improvement
- Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Medical Terminology & Clinical Workflow Knowledge
Timeline
OR Clinical Specialist II
OnPoint Surgical Inc
09.2025 - Current
Strategic Operations Associate
Stryker Corporation Inc
09.2023 - 09.2025
Associate Trauma Sales Representative
Smith & Nephew Inc.
07.2022 - 08.2023
Operating Room Assistant
Memorial Hospital South Bend, Indiana
02.2019 - 06.2022
Certification - CRCST
HSPA
Bachelor’s Degree in Science (Psychology) -
UBA, Maracay, Venezuela