Hardworking, passionate, and detail-oriented job seeker with strong organizational and technical skills; eager to utilize extensive and diversified orthopedic medical device experience in a full time capacity. Position myself to make significant contributions, and be an asset to any company functions providing leadership, direction, and organization.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Product Analyst - Account Analytics
Stryker Orthopedics, Inc
02.2022 - Current
Work across multiple teams to define and implement customer change requests to enhance inventory efficiency and product functionality.
Assist development leads in definition of process flows, relative task priorities and business value measurement parameters.
Interact with internal partners to track development progress and address non-conforming issues to avoid negative impacts on product placement timelines.
Track key metrics and developed spreadsheets and data models.
Assemble reports and presentations to share insights and recommendations with stakeholders.
Utilize specialized software to capture and process data. (CRT, Power BI, Excel)
Conduct primary and secondary research to build account profiles in order to better understand customer needs, behaviors.
Assist Sales/Operations in defining business scope and objectives with regard to product placement strategies.
Communicate and monitor account behavior; acting as liason between Sales and Operations.
Identify and resolve product/instrument related issues, and conducting conducting needs assessment evaluations regarding addition or reduction of inventory.
Perform operational account reviews when needed to evaluate, balance, and re-configure proper account inventory levels for optimal efficiency.
Manage instrument consignment levels while monitoring needs and reallocating as necessary.
Mitigate instrument consignment issues and provide suggestions/solutions to rectify problem areas.
Attend weekly development team meetings and assisted in identification and resolution of issues to maintain timeline and budget integrity.
Work with Sales and Commercial Business Operations Teams to define and implement customer change requests to enhance product justifications and functionality.
Manage and monitor all Joint Reconstructive Consignment Inventory.
Sr. Team Member
Stryker Orthopedics, Inc
03.2019 - 01.2022
Managed complex loaner instrument and implant orders for 210+ hospitals, employing a 40 million dollar inventory. This included Hip, Knee and Trauma implants and instruments utilized in Primary/Revision Joint Replacement, and multiple Trauma applications across the Stryker product portfolio.
Worked directly with 90 plus Account Representatives to best suit the needs of our customers and most importantly, their patients.
Created and developed a PC based foundational training program for over 25 employees and sales associates.
Act as role model and expert for loaner kit processing. Oversee preparation of products/services for account representatives and customers.
Rotate through all product teams becoming fully competent in all areas of Reconstructive and Trauma product lines
Prepare product for scheduled surgeries
Partner with Scheduler to investigate service level issues
Prepare reports
Assist in FQMS compliance including specialization in specific responsibilities
Support Management in preparation for Branch audits
Act as the Back-Up Scheduler for any of the three product areas.
Assist with training for new hires. Training to include various product lines and compatibility. Procedures, workflow, and scheduling tools.
Handle urgent requests
Track inventory and maintain accurate records
Process incoming orders for materials, merchandise, or services.
Trained and provided coaching for Junior Team Members
Mako Product Specialist
Stryker Orthopedics Inc.
07.2017 - 02.2019
Provided Surgeons and Operating Room staff with training and intraoperative clinical/technical support in operation of Mako robotic arm applications, associated equipment, and instruments; to ensure ideal placement and precision.
Used proprietary software to prepare pre-operative CT scans for use in assisting surgeons with preoperative implant planning, sizing, and positioning.
Provided complete reports and associated metrics to management, direct supervisor, and company's regulatory department; detailing case reviews, services performed, and recommendations for product, documentation, and methodology improvements
Maintained and controlled local Mako consigned equipment, instruments, implants, and disposable inventories.
Supported company road-show demonstrations, "showcase visits" to provide potential customers opportunity to witness technology in use and boost appreciation of its clinical value.
Helped train physicians and hospital personnel, including OR staff, Radiology, and Central Sterile Processing on use of Mako Robotic System.
Provided prompt and accurate complaint reports to Stryker Quality Department.
Solved product related issues for customers in expeditious manner
Provided case coverage at unassigned accounts as needed
Supported development and execution of sales plan, as well as grow utilization of Mako by increasing volume with current and potential future surgeons.
Actively sold clinical benefits of all products, and built strong, positive relationships with key surgeons and OR staff at targeted accounts
Collaborated with JR Account Representatives and Marketing to increase public awareness of Mako Robotic Technology
Obtained purchase orders for products consumed during surgical procedures and managed consigned inventory of company products
Continually expanded knowledge of Joint Reconstructive product line.
Researched product's technical specifications and accurately communicated information.
Sr. Team Member - Trauma Scheduler
Stryker Orthopedics, Inc.
01.2009 - 07.2017
Led team operations personnel during daily activities to include implementation of management objectives, performance management, team development, and staff training; to become model "Sales Branch".
Demonstrated knowledge of company mission and goals and mentored employees in reaching objectives aligned with company core values
Allocated tasks to staff members daily.
Identified appropriate and optimal loaner inventory levels across all Reconstructive/Trauma product lines.
Assisted Branch Operations Manager with planning/forecasting annual loaner budget for implants /instruments.
Contributed to team success by completing jobs quickly and accurately.
Maintained productive, efficient approach to all tasks.
Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
Investigated service level issues and implemented corrective policies/procedures for corrective action.
Sr. Technical Sales Representative
Stryker Orthopedics, Inc.
12.2000 - 01.2009
Collaborated with customers and asked questions to assess needs and budgets.
Recommended Stryker Products and explained features /benefits to help customers make educated buying decisions.
Attended product-related technical shows and other activities to represent company products and services.
Provided surgical case coverage, technical assistance, and intra-operative conflict resolution for all Reconstructive and Trauma Sales Teams.
Interfaced directly with Surgeon Customers, OR Personnel, Materials Management, Purchasing, and Peri-Operative Management Teams.
Partnered with Stryker Instrument Division to help arrange purchase and implementation of two Stryker Navigation Systems at The Valley Hospital, Ridgewood, NJ.
Trained Hospital Surgeons and Peri-Op staff on procedural use of Navigation System, and provided technical assistance.
Managed geographical case coverage area that included NJ Counties: Bergen, Essex, Union, Monmouth, Morris, Passaic, Sussex, Somerset, Ocean, Westchester, Putnam, Rockland, Dutchess, and Middlesex.
Served as "point-person" among sales peers for difficult case issues and resolutions.
Surgical Distribution Specialist
Stryker Howmedica-Osteonics Inc.
10.1998 - 11.2000
Managed all inbound/outbound loaner operations on case by case basis.
Scheduled and allocated loaner inventory; as well as consignment inventory for N. New Jersey, and New York area customers.
Full Line Sales Representative
Howmedica Kaplan-Matinale
02.1997 - 09.1998
Managed Sales territory in Central and Southern counties of New Jersey. Raised product awareness through cold calls and scheduled physician appointments. Key responsibilities included market penetration, supporting/maintaining existing business, provide product related services/demonstrations to key OR and Sterile Processing Department personnel.
Bioskills Lab Coordinator - Medical Education
Howmedica (Pfizer)
02.1987 - 01.1996
Coordinated, scheduled, and shipped Bio-Skill lab kits for domestic and international training seminars.
Provided sample/instruments materials and information for major Orthopedic conventions and small meetings globally (AAOS, AORN, NAON, OTA)
Attended multiple major medical device medical conventions and meetings to assist in set-up and break-down.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management
Monmouth University
West Long Branch, NJ
Skills
Data Analytics
Microsoft Power BI
Data Extracting
Customer Needs Assessments
Product Alignment
Business Solutions
Product Intelligence
External Audits
Industry Trends
Client Requirements
Computer Proficiency
Product Demonstrations and Presentations
Accomplishments
Achieved number one Sales/Distribution Trauma ranking in the US for four consecutive years.
Successfully led Trauma Operations Team to highest level of volume while achieving lowest error margin in the NY Metro Sales Branch.
Partnered with Trauma Sales Team to achieve highest of Sales/Distribution on North American continent.
Initiated, designed, and enacted a product training program to educate team members across all product lines; boosting operational efficiency and engagement.
Finished #1 in consignment inventory account reviews across all US based Sales Branches. 90 account reviews in 3 months.
Developed customizable instrument templates for Mako Robotic consignment placement.
Certification
National Safety Council Adult CPR and AED certified
National Safety Council Standard First Aid certified
Affiliations
Hasbrouck Heights Mens Association
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Sr. Product Analyst - Account Analytics
Stryker Orthopedics, Inc
02.2022 - Current
Sr. Team Member
Stryker Orthopedics, Inc
03.2019 - 01.2022
Mako Product Specialist
Stryker Orthopedics Inc.
07.2017 - 02.2019
Sr. Team Member - Trauma Scheduler
Stryker Orthopedics, Inc.
01.2009 - 07.2017
Sr. Technical Sales Representative
Stryker Orthopedics, Inc.
12.2000 - 01.2009
Surgical Distribution Specialist
Stryker Howmedica-Osteonics Inc.
10.1998 - 11.2000
Full Line Sales Representative
Howmedica Kaplan-Matinale
02.1997 - 09.1998
Bioskills Lab Coordinator - Medical Education
Howmedica (Pfizer)
02.1987 - 01.1996
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Management