Chester Allen Groleau
New Smyrna Beach
Summary
Twenty-five years of experience in DBS technology with a focus on field training, surgical support, and patient programming. Supported over 5,000 cases globally, demonstrating expertise in surgical planning, stereotactic systems, and microelectrode recording. Proficient in positioning devices and understanding stimulation effects related to DBS targets.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Regional Clinical Specialist
Abbott Labortories
Austin
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Served as expert in all facets of DBS including patient support and reprogramming, conducting microelectrode recording, developing, implementing, and leading clinical training for Abbott employees and surgical support personnel.
- Developed and executed DBS Surgical Training Center at WVU Medical Center
- Established and oversaw training programs and credentialing processes for 6 new surgical centers and radiology departments.
- Provided Surgical Support and training for the Northeast DBS surgical centers.
Principal DBS Development Manager
Medtronic RTG
Minneapolis
01.2011 - 01.2017
- Function as regional technical authority overseeing all phases and methodologies for implanting DBS electrodes.
- Operate as principal field engineer and instructor for internal field representatives and neurosurgical teams.
- Recognized as Development Manager of the Year for 2015 with achievement of 106% against sales plan.
- Achieved sales projections consistently for 5 consecutive years
- Established and launched 5 new surgical centers
- Led cross-functional teams to drive product development initiatives.
- Mentored junior team members on development processes and tools.
Senior Procedure Solution Specialist
FHC Inc
Bowdoinham
12.1996 - 12.2010
- Provided surgical support and training for DBS surgical centers world-wide
- Orchestrated establishment of procedure solution workforce
- Managed and trained 12 technical support representatives and sales professionals.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance product offerings.
- Conducted product demonstrations to showcase features and benefits.
- Responded to customer inquiries and resolved technical issues efficiently.
- Developed training materials and resources for client education.
AD(3) Vibration Analysis Aircrew
United States Navy
Coronado
11.1991 - 01.1996
- Distinguished Service Medal
- 2 Letters of Commendation
Education
Mechanical Engineering -
University of Southern Maine
Portland, Me01.2009
Skills
- DBS technology
- DBS programming
- Surgical training development
- Clinical support management
- Sales forecasting
- Team leadership
- Problem solving
- Effective communication
- Technical training delivery
- Presentations development
- Field training
- Surgical support
- Patient programming
- Surgical planning
- Stereotactic systems
- Microelectrode recording
- Positioning devices
- Stimulation effects
- Anatomy
- Physiology
Development
- ASME member 1998-2009
- Project management training
- Leadership development
- CE and Regulatory training
- Public speaking training
- Competitive selling training
- Effective negotiating training
- United Way Co-Chairman 2005-2007
Military Service
United States Navy, HSL-41, Coronado, CA, AD(3), vibration analysis aircrew, Honorably discharged, Distinguished Service Medal, 2 letters of commendation
Timeline
Senior Regional Clinical Specialist
Abbott Labortories
01.2017 - 01.2023
Principal DBS Development Manager
Medtronic RTG
01.2011 - 01.2017
Senior Procedure Solution Specialist
FHC Inc
12.1996 - 12.2010
AD(3) Vibration Analysis Aircrew
United States Navy
11.1991 - 01.1996
Mechanical Engineering -
University of Southern Maine