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CHRISTOPHER BARRIENT

Prairieville,LA

Summary

Seasoned Executive ENT Consultant with extensive experience at ACCLARENT (JOHNSON & JOHNSON), specializing in sinus procedures and leading the development of innovative ENT solutions. Demonstrated exceptional sales acumen by achieving 118% of 2018 targets while earning prestigious Presidents Club Award.

Overview

29
29
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive ENT Consultant

ACCLARENT (JOHNSON & JOHNSON)
New Orleans
01.2018 - Current
  • Disrupted traditional approaches within the ENT industry.
  • Initiated introduction of innovative tools and techniques.
  • Earned promotion to ENT Consultant in October 2018.
  • Achieved or surpassed monthly quota throughout 2019.
  • Achieved 118% of the set goal for 2018.
  • Increased territory revenue in 2019 by $300K.
  • Outperformed quota goals, securing sales of three navigational units.
  • Achieved top ranking in Gulf South Region (2019.)
  • Received the prestigious President's Club award for exceptional performance in 2019.
  • Reached full quota despite Covid year constraints (2020).
  • Achieved significant sales milestones for TruDi Nav amidst the pandemic.
  • Honored with the 2021 President's Club award.
  • Promoted to Senior ENT Consultant in 2021.
  • Served as Field Advisory Board Member in 2021.
  • Elevated to the position of Executive ENT Consultant in 2021.
  • Earned a place in the prestigious Acclarent Hall of Fame for outstanding achievements.
  • Honored with Regional Peer Leadership Award by peers in 2022.
  • Generated over $600K in sales to earn the AERA Spiff accolade in 2023.

Clinical Account Representative (CAR)

ACCLARENT (JOHNSON & JOHNSON)
Central LA and Gulf Coast MS
01.2014 - 01.2018
  • Proficient in clinical practice of balloon sinuplasty for various patient settings, aiding two ENT specialists.
  • Trained physicians, office staff, and hospital personnel on evolving sinusitis treatment protocols.
  • Collaborated with staff and management to code and modify managed care criteria.
  • Supported ENT physicians in developing sinus programs at clinics, surgical centers, and hospitals to increase revenue.
  • Managed rollout of advanced medical systems like the Spin-Plus Balloon Dilation System, AERA Eustachian Tube Dilation System, and TruDi 3D Navigation System.
  • Achieved top 25% ranking for sales quota in CAR and ACAR sales force for two out of three years.
  • Achieved 119% of yearly plan in 2017.
  • Ranked #7 out of 24 clinical account representatives nationally in 2017.
  • Secured first place within regional Clinical Account Representative rankings in 2017.
  • Assisted in expanding a business territory generating $1.8 million in sales.
  • Ranked #2 out of 6 Clinical Account Representatives in the region in 2015.
  • Facilitated peer-to-peer education round tables.
  • Coordinated preceptorship programs with influential thought leaders across the nation.
  • Elevated participation rates in ICARE and Educational seminars, Irvine, CA.
  • Coordinated logistics to train physicians on new techniques and products.

Pharmaceutical Sales

MERCK / SCHERING PLOUGH (company merger)
Houma and Thibeaux, LA
01.2010 - 01.2014
  • Achieved the top market share ranking in the region.
  • Launched an allergy and asthma practice in a new market.
  • Cultivated relationships with key opinion leaders within the territory.
  • Facilitated peer-to-peer meetings between specialists and primary care physicians.

Pharmaceutical Sales

SCHERING-PLOUGH
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2004 - 01.2009
  • Recognized as the leading regional sales performer across all product lines.
  • Surpassed national market share averages for products.
  • Named Product Knowledge Coordinator and District Strategist in 2005.
  • Ranked in the top three nationally in 2004 for launching first-in-class statin, Vytorin.

Football Coach and English Teacher

LUTCHER HIGH SCHOOL
Lutcher, LA
01.1996 - 01.2003

Education

Bachelor of Science - English Education

Louisiana State University
01.1995

Skills

  • Expertise in Sinus Procedures
  • Balloon Sinuplasty Expertise
  • Managed Care and Product Coding Expert
  • Supply Chain Collaboration
  • Patient Coordination Consultant

Affiliations

Louisiana State University (LSU) season ticket holder for 30 years, passionate supporter of the Tigers.

Very proud of my wife who is a distinguished Pediatrician in the Baton Rouge area for over 20 years. Personally know many physicians across multiple specialties in South Louisiana.

Timeline

Executive ENT Consultant

ACCLARENT (JOHNSON & JOHNSON)
01.2018 - Current

Clinical Account Representative (CAR)

ACCLARENT (JOHNSON & JOHNSON)
01.2014 - 01.2018

Pharmaceutical Sales

MERCK / SCHERING PLOUGH (company merger)
01.2010 - 01.2014

Pharmaceutical Sales

SCHERING-PLOUGH
01.2004 - 01.2009

Football Coach and English Teacher

LUTCHER HIGH SCHOOL
01.1996 - 01.2003

Bachelor of Science - English Education

Louisiana State University
CHRISTOPHER BARRIENT