Cole Huffman
Leawood,KS
Summary
Healthcare sales and operations professional with a Mechanical Engineering background and MBA from University of Kansas. Experienced in consultative medical equipment sales, territory development, and building provider relationships across clinical and healthcare environments. Seeking to leverage technical expertise and healthcare sales experience to drive territory growth and deliver clinical solutions in a medical device sales role.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations & Sales
Scripted Healthcare/ Accessibility Medical Equipment
Kansas City, Missouri
05.2020 - Current
- Led full-cycle healthcare equipment sales including sourcing, pricing, negotiation, and delivery of mobility and patient support technologies across clinical and home healthcare markets.
- Generated $320K+ in annual managed revenue, increasing sales performance by 33% year-over-year through targeted provider outreach and marketplace optimization.
- Expanded business development efforts by establishing relationships with rehabilitation clinics, care providers, and healthcare organizations, positioning equipment solutions to meet patient mobility and clinical care needs.
- Oversaw inventory acquisition, refurbishment, and distribution strategy, improving equipment turnover and margin performance.
- Managed cross-functional responsibilities across sales operations, logistics, and vendor partnerships in a fast-paced healthcare environment.
- Built and managed an eBay storefront with over 260 reviews and 100% customer satisfaction rating, driving national reach and repeat business
Product Development Engineer & Analyst
Love Lifesciences
Overland Park, Kansas
09.2021 - 11.2022
- Leading engineer in development of new pharmaceutical devices
- Applied for patents to maintain intellectual property rights
- Responsible for projects from design phase to commercialization and manufacturing
- Utilized CAD to design mechanical function and appearance of systems
- Conducted market analysis for proof of concept for sales and investment seeking
Education
Master of Business Administration - Emphasis in Finance
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas05-2022
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering with Biomechanics Concentration
University of Kansas
Lawrence, Kansas05-2021
Skills
- Revenue growth & Sales Strategy
- Territory Development & Account Management
- Clinical Relationship Building (Providers & Care Teams)
- Product Demonstrations
- Proficient in Microsoft Office suite
- AutoCAD Proficiency
- Experience with Retail Inventory Software and CRM Systems
Timeline
Product Development Engineer & Analyst
Love Lifesciences
09.2021 - 11.2022
Director of Operations & Sales
Scripted Healthcare/ Accessibility Medical Equipment
05.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering with Biomechanics Concentration
University of Kansas
Master of Business Administration - Emphasis in Finance
University of Kansas
ACTIVITIES & HONORS
Biomedical Engineers Society, American Society of Mechanical Engineers, KU Powerlifting Team, Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society
COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Music Mentors, Piano Instructor, 2019-01, 2020-04, Taught piano lessons to children for free through the University of Kansas Community Outreach Program