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Colt Venable

Medford,OR

Summary

Motivated Sales Representative with 9+ years of experience in Arthroplasty, Trauma, Biologic's and Sports Medicine sales. Talented at maintaining long-term relationships with clients and cultivating new ones using persuasion and salesmanship. Successful at negotiation and collaborating with medical professionals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Orthopedic Sales Representative

Zimmer Biomet Oregon
09.2014 - Current
  • Supplied hospitals and physicians with in-depth information during Knee, Hip, Trauma and Sports surgeries.
  • Facilitated upselling by cultivating productive relationships with clients, doctors' office staff and clinical center personnel.
  • Prepared and delivered product presentations and answered questions about Trauma, Sports, Biologic's to increase sales.
  • Developed sales forecasts in collaboration with Territory Sales Manager to estimate future revenue.
  • Demonstrated proper equipment use by showing clients product setup and operation using advanced knowledge of medical and surgical processes.
  • Worked with medical teams on smooth implementation and operation of new products.

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Rogue Regional Medical Center
10.2008 - 09.2014
  • Inspected sterile package integrity prior to distribution.
  • Recorded biologicals and test results.
  • Wrapped trays, instrument packs, and sets.
  • Verified and maintained proper documents and records for sterilization.
  • Decontaminated surgical instruments to remove bacteria and other contaminants before sterilization.
  • Maintained clean and organized sterile processing areas to prevent contamination of instruments and equipment.
  • Followed OSHA, FDA and AAMI guidelines related to sterilization in compliance with administrative regulations.
  • Tested sterilization equipment by performing regular checks and maintenance to keep instruments in working order.
  • Liaised between medical staff and medical equipment vendors.

Veterinary Technician Assistant

Crater Animal Clinic
12.2002 - 06.2013
  • Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
  • Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
  • Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
  • Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
  • Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
  • Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.

Education

No Degree - Nursing

Rogue Community College
Medford, OR

Skills

  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Territory management
  • Self-motivation
  • Analytical thinking
  • Decision making
  • Orthopedic knowledge
  • Client retention
  • Relationship building
  • Time management

Accomplishments

    Zimmer Biomet 2023 - Bronze Top Achiever Award - Extremities

    Zimmer Biomet 2021 - Bronze Top Achiever Award - Trauma

    Zimmer Biomet 2016 - Ignite Award, Positive Sales Growth in Recon, Sports, Trauma and Biologic's


Timeline

Orthopedic Sales Representative

Zimmer Biomet Oregon
09.2014 - Current

Certified Sterile Processing Technician

Rogue Regional Medical Center
10.2008 - 09.2014

Veterinary Technician Assistant

Crater Animal Clinic
12.2002 - 06.2013

No Degree - Nursing

Rogue Community College
Colt Venable