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Derek Antonne Arms

Canyon Country,CA

Summary

Energetic and successful Medical Device Professional Leader with well-rounded management skills in performance management and honed talents in metrics tracking analysis and business planning. Recognized as an expert in communication. Team Player with excellent problem-solving skills. Well versed utilizing Salesforce or most CRM applications. Business Development expertise, B2B Sales Experience, Inside Sales Experience, Business Marketing Experience. Personnel Development expertise. Cardiac Cath Lab Sales, Operating Room Sales, Diagnostic Medical Equipment Sales, Radiology Equipment Sales. DME Expert Sales, Disposables Sales Expert. Expert in Cardiac Arrhythmia Management and arrhythmia diagnosis with Implantable Pacemakers, Implantable Defibrillators and ECG interpretation. Experienced in selling and training SAAS such as the QT Medical Dashboard the LifeVest Network via Zoll LifeCor, and the Carestation via Kestra Medical Technologies. Expert on insurance intake and knowledge of most IPA/HMO plans as well as Medicare and Medicare Advantage reimbursement for Implantable devices as well as DME equipment and Remote Patient Monitoring. Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Network Member Consultant

Gerson Lehrman Group Consulting (GLG)
02.2024 - Current
  • Provide advice to investors seeking to fund Medical Device Company Start Ups or existing Medical Device Companies on matters related to medical technologies and Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats.

Territory Manager

Kestra Medical Technologies
05.2022 - 12.2023
  • Responsible for securing new business and managing sales area for the Assure Wearable Cardioverter Defibrillator
  • Manage sales cycle from introduction to product delivery
  • Set up and conduct presentations on the Assure WCD and patient criteria to help mitigate risk for Sudden Cardiac Death
  • Conduct presentations at Medical Offices, Hospitals and Nursing Facilities
  • Interact with Cardiologists, Electrophysiologist, Internists and Cath Lab personnel and Case Managers on matters of risk reduction for Sudden Cardiac Death
  • Educate Clinicians, Case Managers and Administration on the Remote Physiologic Monitoring with patients who wear the Assure WCD to capture revenue of appropriate monthly follow up.

U.S. Director of Sales

QT Medical, Inc.
10.2020 - 05.2022
  • Developed and implemented strategic sales plans and forecast to achieve corporate objectives
  • Developed and managed sales/marketing operating budgets
  • Plan and supervise advertising and promotion activities including print, online, electronic media, and direct mail
  • Developed and recommended product positioning, packaging, and price strategy to produce highest possible long-term market share
  • Supervised Managers, Sales Representatives, Sales Specialist and Logistic Customer Service Representatives
  • Established QT Medical as new player in the Medical Device space by nurturing years of rapport and relationships with Key Opinion Leaders and Hospital Centers of Excellence.

Territory Manager/Area Trainer

Zoll Life Vest
03.2017 - 10.2020
  • Manage the sale and authorization execution process of the Zoll LifeVest product in Culver City, Marina Del Rey, Inglewood and Torrance Territory
  • Provide consultative education services to physicians, nurses and case managers as to the reduction Sudden Cardiac Arrest for those patients who were prescribed the LifeVest while being medically optimize on medications and improvement of Ejection Fraction during the 40 day waiting period so as to receive a Permanent Automatic Implantable Converter Defibrillator
  • Assist in the management of Patient Support Representatives deployment of LifeVest Fit and education
  • Train and direct new field employees.

Independent Financial Services Consultant

07.2015 - 03.2017
  • Worked with Transamerica, Mass Mutual, Northwestern Mutual and Aerotek as an Independent Financial Services Consultant on a contract basis to conduct Financial Needs Analysis for new and existing customers
  • Evaluated customers for retirement plans, 401k plans, annuities, Life Insurance, Long Term Care Insurance, and disability insurance.

Regional Sales Manager

Perkins Healthcare Technologies
06.2013 - 07.2015
  • Responsible for the management and sale of Medical Video Integration Solution in the Western United States in a ten-million-dollar region
  • Negotiated contracts with hospital administrators, CEO’s, CFO’s and Department Managers.

Regional Sales Director, Regional Sales Manager, Director of Field Market Development

St Jude Medical (Abbott Laboratories)
04.2003 - 09.2012
  • Responsible for the management, marketing and sale of Cardiac Rhythm Management technologies (Implantable Pacemakers, Defibrillators, Disposables, 3D Mapping Equipment, Ultrasound Equipment) throughout the region
  • Managed Personnel such as Sales Representatives, Technicians and Engineers
  • Managed as many as 47 Sales representatives in a region
  • Negotiated contracts with hospital administrators, CEO’s, CFO’s and department managers.

Education

Organizational Management & Marketing/Business Contract Law -

MBA University of Phoenix

Pre-Med Biology -

Fisk University

Skills

  • Performance Tracking
  • Financial Literacy
  • Customer Service
  • Product and service knowledge
  • Strategic Planning
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Project Management
  • Negotiation
  • Sales Techniques

License

California Department of Insurance, 0I15491, 08/31/25

Awards

  • Help establish order set at Cedars Sinai Medical Center and created new business., 2022
  • Help establish order set at Dignity Northridge Hospital Medical Center., 2023
  • Third Quarter Presidents recognition for outstanding performance, 2023
  • Negotiated contract with Country Villa Nursing Facilities, 2021
  • Help negotiate and won Contract California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation, 2021
  • Top Ten Territory Manager Performer in the United States, 2020
  • Number One Territory Manager Percent to Plan Los Angeles West Region 143% to Plan, 2020
  • Top Three Territory Manager Western United States, 2020
  • 2018 Zoll Awards Program for Outstanding Sales Performance, 2018
  • Zoll Lifevest Regional Most Valuable Player Award for Highest Revenue Performance, 2018
  • Zoll Lifevest Regional Rookie of the Year for Highest Revenue Performance, 2018
  • 2015 Perkins Performance Award for second highest Medical Capital, 2015
  • Perkins Healthcare Technologies: First Timers Award for Outstanding Sales, 2014
  • Perkins Healthcare Technologies: Rookie of the Year, 2013
  • St Jude Medical Performance Award for top Implantable Defibrillator Growth. 34 Percent growth year over year., 2011
  • St Jude Medical Team Manager of the Year for the Western United States as result of creating and managing new Bakersfield Territory to number one in the region at six million dollars in sales., 2010
  • St Jude Medical Circle of Excellence for top ten revenue to growth performance for a region. Number six out of 48 regions in the United States., 2007

Work Availability

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Affiliations

Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc.

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Company CultureWork-life balancePaid sick leave401k matchHealthcare benefitsFlexible work hoursStock Options / Equity / Profit SharingCareer advancement

Quote

Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire

Software

Microsoft

Salesforce

Hubspot

Languages

English
Advanced (C1)
Spanish
Intermediate (B1)

Interests

Latin Jazz Music

Jazz Music

Classical Music

Basketball

Timeline

Network Member Consultant

Gerson Lehrman Group Consulting (GLG)
02.2024 - Current

Territory Manager

Kestra Medical Technologies
05.2022 - 12.2023

U.S. Director of Sales

QT Medical, Inc.
10.2020 - 05.2022

Territory Manager/Area Trainer

Zoll Life Vest
03.2017 - 10.2020

Independent Financial Services Consultant

07.2015 - 03.2017

Regional Sales Manager

Perkins Healthcare Technologies
06.2013 - 07.2015

Regional Sales Director, Regional Sales Manager, Director of Field Market Development

St Jude Medical (Abbott Laboratories)
04.2003 - 09.2012

Organizational Management & Marketing/Business Contract Law -

MBA University of Phoenix

Pre-Med Biology -

Fisk University
Derek Antonne Arms