Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Timeline
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Garry Rivera

Vancouver,WA

Summary

As a medical device sales representative, my career has revolved around educating medical professionals on devices and research. With a strong background in effective communication, adaptability, and simplifying complex concepts, I am well-prepared to transition into teaching English to non-English speakers. Drawing on my experience, I will tailor lesson plans to individual needs, create engaging and informative sessions, and offer real-world examples. I am excited to bring my passion for education and communication to the ESL classroom, empowering students to achieve fluency and cultural integration.

Overview

22
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Ra Medical Systems

Territory Manager
11.2018 - 11.2019

Job overview

  • Educated surgeons on a novel excimer laser device for the treatment of peripheral vascular disease.
  • Educated the Surgical Technologists on the nuances of the device, best practices as well as current themes regarding peripheral vascular disease
  • Educated the nursing staff on expectations, contraindications and post surgery care

Medtronic

Principal Clinical Specialist
03.2017 - 11.2018

Job overview

  • Educated surgeons on a novel rotation atherectomy device, drug coated balloons and stents for the treatment of peripheral vascular disease.
  • Educated the Surgical Technologists on the nuances of the device, best practices as well as current themes regarding peripheral vascular disease
  • Educated the nursing staff on expectations, contraindications and post surgery care

Attune Medical

Territory Manager
11.2015 - 03.2017

Job overview

  • Educated cardiologists on a novel device for esophageal protection during RF Ablation therapy


  • Educated the Surgical Technologists on the nuances of the device, best practices as well as current themes regarding Esophageal trauma resultant from RFAblations


  • Educated the nursing staff on expectations, contraindications and post surgery care

WL Gore & Associates

Territory Manager
04.2008 - 07.2015

Job overview

  • Educated surgeons on a novel PTFE vascular implant device for the treatment of peripheral vascular disease.
  • Educated the Surgical Technologists on the nuances of the device, best practices as well as current themes regarding peripheral vascular disease
  • Educated the nursing staff on expectations, contraindications and post surgery care

Philips Healthcare

Territory Manager
10.2006 - 04.2008

Job overview

  • Educated surgeons on a novel excimer laser device for the treatment of peripheral vascular disease.
  • Educated the Surgical Technologists on the nuances of the device, best practices as well as current themes regarding peripheral vascular disease
  • Educated the nursing staff on expectations, contraindications and post surgery care

BD

Territory Manager
09.2004 - 10.2006

Job overview

  • Educated surgeons on a best practices for the implantation of peripheral stents and drug coated balloons for the treatment of peripheral vascular disease.
  • Educated the Surgical Technologists on the nuances of the device, best practices as well as current themes regarding peripheral vascular disease
  • Educated the nursing staff on expectations, contraindications and post surgery care

Medline Industries, One Medline Place

Division Manager
02.1998 - 09.2004

Job overview

  • Educated nursing staff on the most efficacious treatments for severe wounds
  • Educated nursing staff on best practices for incontinence management
  • Hired, motivated and groomed my team of 22 territory managers

Education

University of California - Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA

Bachelor of Arts from English
12.1995

Skills

  • Education of surgeons on current technologies and practices
  • Education of nurses on peri-care and expectations
  • Education of technologists on device management at implantation
  • Peer training and education
  • Team building

Certification

  • TEFL certified

Timeline

Territory Manager

Ra Medical Systems
11.2018 - 11.2019

Principal Clinical Specialist

Medtronic
03.2017 - 11.2018

Territory Manager

Attune Medical
11.2015 - 03.2017

Territory Manager

WL Gore & Associates
04.2008 - 07.2015

Territory Manager

Philips Healthcare
10.2006 - 04.2008

Territory Manager

BD
09.2004 - 10.2006

Division Manager

Medline Industries, One Medline Place
02.1998 - 09.2004

University of California - Los Angeles

Bachelor of Arts from English
Garry Rivera