George Batchelor

I am a dynamic executive with a proven track record at Armedica Manufacturing, Corp., driving market expansion and profitability. I successfully increased orders by 40% while enhancing company culture. A decisive leader, I excel in supply chain management, fostering high-performance teams as well as strategic planning and product development.

• Inducted as a Member of Who's Who of American Business Leaders, 1992
• Inducted as a Member of Who's Who World Wide Registry of Business Leaders, 1994

• Negotiate to Win
• Dr. Karass
• Various AMA Courses
• Medical Continuing Education

Sales Management - Led growth of international company from $300,000 to $6,600,000 in sales within 4 years as VP / General Manager. Led company from a deficit of $1,000,000 with $100,000 in sales in 1995 to a profit of $1,400,000 on $12,500,000 in sales in three years. 

Business Development - Conceived and executed plans to establish the North American division of an international medical equipment firm, without capitalization from the parent company. Identified and produced an entirely new product line of highly profitable disposable products. Pioneered the placement of infrared imaging products into the firefighting marketplace. Developed the market for a new and now dominate line of Athletic Training room products under the name PROTEAM with almost 60% US market share.

Marketing - Developed and organized a strategy to capture and retain 70% of the worldwide market in the laparoscopic pump market. Maintained strong vendor relationships with all OEM customers including: Bristol-Myers Squibb, Olympus, Stryker, and many others. Created the infrared imaging marketplace for firefighting through education and public relations campaigns. Developed and implemented an extremely successful, non-conventional method of selling in a traditional market. 

Quality - Developed and executed comprehensive Quality Assurance and Quality Control programs for German manufacturer. Worked through ISO 9001 registration.

Research and Development - Identified and successfully developed products in the medical capital equipment and disposable markets that remain as desirable products to date. Developed new, highly competitive, products and accessories for the infrared marketplace.

Contracts - Successfully developed, negotiated and executed O.E.M. contracts with Fortune 500 companies, including Bristol-Meyers Squibb. Negotiated contracts with the 1996 Summer Olympics committee, New York City, Miami Metro Dade County, and many others. Was sole negotiator, for Hasbro license contract.

FDA and Regulatory Issues – Organized, prepared and successfully handled full FDA GMP international compliance audit, as well as the actual submissions of 510 (k)s and other related governmental regulatory issues. Worked with the DOD & DOC on licensing issues for the export of infrared imaging technologies.

General Management – Served as CEO, Vice President, General Manager or Director for the last 35 years, reporting to either the owner of the company, or the Board of Directors. I have been responsible for profitability of entire organizations in North and South America, as well as in Europe.