James (Mike) Real
Donation And Transplantation Executive
East Windsor,NJ
Summary
Results-driven Executive with forward-thinking approach centered on company success and service to the critical stakeholders (donors, their families and transplant recipients). Demonstrated record of success in building successful teams and managing efficient operations.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President, Procurement
MTF Biologics
Edison, NJ
11.2000 - Current
- Responsible for the quantity, quality, safety, and regulatory compliance of all incoming tissues.
- Spearheaded cross-functional, process improvement initiatives across departments to achieve business goals for optimal results.
- Effectively led and mentored the departmental leadership group
- Aligned department vision, goals and objectives with company strategy to achieve consistently high results.
- Initiation of new recovery processes and techniques to meet changing transplantation needs.
- Identified issues with production, workforce and tissue sourcing and implemented successful solutions.
- Fostered work culture of collaboration and inclusion to increase morale and reduce turnover.
- Management of the activities of the Medical Board of Trustees.
Education Director
MTF Biologics
Edison, NJ
01.1995 - 11.2000
- Development and implementation of technical education/orientation courses for MTF employees and contract recovery agency personnel
- Development of education materials, new recovery procedures and equipment, and assist in the quality improvement of recovery programs.
- Perform biennial audits of recovery program systems and policies.
- Co-write and maintain recovery section of MTF Technical Manual.
- Participated in on-call rotation of national donor screening.
- Assisted in development of donor database and recovery statistics trending process and custom writing of standardized reports. Assist in design and writing of MTF website.
Senior Tissue Recovery Coordinator
MTF Biologics
Salt Lake City, UT
01.1992 - 12.1994
- Management, education and training of regional tissue recovery team.
- Education, marketing and public relations of donor services to hospitals and community.
- Perform all aspects of donor procurement activities, including donor evaluation, family approach, activity coordination, surgical recovery of tissues, and appropriate follow‑up and documentation.
Surgical Technologist
Intermountain Health Care
Salt Lake City, UT
06.1985 - 12.1991
- LDS Hospital and The Orthopedic Specialty Hospital
Education
Master of Arts - Organizational Management
University of Phoenix
Online 01.2003 - 06.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Natural Science/Mathematics
Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ 01.1997 - 06.1998
Certification - Surgical Technology
Salt Lake Community College
Salt Lake City, UT 09.1984 - 05.1985
Skills
Policy and procedure development
Performance metrics analysis
Relationship building and retention
Presentations
Relationship building
Data analysis
Program oversight
Effective communication
Staff Management
Leadership
Certification
Certified Tissue Bank Specialist - American Association of Tissue Banks
Timeline
Master of Arts - Organizational Management
University of Phoenix
01.2003 - 06.2006
Vice President, Procurement
MTF Biologics
11.2000 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Natural Science/Mathematics
Thomas Edison State University
01.1997 - 06.1998
Education Director
MTF Biologics
01.1995 - 11.2000
Certified Tissue Bank Specialist - American Association of Tissue Banks
11-1993
Senior Tissue Recovery Coordinator
MTF Biologics
01.1992 - 12.1994
Surgical Technologist
Intermountain Health Care
06.1985 - 12.1991
Certification - Surgical Technology
Salt Lake Community College
09.1984 - 05.1985