Joshua Silvester
Storrs,CT
Summary
Experienced clinical specialist in cardiothoracic and endovascular medical device with a strong foundation in physician partnership, high-acuity case support, and competitive account strategy. Proven ability to influence across multidisciplinary teams and support revenue growth in complex hospital environments. Progressing toward territory ownership with a focus on strategic account development, disciplined execution, and long-term business growth.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Vascular Clinical Specialist
Penumbra
Hartford, Connecticut
01.2025 - Current
- Provide advanced clinical support across vascular surgery, interventional radiology, and interventional cardiology service lines in high-acuity hospital environments.
- Partner with Territory Manager to support competitive account conversions and protect index procedures within contested markets.
- Influence physician decision-making through procedural expertise, therapy education, and workflow optimization across multidisciplinary teams.
- Develop trusted-advisor relationships with key physicians by delivering strategic education and aligning therapy positioning with treatment algorithms.
- Contributed to territory growth by identifying utilization gaps and supporting expansion within existing accounts.
Cryo Nerve Block Clinical Specialist
AtriCure
New England
07.2022 - Current
- Support during surgical procedures, where company pain management devices are utilized.
- Training of surgical and OR staff personnel in the use of company pain management devices.
- Guidance and support for physicians during live surgical procedures, and the utilization and/or operation of company technology.
- Provided customers with exceptional research and clinical trial data to support product effectiveness and safety.
- Developed and maintained relationships with key decision makers in the medical device industry.
- Created and implemented strategies to increase sales and adoption of the therapy throughout New England.
- Motivated numerous users to adopt new therapeutic practices and advance their standard of care.
Team Leader
American Medical Response, AMR
Boston, MA, MA
03.2020 - 08.2020
- Covid-19 Medical Deployment (aprrox. 5 months).
- Worked alongside CDC and Homeland Security to screen incoming international flights for Covid-19.
- Promoted to a leadership position in recognition of a strong work ethic and excellent patient assessment skills.
- Created and executed improvements for production and product quality.
- Organized shift duties and schedules along with management duties as Team Leader.
- Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Springfield College
Springfield, MA05.2022
Accomplishments
Senior Thesis (09/2020 - 05/2021)
- Meta-Analysis/Literature Review on the effects that early sport specialization has on injury profiles in youth athletes
Volunteer Experience (2014 - Present)
- Student, Music, and Missions Ministry at Faith Tabernacle
- P25 Food Pantry for Manchester, CT
- Manchester High School Track and Field Coach Assistant
2022 Most Outstanding Clinical Specialist
- Recognition given from management
Affiliations
- Member, National Honors Society (06/2017 - Present)
- Varsity Collegiate Track and Field Captain
- 2x NCAA All-American athlete in Triple Jump
- Member, Student Athlete Leadership Team (SALT)
Timeline
Vascular Clinical Specialist
Penumbra
01.2025 - Current
Cryo Nerve Block Clinical Specialist
AtriCure
07.2022 - Current
Team Leader
American Medical Response, AMR
03.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Health Science
Springfield College