Kori Slanina
Houston,TX
Summary
Eager and optimistic, I offer five years of sales expertise in the Medical Device Sales industry. My proven track record showcases successful sales achievements across diverse areas, encompassing Neurosurgery, Ortho-Spine, Orthopedics, Prescription Pain Management Devices, Plastics, Biologics, and a comprehensive range of medical products, serving Surgeons, Physicians, and Hospitals. In addition to my proven sales acumen, I possess experience in business management and excel in simultaneous project management. I actively seize new business opportunities within the company by maintaining a persistent focus on relationship building to drive sales.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
AEI Drawback Inc.
Houston, Texas
01.2023 - Current
- Facilitated the CEO in securing $2.5 million in investments for a new company, showcasing strategic financial support and adept fundraising skills.
- Implemented QuickBooks software across 7 company entities, streamlining financial management processes including invoicing, expense tracking, and reporting. Achieved a 30% reduction in bookkeeping time and improved financial accuracy significantly.
- Acted as a key liaison between company leadership and high-profile clients, fostering professional connections to drive sales opportunities in the designated territory.
- Implemented Google Analytics to generate insights and dashboards that informed executive decision-making for 2 of the companies under my management.
- Coordinated high-profile sales events and conferences, handling vendor negotiations and guest coordination to enhance the company's sales presence.
- Co-founded Lucky 13 Non-Profit Charitable Foundation in collaboration with the CEO, demonstrating a commitment to community engagement and social responsibility.
Neurosurgery Medical Device Salesman
NuVasive
Houston , Texas
2020 - 2022
- Supported and managed accounts for 23 Ortho-Spine and Neurosurgeons in the most competitive territory within the Greater Houston Region.
- Exceeded assigned sales targets by 120% for 8 consecutive quarters, showcasing a consistent track record of surpassing quotas and fueling revenue growth.
- Secured 2 new Ortho-Spine accounts within 60 days of starting, resulting in an annual sales increase of $500,000 per surgeon for the company.
- Delivered support for over 20 Ortho-Spine and Neurosurgery cases per week in the operating room, showcasing consistent availability and reliability.
- Proactively promoted the clinical advantages of the products and cultivate robust, positive relationships with key surgeons and operating room (OR) staff at specified accounts.
- Collaborated in formulating and executing a fierce sales plan, resulting in increased volume by 50% among current surgeons.
- Integral team member at Houston Methodist Hospital consistently managing one of the busiest and high-profile surgical caseloads in the Southern Region.
- Demonstrated leadership by making improvements to work processes and helping to train others.
Territory Manager Orthopedic Medical Device Sales
Exactech
Houston , Texas
2018 - 2020
- Awarded Top Company Salesman 2019 and promoted to Territory Manager within 1 year of hire.
- Awarded Top Company Salesman 2020 for contributing to the highest revenue in the company's history.
- Consistently exceeded quarterly sales targets by 200% through strategic planning and proactive weekly lead prospecting.
- Achieved growth in 5 designated house accounts, increasing their business from 20% to a full 100% resulting in $1.6 million in annual sales.
- Spearheaded a successful product launch at the Houston VA Hospital, generating over $500,000 in sales within 120 days.
- Demonstrated expertise in selling a diverse range of specialty products to Orthopedic and Spine Surgeons, Plastic Surgeons, Sports Medicine Surgeons, Podiatrists, and Hospital Supply Chain managers.
- Strategically created strong relationships with key decision makers such as Physicians, Residents, and hospital staff to leverage direct access of products.
Education
Bachelors of Science in Psychology
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX2018
Skills
Prospecting - Success in developing relationships and a robust sales pipeline through cold calling new accounts
Clinical Selling - Proficiency in educating clinicians and physicians on a variety of OR medical products
Account Planning - Experience setting account objectives and driving customers thorough the sales cycle
Negotiation - Expertise in devising solutions that mutually benefit both the selling organization and the customer
Relationship building - Effectively cultivated connections with influential decision-makers and leveraged these relationships for success
CHARITY AND VOLUNTEERING
Volunteer, Attorney Tony Buzbee's Houston City Council Campaign | Houston, Texas | 2023 Present
- Engaged with the community by seeking voter support, explaining the candidate's stance, and encouraging voter turnout.
Co-Founder & Secretary, Lucky 13 Charitable Foundation | Houston, Texas | 2023 Present
- Secretary and Co-founder of a charitable foundation that supports the goal of creating economic opportunity for under-resourced communities as well as having a strong focus on mental health for adolescents and teenagers.
Volunteer, Houston Methodist Hospital | Houston, Texas | 2021 - 2022
- Collaborated in a team of 15 fellow volunteers at Houston Methodist to contribute to the health and well-being of the community during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
Volunteer, River Oaks Wellness Center | Houston, Texas | 2021
- Held a volunteer position as a software engineer for River Oaks Wellness Center. Handled programming duties including web design and record keeping.
Volunteer, Foster/Animal Care Houston Humane Society | Houston, Texas | 2020
Professional References
Katelyn Hagen - Smith & Nephew
Regional Account Manager
Contact: (952)-412-1730
Thomas Colby Holler - The Buzbee Law Firm
Personal Injury Attorney
Contact: (832)-837-9195
Dr. Matt Weldon - UT Physicians
Orthopedic / Sports Medicine Surgeon
Contact: (713)-486-5750
Stephanie Harris - Jazz Pharmaceuticals
Regional Account Manager
Contact: (832)-212-7993
Timeline
Executive Assistant to the Chief Executive Officer
AEI Drawback Inc.
01.2023 - Current
Neurosurgery Medical Device Salesman
NuVasive
2020 - 2022
Territory Manager Orthopedic Medical Device Sales
Exactech
2018 - 2020
Bachelors of Science in Psychology
Texas A&M University
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