Michelle Mendrysa, BS, RN
Schenectady,NY
Summary
Motivated, adaptable medical professional specializing in sales and education. Trusted partner, quickly and easily building rapport with customers and prospects across entire organizational spectrum. Enable growth through highly efficient territory management. Known for strong work ethic, patient-driven, success launching new products while increasing existing product sales. Systematic Clinical Specialist successful at collaborating with customers, support teams and healthcare clinicians to effectively implement and support products.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Clinical Specialist
AXONICS, INC
06.2019 - Current
- Introduced a groundbreaking competitor for sacral neuromodulation in Urogynecology, Urology, and Colorectal specialties.
- Provide clinical support in the operating room and surgical areas.
- Field Clinical Trainer and primary partner for local and regional geographies.
Sales Representative
MEDTRONIC
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Managed sales and case coverage for both the Pain Stimulation and Targeted Drug Delivery Manager roles.
- Managed collaborative efforts with Pain MD's, Anesthesiologists, PM & R Physicians, and neurosurgeons to enhance support activities and sales partnerships.
- Facilitated support for MD/Fellow trainings, educational roundtables and territory cadaver lab through utilization of our product portfolio.
Clinical Sales Representative
CORDIS CORPORATION, CARDINAL HEALTH
08.2017 - 06.2018
- Represented a wide range of medical devices, including endovascular products for interventional coronary, neurovascular, and radiology applications.
- Implemented effective strategies to improve patient outcomes in hospitals, leading to an expansion of market share.
- Introduced a next-generation Drug-Eluting Stent (DES) into the Catheterization Laboratory, contributing to the growth of the core product portfolio.
Senior Patient Services Nurse/ New England
UCB PHARMA
04.2016 - 08.2017
- Conducted an in-depth analysis of rheumatology accounts, enhancing their understanding of the clinical benefits of Cimzia's effective administration in both office and home environments.
- Raised awareness and improved conversion rates across targeted practices for three distinct indications/disease states.
- Delivered support services offerings to targeted accounts to improve compliance and persistency for patients on Cimzia therapy.
Associate Sales Representative
CORDIS CORPORATION, JOHNSON AND JOHNSON
05.2014 - 03.2016
- Responsible for boosting sales revenue in the interventional market, offering a comprehensive product range that encompasses endovascular, cardiovascular/neurovascular, and radiology portfolios.
- Completed 2015 among the top ten for connecting innovative new product lines with targeted customer objectives.
- Coordinated activities to drive new product trial uptake, resulting in increased utilization and growth of core product line.
Clinical Nurse Educator / Contractor
QUINTILES / NOVARTIS, Upstate, NY
06.2011 - 05.2014
- Played a crucial role in enhancing the company's reputation and image through the Novartis Oncology project, focusing on educating people about breast cancer, metastatic bone disease, carcinoid, and neuroendocrine tumors.
- Provided education on rare diseases Acromegaly and Cushing disease
- Conducted in-servicing sessions on Oncology disease states for nurses, delivering demonstrations and presentations to enhance treatment knowledge.
Clinical Sales Specialist
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC, Albany, NY
10.2009 - 06.2011
- Generated increased sales of Neuromodulation/spinal cord stimulator products by promoting to both existing and new customers.
- Served as leading point of contact for programming and clinical support in operating room, procedure areas, and patient follow-up appointments.
- Demonstrated a commitment to success in relationships and growth by promptly addressing all customer needs.
Senior Specialty Sales Representative
MERCK AND CO., INC., Albany, NY
06.1999 - 03.2009
- Effectively managed and exceeded annual sales target of 5 million in a specialized pharmaceutical sales territory covering upstate New York, focusing on ophthalmology.
- Exceeded sales goals by finishing 103% above plan and achieving second place in the region for Ophthalmology business in 2008.
- Consistently achieved performance goals for 9 years, earning multiple Excellence Awards for double digit growth, and trend bending.
Education
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Nursing
Russell Sage College
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Sociology
State University of New York at Oswego
Associate of Arts and Science (AAS) - Human Services
Hudson Valley Community College
Skills
- Product support
- Medical Equipment Operation
- Effective Communication
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Organizational Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Reliability
- Patient Assessments
- Direct Patient Care
- Professionalism
- Technical Troubleshooting
Personal Information
Title: BS, RN
Certification
- Registered Professional Nurse NYS license #502595
Timeline
Clinical Specialist
AXONICS, INC
06.2019 - Current
Sales Representative
MEDTRONIC
06.2018 - 05.2019
Clinical Sales Representative
CORDIS CORPORATION, CARDINAL HEALTH
08.2017 - 06.2018
Senior Patient Services Nurse/ New England
UCB PHARMA
04.2016 - 08.2017
Associate Sales Representative
CORDIS CORPORATION, JOHNSON AND JOHNSON
05.2014 - 03.2016
Clinical Nurse Educator / Contractor
QUINTILES / NOVARTIS, Upstate, NY
06.2011 - 05.2014
Clinical Sales Specialist
BOSTON SCIENTIFIC, Albany, NY
10.2009 - 06.2011
Senior Specialty Sales Representative
MERCK AND CO., INC., Albany, NY
06.1999 - 03.2009
Bachelor of Science (BS) - Nursing
Russell Sage College
Bachelor of Arts (BA) - Sociology
State University of New York at Oswego
Associate of Arts and Science (AAS) - Human Services
Hudson Valley Community College
- Registered Professional Nurse NYS license #502595
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