Dedicated to building winning teams; delivering encouragement and feedback to help employees be successful; demonstrated product and clinical trial expertise
Accomplished in forging long term business relationships; effective in gaining access to difficult-to-see physicians; drive business of disposable equipment and train and certify physicians and staff on products
30 year leader with proven career progression and enhanced clinical understanding.
Distinguished as top sales closer as evidenced by history of exceptional performance.
Ethical, versatile, and service-centric professional renowned for going above and beyond; highly respected by physicians, colleagues, and competitors.
Knowledgeable; recognized as a resource for customers, mentees and colleagues.
Experienced working with people at all levels in corporate and clinical settings.
Influential communicator with solid interpersonal skills to build lasting relationships based on trust and mutual respect; able to articulate product benefits and facilitate decision-making.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Regional Director
ABIOMED, INC
10.2021 - Current
Grew the region team from 10 employees 21 in 3 1/2 years
Patients supported as an RD has grown from 231 to 372 without adding geography
Revenue growth from 6 million a quarter to just over 11 million
Awards and Recognition
Region ranked #2 nationally in 2022
Region ranked #5 nationally in 2024
Senior Cardiovascular Account Manager
ABIOMED, INC
06.2017 - 10.2021
Promoted to a trainer on 1-year anniversary
Grew Sales over 4 years from 40 Impella to 127 in the Phoenix Territory
Part of the Leadership voice team in 2020 and 2021
Completed “Leading at Abiomed” with Colonel Tom Magness August 2021
Awards and Recognition
Ranked # 2 Nationally in 2020
Ranked #15 Globally in 2021
Senior Hybrid District Sales Manager and Coronary Trainer
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC
03.2013 - 06.2017
Grew territory by 10 times sales dollars in 2 years.
Successfully launched the coronary franchise.
Coronary trainer for new hybrid representatives and mentor to several representatives.
Awards and Recognition
Diamond Club Award recipient for continued quota attainment.
Quad Play recipient for continued Diamond Club status. This is the highest level of awards.
Ranked top 5 in the nation among Hybrid, coronary and peripheral, representatives.
Cardiovascular Sales Representative
ST JUDE MEDICAL
04.2012 - 02.2013
Successfully grow and manage a 2.8-million-dollar territory.
Establish a growth market of vascular plugs for embolic protection.
Achieved sales growth of closure business in a declining market.
Executive Cardiovascular Sales Representative
ASTRAZENECA PHARMACEUTICALS LP
01.2001 - 04.2012
Successfully launched Brilinta gaining formulary wins at 7 hospitals within the first 3 months in 2011.
Contribute to the success of the mentorship program providing guidance and coaching to 2 new hire representatives in 2010.
Distinguished as 1 of 4 territories nationwide to surpass sales of industry leading drug (Lipitor) with Crestor in a managed care disadvantaged area (2009).
Identified for leadership, chosen to represent CVAS sales team regionally at 2009 ACC meeting and to serve as member of the regional advisory board 2008/2009.
Awards & Recognitions
Received several promotions due to exceptional performance, including Level 4 in 2007.
Enabled team to achieve 3rd place among 88 nationally.
Nominated by peers and honored with the APEX award in 2009 for leadership and sales.
Presented with 33 “Being the Best” awards for customer focus, partnerships, and leadership – nominated by peers and managers.
Other prior roles include:
Professional Sales Representative and field trainer for Aventis Pharma 1997-2001
Swim Team Program Coordinator and Assistant Manager with the City of Phoenix Aquatics
7 year member of US Swim team National Training Group
Education
Bachelors of Science Business Administration - Marketing
NORTHERN ARIZONA UNIVERSITY
Skills
Talent Acquisition
Building
Territory Management
Market Share Growth
Sales Leadership
Coaching
Physician Relationships
Goal Attainment
Direct Sales Team Mentoring
Product Launches
Field Training
Problem Solving
Contracts
Staff Training and Development
Timeline
Senior Regional Director
ABIOMED, INC
10.2021 - Current
Senior Cardiovascular Account Manager
ABIOMED, INC
06.2017 - 10.2021
Senior Hybrid District Sales Manager and Coronary Trainer
CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC
03.2013 - 06.2017
Cardiovascular Sales Representative
ST JUDE MEDICAL
04.2012 - 02.2013
Executive Cardiovascular Sales Representative
ASTRAZENECA PHARMACEUTICALS LP
01.2001 - 04.2012
Bachelors of Science Business Administration - Marketing
Principal Clinical Research Scientist at Johnson & Johnson MedTech / AbiomedPrincipal Clinical Research Scientist at Johnson & Johnson MedTech / Abiomed