Proactive Product Specialist with advanced problem-solving skills and technical aptitudes. Effective at working independently and as a contributing member of a team. Talented in day-to-day product management and financial analysis.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Technical Services Product Specialist
Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
02.2020 - Current
Document information required for customer inquiries and complaints
Perform testing of product and investigational specimens related to customer calls
Ensure timely completion of all complaint documentation and follow-up
Trace Complaints to determine trends in product and instrument related problems on a regular basis
Follow-up with the customers via phone calls and in writing to ensure customer satisfaction
Inform appropriate person – Sales Representative, Product Manager, etc
As needed of pertinent information relating to customer and/or product
Assist in product/process improvements, as necessary
Work with the Technical Support Director or Manager to evaluate process improvement ideas
Relay information regarding product improvements gathered from customers and sales reps to Technical Services Director, Product Managers and other appropriate personnel as needed
Evaluate new and existing products as necessary and provide feedback to Product Manager or other appropriate personnel as needed
Perform product investigations and comparisons as needed
Make recommendations for, and assist in, revising package inserts, product labels, promotional materials, and SOPs
Assist with Sales Representative training, as necessary
Write Standard Operating Procedures, Other duties as assigned.
Technical Service Representative II
Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
10.2016 - 02.2020
Answer product and instrument related technical questions from customer, the sales force, and domestic distributors
Perform necessary product testing and provide follow-up calls and information
Work with the Technical Support Director or Supervisor to evaluation process improvement ideas
Evaluate new and existing products as necessary to provide feedback to Product Manager or other appropriate personnel as needed
Review complaint and inquiry records
Perform product investigations and comparisons as needed
Collaborate with research and Development on validation needs for new products.
Technical Service Representative
Meridian Bioscience, Inc.
06.2011 - 10.2016
Provide clinical and technical support to Hospital Laboratories, Physician Office Laboratories and Reference Laboratories, sales force, and domestic distributors
Perform necessary product testing and provide follow-up calls and information
Responsible for answering product and instrument related technical questions
Document information required for customer inquiries and complaints
Assist in product technical training for internal Sales and distributors and follow up with training feedback
Contact customers regarding product recalls, field corrections and component replacements
Make recommendations for, and assist in, revising package inserts, product labels, promotional materials, and SOPs
Ensure timely completion of all complaint documentation and follow-up.
Education
Bachelors of Arts - Biological Sciences
Wright State University
Dayton, OH
06.2010
Skills
Forward Thinking
Troubleshooting
Critical Thinking
Training Program Development Assistance
Excellent Time Management Skills
Holding Team Members Accountable in Discovering and Achieving Goals
Project Management
Attention to Detail
Sales Support
Problem-Solving
Accomplishments
Investigated and resolved customer inquiries and complaints in an empathetic manner.
Solved unresolved customer issues.
Collected customer feedback and made process changes to exceed customer satisfaction goals.
Highly successful Technical Support Leader with outstanding experience gained through a series of high impact assignments in the medical device industry.
Dependable and resourceful employee who thrives in making use of training skilling to develop employees.
Develops and motivates employees who can achieve maximum productivity and work towards their goals for success.
Excellent documentation practices.
Exceptional leadership, organization, oral/written communication, and interpersonal skills.