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Tara Klonowski
Cornelius ,North Carolina
Summary
Energetic Medical Device Sales Representative with 5 years of experience in clinical and trauma-level environments, complemented by 6 years as a Surgical Technologist. Clinically proficient with exceptional relationship-building and presentation skills, demonstrating a proven track record of sales success. Results-driven leader with resourceful problem-solving abilities, delivering valuable expertise to drive organizational growth.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Sales Representative
RTI Surgical
11.2021 - Current
- Responsible for promoting and growing RTI Surgical Biologic's portfolio products specific to General Surgery and Plastic Surgery to hospitals and surgeons in a fiercely competitive market.
- Coordinated with the sales manager to explore new business opportunities.
- Acquired new accounts and achieved 10% growth+ sales quota every reporting period.
- Maintained contact lists and followed up with customers to continue relationships.
- Provided training and in-service sessions for customers and demonstrated the proper use of all products to surgeons, nurses, surgical techs, and other hospital staff about the products.
- Tracked customer and supply chain details for precise and timely fulfillment.
- Contacted customers and prospects to generate new business to achieve company growth goals.
- Managed sales plan activities, promotions and product launches resulting in expanded revenues and branding.
- Serviced existing accounts on regular basis to maximize revenue.
Medical Device Representative
Selective Surgical Inc.
11.2019 - Current
- Zimmer Biomet WalterLorenz Surgical Assist Arm Territory Manager in Charlotte Region.
- Persistently hit quota for our 2 million dollar CMF territory.
- Zimmer Biomet Sales Associate Representative in Thoracic surgery providing intraoperative support in Operating Rooms.
- Grew territory approximately 2% per year.
- Developed and cultivated relationships with Surgeons, Purchasing Coordinators, Nurses, Surgical Technologists, Physician Assistants, ORA's, and SPD.
- Provided training and in-service sessions for customers and demonstrated proper use of all devices/implants to surgeons, nurses, surgical techs, and SPD on products/devices.
- Registered with all major vendor credentialing services and trained in OR protocol and aseptic technique.
Certified Surgical Technologist
Carolinas Healthcare One Day Surgery
05.2023 - 11.2019
- Assisted surgeon in prepping and draping out the surgical site
- Assisted in tissue retraction throughout the procedure while maintaining sterile technique
- Team Lead in Plastic Surgery
- Efficent scrubbing in Plastics, General, Pediatric Urology, Ortho, GYN, and Vascular Surgeries.
- Experienced preceptor surgical technologist with 5 years of experience in mentoring and training new graduate surgical techs
Education
Surgical Technology Degree -
Horry Georgetown Technical College
Myrtle Beach, SC08-2014
Associates in Applied Science Degree -
Horry Georgetown Technical College
Myrtle Beach, SC 08-2013
Associates in Arts Degree -
Horry Georgetown Technical College
Myrtle Beach, SC08-2007
Skills
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills
- Product knowledge and expertise
- Medical Terminology
- Problem-solving and decision making
- Customer Service and relationship building
Interests
Timeline
Certified Surgical Technologist
Carolinas Healthcare One Day Surgery
05.2023 - 11.2019
Surgical Sales Representative
RTI Surgical
11.2021 - Current
Medical Device Representative
Selective Surgical Inc.
11.2019 - Current
Surgical Technology Degree -
Horry Georgetown Technical College
Associates in Applied Science Degree -
Horry Georgetown Technical College
Associates in Arts Degree -
Horry Georgetown Technical College
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