Tessa Carder
Edmond,Oklahoma
Summary
Goal-oriented manager with distinguished experience in the Diagnostic and Point of Care industry and proven leadership abilities. Expert in increasing productivity and customer satisfaction while driving revenue and sales. Committed to streamlining procedures while optimizing employee talent.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
District Manager
Abbott Point of Care
OK, KS, MO, IA, TX, KY
09.2020 - Current
- Lead a dynamic sales team (6-7) responsible for generating sales in the disruptive, growing point of care diagnostics industry, in the acute and non-acute market. The sales cycle is highly-complex and involves multiple stakeholders that include, but are not limited to, multiple stakeholders across several hospital service lines, internal Abbott representatives, and our distribution partners.
- Responsible for providing leadership through direction, motivation, coaching, skill development, and knowledge sharing leading my team to execute sales strategies that result in financial goal attainment, strong customer loyalty and staff development.
Point of Care Solution Specialist
Abbott Point of Care
Oklahoma
09.2016 - 09.2020
- Development of markets and customers, achieving sales targets, providing customer service in the various areas of responsibility.
- Develop and execute plans to accelerate district sales growth and profitably capture and increase market share.
- P-Club Winner: 3rd 2018, 1st 2019, 1st 2020
Point of Care Manager
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS/INTEGRIS SYSTEM
Oklahoma
08.2014 - 09.2016
- Responsible for monitoring and supporting the Point of Care program for 12 INTEGRIS hospitals state-wide overseeing over 4000 end users using eight different moderately complex platforms with 4 direct reports.
- Managed training and competency, SOPs, regulatory requirements, budgets, contracts, staffing, and inventory for all INTEGRIS locations.
Medical Technologist II
Quest Diagnostics/INTEGRIS
Oklahoma City, OK
05.2008 - 08.2014
- Contributed to the overall success of the laboratory by maintaining a positive attitude and demonstrating strong teamwork skills in daily interactions with peers.
- Followed laboratory protocols for specimen processing, analysis, and results reporting.
- Analyzed laboratory findings to check accuracy of results.
- Enhanced patient care by accurately performing and interpreting laboratory tests in hematology, chemistry, microbiology, and blood bank departments.
- Assisted in the training and mentorship of new Medical Technologists, fostering a positive learning environment for skill development.
- Lead Tech in Chemistry and Serology
- Designated Supervisor
Education
B.S of Science in Medical Technology -
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK05.2008
B.S of Science in Health Science - Business Administration, Chemistry
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
Weatherford, OK05.2007
Skills
- Creative
- Detail Oriented
- Leadership skills
- Recruiting and Hiring
- Strategic Planning
- Customer Service
- Training and coaching
- Goal Setting and Performance Metrics
- Sales management
- Customer Relations
- Team Development
- Sales Reporting
- Policies and Procedures
- Contract Management
- New Hire Onboarding
Accomplishments
- P-Club: 2018, 2019, 2020
- Diamond Senior Sales: 2020, 2021, 2022
- Developed 4 employees to receive a promotion.
Certification
MLS (ASCP): 2007
Timeline
District Manager
Abbott Point of Care
09.2020 - Current
Point of Care Solution Specialist
Abbott Point of Care
09.2016 - 09.2020
Point of Care Manager
QUEST DIAGNOSTICS/INTEGRIS SYSTEM
08.2014 - 09.2016
Medical Technologist II
Quest Diagnostics/INTEGRIS
05.2008 - 08.2014
B.S of Science in Medical Technology -
Southwestern Oklahoma State University
B.S of Science in Health Science - Business Administration, Chemistry
Southwestern Oklahoma State University