American Medical Systems
Industry: Company
DescriptionHeadquarters: Minnetonka, Minnesota, United States Founded: 1972 Parent organizations: Boston Scientific, American Medical Systems Holdings, Inc. Subsidiaries: AMS Medical Technologies ULC, AMS Bermuda ULC
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American Medical Systems Employees
Boston Scientific August 2015 - Present
American Medical Systems December 2014 - Present
Vital Images December 2013 - December 2014
Medivators November 2012 - November 2013
Medivators September 2010 - October 2012
Skills
Regulatory Affairs with..., Written and verbal..., Highly Organized &..., Resourceful..., Highly detail oriented, Personal Development, Regulatory Affairs, FDA Regulations, ISO 13485, MDD Directive, Foriegn Registration of..., CE Submission, MDR/ Vigilance, Post Market Surveillance, FDA, Regulatory Submissions, Design Control, Quality System, CAPA, CE marking, Validation, Medical Devices
Education
University of St. Thomas 2011 — 2013
Master's degree, Regulatory Science
Metropolitan State University 2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology with an emphasis in Chemistry
American Medical Systems August 2014 - Present
Michigan Technological University May 2013 - May 2014
Education
Michigan Technological University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering, 3.50
American Medical Systems February 2015 - Present
High performing planner with experience leading strategic execution of meetings and tradeshows July 2014 - February 2015
Medtronic August 2013 - July 2014
Sterilmed, Inc. March 2011 - March 2013
St. Jude Medical February 2006 - March 2011
The Children's Theatre Company June 2003 - February 2006
JLL December 2001 - July 2003
HealthEast July 1997 - December 2001
Skills
Corporate Meeting..., Global Meeting Planning, Strategic Planning, Trade Shows, Budgets, Contract Negotiation, Vendor Management, Event Management, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Process Improvement, Event Planning, Strong Collaborative..., Results Tracking, Registration Management, Tactical Execution, Customer Service, Marketing Communications, Lead Generation, Account Management
Education
Metropolitan State University
Bachelor's Degree, Communications
Northern Illinois University Outreach
CTSM - Certified Trade Show Marketer Program
Industry Credentials
Registration Management Platforms
American Medical Systems March 2014 - Present
Labtech group August 2011 - March 2014
Skills
Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Process Engineering, Kaizen, Engineering, Product Development, CAD, Value Stream Mapping, Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, Manufacturing Operations, Operations Management, Procurement, Quality Control, Technical Support, CAM, CAE, Manufacturing Cost, Sales Engineering, Sales&Marketing, Inventory Management, Design Analysis, Stress Analysis, Plant Layout, Capacity Planning, Demand Forecasting, ISO-9000, FDA, Requirements Management, Risk Management, Reliability Engineering, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, Process Validation, Design Verification...
Education
Northeastern University 2009 — 2011
Master of Science, Industrial Engineering
University of Mumbai 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Engineering, Production Engineering
HLT, Inc. April 2014 - Present
American Medical Systems February 2012 - April 2014
American Medical Systems January 2009 - February 2012
American Medical Systems September 2007 - January 2009
American Medical Systems December 2006 - September 2007
ev3 July 2004 - December 2006
Minnesota Rubber and Plastics May 1998 - July 2004
UFE December 1994 - May 1998
Dynamic Air December 1992 - December 1994
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Process Development, Engineering, Manufacturing..., Medical Devices, ISO 13485, Process Validation, CAPA, Quality Systems, Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, Validation, Design Control, Process Simulation, V&V, Value Stream Mapping, Quality System, ISO 14971, FMEA, FDA, Minitab, SPC
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 2002 — 2006
MBA
Marquette University 1988 — 1992
BS Mechanical Engineering
Saint Thomas Academy 1984 — 1988
H.S. Degree
Boston Scientific August 2015 - Present
American Medical Systems May 2011 - Present
American Medical Systems May 2007 - May 2011
Micro Lithography, Inc. March 2006 - May 2007
JDSU January 2001 - March 2006
Western Digital May 1996 - January 2001
Northwestern University September 1991 - May 1996
Skills
Medical Devices, Design of Experiments, ISO 13485, Design Control, Biomedical Engineering, V&V, FMEA, SPC, Cross-functional Team..., Disposable Fiber Optics, Optical Fiber, Thin Films, Surface Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, GMP, Semiconductor Process, Photolithography, Adhesives, Bio burden control, Packaging Engineering, Contamination Control, Reliability Engineering, Project Management, Tribology, Laser Therapy, Laser Welding, Laser tissue interaction, Product Launch, R&D, FDA, Semiconductors, Failure Analysis, ISO 14971, CAPA, Engineering, Minitab, Manufacturing..., Continuous Improvement, Product Development, Quality System, 21 CFR Part 11, Design for Manufacturing, Process Simulation, Optics, DMAIC, Laser, Engineering Management, Commercialization, 21 CFR, Six Sigma
Education
Northwestern University 1991 — 1996
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Materials Science and Engineering
National Taiwan University 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering
Maximum Graphics October 2012 - Present
American Medical Systems March 2012 - October 2012
American Medical Systems November 2008 - July 2012
Lund Food Holdings 2002 - 2008
Nova Consulting 1999 - 2002
SUPERVALU 1997 - 1999
Skills
Organizational Behavior, Eye For Detail, Fast Learner, Efficient with work load, Friendly, Outgoing, Customer Service, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Gross Profit, Journal Entries, Team Leadership, Sales Tax, Unclaimed Property, Check Processing, Bank Reconciliation, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Property, Invoicing, Checks, Payroll, Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Account Reconciliation, Accounting, Sarbanes-Oxley, Accruals, Time Management, JD Edwards, General Ledger, Financial Reporting, Cost Accounting
Education
Normandale Community College 1995 — 1997
AAS, Accounting
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Accounting
Honeywell August 2014 - Present
OptumInsight August 2013 - August 2014
American Medical Systems December 2006 - June 2013
ev3 2003 - 2006
OrbusNeich Medical 2001 - 2003
Johnson & Johnson March 2001 - January 2002
Boston Scientific 1997 - 2001
Skills
Design Control, Medical Devices, FDA, V&V, Cross-functional Team..., Design of Experiments, Validation, GMP, SPC, Product Development, Product Launch, Six Sigma, Quality System, CAPA, Manufacturing, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, FMEA, ISO 13485, Biomedical Engineering, Design for Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Testing, Engineering Management, Lean Manufacturing, ISO 14971, DMAIC, Minitab, Commercialization, R&D, ISO
Education
PMP Certified 2011 — 2011
Saint Mary's University of Minnesota 2007 — 2010
MA, International Business
Marquette University 1990 — 1994
BS, Biomedical Engineering
Totino Grace High School
Robert Half Finance & Accounting Cost AnalystConsultantJanuary 2014 - Present
American Medical Systems March 2008 - August 2013
Ampac Packaging November 2004 - March 2008
Black Box Network Services May 1999 - November 2004
Eaton Corporation March 1992 - May 1999
Skills
Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Budgets, Product Development, Purchasing, Strategic Planning, Sales Management, Quality Assurance, Cognos Report Studio, Expertise in Trims,..., Cognos ReportNet, Cost Accounting, Process Improvement, ERP, JD Edwards, Income Statement, Variance Analysis, Financial Analysis, Accounting, Access, General Ledger, Cross-functional Team..., Auditing, PeopleSoft, Account Reconciliation, Leadership, US GAAP, Microsoft Office, MRP, GAAP, Inventory Control, Financial Modeling, Microsoft Excel, Oracle ERP..., Physical Inventory, International Business, Cost Variance Analysis, Inventory Analysis, Tax Analysis, Operational Cost..., Microsoft SQL Report..., Supply Chain Data Mining, Analysis, Cognos, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Medical Devices, Supply Chain Management, Forecasting, Management, Manufacturing
Education
University of St. Thomas 1999 — 2001
Masters In Business, Accounting
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1981 — 1983
B.S., Marketing
Prestige Resorts & Destinations August 2014 - Present
Land O'Lakes February 2014 - July 2014
UnitedHealth Group April 2012 - February 2014
American Medical Systems April 2010 - April 2012
Kroll Ontrack August 2008 - April 2010
Medtronic June 2001 - January 2007
3M June 1994 - June 2001
Carlson Marketing Group August 1988 - June 1994
Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Meeting Planning, Training & Development, People Management, Event Marketing, Expense Budget..., Corporate Events, Trade Shows, Management, Marketing, Hospitality, Strategy, Nonprofits, Employee Training, Public Speaking, Training, Contract Negotiation, Marketing Communications, Budgets, Customer Service, Social Networking, Account Management, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Leadership Development, Social Media Marketing, Fundraising
Education
Miami University 1984 — 1987
BS, Marketing
Douglas Scientific, LLC July 2012 - Present
CardioMEDx February 2009 - Present
OrthoPlexus January 2009 - Present
NeuroMEDx January 2005 - Present
SPRITE Solutions February 2000 - August 2011
TriVirix 2004 - 2006
American Medical Systems February 2002 - February 2004
Stereotaxis 1998 - 1999
Boston Scientific 1991 - 1998
Skills
Medical Devices, Orthopedic, Neurology, Stents, ISO 13485, hypertension therapy..., Product Launch, Therapists, Biomedical Engineering, Biotechnology, Hypertension, Market Development, Hardware Diagnostics, Spine, FDA, Urology, Start-ups, Surgery, Lifesciences, Commercialization, Surgical Instruments, Product Development, Clinical Development, Medical Imaging, Clinical Research, Manufacturing, Vascular, Global Marketing, Pain Management, ENT, Design Control, Clinical Trials, Cross-functional Team..., R&D, Technology Transfer, Validation, Technology Evaluation, Cardiology, Patents, Regulatory Affairs, Product Innovation, Quality System, Design of Experiments, Corporate Development, Pharmaceutical Industry, Capital Equipment, Competitive Intelligence, Neuroscience, Radiology, Venture Capital
Education
St. Cloud State University 1984 — 1986
Bachelor, Physics/EE
North Dakota State College of Science 1981 — 1984
Engineering, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Halyard Health November 2014 - Present
I-Flow, a Kimberly-Clark Health Care Company November 2013 - Present
XPRIZE July 2013 - October 2013
ValenTx May 2011 - July 2013
Seeking new challenges in entrepreneurial technology development September 2010 - May 2011
Coloplast A/S September 2007 - September 2010
NDI Medical, LLC June 2005 - June 2007
Self-employed January 2005 - June 2005
American Medical Systems 2000 - 2005
America Coming Together August 2004 - November 2004
Skills
Strategic Planning, Product Management, Project Management, Research, Competitive Intelligence, Investigation, Medical Devices, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., ISO 13485, Six Sigma, R&D, FDA, Continuous Improvement, Program Management, Manufacturing, Innovation Management, Product Innovation, Strategic Consulting, Product Design, Training, Employee Engagement, Team Building, User Experience, Voice of the Customer, House of Quality, Brainstorm Facilitation, Product Launch, ISO 14971, Commercialization, Design of Experiments, Biomedical Engineering, Strategy
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Sloan School of Management 2006 — 2008
Strategy and Innovation Executive Certificate, Executive Management
University of Vermont 1998 — 2000
M.S., Biomedical Engineering
Marquette University 1994 — 1998
B.S., Biomedical Engineering
American Medical Systems April 2014 - November 2014
American Medical Systems June 2013 - April 2014
American Medical Systems December 2012 - June 2013
Sorin Group April 2011 - November 2012
Cardiovascular Systems Inc June 2008 - April 2011
Cardiovascular Systems, Inc. (CSI) June 2008 - January 2010
Transoma Medical September 2005 - June 2008
Medtronic January 2001 - September 2005
Skills
Medical Devices, Cardiology, Market Development, Product Launch, Interventional..., Capital Equipment, Vascular, Cross-functional Team..., Disposables, Product Development, Operating Room
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 2001 — 2004
Master of Business Communication (MBC)
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1994 — 1998
B.S
K2M August 2015 - Present
American Medical Systems September 2014 - August 2015
American Medical Systems March 2013 - May 2014
AMTC - Toyota January 2007 - January 2008
Skills
Solidworks, ANSYS, Engineering, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Team Leadership, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, Marketing Strategy, Matlab, Project Management, Project Planning, Windows, Electronics, Team Building, Milling, Lathe, Leadership, Customer Service, Teamwork, Minitab, Time Management, Manufacturing, SolidWorks, Requirements Analysis
Education
University of Saint Thomas 2011 — 2014
Mechanical Engineering, B.S, Engineering
North Hennepin Community College 2008 — 2010
Al-nahdah Modern school
Dendreon November 2012 - Present
American Medical Systems January 2011 - November 2012
Novartis July 2008 - June 2011
The Urology Clinic June 2000 - June 2008
Skills
Urology, Endocrinology, Sales Operations, Surgery, Internal Medicine, Medical Devices, Oncology, Biotechnology, Hospitals, Pharmaceutical Sales, Selling Skills, Clinical Research
Education
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1998 — 2000
MSN-NP, Family Nurse Practitioner
Medical College of Georgia at Georgia Regents University 1994 — 1996
BSN, RN, Nursing
Olympus Ventures September 2013 - Present
American Medical Systems December 2006 - August 2013
Eaton Corporation May 2004 - December 2006
Minnetonka Brands July 2002 - March 2004
Entolo, Inc. (formerly HAAS Multiples) December 2001 - June 2002
Best Buy June 1998 - December 2001
Skills
Finance, Variance Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, JD Edwards, Financial Analysis, Cost Accounting, Financial Modeling, US GAAP, Accounting, Medical Devices, General Ledger, Cognos, Managerial Finance, International Revenue..., Foreign Currency..., Constant Currency..., Cross-functional Team..., Analysis, Business Process..., Income Statement, Strategic Financial..., Strategy, Account Reconciliation, P&L Management, Management, Manufacturing, Leadership, Consolidation, Sarbanes-Oxley, Acquisition Integration, Mergers & Acquisitions, Auditing, Internal Controls, Process Improvement, ERP, SAP, Revenue Recognition, SEC filings
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting and Business/Management
North Hennepin Community College 1987 — 1989
Associate's degree, Accounting
QiG Group July 2015 - Present
University of Alaska Fairbanks September 2013 - May 2015
American Medical Systems 2010 - 2013
Boston Scientific November 2009 - November 2010
Skills
Design Control, Medical Devices, R&D, ISO 13485, FDA, Biomedical Engineering, Design of Experiments, Design for Manufacturing
Education
University of Alaska Fairbanks 2013 — 2015
Master of Science (M.S.), Mechanical Engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Michigan Technological University 2005 — 2007
Transfer to UMN, Mechanical Engineering
Laser Lyle, Inc July 2014 - Present
Restech November 2013 - May 2014
Lumenis June 2012 - September 2013
Lyle Grimm Sales Consultants April 2012 - June 2012
American Medical Systems March 2007 - March 2012
Laserscope June 1999 - April 2006
Vista Medical and Jasco May 1991 - May 1999
Parkin Surgical / Kirschner Medical Corp January 1987 - January 1991
E.B.I. Medical Systems January 1984 - January 1987
Johnson & Johnson January 1981 - January 1984
Skills
Disposables, Urology, ENT, Dermatology, Cardiology, Vascular, Operating Room, Surgical Instruments, Capital Equipment, Surgeons, Medical Devices, Product Launch, Capital Equipment Sales, Market Development, OB/GYN, Sales Operations, Surgery, Orthopedic
Education
Millikin University 1975 — 1979
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Mt. Vernon High School
American Medical Systems April 2013 - Present
University of Tennessee August 2011 - December 2012
Boston Scientific July 2010 - July 2011
Excelen, Center For Bone and Joint Research and Education May 2007 - August 2007
Education
University of Tennessee-Knoxville 2011 — 2013
MS, Biomedical Engineering
Michigan Technological University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biomedical/Medical Engineering
American Medical Systems April 2015 - Present
Education
Minnesota School of Business
Legal Secretary Diploma
Richfield Senior High School
L'Oreal August 2014 - Present
Target June 2012 - August 2014
Kemps LLC September 2010 - June 2012
Honeywell Aerospace September 2008 - September 2010
American Medical Systems December 2006 - September 2008
Skills
Lean Sigma, Green Belt, Cost Reduction, Project Management, Financial Analysis, Supply Chain Operations, Cross-functional Team..., SAP, Six Sigma, Vendor Management, Purchasing, Supply Chain, Logistics, Management, Leadership, Forecasting, Sales, Process Improvement
Education
Mississippi State University - College of Business and Industry 2009 — 2011
MBA, General Management
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2002 — 2006
BSB, Supply Chain Management, Marketing
Eagan High School
Gentiva Health Services January 2013 - Present
HCR ManorCare April 2012 - January 2013
American Medical Systems 2005 - December 2011
American Medical Systems March 2007 - April 2009
US Surgical September 2003 - February 2005
Hill-Rom 1995 - 2001
Skills
Urology, Wound Care, Physician Education, Clinical Sales, Operating Room, Critical Thinking, Time Management, Bariatrics, Bariatric Surgery, Sales Support, Salesforce.com, Online Marketing, Medical Devices, Hospital, Minimally Invasive..., Clinical, Capital Equipment, Consultative Selling, Orthopedics, Physicians, Hospitals, Orthopedic, Cardiology, Nursing
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 1988 — 1990
RN
American Medical Systems October 2014 - Present
Covidien September 2008 - October 2014
ev3 October 2005 - September 2008
St. Jude Medical September 2003 - August 2005
St. Jude Medical September 2001 - September 2003
Michael Foods September 1999 - August 2001
National Starch and Chemical August 1996 - August 1999
Skills
Medical Devices, Continuous Improvement, V&V, Design Control, ISO 13485, SPC, GMP, Quality System, Design of Experiments, Minitab, CAPA, FDA, Validation, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Kanban, Product Development, Leadership, 5S, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, ISO, Supplier Quality, Process Improvement, Manufacturing..., DMAIC, ISO 14971, Manufacturing Operations, Value Stream Mapping, Injection Molding, Six Sigma, Gage R&R, Quality Auditing, Design for Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., FDA GMP, Quality Management, Manufacturing..., Process Simulation, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Black Belt
Education
Manchester College 1991 — 1995
BS, Chemistry
Coloplast January 2013 - Present
Sterilucent September 2011 - January 2013
American Medical Systems February 2004 - April 2011
Ritrama, Inc January 2003 - February 2004
Tyco International2002 2002 - 2002
Skills
Design Control, Validation, Product Development, Medical Devices, Design for Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Cost Reduction..., Manufacturing, SPC, Design of Experiments, Process Simulation, Lean Manufacturing, ISO 14971, V&V, Quality System, Testing, R&D, FDA, CAPA, ISO 13485, Product Design, FMEA, Minitab, Manufacturing...
Education
University of Saint Thomas 2005 — 2009
Masters, Business Administration
North Dakota State University 2000 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Ballard Spahr LLP August 2014 - Present
IBM August 2013 - August 2014
IBM January 2012 - August 2013
Oppenheimer Wolff & Donnelly July 2011 - December 2011
American Medical Systems July 2010 - June 2011
William Mitchell College of Law September 2009 - September 2010
BrainLAB May 2006 - August 2008
Skills
Patents, Biomedical Engineering, Intellectual Property, Medical Devices, Patent Prosecution, Electrical Engineering, Software, Lifesciences, Patentability, Legal Research, Trademarks, FDA, Patent Litigation, Technology Transfer, Licensing, Copyright Law, Patent Searching, Biotechnology, Patent Applications, Invention, Product Development, Litigation, Legal Writing, Medical Imaging, Prosecution, Electronics, Life Sciences
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2014 — 2016
Master's degree, Electrical Engineering
William Mitchell College of Law 2008 — 2011
Juris Doctor, IP Law
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2002 — 2006
Bachelor, Biomedical Engineering
MGS Machine May 2015 - Present
Redfin May 2015 - Present
American Medical Systems September 2014 - May 2015
Red Devil Equipment Co. March 2014 - September 2014
Delkor Systems July 2013 - March 2014
Keller Williams Integrity Realty July 2012 - October 2013
Milestone AV Technologies April 2007 - October 2012
Medtronic May 2010 - May 2012
Medtronic November 2005 - March 2007
Self employed May 2000 - November 2005
Skills
Technical Writing, FrameMaker, Manuals, Software Documentation, Technical Documentation, Adobe Acrobat, Project Management, SnagIt, Solidworks, Content Management, SAP, Supervisory Skills, Microsoft Office, Editing, Leadership, Email Marketing, Marketing Communications, CRM, Trade Shows, Team Leadership, Training, Documentation, Adobe Creative Suite, 3DVia, Customer Service, Usability, Training Skills, XML, CSS, HTML, SharePoint, Graphic Illustration, InDesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Contract Negotiation, Brochures, Human Physiology, Human Anatomy, Microbiology, Medical Terminology, Medical Writing, SolidWorks Composer
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Technical and Scientific Communication
Normandale Community College 2002 — 2004
Transer curriculum, Transfer curriculum
Brennen Medical, LLC / Stellen Medical, LLC November 2004 - Present
Carbon Medical Technologies, Inc. November 1994 - November 2004
Uroplasty, Inc. March 1992 - August 1994
Bioplasty, Inc. January 1991 - March 1992
American Medical Systems 1987 - 1989
American Medical Systems 1985 - 1987
Skills
Sales Management, Sales, Medical Devices, Entrepreneurship, Operating Room, Consultative Selling..., Coaching, Leadership, Neurosurgery, Urology, Urogynecology, General Surgery, Plastic Surgery, Product Launch, Implants, Teaching, Burns, Wound Care, Capital Equipment, Surgeons, Orthopedic, Start-ups, Connective Tissue, FDA, Public Speaking, Sales Presentations, Healthcare, Selling Skills, Market Development, Capital Equipment Sales, Sales Operations, Selling, Commercialization, Neurology, Surgery, Pharmaceutical Sales, Interventional Radiology, Disposables, Cardiology, Surgical Instruments, Spine, Vascular, Medical Sales, Sales Process, Medicine, Sales Force Development, Interventional..., Product Development, OB/GYN, Sales Effectiveness
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Bachelor Science, Business Administration
Be The Match operated by National Marrow Donor Program July 2014 - Present
HealthEast November 2013 - July 2014
American Medical Systems April 2013 - May 2013
General Blood LLC December 2012 - January 2013
Gen-Probe June 2003 - November 2011
Aurora Healthcare June 2001 - June 2003
Pel-Freez Clinical Systems, LLC April 2000 - June 2001
Abbott Laboratories July 1999 - January 2000
Abbott Laboratories March 1995 - July 1999
St. Mary's Hospital/Aurora Healthcare January 1990 - January 1996
Skills
Technical Training, Troubleshooting, Diagnostics, Blood Bank, Customer Service, Complaint Management, Complaint Investigations, Product Complaints, Hardware Diagnostics, Medical Diagnostics, ELISA, Medical Devices, Immunoassays, Hematology, Laboratory, Software Documentation, PCR, Laboratory Medicine
Education
Marquette University 2004 — 2005
Graduate School, Business Administration and Management, General
Blood Center of Wisconsin SBB Program 2001 — 2004
MT(ASCP) SBB, Transfusion Medicine
Marquette University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science, Medical Technology
Coloplast April 2013 - Present
Medtronic November 2011 - April 2013
American Medical Systems February 2009 - November 2011
Otto Bock HealthCare July 2004 - February 2009
Memorial Blood Centers June 2001 - July 2004
Minnesota Utilities Investors December 1999 - June 2001
Dellwood Hills Golf Club July 1997 - December 1999
Skills
IPad application..., Hospitality Industry, Medical Devices, Healthcare, Marketing Management, Marketing Strategy, Market Planning, Urology, Market Development, Product Launch, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Product Marketing, Global Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Product Management, Commercialization, Hospitals, Market Analysis, Capital Equipment, Sales Operations, Market Research, Marketing, Business Development, Operating Room, Selling, Leadership, Sales Management, Surgeons, Management, Surgical Instruments, Cardiology, Disposables, Sales Effectiveness, Sales
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 2000 — 2004
M.B.A., International Business
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 1990 — 1995
B.S., Hotel/Restaurant Mgmt, Marketing, French
American Medical Systems July 2013 - Present
American Medical Systems July 2012 - July 2013
American Medical Systems January 2011 - July 2012
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada July 2009 - January 2011
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Canada October 2006 - June 2009
Procter & Gamble Pharmaceuticals Canada 2004 - 2006
Air Canada 1996 - 2006
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Urology, Medical Devices, Product Launch, Sales Effectiveness, Sales, Rheumatology, Key Account Management, Hospitals, Sales Operations, Market Access, Surgery, Biotechnology, Cardiology, Gastroenterology, KOL development, Disposables, Hospital Sales, Surgical Instruments, Sales Force Development, Pharmaceutical Industry, Orthopedic, Operating Room, Surgeons, Oncology, Capital Equipment, Osteoporosis, Competitive Analysis, OB/GYN, Healthcare, Clinical Trials
Education
John Molson School of Business - Concordia University 2001 — 2004
MBA, Marketing/Strategy
McGill University 1993 — 1996
BSc, Physiology
Private consultant November 2010 - Present
Coloplast Corp. August 2007 - November 2010
Envoy Medical 2005 - 2006
Vascular Solutions January 2004 - June 2004
American Medical Systems 1987 - 2004
Skills
FDA, ISO 13485, Continuous Improvement, Medical Devices, Medicine, Process Improvement, Quality System, Surgery, Validation, Urology, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, R&D, Patents, Cross-functional Team..., Market Development, Manufacturing, Design Control, Product Management, V&V, Product Launch
Education
Almeda University 2004 — 2006
M.S., Mechanical Engineering
Metropolitan State University 1987 — 1989
B.A., Operations Management
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1978 — 1986
Dunwoody College of Technology 1975 — 1976
A.S., Mechanical Engineering Technology
CM PIC July 2003 - Present
Bosch North America June 2012 - December 2012
American Medical Systems 2011 - 2011
Boston Scientific 2010 - 2011
BAE Systems July 2008 - January 2009
H&R Block October 2006 - April 2008
CM Proc. Imp. Ctr. (CMPIC) July 2003 - January 2008
Institute of Configuration Management July 1995 - May 2003
Alliant Techsystems, Inc. April 1987 - October 1994
Donaldson September 1977 - April 1987
Skills
Defense, Configuration Management, Systems Engineering, Process Improvement, Software Configuration..., Software Documentation, Document Management, CMMI, Training Delivery, Security Clearance, Aerospace, Requirements Management, Program Management, Military, Software Lifecycle, Management, DoD, PMP, Earned Value Management, Business Process..., Change Management, Training, Integration, Release Management, Engineering Management, Product Lifecycle..., Process Simulation, Requirements Analysis, ITIL, Agile Methodologies, Quality Assurance, Cross-functional Team..., SDLC, Business Process, Vendor Management, Project Management, SharePoint, Visio, Six Sigma, MS Project, Testing, Quality Management, Proposal Writing, ERP, PMO, Project Planning, Software Project..., Process Engineering, Databases, Project Portfolio...
Education
Metropolitan State University 1990 — 1994
BBA, Management Major
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1967 — 1969
AA, General Business
Minnetronix, Inc. March 2011 - Present
American Medical Systems December 2010 - March 2011
Minnetronix, Inc. August 2010 - December 2010
Lumina Engineering - Boston Scientific June 2006 - November 2009
Medtronic, Inc. May 2005 - June 2006
General Dynamics May 2004 - April 2005
Teradyne January 1997 - September 2003
Unisys June 1981 - December 1996
Skills
Quality Assurance, Testing, Validation, Documentation, Medical Devices, C++, C, Windows, Visual Basic, Quality Systems, Unix, Troubleshooting, Embedded Systems, Programming, SQL, Computer Hardware, Software Documentation, Quality System, FDA, V&V
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1976 — 1981
BS, Electronics and Computer Science
American Medical Systems June 2011 - Present
Michigan Technological University September 2010 - May 2011
Northern Dewatering June 2007 - October 2009
Michigan Technological University September 2008 - May 2009
Aquatic Biology Department at MTU September 2006 - June 2008
Skills
Matlab, Medical Devices, Biomaterials, Design of Experiments, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Device R&D, Equipment Qualification, Solidworks, Test Systems, System Verification, Testing, Prototype, Minitab, Research, Cell Culture, Engineering, Mathematica, Machining
Education
Michigan Technological University 2005 — 2009
Bachelors Degree of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Schwegman, Lundberg & Woessner 2013 - Present
7-SIGMA 2012 - Present
American Medical Systems 2010 - 2012
University of Minnesota 2009 - 2010
MTS Systems 1997 - 2009
Michigan Technological University 1996 - 1997
Borg Warner Automotive 1995 - 1996
Skills
Patents
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2010
Post Doctorate, Medical Device Innovation
Michigan Technological University
BSME, MSME, PhD, Mechanical Eng - Eng Mechanics
Michigan Technological University
BSEA, Business
William Mitchell College of Law
JD, Intellectual Property
Kablooe Design February 2013 - October 2014
American Medical Systems January 2010 - November 2012
Labyrinth Medical July 2009 - December 2010
University of Minnesota September 2008 - August 2009
Boston Scientific May 2005 - August 2008
Michigan Technological University January 2001 - August 2005
University of Michigan 2001 - 2005
Los Alamos National Laboratory May 1999 - August 1999
Elixaire Corporation June 1996 - August 1997
Skills
Matlab, Medical Devices, Solidworks, Biomedical Engineering, Minitab, Engineering, R&D, DOE, Finite Element Analysis, Design Control, Research, Product Design, Life Sciences, Statistics, Design of Experiments, Prototyping, Intellectual Property, Innovation Methods, Biodesign, Idea Generation, Lifesciences, Innovation, Catheters, Patents, Prototype, Biomaterials
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2008 — 2009
Post Doctorate, Medical Device Innovation
Michigan Technological University 2001 — 2005
PhD, Mechanical Engineering, Biomechanical, MEMS
Michigan Technological University 1995 — 2000
BS, Mechanical Engineering
American Medical Systems February 2012 - Present
Smith & Nephew Endoscopy January 2010 - October 2011
Covidien May 2007 - January 2010
Covidien 1999 - 2007
EBI Medical 1997 - 1999
Acufex 1994 - 1997
Skills
Surgery, Hospitals, Contract Negotiations, Key Account Management, Business Strategy, Leadership, Management, Contract Negotiation, Surgical Instruments, Strategic Planning, Sales Operations, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Disposables, Team Leadership, Product Launch, Capital Equipment, Product Development, Medical Devices, Market Development, Operating Room, Sales Management
Education
Miami University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts
Boston Scientific August 2015 - Present
American Medical Systems August 2014 - August 2015
Coloplast August 2013 - December 2013
Dotson Iron Castings June 2012 - December 2013
GMS Industrial Supplies Inc. January 2013 - May 2013
Minnesota State University, Mankato January 2013 - May 2013
Door Engineering and Manufacturing August 2012 - May 2013
Minnesota State University, Mankato August 2012 - December 2012
Minnesota State University, Mankato August 2012 - December 2012
Skills
Process Improvement, Operations Training, Lean Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Technical Documentation, Pro Engineer, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Process Validation, Machining, Six Sigma, Materials Science, Testing, Product Development, Mechanical Testing, Technical Writing, Geometric Dimensioning...
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, 3.69
North Dakota State University 2009 — 2010
Manufacturing Engineering
Mayville State University 2008 — 2009
Mathematics
Boston Scientific August 2015 - Present
American Medical Systems January 2015 - August 2015
Medtronic August 2011 - January 2015
Medtronic - CRDM September 2005 - August 2011
Wayne State University August 2003 - August 2005
Tata Technologies August 2001 - July 2003
Skills
Problem Solving, TRIZ, Design for Six Sigma, Upstream Marketing, Innovation, Project Management, Product Development, Product Design, Medical Devices, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Testing, Voice of the Customer, Six Sigma, FMEA, DMAIC, Finite Element Analysis, Design Control, SPC, Design of Experiments, Injection Molding, Pro Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, Design for Manufacturing, Minitab, R&D, ISO 13485, Biomedical Engineering, Manufacturing..., FDA, DFSS, Process Improvement, Quality System, Root Cause Analysis, V&V, PTC Creo
Education
St. Cloud State University - Herberger Business School 2010 — 2012
Master's, Business Administration
Wayne State University 2003 — 2005
MS, Mechanical Engg
Maharashtra Institute of Technology 1998 — 2001
BE, Mechanical Engineering
K J Somaiya Polytechnic 1995 — 1998
Diploma, Mechanical Engineering
American Medical Systems December 2014 - Present
Covidien March 2014 - December 2014
St. Jude Medical July 2013 - March 2014
Covidien August 2009 - July 2013
ev3 July 2009 - August 2009
ev3 June 2007 - July 2009
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, RCA, Kaizen, Kanban, 5S, 5 Why, Time Study, Capacity Planning, DOP, JIT, SOP, Continuous Improvement, Stent Fabrication, Stent Top Assembly, Balloon Assembly, Balloon Catheter..., Employee Recognition, Employee Engagement, Time Management, Quality Improvement, FIFO, Design of Experiments, FDA, Medical Devices, Root Cause Analysis, SPC
Education
Capella University 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business
Metropolitan State University 2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
North Hennepin Community College 2007 — 2010
Associate of Science (A.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Ellingson Companies August 2014 - Present
American Medical Systems July 2011 - August 2014
Heritage Makers March 2010 - August 2011
Medtronic September 2010 - July 2011
Smiths Medical August 2004 - May 2009
Reverse Mortgages of MN November 2003 - August 2004
Johnson & Anderson, LLC April 2003 - October 2003
Brennan Construction of MN February 2001 - July 2002
Minnesota Soybean Growers Association June 2000 - January 2001
Genesis Leasing Financial Group August 1999 - June 2000
Skills
Administrative..., Accounts Receivable, Management, Payroll, Office Management, Budgets, Customer Service, Invoicing, Accounts Payable, Accounting, Teamwork, Purchasing, Healthcare, Databases, Spreadsheets, Medical Devices
Education
Metropolitan State University 2006 — 2010
BA, Business Management
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
American Medical Systems August 2014 - Present
Angell Family Dentistry November 2013 - July 2014
Data Recognition Corporation May 2013 - May 2014
Williams Controls June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Engineering, Solidworks, Matlab, Thermodynamics, ANSYS, Microsoft Office, Product Development, Finite Element Analysis, Customer Service, Solid Modeling, CAD, Robotics, Machine Design, Mathematics
Education
Milwaukee School of Engineering 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
DeLaSalle 2004 — 2008
Medtronic October 2014 - Present
St. Jude Medical February 2013 - September 2014
St. Jude Medical February 2010 - February 2013
Boston Scientific May 2009 - August 2009
American Medical Systems May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering, Minitab, FMEA, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, R, Engineering, Design of Experiments, Quality System, Root Cause Analysis, Design Control
Education
Michigan Technological University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Biomedical Engineering
Urologix, Inc. July 2012 - June 2015
Nordson Micromedics 2007 - July 2012
Biotronik Vascular Inc. 2006 - 2007
ev3 2002 - 2006
American Medical Systems 2000 - 2002
Pioneer Electronics 1995 - 2000
Skills
Adobe Acrobat, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service, Event Planning, FDA, ISO 13485, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Medical Devices, Sales, Start-ups, Product Development, Product Launch, Sales Operations, Product Marketing, Marketing Strategy
Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead
BS, Marketing
TEKsystems June 2015 - Present
Scuba Center March 2007 - Present
American Medical Systems October 2012 - June 2014
American Red Cross, Twin Cities Area Chapter July 2010 - November 2013
Northern Star Council, BSA August 2006 - January 2013
American Medical Systems January 2010 - October 2012
TEKsystems August 2009 - January 2010
SafeNet Consulting October 2008 - June 2009
TEKsystems January 2008 - September 2008
IBM October 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Data Center, IT Management, Network Design, Disaster Recovery, Active Directory, Enterprise Architecture, Security, Vendor Management, Troubleshooting, Team Leadership, Windows Server, AIX, VMware, Servers, Network Security, Cisco Technologies, Cisco IOS, Networking, WAN, Firewalls, VPN, Business Continuity, Architecture, Visio, Integration, DNS, IT Service Management, System Administration, VMware ESX
Education
Metropolitan State University 2006 — 2008
BS, Economics
Normandale Community College 2000 — 2004
AA, Engineering, Economics
American Medical Systems May 2015 - Present
Banyan Community January 2015 - Present
superDimension/Covidien/Medtronic January 2014 - May 2015
superDimension / Covidian May 2012 - January 2014
superDimension February 2009 - May 2012
St. Jude Medical, CVD November 2007 - February 2009
St. Jude Medical July 2004 - November 2007
Skills
Medical Devices, ISO 13485, Design Control, FDA, CAPA, V&V, Biomedical Engineering, Design for Manufacturing, Catheters, Quality System, Design of Experiments, R&D, ISO 14971, Minitab, Six Sigma, Cross-functional Team..., Quality Control, Value Stream Mapping, DMAIC, Failure Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, Validation, Lean Manufacturing, Machining, Product Design, Manufacturing..., Engineering, SPC, Product Launch, Product Development, Process Simulation, GMP, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Engineering Management, Commercialization, Quality Management, FMEA, Project Management, ISO, Injection Molding, Supplier Quality, GD&T, Capital Equipment, Quality Auditing, Manufacturing Operations, Sterilization
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 2006 — 2011
MBA, MBA
North Dakota State University 1999 — 2004
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Hopkins High School 1997 — 1999
High School Diploma
Olympus April 2014 - Present
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill August 2012 - May 2014
Forsyth County Women's Journal, LLC July 2010 - July 2012
American Medical Systems September 2007 - June 2010
Pfizer July 2001 - September 2007
Richards Commercial Properties June 1999 - June 2000
Skills
Strategic Planning, Orthopedic, Urology, Neurology, Medical Devices, Sales Operations, Diabetes, Hospitals
Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2012 — 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.), Strategic Communication
Meredith College 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
The University of Manchester 1999 — 1999
Study Abroad, Business Administration and Management, General
Voyageur Medical 2010 - Present
American Medical Systems 2003 - 2009
Spine-Tech 1996 - 2002
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Medical Devices, Commercialization, Design Control, R&D, FDA, Product Launch, ISO 13485, Capital Equipment, Start-ups, Product Development, Manufacturing, Biotechnology, Quality System, Leadership, Market Development, Biomedical Engineering, Healthcare, Operating Room, Strategy, Process Improvement, CAPA, Lifesciences, Global Marketing
Education
Michigan Technological University 1979 — 1983
BSME
Tornier July 2014 - Present
Libby's Outdoor Maintenance, LLC May 2013 - Present
American Medical Systems March 2014 - July 2014
American medical systems June 2012 - July 2014
white pine senior living June 2010 - March 2014
Skills
Healthcare, Wound Care, Laboratory, Medical Devices, Nursing, Lifesciences, Medicine, Pharmaceutical Industry, Surgery, Medical Terminology, Medical Education, Business Management, Lawn Care, Snow Removal, Natural Horsemanship, Time Management, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Customer Service
Education
Minneapolis Community and Technical College 2010 — 2015
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
St. Cloud State University 2013 — 2014
Nursing degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Medtronic June 2012 - Present
Medtronic September 2011 - June 2012
American Medical Systems May 2011 - September 2011
Hutchinson Technology, Inc July 2010 - March 2011
Hutchinson Technology, Inc June 1993 - July 2010
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Value Stream Mapping, Facility Layout, Line Balancing, Capacity Analysis, Six Sigma, Cost Reduction, Medical Devices, AutoCAD, DMAIC, Contamination Control, 5S, OEE, Minitab, SPC, ISO 13485, CAPA, Design of Experiments, FDA, Design Control, Root Cause Analysis, GD&T, FMEA, Supply Chain Management, Validation, Manufacturing..., Design for Manufacturing, Automation, Quality System, Process Capability, Supplier Quality, Kaizen, Process Engineering
Education
North Dakota State University
BS, Industrial Engineering
Cargill May 2014 - Present
Cargill November 2010 - Present
American Medical Systems April 2008 - June 2010
UnitedHealthcare November 2005 - April 2008
Northwest Airlines October 1992 - November 2005
Skills
Human Resources, Team Building, Employee Relations
Education
Metropolitan State University 1998 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Human Resource Management
Galil Medical November 2009 - Present
Aspen Marketing Solutions LLC November 2008 - July 2010
Coloplast 2006 - 2008
Uroplasty 2004 - 2006
Synovis Surgical Innovations 2000 - 2004
Advanced Respiratory (now Hill-Rom) 1998 - 2000
American Medical Systems 1986 - 1997
Skills
Product Management, Sales Management, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Medical Devices, Regulatory Affairs, Product Launch, Start-up Environment, R&D, FDA, Strategy, ISO 13485, Market Research, Product Development, Marketing, Customer Acquisition, Leadership, Start-ups, Marketing Communications, Business Development, Selling, Sales, Management, Product Marketing, Market Development, Team Building, Urology, Value Propositions, Cardiology, Program Management, CRM, Strategic Partnerships, Sales Operations, Market Planning
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 1993 — 1997
JD
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 1977 — 1980
MBA, Marketing
University of Kentucky
BA Education, Biology major, Chemistry minor
St Jude Medical (contract position: Apex) July 2015 - August 2015
American Medical Systems April 1986 - February 2014
Skills
Medical Devices, ISO 13485, Design Control, FDA, CAPA, Biomedical Engineering, Manufacturing, Product Launch, GMP, Quality System, ISO 14971, Rapid Prototyping, Pro Engineer, Test Automation, Testing, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Design of Experiments, V&V, Design for Manufacturing, Validation, Product Design, R&D, Manufacturing..., Lunch, Minitab, Magnets, FMEA, Celebrations, Pumps, 21 CFR, Engineering, Capital Equipment, Process Improvement
Education
North Hennepin Community College 1983 — 1988
Engineering Technology, General
Brainerd Community College 1978 — 1979
General Studies
St. Cloud Technical High School 1974 — 1978
DiaSorin May 2011 - October 2011
Boston Scientific Corporation January 2007 - October 2008
American Medical Systems January 2006 - November 2006
Medtronic July 2005 - January 2006
American Red Cross May 2004 - January 2005
Resistance Technology July 2002 - September 2003
Medtronic November 2001 - July 2002
Minntech Corporation April 1999 - May 2001
Mentor Corporation June 1997 - April 1999
Skills
Quality System, Quality Assurance, ISO 13485, FDA, GMP, Quality Management, Validation, Quality Auditing, SPC, FMEA, Manufacturing
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1993 — 1996
Normandale Community College 1986 — 1993
AA
Greatbatch, Inc January 2013 - Present
American Medical Systems September 2005 - January 2013
University of Minnesota 2001 - 2005
Skills
Life Sciences, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Research, Molecular Biology, Cell Culture, R&D, Biocompatibility, Biochemistry, Technical Writing, PCR, Cell Biology, Western Blotting, ELISA, Cell Based Assays, Flow Cytometry, Microbiology, qPCR, SDS-PAGE, Genetics, DNA, Data Analysis, RT-PCR, Stem Cells, Fluorescence Microscopy, Transfection, Lifesciences, ISO 13485, CAPA, Tissue Engineering, Biomaterials, Clinical Trials, FDA, Design Control, Immunoassays, Biomedical Engineering, Validation, Commercialization, GLP, Technology Transfer, Drug Delivery, Clinical Development, V&V, Assay Development, Laboratory, Design of Experiments, GMP, Clinical Study Design, HPLC, Regulatory Affairs
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2001 — 2005
Ph.D., Biochemistry, Molecular Biology
Metropolitan State University
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Project Management
American Medical Systems February 2013 - Present
American Medical Systems April 2012 - Present
GE Capital Americas June 2006 - March 2012
GE Commercial Finance Fleet Services July 2004 - June 2006
GE Fleet Services April 2002 - July 2004
GE Capital Fleet Services October 2000 - April 2002
Prostaff May 2000 - October 2000
Remedy Intelligent Staffing August 1999 - May 2000
Skills
Temporary Placement, Workforce Planning, Deferred Compensation, Performance Management, Cross-functional Team..., Performance Appraisal, Recruiting, Coaching, Employee Training, Talent Management, Succession Planning, Employee Relations, HRIS, Organizational Design, Mergers & Acquisitions, Personnel Management, Process Improvement, Microsoft Excel, Management, Project Management, Human Resources
Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History
Minnesota State University, Moorhead
BA, History
Boston Scientific August 2015 - Present
American Medical Systems April 2012 - August 2015
Greatbatch Medical July 2011 - March 2012
Boston Scientific October 2006 - June 2011
Kodak Health Imaging 2003 - 2005
Cypress Semiconductor 2000 - 2002
Skills
Design of Experiments, Quality System, Minitab, SPC, ISO 13485, FDA, Design Control, ISO 14971, Cross-functional Team..., 21 CFR, V&V, Manufacturing..., FMEA, Validation, Process Simulation, R&D, Continuous Improvement, DMAIC, CAPA, Failure Analysis, Medical Devices, Six Sigma, GMP, CQE, Supplier Quality, Lean Manufacturing, Gage R&R, Root Cause Analysis, Biomedical Engineering
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1993 — 1997
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering
American Medical Systems SupervisorSaint Jude MedicalSeptember 2010 - Present
American Medical systems 1977 - Present
American Medical Systems January 1985 - August 2005
Education
Normandale Community College 1983 — 1988
Urologix July 2009 - January 2014
Lehman & Associates January 2004 - July 2009
Enova Medical January 2000 - January 2004
Flexmedics 1994 - 2000
Schneider (USA) 1992 - 1994
Pfizer, Schneider Worldwide 1988 - 1992
American Medical Systems 1979 - 1985
Skills
Quality System, Leadership, ISO, Medical Devices, Lean Manufacturing, FDA, Manufacturing, R&D, Quality Assurance, Iso 9000, FMEA, ISO 13485, Manufacturing..., CAPA, Engineering, Design Control, Biomedical Engineering, Design of Experiments, SPC, DMAIC, Quality Control, Six Sigma, Cross-functional Team..., Minitab, GMP, Operations Management, Root Cause Analysis, Product Launch, V&V, Product Development, Design for Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Validation, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Quality Management, Injection Molding, ISO 14971, Process Simulation, Capital Equipment, Quality Auditing, Kaizen, Regulatory Affairs, Contract Manufacturing, Orthopedic, Supply Chain, 21 CFR Part 11, Commercialization, Market Development, Process Engineering
Education
University of Wisconsin-Stout 1993 — 1997
Masters of Science, Management of Technology
Metropolitan State University 1989 — 1991
BA, Business Administration
KPM Consulting, Inc December 2007 - Present
American Medical Systems 2005 - 2007
American Medical Systems January 2005 - April 2005
American Medical Systems October 2002 - December 2004
Medtronic, Cardiac Surgery Technologies September 2000 - September 2002
St. Jude Medical, Heart Valve Division June 1998 - August 2000
Honeywell, Military Avionics Division May 1997 - June 1998
Honeywell, Military Avionics Division May 1996 - August 1996
Skills
Medical Devices, Product Development, Engineering, Project Management, Design Control, ISO 13485, CAPA, FDA, Biomedical Engineering, V&V, R&D, Validation, Quality System, Commercialization, Design of Experiments, FMEA, Biomaterials, Design for Manufacturing, Minitab, ISO 14971, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Testing, Medical Device R&D, Product Launch
Education
Marquette University 1995 — 1997
BS Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanical
Villanova University 1991 — 1994
Chemical Engineering
American Medical Systems April 2014 - Present
Medtronic November 2012 - November 2013
Beckman Coulter June 2012 - November 2012
Nonin Medical, Inc. November 2008 - January 2012
Boston Scientific CRM October 2005 - December 2007
Black Box Network Services April 2005 - October 2005
Norstan Communications March 1995 - March 2005
U.S. Army Information Systems Engineering Command December 1992 - March 1994
U.S. Army Information Systems Command February 1990 - December 1992
Skills
Engineering, Troubleshooting, Medical Devices, Telecommunications, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, Electronics, Testing, Training, ISO 13485, Design of Experiments, Manufacturing, FDA, Quality System
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1987 — 1989
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
American Medical Systems June 2010 - Present
Pfizer, Inc. September 1998 - June 2010
Skills
Urology, Gynecologic Surgery, Operating Room, Medical Devices, Market Development, Product Launch, Gynecology, Hospitals, Selling Skills, Operating Room Sales, Surgical Device Sales, Medical Sales, Cold Calling, Cardiology, Neurology, OB/GYN, Surgeons, Pharmaceutical Sales, Sales Effectiveness
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 1987 — 1989
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Educational Administration and Supervision
Middle Tennessee State University 1983 — 1987
American Medical Systems December 2006 - Present
Education
Marquette University 1990 — 1994
B.S., Biomedical Engineering
Smiths Medical October 2014 - Present
AngioMetrix Corp. April 2014 - September 2014
Covidien July 2012 - April 2014
American Medical Systems March 2008 - July 2012
Boston Scientific January 2004 - February 2008
Guidant May 2002 - December 2003
Applied Materials July 1998 - April 2002
Alcoa May 1995 - May 1998
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Medical Devices, R&D, Product Development, Manufacturing, Engineering, Finite Element Analysis, Six Sigma, FDA, Product Management, Testing, Lean Manufacturing, Program Management, Pro Engineer, Quality System, Solidworks, Engineering Management, Minitab, Design of Experiments, mentoring cross..., process development
Education
Purdue University 1992 — 1998
PhD, Mechanical Engineering
University of Wyoming 1990 — 1992
M.S., Mechanical Engineering
Maharashtra Institute of Technology 1985 — 1989
B.S., polymer Engineering
University of Pune 1985 — 1989
B.S., Polymer Engineering
Galil Medical April 2008 - Present
American Medical Systems June 2000 - January 2008
Boston Scientific September 1998 - February 2000
MasterCard April 1997 - September 1998
Baxter June 1985 - April 1997
Professional Training Centers - PTC 1988 - 1989
Skills
Medical Devices, Product Launch
Education
Marquette University 1981 — 1985
Bachelor's degree, Accounting and Finance
Astellas Pharma June 2014 - Present
American Medical Systems June 2009 - October 2013
Sanofi Aventis March 2006 - June 2009
Sanofi-Aventis May 2003 - March 2006
Sanofi Aventis November 2001 - May 2003
NeuroHub, Inc August 2000 - November 2001
DuPont Pharmaceuticals December 1997 - August 2000
Skills
Medical Devices, Urology, Cardiology, Selling, Sales Operations, Dermatology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Sales Effectiveness, Leadership, Sales, Training, Hospitals, Product Launch, Neurology, OB/GYN, Pharmaceutical Sales, Surgeons, Operating Room, Business Planning, Hospital Sales, Hypertension, Selling Skills, Internal Medicine, Buy, Medical Sales, Key Account Management, Time Management, Gynecology, Account Management, Aesthetics, Healthcare
Education
Northern Illinois University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
AtriCure, Inc. February 2015 - Present
American Medical Systems January 2013 - Present
American Medical Systems February 2010 - December 2012
American Medical Systems May 2008 - February 2010
American Medical Systems October 2006 - April 2008
Skills
Technical Writing, Biocompatibility, Statistics, Functional..., Testing, Medical Devices, Engineering, Product Development, Excel, Microsoft Office, R&D, Problem Solving, Minitab, Biomedical Engineering, FDA, V&V, Design of Experiments, Validation, Microsoft Excel, ISO 13485, Design Control
Education
Michigan Technological University 2002 — 2006
B.S., Biomedical Engineering
Penn State University
MS, Applied Statistics
American Medical Systems February 2013 - Present
FindLaw, a Thomson Reuters business December 2012 - February 2013
Paddock Laboratories April 2007 - August 2012
Skills
FDA, Pharmaceuticals, ANDA, cGMP, GMP, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmaceutical labeling, Medical device labeling, ISO, Regulatory Submissions, 21 CFR Part 11, Validation, Sop, CAPA
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2002 — 2006
Bachelor's degree, Technical and Scientific Communication
3M March 2012 - Present
Coloplast December 2008 - March 2012
Northgate Technologies 2007 - 2008
American Medical Systems 2005 - 2007
Boston Scientific 2001 - 2005
3M 1995 - 2001
Skills
Medical Devices, Capital Equipment, PMA, Management, Design Control, V&V, ISO 13485, CAPA, Biomedical Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., DMAIC, Design for Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, Engineering, FDA, FMEA, GMP, ISO, ISO 14971, Leadership, Manufacturing, Minitab, Commercialization, Injection Molding
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1988 — 1993
Ph.D., Chemical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology 1984 — 1988
Sc. B., Chemical Engineering
Tornier September 2012 - Present
AMS November 1995 - September 2012
American Medical Systems November 1995 - September 2012
CompuCom September 1994 - November 1995
Benchmark Computers 1986 - 1994
Benchmark/Versyss 1986 - 1992
Skills
Cisco, Troubleshooting, Problem Solving, Cisco Technologies, Disaster Recovery, Integration, System Administration, Network Security, Data Center, Windows
Education
Minnesota School of Business 1984 — 1985
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
American Medical Systems February 2014 - Present
Wells Fargo Insurance Services August 2013 - December 2013
Thomson Reuters January 2013 - July 2013
UHG / OptumHealth January 2011 - July 2012
Meritain Health May 2010 - July 2010
Prairie View Consulting March 2009 - May 2010
Boston Scientific May 2007 - March 2009
SEH Technology Solutions January 2005 - May 2007
Prairieview Consulting October 2000 - January 2005
CSC Consulting August 1989 - September 2000
Skills
Business Analysis, Data Analysis, SDLC, SQL, Data Quality, Software Quality..., Software Development..., Healthcare Information..., Medical Devices, Manufacturing, Software Documentation, User Acceptance Testing, Business Process..., Process Improvement, Access, CRM, Analysis, Consulting, Testing, Information Technology, Vendor Management
Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 1977 — 1981
B.S., Computer Science
Independent Consultant February 2012 - Present
American Medical Systems August 2005 - February 2012
Hewlett-Packard 2003 - August 2005
Siros Technology 1999 - 2002
Various 1981 - 1999
Skills
Medical Devices, R&D, Product Development, Technology Transfer, Product Launch, Cross-functional Team..., Design Control, Capital Equipment, Developing Customer..., ISO 13485, IEC 60825-1, IEC 60601, 21 CFR 820, Outcome Driven..., Photography, Writing, Public Speaking, Design of Experiments, Leadership, Manufacturing, Product Management, Project Management, 21 CFR, Engineering, Electronics, Integration, Quality Assurance, Management, Strategic Planning, GMP, Validation, Global Marketing, Product Marketing, Biomaterials, Start-ups, Laser, Biotechnology, Quality System, ISO 14971, FDA, Engineering Management, Commercialization, Biomedical Engineering, Program Management, Market Development, Product Design, Optics, CAPA, Operating Room, Medical Device R&D
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1976 — 1981
Ph. D., Physics
New College of Florida 1971 — 1975
BA, Physics
New York University 2010 - Present
Trinchero Family Estates September 2009 - November 2009
C. Donatiello Winery June 2008 - March 2009
NPR May 2006 - May 2008
NPR November 2007 - November 2007
Minnesota Senate January 2005 - May 2005
American Medical Systems 2004 - 2005
Education
The George Washington University 2005 — 2007
BA, International Politics, Middle Eastern Studies, Religion
New York University
MA, Food Systems
American Medical Systems October 2012 - Present
Education
Minnesota School of Business 2008 — 2010
American Medical Systems October 2014 - March 2015
American Medical Systems October 2007 - March 2015
American Medical Systems October 2007 - October 2013
Worldclass Travel Network October 2005 - October 2007
The Travel Academy September 2003 - October 2005
Lane Bryant September 2000 - September 2003
Northwestern Business Travel April 1998 - June 2000
Northwestern Business Travel January 1994 - April 1998
Skills
Travel Management, Fleet Management, Meeting Planning, Negotiation, Customer Oriented, Vendor Management Skills, Highly motivated..., High Performer, Contract Negotiation, Management, Concur, Expenses, Hotels, Training, Sales Operations, Customer Satisfaction, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Recruiting, Sales Management, Account Management, Sales Process, Urology
Education
McConnell Travel School 1993 — 1993
Travel Certificate, Tourism and Travel Services Management
Minnesota School of Business
Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General
PASCO scientific February 2014 - Present
eRepublic July 2013 - January 2014
American Medical Systems April 2011 - March 2013
Boston Scientific April 2010 - April 2011
Boston Scientific January 2009 - April 2010
Medtronic April 2007 - September 2008
Abbott Vascular November 2006 - April 2007
Skills
21 CFR Part 11, Quality Assurance, Software Quality..., Validation, Test Planning, FDA, Computer System..., Quality Center, ISO 13485, Medical Devices, Test Cases, Regression Testing, FMEA, Quality System, Testing, GMP, Technical Writing, V&V, Software Documentation, Part 820, Change Control, Quality Auditing, Integration, CAPA, Software Development, System Testing, Software Quality, Quality Control, Design Control, GxP, Test Automation, GAMP, Quality Management, Process Simulation, ISO 14971, User Acceptance Testing, Configuration Management, Manual Testing, WinRunner, ClearQuest, ISO, SDLC, Systems Engineering, Automation, Agile Methodologies, HP Quality Center, Documentation, Business Analysis, Management, Project Management
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1994 — 2000
Computer, Computer Science
St Jude Medical January 2010 - Present
St. Jude Medical December 2009 - Present
American Medical Systems 2004 - 2005
Osmonics 1999 - 2005
FSI International 1994 - 1998
Education
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
E.A. Sween - Deli Express April 2013 - Present
Ambrion October 2012 - April 2013
American Medical Systems January 2006 - September 2012
United Health Care 2002 - June 2005
UnitedHealth Group 1996 - 2002
UnitedHealth Group 1993 - 1996
UnitedHealth Group 1992 - 1996
UnitedHealth Group 1989 - 1992
Skills
JD Edwards, Accounts Receivable, Reconciliation, PeopleSoft, Customer Service, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, General Ledger, Invoicing, Financial Reporting, Outlook, Software Documentation, Microsoft Excel, Internal Controls, Finance, Customer Support, Income Statement
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 1979 — 1981
Accounting and Computer Science
Cure Medical February 2011 - Present
ActivStyle September 2009 - February 2011
American Medical Systems 2007 - 2009
Coloplast Corporation 1996 - 2007
Skills
Healthcare, Operating Room, Medical Devices, Capital Equipment, Urology, Product Launch, Customer Service, Surgeons, Market Development, Sales Management, Managed Care, Disposables, Sales Operations, Marketing Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Force Development, Surgical Instruments, Cardiology
Education
Metropolitan State University 1991 — 1994
BA, English
American Medical Systems November 2007 - Present
Moss & Barnett, P.A March 2005 - November 2007
Koeller Law Office December 2002 - August 2005
Patterson, Thuente, Skaar & Christensen, P.C January 2004 - March 2005
Lingbeck and Koeller Law Office, L.L.C July 2001 - December 2002
Skills
Due Diligence, Trade Dress, Management, Legal Opinions, Medical Devices, Patents, Intellectual Property, Registered Patent..., Patent Applications, Litigation Support, Licensing, Patent Litigation, Patentability, Copyright Law
Education
University of Minnesota 2002 — 2004
Electrical Engineering
William Mitchell College of Law 1997 — 2000
JD
Biology University of Wisconsin 1992 — 1997
Bachelor’s Degree, Human Biology
GE Healthcare July 2015 - Present
GE Healthcare April 2014 - July 2015
GE Healthcare June 2012 - May 2014
Marquette University September 2010 - May 2012
GE Healthcare May 2011 - August 2011
Marquette University May 2009 - May 2010
American Medical Systems May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Data Visualization, 3D visualization, Finite Element Analysis, Visual C#, Microsoft Kinect, Visual C++, DFMEA, Teaching, Software Development, Medical Imaging, CAPA, C, MRI, DMAIC, Visual Basic, Multisim, Technical Writing, Quality System, Six Sigma, Visio, 21 CFR, Post Market Surveillance, Removals & Corrections
Education
Marquette University 2010 — 2012
Master of Science
Marquette University 2006 — 2010
Honors Bachelor of Science (cum laude)
Apogee Enterprises, Inc. March 2005 - Present
American Medical Systems 2000 - 2005
Education
Minnesota School of Business
IT, Business Management, Psychology, Inter-Personal Relations, Employment Law
Tendyne Holdings, Inc March 2015 - Present
American Medical Systems March 2014 - February 2015
Zyga Technology April 2013 - March 2014
American Medical Systems September 2009 - April 2013
American Medical Systems December 2007 - September 2009
American Medical Systems January 2007 - December 2007
American Medical Systems May 2006 - August 2006
Abbott Laboratories May 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Clinical Trials, FDA, Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Submissions, Protocol, Clinical Study Design, Medical Devices, Clinical Research, CTMS, GCP, Clinical Monitoring, Clinical Development, Clinical Data Management, CAPA, Trial Management, EDC, Urology, Cardiology, Laboratory
Education
Michigan Technological University 2003 — 2007
BS, Biological Sciences
American Medical Systems February 2009 - Present
SurModics March 2008 - February 2009
Donaldson December 2003 - January 2007
AT&T Wireless January 1994 - December 2003
Skills
SharePoint, Troubleshooting, Process Improvement, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Visio, Microsoft Office, Program Management, Vendor Management, Strategic Planning, Software Documentation, Team Building
Education
Normandale Community College 1999 — 2002
AA, Computer Science Management
American Medical Systems January 2015 - Present
American Medical Systems June 2010 - Present
Kroll Ontrack January 2007 - June 2010
Kroll Ontrack September 2004 - January 2007
Kroll Ontrack September 2000 - September 2004
Gopher Sport January 2000 - September 2000
Webhelp.com/Eliance Corporation July 1999 - January 2000
Webhelp.com/Eliance Corporation October 1998 - July 1999
IMI Cornelius March 1997 - October 1998
Fingerhut September 1994 - March 1997
Skills
Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Product Management, Salesforce.com, Cognos
Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead 1988 — 1992
BS, Marketing, Psychology
AtriCure, Inc. March 2015 - Present
American Medical Systems October 2011 - Present
St. Jude Medical October 2009 - October 2011
Zimmer Spine January 2004 - October 2009
Alquest, Inc 2000 - 2004
Medtronic 1996 - 2000
teltech 1990 - 1993
Skills
Medical Devices, FDA, ISO 13485, Regulatory Affairs, ISO 14971, Design Control, PMA, CE marking, V&V, Quality System, CAPA, 21 CFR, Regulatory Submissions, Medical Device Directive
Education
Macalester College 1986 — 1990
B.A., Biology, Psychology
ZOLL Medical Corporation January 2015 - Present
Publicis Touchpoint Solutions, Inc. May 2012 - December 2014
American Medical Systems January 2006 - January 2012
American Medical Systems August 2007 - March 2009
American Medical Systems January 2006 - August 2007
Southcoast Hospitals Group January 2005 - January 2006
United Medical Systems January 2003 - January 2005
Southcoast Hospitals Group February 2000 - January 2003
Skills
Nursing, Operating Room, Medical Devices, Urology, Cardiology, Hospitals, Surgery, Capital Equipment, Product Launch, Surgeons, Market Development, Team Building, Interventional..., Interventional Radiology, Vascular, Disposables, Coaching, Sales, Teaching, Microsoft Office, Critical Thinking, Selling, Curriculum Development, Developing Training..., Healthcare, Clinical Training
Education
North Shore Community College 1997 — 1999
ADN, Nursing
Stonehill College 1991 — 1997
BA, Psychology
St. John's Prep 1987 — 1991
Diploma, College Prep
American Medical Systems September 2012 - July 2013
Lurie Besikof Lapidus & Company, LLP January 2012 - September 2012
Wallace Carlson Printing July 2011 - October 2011
Medtronic September 2008 - December 2008
OptumHealth Behavioral Solutions (United Behavioral Health) March 2001 - July 2008
Angeion Corporation June 1998 - November 1999
Champion Auto Stores November 1991 - April 1998
Skills
Office Management, Administrative..., Human Resources, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Policy, Employee Relations, Leadership, Lotus Notes, HRIS, Newsletters, Project Planning, Teamwork, Payroll, Management, Training, Outlook, Process Improvement, Recruiting, Software Documentation, Employee Benefits, Customer Service, Data Entry, Budgets, Team Building, PowerPoint, Spreadsheets, Microsoft Office, Calendaring, Customer Satisfaction
Education
North Hennepin Community College
Business Administration/Accounting Coursework toward Associate Degree
Siemens/Cerner October 2011 - Present
American Medical Systems October 2004 - April 2009
Vanderbilt University Medical Center August 2001 - October 2004
Skills
Medical Devices, Operating Room, Urology, Product Launch, Healthcare, Surgical Instruments, Capital Equipment, Disposables, Surgery, Clinical Education, Cardiac, Cardiology, Hospitals, Surgeons, Market Development, Clinical Research, Vascular, Healthcare Information..., Sales Operations, Interventional..., Managed Care
Education
Murray State University 1998 — 2001
BSN, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
American Medical Systems February 2015 - September 2015
Vital Images December 2014 - January 2015
HID Global February 2014 - November 2014
Smiths Medical August 2011 - August 2013
Cardiovascular Systems Inc May 2009 - November 2010
Emerson Process October 2006 - March 2009
Various Companies January 1990 - November 2003
Skills
Technical Writing, Visio, Software Documentation, Adobe Creative Suite, Customer Service, Management, FrameMaker, Adobe Acrobat, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Suite, Variety of..., Photography, Experience in a variety...
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato
Masters, Fine Art
Genentech January 2014 - Present
Abbott January 2013 - November 2013
Space Systems Loral November 2010 - October 2012
American Medical Systems September 2010 - November 2010
Cardima March 2010 - September 2010
St. Jude Medical October 2007 - August 2009
Beckman Coulter August 2003 - July 2007
ERC INCORPORATED September 1997 - June 2003
Skills
Design for Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Lean Manufacturing, Solidworks, Root Cause Analysis, Pro Engineer, Medical Devices, Manufacturing, Project Management, Machining, GD&T, Continuous Improvement, FDA, CAPA, V&V, Microsoft Office, Solid Modeling, Interpersonal..., Outlook, Fixture Design, Sheet Metal, Minitab, ISO 13485, ISO, Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Machine Tools, Quality Assurance, Pronto Place, JMP, GR&R, 3D Printing, Validation, Measurement System..., R, Process Improvement, Design Control, SolidWorks
Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
National Taiwan University
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Seagate Technology November 2012 - Present
Seagate Technology November 2012 - Present
American Medical Systems October 2007 - October 2012
Boston Scientific September 2006 - October 2007
Guidant Corporation June 1998 - September 2006
AMJ Equipment Corporation October 1997 - March 1998
Medi-Health Care July 1996 - October 1997
HealthEast February 1993 - June 1996
Forward Technology Inc June 1991 - January 1993
US Army November 1981 - November 1983
Skills
SQL, Access, Testing, Troubleshooting, Databases, XML, Oracle, C#, HTML, PL/SQL, Manufacturing, Technical Support, Engineering, Visio
Education
Metropolitan State University 2003 — 2006
Computer Science
Northeastern Metro Tech Institute 1989 — 1991
Associate of Applied Sciences in Biomedical Equipment Technology, Biomedical Equipment Technology
Kagan Binder, PLLC June 2013 - Present
Kagan Binder, PLLC April 2012 - May 2013
American Medical Systems June 2011 - May 2013
ATS Labs August 2009 - June 2010
Skills
Patents, Patent Prosecution, Intellectual Property, Patentability, Westlaw, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Licensing, Medical Devices, Trademarks, FDA, Research, Microsoft Office, Biotechnology, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Prosecution, Client Counseling
Education
William Mitchell College of Law 2010 — 2013
Juris Doctor (J.D.), cum laude
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2005 — 2009
BS, Biology & Psychology
Chaska High School
American Medical Systems March 2013 - Present
American Medical Systems June 2007 - Present
Mayo Clinic May 2005 - June 2007
Skills
Design Control, Medical Devices, Quality System, Manufacturing
Education
Michigan Technological University 2000 — 2005
BS, Biomedical Engineering
Normedix September 2015 - Present
Millerbernd Laser October 2014 - September 2015
Nortech Systems June 2013 - November 2014
Suttle November 2012 - June 2013
American Medical Systems July 2008 - October 2012
Hutchinson Technology August 1999 - July 2008
Donaldson June 1998 - August 1999
Skills
GD&T, Pro Engineer, AutoCAD, Design for Manufacturing, Solidworks, PDM, CAD, Product Development, Medical Devices, Troubleshooting, Manufacturing, Microsoft Office, Geometric Dimensioning..., Machine Design, Testing, SolidWorks, PTC Creo
Education
Normandale Community College 1997 — 1999
AAS, Mechanical Engineering Technology
NDSCS 1992 — 1994
AAS, Electronic Technology
nLIGHT Photonics June 2013 - Present
American Medical Systems July 2003 - December 2011
Lightwave Microsystems November 2000 - October 2001
Elo Touch Systems Inc. (Tyco International LTD) August 1991 - July 2001
Skills
ISO 13485, Manufacturing, Medical Devices, Design Control, CAPA, GMP, Quality System, Design of Experiments, Laser, SPC, Quality Control, FDA, Testing, 21 CFR Part 11, Manufacturing..., Engineering, R&D
Education
Mission College
Business development
American Medical Systems August 2010 - Present
American Medical Systems July 2003 - August 2010
Timm Medical Technologies 2000 - 2003
Skills
ISO 13485, CAPA, Design Control, Medical Devices, Quality System, FDA, V&V, Validation, FMEA, Design of Experiments, ISO 14971, Minitab, DMAIC, Quality Assurance, SPC, Six Sigma, Cross-functional Team..., Supplier Quality, Quality Auditing, Continuous Improvement
Education
North Dakota State University 1984 — 1989
BS Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Stryker Neurovascular August 2010 - Present
American Medical Systems April 2009 - September 2010
C.R. Bard October 2007 - April 2009
Canon Business Solutions November 2003 - October 2007
Xerox North American Agent Operations, Mr. Copy Agency May 2002 - November 2003
Skills
Language, Fluent in German, Hospitals, Surgery, Medical Devices, Consultative Selling, Capital Equipment, Operating Room, Selling, Neurosurgery, Sales, Neurology, Sales Operations, Salesforce.com, Oncology, Urology, Surgeons
Education
University of California, San Diego - The Rady School of Management 2012 — 2013
Advanced Certificate in Strategic Management, Management and Leadership, Certificate
National University 2005 — 2007
M.B.A, Marketing
San Diego State University-California State University 1998 — 2002
B.A, International Business
Libra Medical December 2014 - Present
Bemis Company, Inc. July 2011 - October 2014
American Medical Systems June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Minitab, Design of Experiments, Plastics, Engineering, Extrusion, Continuous Improvement
Education
Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology 2007 — 2011
Bachelor, Science Chemical Engineering
Nankai University 2008 — 2008
American Medical Systems July 2011 - Present
Calmar laser Inc. August 2010 - July 2011
Optoplex March 2010 - July 2010
New Focus July 2007 - November 2009
MPB Communications January 2006 - July 2007
Skills
solid state laser design, fiber laser design, optical system design, Photonics, Optics, Laser, Zemax, Optical Fiber, Laser Physics, Optical Engineering, R&D, Semiconductors, Labview, Sensors, Fiber Optics, Optoelectronics, Simulations, Thin Films, Physics, Nonlinear Optics
Education
McMaster University 2002 — 2006
Ph.D., Engineering Physics
Tianjin University 1993 — 2000
Bachelor & Master, Optoelectronics
Nankai middle school
Callum Corporation April 2011 - Present
Health Solutions July 2010 - Present
American Medical Systems February 2007 - May 2010
Gyrus ACMI (Olympus) May 1996 - July 2005
Life-Tech, Inc 1992 - 1996
Skills
Operating Room, Urology, Capital Equipment, Surgical Instruments, Medical Devices, Surgeons, Surgery, Disposables, Hospitals, OB/GYN, Endoscopy, Catheters, General Surgery, Anesthesia, Laboratory
Education
Middlesex Community College 2013 — 2015
Associate's degree, Biotechnology, 3.6 GPA
The Ohio State University
BS, Microbiology
University of New Haven
MBA, Marketing
American Medical Systems March 2014 - Present
American Medical Systems February 2011 - March 2014
Mayo Clinic July 2008 - February 2011
Michigan State University 2006 - 2008
Skills
Statistics, Molecular Biology, Data Analysis, Epidemiology, Bioinformatics, R, Biochemistry, Biotechnology, PCR, Genetics
Education
Michigan State University
MS, Statistics / Genetics
Shandong Normal University
BS, Biology
Park Nicollet Health Services 2010 - Present
allied waste October 2007 - February 2009
NA April 2006 - March 2007
American Medical Systems April 2006 - March 2007
American medical system 2006 - March 2007
novartis nutrition 2000 - 2005
novartis nutrition May 1984 - 2000
gelco May 1979 - May 1984
gambles 1977 - 1979
Skills
Customer Service
Education
Normandale Community College 1975 — 1977
St Louis Park Senior High School
Electromagnetic Sporting, Medical, and Shielding Devices May 2013 - Present
Wyck Linder Associates June 2007 - May 2013
Boston Scientific April 1991 - June 2007
Cypress Semiconductor 1985 - 1991
American Medical Systems 1981 - 1985
Skills
Top Secret Clearance, Inventor, Inventions..., Informatics, Medical Devices, ISO 13485, FDA, LEED, Design Control, Six Sigma, Cross-functional Team..., CAPA, Process Improvement, Validation, Continuous Improvement, V&V, Quality System, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Facilities Management, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing
Education
North Dakota State University
BSME
New York Institute of Finance 1973 — 1975
Financial Analysis, Finance
NRI Institute
Electronics, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
AMS 2013 - 2014
AMS 2013 - 2014
American Medical Systems 2012 - 2014
MT Communications 1999 - November 2012
St. Jude Medical 2011 - 2012
St. Jude Medical 2004 - 2010
Liberty Enterprises 2001 - 2004
Periscope Marketing Communications 1997 - 1999
Novartis Nutrition Corporation 1990 - 1997
Skills
Marketing Communications, Medical Devices, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Corporate Branding, Product Development, Project Management, Product Launch, Leadership, Market Planning, Corporate Communications, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Creative Direction, Brand Development, Product Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Management
Education
Minneapolis College of Art and Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Design and Visual Communications
OLSON January 2013 - Present
OLSON September 2010 - December 2012
American Medical Systems March 2010 - August 2010
American Medical Systems March 2009 - March 2010
American Medical Systems March 2007 - February 2009
Discover Financial Services April 2006 - March 2007
Accenture July 2005 - April 2006
Accenture June 2002 - June 2005
Accenture August 2000 - June 2002
Skills
Finance, Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Managerial Finance, Variance Analysis, GAAP, Strategic Financial..., Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Process Improvement, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cross-functional Team..., Financial Planning, Essbase, Hyperion Enterprise, US GAAP, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Analytics, ERP, General Ledger, Business Intelligence, Mergers, Competitive Analysis, Acquisition Integration, Team Leadership, Integration, Operations Management, Contract Negotiation, Contract Management
Education
Miami University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor's in B.A., Finance & Accounting
Miami University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting and Finance
American Medical Systems Sales ManagerCarl Zeiss Meditec AG2011 - 2015
Boston Scientific September 1998 - January 2008
Guidant 1998 - 2008
Medtronic 1990 - 1999
Medtronic 1990 - 1999
Skills
Surgeons, Medical Devices, Operating Room, Disposables, Capital Equipment, Sales, Selling, Medical Sales, Sales Force Development, Interventional..., Market Development, Healthcare, Cardiology, Urology, Product Launch, Selling Skills, Vascular, Surgical Instruments, Cath Lab, OB/GYN, Capital Equipment Sales, Interventional Radiology
Education
Muhlenberg College
BA, Business Administration
Park Nicollet Health Services July 2006 - Present
American Medical Systems November 1980 - 1984
Skills
Inpatient
Education
Normandale Community College 2003 — 2006
Associate of Arts (AA), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1975 — 1980
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Humanities, Pre-Med
Tendyne Holdings, Inc. March 2015 - Present
Kips Bay Medical, Inc. August 2010 - February 2015
American Medical Systems February 2010 - August 2010
Boston Scientific March 2009 - February 2010
Skills
Team Building, Medical Devices, Healthcare, Microsoft Office, Quality System, Software Documentation, Quality Assurance, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Leadership, Healthcare Information..., Product Development, Troubleshooting, Hospitals, Process Improvement, FDA, Biotechnology, Clinical Trials, Life Sciences, Customer Service, Clinical Research, Cross-functional Team..., Product Launch
Education
National American University-Roseville 2013 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Health/Health Care Administration/Management
American Medical Systems March 1997 - Present
Skills
FDA, Biomaterials, Medical Devices, Design Control, Biomedical Engineering, ISO 13485, V&V, R&D, Design of Experiments, CAPA, Validation, Commercialization, Minitab, Biotechnology, Technology Transfer, Lifesciences, HPLC, Cell Culture
Education
Polytechnic University
Master's degree, Polymer/Plastics Engineering
UTC Aerospace Systems August 2014 - Present
American Medical Systems 2013 - August 2014
Lockheed Martin August 1980 - June 2012
Skills
MS Office (Word, Excel,..., EVMS trained, Six Sigma experience, Lean manufacturing..., Earned Value Management, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Security Clearance, Program Management, Cross-functional Team..., Proposal Writing, Aerospace, Engineering Management, Government Contracting, DoD, Management, Information Assurance, Manufacturing, Sourcing, CMII Basics Certified
Education
Minnesota State University, Moorhead
Bachelor's degree, Finance, General
University of St. Thomas
Mini Masters, Project Management
Medtronic March 2014 - Present
Celleration Inc. November 2012 - March 2014
American Medical Systems November 2008 - November 2012
Medtronic 1998 - 2008
Datascope Corporation 1994 - 1998
Skills
Clinical Study Design, Protocol, Global Research, Project Management, Strategy, Management, registered nurse
Education
Metropolitan State University
Bachelor's degree
North Hennepin Community College
AD Nursing
Greater Minneapolis Area November 2012 - Present
Go Next 2013 - 2013
American Medical Systems 2007 - 2012
Awesome Entertainment November 1996 - December 2007
Northwest Airlines November 2003 - November 2005
Skills
Medical Devices, Call Center, customer service, customer service..., Presentations, Event Planning, Building Relationships, Customer Satisfaction, Training, New Business Development, Marketing, Team Building, Coaching
Education
Metropolitan State University
BA, Effective Communication and Business Management
American Medical Systems July 2005 - September 2012
Education
Minneapolis Community and Technical College
Accounting Diploma, Accounting and Finance