Covidien Company
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DescriptionCovidien plc was an Irish-headquartered global health care products company and manufacturer of medical devices and supplies. Covidien became an independent publicly traded company after being spun off from Tyco International in 2007. It was purchased by Medtronic in a transaction that closed in 2015. Headquarters: Dublin, Republic of Ireland Revenue: 10.7 billion USD (2014) Number of employees: 39,000 (2014) Founded: 29 June 2007 Subsidiaries: Covidien Saglik A.S., Covidien Group S.a.r.l., Parent organization: Medtronic
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Covidien Employees
Pfizer May 2014 - Present
Legacy Pharmaceutical Packaging 2013 - 2014
Covidien May 2008 - December 2009
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, GMP, FDA, Leadership, Quality System, SOP, Quality Assurance, Validation, Microsoft Office, CAPA, Medical Devices, Public Speaking, Regulatory Affairs
Education
University of Phoenix 2011 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA), MBA
Millikin University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemistry, Psychology
Medtronic March 2014 - Present
Covidien June 2011 - Present
Covidien June 2010 - May 2011
American Campus Communities April 2009 - April 2010
Miami University Athletics 2004 - 2010
Skills
Sales, Medical Devices, Sales Management, Marketing, Selling, Sales Process, Account Management, Customer Service, Cold Calling, New Business Development, Sales Operations, Leadership
Education
Miami University 2008 — 2010
Masters, Health Promotion, Leadership
Miami University 2004 — 2008
Bachelors, Health Science, Business Management
Covidien October 2011 - March 2014
Aetna June 2010 - 2011
Blue Cross Blue Shield 2009 - 2010
Blue Cross Blue Shield November 2004 - October 2009
Safeco Insurance 2002 - 2004
Aetna Inc August 1993 - July 2002
Skills
Strategic Planning, Insurance, Health Insurance, Managed Care, Healthcare, Medicare, Employee Benefits, Cross-functional Team..., Account Management, Personnel Management, Employee Training, Change Management, Leadership, Sales Management, Management, Corporate Budgeting, CRM, Strategy, Team Building
Education
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Social Science/Criminal Justice
Michigan State University
Bachelor's degree, Social Science/Criminal Justice
University of Missouri February 2015 - Present
Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals October 2013 - Present
University of Missouri February 2013 - Present
Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals June 2011 - September 2013
Biotech Research and Development Corporation June 2009 - September 2012
Covidien October 2008 - May 2011
Covidien Imaging September 2006 - October 2008
Tyco Healthcare March 2005 - September 2006
Binax June 2004 - December 2004
Sysmex November 2000 - July 2003
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, Strategy, Medical Devices, Biotechnology, Portfolio Management, Oncology, Healthcare, Product Development, Technology Evaluation, Marketing Strategy, Leadership, Negotiation, Manufacturing, Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Lifesciences, Business Strategy, Commercialization, R&D, Diabetes, Technology Transfer, Management, Product Launch, Mergers & Acquisitions, Hardware Diagnostics, Program Management, Pharmaceutical Sales, FDA, Market Development, Clinical Development, Drug Development, Global Marketing, Regulatory Affairs, Cardiology, Drug Discovery, Infectious Diseases, Biopharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Sales, Competitive Analysis, Sales Operations, Executive Management, Pharmaceutics, New Business Development, Market Analysis, Clinical Trials, Start-ups, GMP
Education
Michigan State University 1982 — 1987
Packaging Engineering
Children's Medical Center June 1991 - Present
Covidien May 2014 - Present
Skills
Respiratory Therapy, Pediatrics, ECMO, Critical Care, ICU, PALS, ACLS, NRP, Clinical Education, Clinical Research, Cardiac Catheterization..., Acute Care, EMR, Emergency Room, Inpatient, Patient Safety
Education
Midwestern State University
Bachelor of Science Respiratory Care, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Suma Cum Laude
Tarrant County College
Associate in Applied Science Respiratory Care, Respiratory Care Therapy/Therapist, Honors
Covidien January 2014 - Present
PTC October 2011 - January 2014
PTC January 2010 - September 2011
SA Technologies 2009 - January 2010
PTC August 2006 - July 2009
Maxtor Corporation November 1999 - July 2006
Visteon 1994 - 1999
Ford 1992 - 1994
PTC 1990 - 1992
McDonnell Douglas 1986 - 1990
Skills
Pro Engineer, CAD, Windchill, PDM, PDMLink, Engineering Management, Engineering, Product Development, Product Lifecycle..., Pro/Engineer, Arbortext
Education
Michigan State University 1981 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Covidien March 2015 - Present
Covidien March 2013 - February 2015
Covidien May 2008 - March 2013
Covidien Positive Results for Life February 2006 - May 2008
BlueCross BlueShield of SC October 2004 - February 2006
Magnus 1998 - 2004
Skills
Six Sigma, ISO, Quality Management, Lean Manufacturing, SPC, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Statistics, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Operational Excellence, Change Management, CQE, CQA, ISO 13485, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office, Strategy Development, Strategic Planning, Quality Assurance, Quality Systems, DMAIC, Business Process..., Metrics, Analysis, Process Mapping, Minitab, Strategy, FDA, Quality System, Business Process Mapping, Management, Manufacturing..., Black Belt, Cross-functional Team..., Design of Experiments, CAPA, Software Documentation, Design Control, FMEA, V, Root Cause Analysis, Medical Devices, Quality Control, Validation, Training
Education
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater 2007 — 2011
MBA, Management, Business
Midland University 1985 — 1989
BS, Chemistry
Impact Healthcare Management November 2014 - Present
Advocare March 2012 - Present
SpecialCare Hospital Management Corporation July 2012 - February 2014
Covidien February 2006 - June 2009
Tyco Healthcare/Mallinckrodt/Covidien November 2004 - February 2006
Tyco Healthcare/Mallinckrodt/Covidien June 2003 - November 2004
Tyco Healthcare/Mallinckrodt/Covidien June 2002 - June 2003
Skills
Public Speaking, Coaching, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Medical Devices, Hospitals, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, New Business Development, Marketing, Selling, Program Management, Leadership Development, Sales Operations, Account Management, Selling Skills, Sales Process, Sales, Product Launch, Managed Care, Pharmaceutical Sales, Capital Equipment, Leadership, B2B, Cardiology, Process Improvement, Healthcare, Building Relationships, Contract Negotiation, Urology, Sales Force Development, Budgets, Business Alliances, Business Process..., Business Strategy, Communication, Consulting, Contractual Agreements, Key Account Management, Key Account Development, Negotiation, Networking, Newsletters, Organization, Performance Appraisal, Project Management, Small Business, Social Media, Social Networking, Strategic Partnerships
Education
Miami University 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Science (BS), Education
SPBS Inc April 2015 - Present
Renovo Solutions September 2013 - April 2015
Covidien January 2008 - June 2013
Intellamed May 2005 - November 2007
Skills
Troubleshooting, Maintenance & Repair, Calibration, Field Service, Customer Service, Hospitals, Medical Imaging, Medical Devices, Hardware Diagnostics, Preventive Maintenance, Medical Equipment, Biomedical Engineering
Education
Milwaukee Area Technical College 2002 — 2005
Associate of Science (A.S.), Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Loughlin Pkg Consulting August 2014 - Present
The WhiteWave Foods Company September 2008 - August 2014
Covidien April 2007 - September 2008
Lockheed Martin September 2003 - April 2007
Lockheed Martin June 2002 - August 2003
The Coca-Cola Company January 2001 - July 2001
Skills
Solidworks, Minitab, AutoCAD, Pro/Engineer, Six Sigma, Medical Devices, FMCG, Food & Beverage, Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Packaging, Product Development, R&D, Cross-functional Team..., SPC, Engineering, Design of Experiments, Pharmaceutical Packaging, Process Improvement, Process Engineering, Quality System, Root Cause Analysis, Engineering Management, FDA, Food Industry, Food Processing, Quality Assurance, SolidWorks, Pro Engineer
Education
Michigan State University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Packaging
Covidien August 2008 - Present
Tissue Science Labarotories August 2006 - August 2008
Orthofix January 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Surgery, Sales Operations, Sales, Product Launch, Medical Devices, Capital Equipment
Education
Michigan State University 2000 — 2003
Bachelor's Degree, Building Construction Technology
Covidien Ventures July 2008 - Present
Covidien 2008 - Present
L.E.K. Consulting October 2006 - July 2008
Ensim Corporation January 2002 - May 2006
TeleGea January 2002 - January 2006
Genuity, Inc. August 2000 - November 2001
Enermetrix January 2000 - August 2000
Skills
Microsoft Office, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Strategy, Salesforce.com, Market Research, Customer Service, Management, Leadership, Outlook, Start-ups, Program Management, Microsoft Excel, Administration, Administrative...
Education
Middlesex Community College 1997 — 1999
Associates, Business Administration
Medtronic Neurovascular (formerly Covidien/ EV3) July 2015 - Present
Medtronic Neurovascular (formerly Covidien/ EV3) February 2014 - July 2015
Covidien January 2013 - February 2014
BAMKO June 2012 - January 2013
Lincoln Capital Solutions March 2012 - May 2012
Cbeyond March 2011 - March 2012
American Financial Service May 2010 - March 2011
Michigan State University, University Development May 2009 - August 2009
State Farm Insurance January 2009 - May 2009
Skills
Account Management, Promotions, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Sales, Cold Calling, CRM, Management, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Sourcing, Recruiting, Time Management, Program Management, Networking, Training, Customer Service, Retail, Direct Sales, Sales Management, Leadership, Customer Retention, Forecasting, Selling, Sales Process, B2B, Business Development, Sales Presentations, Customer Satisfaction, New Business Development
Education
Michigan State University 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Seaholm High School
Surgery Partners, LLC August 2015 - Present
Surgery Partners, LLC November 2013 - August 2015
ATI Physical Therapy September 2011 - November 2013
Covidien July 2010 - September 2011
Covidien July 2009 - July 2010
Archer Daniels Midland Company September 2008 - May 2009
Millikin University January 2007 - May 2008
NMR Analysis & Consulting May 2006 - May 2008
Millikin University October 2004 - May 2006
Skills
Surgery, Surgeons, Hospitals, Surgical Instruments, Operating Room, Clinical Research, Selling, Orthopedic, Urology, Medical Devices, Healthcare, Cardiology, Leadership, Wound Care, New Business Development, Sales, Orthopedics, Management
Education
Millikin University
Bachelor of Science, Physics, Chemistry, Pre-Medicine
Millikin University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Physics & Biochemistry
Covidien November 2008 - Present
Education
University of Florida
Miami University
Johnson & Johnson March 2015 - Present
Johnson & Johnson September 2013 - March 2015
Boston Scientific April 2009 - August 2013
Covidien January 2008 - April 2009
Tyco Healthcare / Covidien February 2004 - January 2008
Skills
Medical Devices, Design Control, Quality System, CAPA, Packaging Engineering, V&V, Validation, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, R&D, Design of Experiments, Equipment Procurement..., 5S, Process Engineering, Packaging, Solidworks, Project Management, Manufacturing..., Root Cause Analysis, Kaizen, Manufacturing..., Design for Manufacturing, SPC, FMEA, ISO, Plastics
Education
Michigan State University
BS, Packaging
Covidien March 2013 - Present
Boston Scientific February 2002 - March 2013
Vascular Solutions May 2000 - February 2002
Covenant Medical Center October 1997 - May 2000
Skills
Capital Equipment, Cardiology, Cath Lab, Clinical Research, Disposables, Interventional..., Interventional Radiology, Market Development, Medical Devices, Operating Room, Product Launch, Radiology, Surgeons
Education
Midwestern State University 1997 — 2000
South Plains College 1997 — 1998
Myriad Genetics November 2014 - Present
Teleflex Incorporated December 2010 - August 2013
Covidien March 2007 - September 2010
Oscient Pharmaceuticals February 2006 - March 2007
Bayer September 2003 - February 2006
Skills
Multi Tasking, Interpersonal..., Leadership, Self-motivated Team..., Reliable, Clinical Excellence, Listening to customers, Positive Personality, Peripheral Vascular, Business Decision Making, Pay Close Attention to..., Organization &..., High Achiever, Flexibility, Problem Solving, Build Strong..., Accountability, Vascular, Interventional Radiology, Medical Devices, ICU, Oncology, Anesthesia, Catheters, Operating Room, Capital Equipment, Product Launch, Infection Control, Cold Calling, Radiology, Market Development, Nursing, Orthopedic, Pharmaceutical Sales
Education
Texas Tech University 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing
Midwestern State University 1999 — 2000
Medtronic October 2012 - Present
Stryker January 2011 - April 2012
Boston Scientific November 2006 - January 2011
Covidien 2004 - 2006
Covidien 2002 - 2004
Covidien 2000 - 2002
Skills
Medical Devices, Market Development, Operating Room, Cath Lab, Sales Management, Neuroanatomy, Neuroimaging, Stroke, Stents, Interventional Radiology
Education
Miami University 1994 — 1998
BA, Zoology
Covidien June 2015 - Present
Michigan State University January 2012 - Present
WSDP Radio, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools January 2010 - January 2011
WSDP Radio, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools January 2007 - January 2011
Skills
AutoCAD, CAPE, C++, Programming, Python, Teamwork, HTML, Radio Broadcasting
Education
Michigan State University 2011 — 2015
Packaging Science
Plymouth High School
High School Diploma
Michigan State University
B.S
NSS Technologies, Inc. August 2014 - Present
NSS Technologies, Inc. May 2014 - August 2014
Covidien February 2011 - January 2013
Covidien January 2009 - February 2011
Performance Validation June 2005 - November 2008
Pfizer 2005 - November 2008
Michigan State University June 2004 - June 2005
Skills
Validation, FDA, Medical Devices, GMP, V&V, CAPA, Quality System, 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 13485, SPC, Sop, Minitab, Design of Experiments, Six Sigma, Pharmaceutical Industry, FMEA, Computer System..., Design Control, Manufacturing Operations, Aseptic Processing, Lean Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, DMAIC, ISO 14971, Quality Control, Process Simulation, Quality Management, R&D, CQE, Quality Assurance, FDA GMP, GAMP, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Technology Transfer, Quality Auditing, Continuous Improvement, MS Project, Testing, Change Control, 21 CFR, ISO
Education
Michigan State University 2001 — 2005
BS, Chemical Engineering
Covidien April 2013 - January 2015
Boston Scientific March 2005 - November 2012
Lec Tec Corp March 1984 - January 2005
Ecolab December 1982 - March 1984
Skills
Medical Devices, R&D, FDA, Design Control, Chemistry, Biomaterials, Technical Staff..., Controlled Release, ISO 13485, Validation, Drug Delivery, GMP, Manufacturing, Product Development, Lifesciences, Biotechnology, Formulation, CAPA, V&V, Polymers, Quality Assurance, Design of Experiments, Biomedical Engineering, Life Sciences
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1978 — 1983
PhD, Bioorganic Chemistry
Michigan Technological University 1974 — 1978
Bachelor of Science (BS), chemistry
Medtronic January 2015 - Present
Covidien April 2012 - January 2015
Barrx Medical April 2010 - April 2012
Barrx Medical January 2009 - March 2010
Barrx Medical October 2005 - January 2009
Curon Medical January 2001 - September 2005
Tampa Outpatient Surgical Center July 1996 - April 2001
University Community Hospital June 1994 - July 1996
National Cash Register August 1978 - July 1992
Skills
Medical Devices, Healthcare, Hospitals, Team Building, Disposables, Operating Room, Capital Equipment, Surgeons, Market Development, Sales Operations, Clinical Research, Surgery, Cardiology
Education
University of South Florida 1992 — 1994
BSN
Middle Tennessee State University 1976 — 1978
MA
Stephens College 1972 — 1976
BA
AECOM September 2012 - Present
AECOM January 2010 - September 2012
AECOM December 2007 - December 2009
Watson Wyatt October 2007 - December 2007
The Sports Authority August 2006 - October 2007
Covidien February 2006 - August 2006
AECOM December 2002 - February 2006
CDM 2000 - 2002
HR Source 1999 - 2000
PRO Behavioral Health 1997 - 1998
Skills
Recruiting, Payroll, Employment Law, Training, EEO, Job Fairs, HRIS, Human Resources, Exit Interviews, PeopleSoft, Employee Benefits, ADP Payroll, OFCCP, Applicant Tracking..., Background Checks, Performance Appraisal, Employee Training, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Oracle HR, Sourcing, Employer Branding, Legal Compliance, Benefits Administration, Employee Relations, Lawson HRIS, ADP ReportSmith, Technical Recruiting, EEOC, Policy, FLSA, Hyperion Interactive..., Affirmative Action, Learning Management..., Microsoft Suites, Employee Relations..., EEO/AA Compliance, EEO Reporting, AAP, EEO Investigations, WARN, Tableau, Oracle Discoverer, Reporting & Analysis, Cyborg, E-Verify, Trusted Business Partner, SharePoint, Enterprise Software, Crystal Reports
Education
Milwaukee Area Technical College 1990 — 1992
Associate, Paralegal
Covidien September 2012 - Present
Covidien September 2010 - July 2012
- Covidien Respiratory and Monitoring Solutions April 2009 - September 2010
Covidien Respiratory and Monitoring Solutions October 2006 - April 2009
Neurocrine Biosciences May 2005 - July 2006
Ortho-McNiel Neurologics- A Johnson and Johnson Company May 2003 - May 2005
Skills
Medical Devices, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Management, Market Development, Sales, Selling Skills, Product Launch, Product Management, Capital Equipment, Operating Room, Commercialization, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Operations, Sales Process
Education
Michigan State University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Merchandising Management
Smith & Nephew November 2014 - Present
THD America, Inc. May 2013 - October 2014
Sonoma Orthopedic Products June 2010 - May 2013
Covidien March 2001 - June 2010
Airborne Express April 1997 - March 2001
Skills
Medical Devices, Capital Equipment, Surgeons, Operating Room, Disposables, Product Launch, Orthopedic, Market Development, Sales Management, Surgical Instruments, Surgery, Account Management, New Business Development, Urology, Product Development, Sales Operations, Cross-functional Team..., Sales, Colorectal Surgery, Bone, Orthopedics
Education
Middlebury College 1988 — 1992
Remuneration Resources November 2014 - Present
MFS Investment Management October 2014 - Present
ESC of New England May 2013 - Present
Cognex Corporation December 2013 - August 2014
Covidien October 2012 - December 2013
Covidien May 2011 - October 2012
Sensata Technologies June 2010 - April 2011
Thermo Fisher Scientific August 2008 - June 2010
Thermo Fisher Scientific January 2007 - August 2008
Thermo Fisher Scientific May 2006 - December 2006
Skills
Talent Management, Organizational..., Project Management, Change Management, Compensation and..., Deferred Compensation, Employee Benefits, Process Improvement, Management Consulting, Six Sigma, International HR, Mergers and Acquisitions, Strategy, Employee Engagement, Management, Organizational..., Succession Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Personnel Management, Talent Acquisition, Business Development, HRIS, Mergers & Acquisitions, Compliance, Compensation
Education
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad Graduate School of Management
MBA, Human Resources & Business Information System
University of Michigan
BSE, Chemical Engineering
Lifeloc Technologies March 2012 - Present
Covidien 2011 - 2011
Westwood College August 2010 - October 2010
Middle Tennessee State University January 2008 - December 2009
Water and Waste-water Utilities Headquaters, Bendery, Moldova December 2000 - February 2005
Skills
Unix, PHP, JavaScript, Python, C++, Linux, C, Analysis, MySQL, C#, Project Management, Help Desk Support, XML, SQL, Project Planning, Software Design, Technical Support, HTML, jQuery, Visual Studio, Program Management, Budgets, Network Security, Programming, Databases
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 2007 — 2009
MS, Computer Science
Bristol-Myers Squibb May 2013 - Present
ProMascot Puerto Rico 2011 - Present
Covidien August 2010 - May 2011
GlaxoSmithKline November 2010 - March 2011
Capitanes de Arecibo 2010 - February 2011
GlaxoSmithKline 2006 - 2009
Michigan Technological University 2006 - 2006
Instituto Pre-Vocacional e Industrial de PR 2000 - 2005
Skills
Customer Acquisition, Extremely Goal Oriented, Teamwork, Direct Sales, Sales Presentations, Customer Oriented, Data Analysis, People Skills, Negotiation Tactics, Continuous Improvement, Lean Six Sigma, Fast Learner, Microsoft Excel, incentive calculation, Industrial Engineering, Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Entrepreneurship, Management, Pharmaceutical Sales, Process Improvement, Sales Effectiveness, Sales Operations, Six Sigma, Sales, Analysis, Pharmaceutical Industry, Leadership, Training
Education
Michigan Technological University 2006 — 2006
Recinto Universitario de Mayagüez
Universidad Politécnica de Puerto Rico
Industrial Engineering
Medtronic May 2012 - Present
Covidien October 2011 - May 2012
Covidien January 2011 - October 2011
Covidien June 2007 - January 2011
McKesson Health Solutions September 2006 - June 2007
McKesson Health Solutions November 2004 - September 2006
StorageTek November 2002 - November 2004
Dell April 2001 - April 2002
Dell August 1998 - April 2001
Skills
Pricing, Strategy, Pricing Strategy, Sales Operations, Product Development, Sales, Leadership, Program Management, Medical Devices, Finance, Healthcare, Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Analysis, Forecasting, Product Launch
Education
The Ohio State University Fisher College of Business 1996 — 1998
MBA, Corporate Finance
Miami University 1992 — 1996
BS-Business, Finance
Ingersoll Rand November 2012 - Present
Ingersoll Rand 2011 - November 2012
Covidien May 2006 - March 2011
Whirlpool Corporation 2004 - 2006
ArvinMeritor 2001 - 2004
Federal Mogul 1997 - 2001
Skills
Cross-functional Team...
Education
Michigan State University 1994 — 1997
BS, Materials and Logistics Management
STERIS Corporation August 2014 - Present
Reliable Biopharmaceutical Corp. June 2013 - September 2013
Covidien June 2008 - May 2013
Tate & Lyle September 2007 - May 2008
Millikin University December 2006 - May 2008
Midwest Petroleum May 2005 - August 2007
Millikin University September 2005 - May 2007
MacArthur High School September 2006 - November 2006
Skills
HPLC, GMP, LIMS, Quality Control, Gas Chromatography, cGMP practices, Calibration, HPLC & GC Chromotography, Stability Study Analysis, Product Release, Change Control, Batch Record Review, ISO 9001 & ISO 13485, Equipment/Method..., FDA, Stability Study..., TotalChrom, Equipment Calibration, UV/Vis
Education
Millikin University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Research Chemistry
Clarcor March 2015 - Present
NACCO Materials Handling Group September 2013 - February 2015
Thermo Fisher Scientific July 2011 - November 2012
Michigan State University August 2009 - May 2011
Cummins Inc., Emission Solutions June 2010 - August 2010
Union of Nontenure-Track Faculty, AFT Michigan, AFL-CIO October 2009 - April 2010
Michigan State University August 2007 - May 2009
Michigan State University August 2007 - May 2009
Michigan State University January 2008 - June 2008
Covidien April 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Talent Management, Career Development, Graduate Recruitment, Resume Writing, Recruiting, Human Resources, Succession Planning, Career Counseling, Leadership Development, Training, Leadership, Management, Nonprofits, Research, Staff Development, HRIS, Personnel Management, Employee Benefits, Policy
Education
Michigan State University 2009 — 2011
Masters, Human Resources and Labor Relations
Michigan State University 2007 — 2009
Master of Arts, Student Affairs Administration, Higher Adult & Lifelong Education
Michigan State University 2007 — 2009
Certificate Recipient, Global Career Development Facilitator (GCDF)
Michigan State University 2007 — 2009
Certificate, Career Development Combining MBTI and Strong Assessments
University of Connecticut 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Integra LifeSciences August 2013 - Present
BD November 2008 - August 2013
BD November 2008 - August 2013
Covidien October 2006 - November 2008
Covidien January 2007 - January 2008
Covidien January 2006 - January 2007
Covidien December 2005 - October 2006
Covidien January 2004 - January 2006
Covidien January 1999 - January 2004
Temple-Inland January 1996 - January 1999
Skills
Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Value Stream Mapping, DMAIC, ISO 13485, MRP, Kaizen, Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing, Medical Devices, APICS, Manufacturing..., FDA, Operational Excellence, Quality System, Black Belt, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Root Cause Analysis, 5S, Supply Chain, Labor Reduction, Plant Operations, Root Cause Problem..., Continuous Improvement..., Lean Champion, Certified Lean, Certified Green Belt, A3 Thinking, Visual Management, Kanban, V&V, Manufacturing...
Education
Mississippi State University 2010 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General
Mississippi State University 2010 — 2013
M.B.A
Miami University 1986 — 1992
Bachelor of Science (BS), Accounting
Covidien October 2013 - Present
Covidien October 2011 - October 2013
Covidien June 2010 - October 2011
Covidien July 2009 - June 2010
Elkay Manufacturing June 2008 - August 2008
Education
Millikin University 2005 — 2009
Bachelors of Science, Marketing
Apogee EHS Group July 2009 - Present
Packaging Dynamics May 2007 - June 2009
Covidien January 2006 - May 2008
Alcoa July 1999 - January 2006
Skills
EHS, Hazardous Waste..., Team Building, Training, Strategic Planning, Risk Assessment, Management, EPA, Environmental..., Sustainability, Lean Manufacturing, EHS Management Systems, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Auditing, Leadership, Manufacturing, Safety Training
Education
Michigan Technological University 1985 — 1990
BS, Scientific and Technical Communication
Medtronic February 2015 - Present
Covidien 2012 - February 2015
Vestas July 2010 - April 2012
GE Healthcare October 2007 - July 2010
Briggs & Stratton June 2004 - October 2007
Key Safety Systems / Hamlin April 2002 - June 2004
Master Lock Company June 1999 - April 2002
Marinette Marine Corporation May 1998 - September 1998
Skills
Team Leadership, Global Communications, PMO, Product Development, Innovative Design, Patents, Stage-Gate, New Business Development, Suppliers Development, Market Research, Cost Savings, WBS, Scope Management, Functional..., Budget Management, MS Project, MS Office Suite, ISO 13485, 510 K, SharePoint, DFMEA, Pro-Enineer, Solidworks, AutoCAD, Design for Manufacturing, V&V, SAP, Oracle, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Injection Molding, Die Casting, Stamping, Machining, Electronics Packaging, R&D, Supply Chain, Medical Devices, Budgets, Product Launch, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Design Control, Cross-functional Team..., Root Cause Analysis, Quality System
Education
Milwaukee School of Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Medtronic August 2015 - Present
Covidien October 2012 - Present
Covidien August 2010 - February 2013
Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc January 2000 - June 2010
Bristol-Myers Squibb Pharmaceuticals January 1999 - January 2000
Harvard Pilgrim Health Care January 1994 - January 1998
Harvard Community Health Plan January 1990 - January 1994
Skills
Product Launch, Cardiology, Managed Care, Healthcare, Diabetes, Medical Devices, Hospitals, Endocrinology, Training, Gastroenterology, Marketing, Event Planning, Advertising, Medicaid, Medicare, Community Outreach, Infectious Diseases, Pharmaceutical Sales, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pediatrics, Capital Equipment, Surgery, Contract Negotiation, Healthcare Industry, Internal Medicine, Operating Room, Employee Training, Surgeons, Sales Presentations, Hospital Sales, Disposables, Account Management, Radiology, Pulmonology, Clinical Research, Cross-functional Team..., Dermatology, Sales, Sales Operations, Urology, Budgets
Education
Rivier College 1992 — 1995
Bachelor's degree, Communications and Public Relations
Tyngsboro Jr. Sr. High School 1984 — 1988
Middlesex Community College
Associates, Science - Computer Science
MedAssets February 2014 - Present
GetWellNetwork August 2011 - February 2014
CareFusion May 2007 - August 2011
Covidien 2004 - 2007
Cadinal Health 1997 - 2004
Education
Michigan State University
BS, Physiology
Wayne State University - MBA
MBA, Finance
Covidien October 2013 - Present
Covidien March 2012 - Present
Covidien July 2011 - March 2012
Covidien June 2009 - July 2011
Covidien August 2008 - June 2009
Covidien June 2007 - August 2008
Covidien April 2005 - August 2007
Covidien December 2003 - April 2005
Covidien June 2002 - December 2003
Covidien December 1995 - June 2002
Skills
Manufacturing, Engineering, ISO 13485, Lean Manufacturing, FDA, Medical Devices, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing Management, Quality Systems, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Kaizen, Design for Manufacturing, FMEA, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Process Validation, GMP, Contract Manufacturing, ISO, DMAIC, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing Operations, Injection Molding, Process Development, Supply Chain, Process Improvement, Engineering Management, Manufacturing...
Education
Michigan State University 1983 — 1988
BS, Packaging Engineering
Mount Saint Charles Academy 1978 — 1983
High School
NovaTract Surgical, Inc. July 2015 - Present
COTERA Medical July 2015 - Present
Flextronics May 2015 - Present
Invuity, Inc. February 2015 - Present
AgNovos Healthcare January 2014 - Present
OmniGuide October 2011 - April 2014
MAKO Surgical Corp. July 2013 - January 2014
Tengion September 2011 - January 2013
Millikin University October 2010 - October 2011
Covidien November 2006 - October 2011
Skills
Commercialization, Strategic Planning, Start-ups, Cross-functional Team..., Market Development, Product Launch, Biotechnology, Global Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Orthopedic, New Business Development, Product Management, Product Marketing, Hospitals, Business Strategy, Lifesciences, R&D, Marketing, Spine, Mergers, Biomedical Engineering, Mergers & Acquisitions, Operating Room, Sales, Sales Management, Surgeons, Leadership, Competitive Analysis, Strategy, Team Building, ISO 13485, Manufacturing, Sales Operations, Neurosurgery, Vascular, Urology, Executive Management, Cardiology, Design Control, Biologics, Interventional..., Sales Effectiveness, Business Development, Operating Room Sales, Minimally Invasive..., Interventional Radiology, General Surgery, Program Management, ENT, Surgical Device Sales
Education
Millikin University 1974 — 1978
B.S., Marketing
Millikin University 1974 — 1978
BS Marketing, Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Covidien December 2007 - Present
Kinetic Concepts October 2005 - December 2007
Healthpoint May 2002 - October 2005
Skills
Capital Equipment, Medical Devices, Operating Room, Disposables, Surgeons, Product Launch, Sales Operations, Surgical Instruments, Sales, Surgery
Education
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
US Foods April 2015 - Present
Baxter International Inc. August 2013 - April 2015
Mallinckrodt (Formerly Covidien) February 2013 - August 2013
Covidien February 2012 - February 2013
Spectrum Brands - United Pet Group June 2010 - December 2010
Skills
FDA, Medical Devices, Packaging Engineering, Packaging, Validation, Manufacturing, ISO, Testing, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., GMP, R&D, Quality System, Design of Experiments, Lean Manufacturing, Materials
Education
Michigan State University 2007 — 2011
BS, Packaging
Eurofins Pharma Discovery Services January 2014 - Present
Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals October 2010 - January 2014
Covidien June 2005 - October 2011
Skills
Event Planning, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Leadership, Management, Product Development, Strategy, Time Management, Forecasting, Project Planning, Budgets, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical Industry, GMP, FDA, MS Project, Validation, Clinical Trials, Drug Development, Six Sigma, Oncology, Biotechnology, Healthcare, HPLC, Regulatory Affairs, R&D, Regulatory Requirements, Sop, Process Improvement, SOP
Education
Saint Louis University 2007 — 2010
Master of Business Administration, 2010
Millikin University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Project Management Institute
PMP Certification
Michigan State University August 2014 - Present
Covidien May 2014 - August 2014
IS Foundation June 2012 - June 2014
Michigan State University Writing Center August 2013 - May 2014
Fenner Nature Center September 2012 - June 2013
Michigan State University Writing Center September 2010 - July 2012
Great Lakes Echo May 2011 - August 2011
Michigan State University September 2010 - November 2010
Skills
Proficient in Windows..., Microsoft Office, Blog Management, Final Cut Pro, Windows Movie Maker, iMovie, Journalism, Facebook, Copy Editing, Word, Social Media, Writing, PowerPoint, YouTube, Blogging, Resume Writing, Writing Skills, Wordpress, Press Releases, Social Networking, Microsoft Word, AP Style, Creative Writing, Editing, Technical Writing, Communication Skills, Cross-cultural..., Team Leadership, Managerial, Public Relations, Employee Training, Newsletters, Proofreading, Copywriting, Blogging Software
Education
Michigan State University 2014 — 2017
Media and Information Studies, Health Communication
Michigan State University 2013 — 2015
Master's degree, Health & Risk Communication
Michigan State University 2010 — 2012
Masters of Arts, Environmental Journalism
Sophia College 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Microbiology/ Biochemistry
Insightra Medical Inc May 2015 - Present
CareFusion July 2013 - March 2015
Covidien July 2009 - July 2013
Insightra Medical Inc February 2007 - July 2009
Edwards Lifesciences July 1997 - February 2007
Bbraun Medical June 1996 - July 1997
Medtronic May 1990 - June 1996
Baxter International Inc. February 1981 - May 1990
Skills
Quality Assurance, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Control, Medical Devices, Quality System, FDA, CAPA, Validation, GMP, ISO 13485
Education
University of Arizona 1979 — 1980
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Michigan State University 1974 — 1977
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Zoology
ASQ March 2010 - Present
ASQ February 2009 - Present
Consultant - Quality Management and Engineering 1992 - Present
IntegenX January 2012 - April 2013
ArKal Medical April 2009 - September 2011
Oraya Therapeutics March 2007 - March 2009
Covidien June 2005 - March 2007
Abbott Diabetes Care June 2001 - June 2005
Therasense June 2001 - June 2005
Symphonix Devices June 1999 - June 2001
Skills
Design Control, ISO 13485, FDA, Medical Devices, Supplier Quality, CQA, Validation, CAPA, ISO, SPC, FMEA, Quality Assurance, APQP, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Management, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Product Development, CQE, Auditing, Software Quality..., Kaizen, Process Improvement, Compliance, Quality Auditing, Risk Management, ISO 14971, QFD, PMA, V&V, Program Management, Biotechnology, Change Management, Quality System, Testing, Process Simulation, Software Documentation, Quality Control, Supply Management, Cross-functional Team..., GMP, R&D, Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Iso 9000, DMAIC, Engineering, Change Control
Education
University of California, Berkeley 1994 — 1996
University of Michigan-Dearborn 1990 — 1992
Michigan State University 1978 — 1981
St. Edward High School (Lakewood, Ohio) 1974 — 1978
FMA March 2014 - Present
Vapotherm March 2013 - March 2014
Covidien 2007 - 2012
C2P Group 2006 - 2007
Lincare 2005 - 2006
Skills
Capital Equipment, Hospitals, Healthcare, Account Management, Medical Devices, Cold Calling, Sales, New Business Development, Disposables, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Sales Process, Business Development, Market Development, Product Launch, Cardiology, Recruiting, Selling
Education
Midwestern State University 1999 — 2005
BBA, Management
Fitbit March 2015 - Present
Juniper Networks July 2013 - Present
Walmart.com June 2010 - July 2013
Adecco, at Google September 2009 - June 2010
Cooper Bussmann March 2007 - September 2008
Sunnen Products Company July 2005 - February 2007
Covidien January 2002 - June 2005
Sony DADC January 1999 - January 2002
Skills
Supply Chain, Forecasting, Inventory Management, Analysis, Management, Logistics, Strategy, Purchasing, Negotiation, Business Process, Operations Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Manufacturing, Leadership, Finance, Process Engineering, Inventory Control, Data Analysis, SQL, Financial Analysis, Business Intelligence, Project Management
Education
Michigan State University 1995 — 1998
BA
Covidien
Education
Michigan State University 1983 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
AngioDynamics September 2014 - Present
MEDISISS 2013 - 2014
Covidien 2007 - 2011
Merck 2000 - 2007
McLaren Flint 1998 - 2000
Skills
Medical Devices, Operating Room, Sales, Surgery, Nursing, Capital Equipment, Healthcare, Sales Operations, Critical Care, ICU, Acute Care, Physicians, Clinical Research, Treatment, Management, Human Resources, Cardiology, Hospitals, Managed Care, Orthopedic, Nursing Education, Emergency Room, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiovascular Disease, Pharmacology, Medical Terminology, Hernia Repair, Biologics, Soft Tissue Surgery, Orthopedics, Clinical Monitoring, Business Development, Peripheral Vascular, Cardiovascular Devices, Laser Ablation, Thrombosis
Education
Michigan State University 1994 — 1998
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Byer Steel Group August 2011 - October 2012
Cognis Corporation now part of BASF September 2010 - July 2011
The DotLoop Company November 2009 - June 2010
Pak/Teem, Inc. April 2009 - August 2009
Covidien October 2008 - March 2009
Millennium Bookkeeping July 1995 - July 2003
Skills
Customer Service, Team Building, PowerPoint, Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Expense Reports
Education
Miami University 1994 — 1996
Business
New England Baptist Hospital July 2014 - Present
Winchester Hospital April 2013 - July 2014
Walmart November 2012 - February 2013
Macy's August 2012 - October 2012
Covidien 2008 - 2011
Skills
EMR, EKG, Vital Signs, CPR Certified, Phlebotomy, Occupational Hearing..., Customer Service, Occupational Health, Urinalysis, Patient Safety, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Research, C++, HTML, Windows, SQL, BLS, Telephone Skills, Data Entry, Teamwork, HIPAA, Medical Assisting
Education
Millennium Training Institute 2012 — 2013
Certificate, Clinical Medical Assistant
Lynn Classical High School 2002 — 2006
Spectranetics June 2015 - Present
Covidien May 2014 - August 2014
Medical Equipment Compliance Associates, LLC May 2013 - May 2014
Menards July 2009 - August 2013
Whole Foods Market August 2012 - May 2013
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Solidworks, Teamwork, PowerPoint, Learning Quickly, Communication Skills, Team Leadership, Hardwork, Technical Documentation, Creative Problem Solving, Committed to Customer..., Technical Writing, Engineering, Sales, Medical Devices
Education
Milwaukee School of Engineering 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biomedical/Medical Engineering and Minor in Math and Chemistry
Germantown High School
Covidien April 2014 - Present
Covidien July 2012 - March 2014
Covidien October 2011 - July 2012
ExamOne, a Quest Diagnostics Company 2010 - 2010
Skills
Surgical Instruments, Medical Devices, Surgical Device Sales, Operating Room Sales, Cold Calling, Sales, Microsoft Office, Surgeons, Disposables, Operating Room, Account Management, Capital Equipment, Leadership, Product Launch, Sales Force Development, Sales Operations
Education
Millikin University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Chemistry
Greenwood Community High School
Megadyne Medical Products July 2014 - Present
Covidien October 2012 - June 2014
McKinley Middle School, Boston Public Schools September 2011 - June 2012
International co-operative school, Sana’a, Yemen August 2010 - March 2011
McKinley Middle School, Boston Public Schools September 2009 - June 2010
Skills
Teaching, Tutoring, Public Speaking, Curriculum Development, Sports, Event Planning, Fitness, Customer Service, Leadership, Training, Team Building, Coaching, Sales, Management, Sales Operations
Education
Miami University 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Health & Sports Studies; Kinesiology; Perspectives of Psychopathology
Chiesi USA, Inc. October 2014 - Present
Covidien October 2012 - September 2014
Allergan April 2012 - October 2012
Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. March 2006 - December 2011
Merck February 2005 - March 2006
A+ Medical Device March 2004 - February 2005
United Regional Health Care System February 1998 - January 2005
Midwestern State University August 2001 - May 2003
Skills
Medical Devices, Cardiology, Pulmonology, Pediatrics, Clinical Research, Sales Operations, Rheumatology, Critical Care, Gastroenterology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Capital Equipment, Hospital Sales, Management, OB/GYN, Endocrinology, Dermatology, Allergy, Neurology, Surgeons, Hospitals, Managed Care, Sales, Urology
Education
Midwestern State University 1994 — 1999
B.S., Cardiopulmonary Care
Medtronic April 2008 - Present
Covidien November 2005 - April 2008
Valleylab/tyco Healthcare December 2003 - November 2005
Cardinal Healthcare 2000 - 2003
Cardinal Health 1998 - 2000
Baxter 1996 - 1998
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Medical Devices, Group Purchasing, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, Disposables, Capital Equipment, Selling Skills, Operating Room, Product Launch, Surgery, Capital Equipment Sales, Product Marketing, Interventional..., Global Marketing, Surgeons, Selling, Market Development, Urology, Surgical Instruments, Strategy, Product Development, Cardiology, Commercialization, Sales Management, Market Analysis, Sales Force Development, Medical Sales, Pharmaceutical Sales, Sales Operations, Sales, Market Planning
Education
University of Cincinnati 1993 — 1995
MA, History
Miami University 1988 — 1992
BA, Political Science and History
OsteoMed September 2014 - Present
Covidien January 2012 - September 2014
Covidien June 2011 - February 2012
Covidien September 2010 - July 2011
Millikin University August 2006 - May 2010
Rush University Medical Center May 2009 - August 2009
The Field Museum of Natural History May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Surgery, Medical Devices, Surgical Instruments, Orthopedic, Surgeons, Hospitals, Leadership, Management, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Selling, Sales, Sales Operations, Leadership Development, Time Management
Education
Millikin University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Finance, Emphasis on Economics
Conant 2002 — 2006
TRW April 2013 - October 2013
SKF Group July 2011 - April 2013
Covidien March 2011 - July 2011
Eaton December 1992 - September 2009
Eaton January 2008 - August 2009
Eaton June 2006 - January 2008
Eaton June 2004 - June 2006
Eaton September 2003 - June 2004
Eaton January 2000 - September 2003
Eaton June 1998 - January 2000
Skills
Quality Assurance, Six Sigma, Lean Manufacturing, Training, Iso 9000, ISO 14001, ISO 13485, Project Management, Manufacturing..., Manufacturing..., TS16949, Gear Manufacturing, Capital Equipment, Corrective Actions, CAPA, Analytics, Employee Benefits, E-Learning, FMEA, SPC, Measurement System..., PPAP, APQP, 8D Problem Solving, Vibration Testing, Sound Analytical Skills, Transmissions, Hydraulic Systems, Bearings, Medical Devices, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Team Leadership, Torque, P/L, Operating Budgets, Competency Management, Website Development, Human Resources, Ergonomics, Environmental, Health..., Toyota Production System, Continuous Improvement, Quality Management, Operational Excellence, Manufacturing, Engineering, DMAIC, Value Stream Mapping, TQM
Education
Middle Tennessee State University 1987 — 1989
Master of Arts (MA), Industrial/Organizational Psychology
Middle Tennessee State University 1985 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology, Business Administration
Covidien June 2011 - Present
GHSP September 1997 - May 2011
Dura Automotive January 1995 - August 1997
Skills
DFMEA, GD&T, Design for Manufacturing, Injection Molding, APQP, Finite Element Analysis, Root Cause Analysis, PPAP, Manufacturing..., Mechanical Engineering, Minitab, Product Design, Lean Manufacturing, SPC, Automotive, Engineering Management, Value Stream Mapping, Manufacturing, Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Quality Management
Education
Michigan Technological University 1990 — 1994
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Covidien September 2014 - November 2014
Gilead Sciences March 2014 - June 2014
Teva Pharmaceuticals March 2012 - November 2013
APP Pharamaceuticals July 2010 - December 2011
TUNNELL CONSULTING August 2009 - July 2010
HOSPIRA INC. October 2008 - July 2009
AMYLIN LLC October 2007 - June 2008
CARDINAL HEALTH April 2004 - September 2007
EMD Millipore December 2000 - April 2003
Skills
GMP, CAPA, Sop, Validation, Technology Transfer, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Industry, Six Sigma, Biotechnology, Process Improvement, FDA, Team Building, 21 CFR Part 11, Biopharmaceuticals, Aseptic Processing, ISO, Quality Control, Vaccines, Lyophilization, LIMS, Sterilization, Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, Documentation, V&V, Quality System, Change Control, Software Documentation, GxP, Regulatory Affairs, SOP
Education
Middlesex Community College 1976 — 1980
Citrix Systems September 2012 - Present
Brown Rudnick LLP 2006 - September 2012
Covidien August 2005 - May 2006
Skills
Intellectual Property, Trade Secrets, Patents, Patent Prosecution
Education
The University of New Hampshire School of Law (f/k/a Franklin Pierce Law Center) 2003 — 2006
Michigan State University 1998 — 2003
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Genesys Regional Medical Center February 2012 - Present
PharMerica June 2009 - July 2011
Covidien June 2007 - June 2009
Skills
pharmaceutical..., prescription..., Customer Service, Pharmacy, Healthcare, Hospitals, Microsoft Excel, Patient Education, Public Speaking
Education
Howard University School of Pharmacy 2003 — 2007
PharmD, Pharmacy
Michigan State University 1997 — 2002
B.S., Medical Technology
Tolmar Inc. July 2012 - September 2014
Covidien February 2009 - July 2012
Estee Lauder May 2008 - October 2008
KTM Industries August 2007 - May 2008
Multi-Wall Packaging Corporation May 2007 - August 2007
Boston Scientific May 2006 - January 2007
Skills
Packaging Engineering, Packaging, Medical Devices, Plastics, Corrugated, Sterile Barrier..., Sustainable Packaging, V&V, Quality Control, Product Development, Quality System, Testing, R, GMP, Validation
Education
Michigan State University 2003 — 2008
BS, Packaging
DaVita September 2014 - Present
DaVita September 2013 - September 2014
Covidien October 2010 - September 2013
Medtronic June 2009 - October 2010
Medtronic October 2005 - June 2009
Honeywell November 1997 - October 2005
Chevron 1989 - 1997
Skills
Compensation, Talent Development, HR Strategy, Organizational Design, Talent Acquisition, Change Management, Human Resources, Succession Planning, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, Performance Management
Education
Michigan State University 1983 — 1989
MLIR, Labor and Industrial Relations
Shire August 2015 - Present
Mallinckrodt Pharmaceuticals March 2014 - June 2015
Mallinckrodt Pharmaceutical January 2012 - March 2014
Otsuka January 2011 - January 2012
Forest Laboratories Inc. December 2008 - October 2010
KV Pharmaceutical November 2005 - November 2008
Covidien April 2004 - November 2005
Pfizer August 2001 - April 2004
Pioneer Surgical Technology (Encelle Inc) 2001 - 2001
Skills
Oncology, Project Management, Clinical Development, Drug Development, Central Nervous System, CMC, Commercialization, Pharmaceutical Industry, CRO, Validation, Biopharmaceuticals, Pharmaceutics, Strategy, IND, Therapeutic Areas, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Regulatory Submissions, Program Management, Product Development, Vendor Management, Product Launch, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., FDA, GMP, Technology Transfer
Education
Webster University
MBA
Middle Tennessee State University
Master of Science (MS)
Middle Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. July 2015 - Present
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. July 2014 - Present
Integra LifeSciences March 2014 - July 2014
Integra LifeSciences December 2012 - March 2014
Covidien May 2012 - December 2012
Hologic May 2010 - May 2012
CR Bard July 2007 - May 2010
CR Bard July 2007 - March 2009
Bristol-Myers Squibb Medical Imaging December 2005 - July 2007
Shire HGT May 2004 - November 2005
Skills
Regulatory Affairs, FDA, Medical Devices, Regulatory Submissions, Sop, Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, V&V, Remediation, Regulatory Strategy..., Regulatory Standards, Software Documentation, ISO 13485, CAPA, Quality System, CE marking, Regulatory Requirements, Design Control, 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 14971, Technical Writing, Project Management, Biotechnology, Clinical Trials, Cross-functional Team..., Quality Assurance, SOP, Life Sciences, Validation
Education
Northeastern University 2015 — 2016
Master's degree, Organizational Leadership
Northeastern University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Health Management, summa cum laude
RAPS University 2008 — 2008
Certificate, Medical Devices
Middlesex Community College 2002 — 2008
Associates, Associates Liberal Arts & Sciences
Covidien June 2013 - Present
Accuray (TomoTherapy) November 2010 - May 2013
TomoTherapy February 2008 - November 2010
Boumatic November 2005 - December 2007
American Transmission Company August 2003 - September 2005
Skills
Medical Devices, Electronics, FDA, Design Control, ISO 13485, Control Systems Design, IEC 60601, Manufacturing, New Product Integration, RF, CAPA, Testing, Field Service, Design for Manufacturing, Engineering, DICOM, Medical Imaging, Troubleshooting, Embedded Systems, Quality Assurance, Electrical Engineering, ISO 14971, Automation
Education
Milwaukee School of Engineering 1998 — 2003
Electrical Engineering, Control Systems
Covidien Software Engineer / ManagerGE / Datex-Ohmeda1985 - 2005
Education
Michigan Technological University 1973 — 1977
Marcus & Millichap 2013 - Present
Bio-Potentials January 2011 - January 2013
Covidien October 2009 - January 2011
Regenesis Biomedical October 2008 - October 2009
Saint Jude Medical April 2004 - May 2006
Medtronic December 1991 - April 2004
Perfusion Resource Association January 1990 - December 1991
Bentley Baxter Cardiopulmonary January 1988 - January 1990
Tampa General Hospital January 1987 - January 1988
Skills
Medical Devices, Product Launch, Market Development, Positioning, Capital Equipment, Cardiology, Cross-functional Team..., Surgery, Product Marketing, Product Development, Healthcare, Hospitals, Product Management, Biotechnology, Disposables
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison - School of Business 2006 — 2008
MBA, Strategy & Finance, Magna Cum Laude
Midwest Heart Surgery Institute 1984 — 1986
Certified Clinical Perfusionist, Clinical Perfusion, Summa Cum Laude
Milwaukee School of Engineering 1982 — 1986
BS, Biomedical Engineering
E.ON Climate & Renewables April 2009 - Present
Noble Environmental Power August 2007 - January 2009
Covidien February 2007 - July 2007
Covidien January 2006 - February 2007
US Army June 2001 - September 2005
Education
Michigan State University 1996 — 2001
BA, Criminal Justice
Medtronic June 2014 - Present
Covidien July 2014 - January 2015
Covidien September 2005 - July 2014
Performance Validation January 2001 - August 2005
Skills
CAPA, FDA, Validation, Medical Devices, GMP, DMAIC, SPC, Quality Systems, Process Validation, SOP, 21 CFR Part 11, Quality Assurance, cGMP, Automation, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Technical Writing, Minitab, Troubleshooting, Computer System..., Compliance, Cleaning Validation, Commissioning, Quality Management, Statistics, PLC, Risk Analysis, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Production, Coaching, ISO 13485, HVAC, Documentation, Process Improvement, Auditing, Problem Solving, FMEA, Quality System, V&V, ISO, Manufacturing, Software Documentation, Design of Experiments, Sop, R&D
Education
Michigan State University 1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Argon Medical Devices July 2014 - Present
Mölnlycke Health Care April 2013 - July 2014
Covidien November 2009 - April 2013
Stryker Orthopaedics March 2008 - November 2009
Education
University of Maryland College Park 1997 — 1999
Bachelor, Communications
Michigan State University 1994 — 1997
Communication
Dell March 2015 - Present
Dell December 2012 - November 2013
Dfine Inc. April 2010 - December 2012
Boston Scientific Corporation March 2004 - April 2010
Covidien June 2002 - February 2004
TEKs November 1997 - May 2002
Education
Michigan State University 1992 — 1996
Exercise Physiology
Covidien March 2006 - Present
SYSCO Foodservice February 2001 - February 2006
Skills
Medical Devices, Surgeons, Clinical, Sales Management, Capital Equipment
Education
Michigan State University 1994 — 1999
BS, Biology
Getinge AB March 2015 - Present
Getinge AB August 2009 - Present
Covidien June 2006 - August 2008
Gambro Renal Products 2003 - 2006
Gambro BCT 1999 - 2003
Johnson & Johnson 1991 - 1999
Johnson & Johnson Medical 1994 - 1996
Skills
Medical Devices, Product Launch, Capital Equipment, Cross-functional Team..., Market Development, Product Development, Commercialization, Sales Management, New Business Development, Healthcare, Product Management, Marketing Strategy, Product Marketing, Strategic Planning, Global Marketing, Competitive Analysis, Lifesciences, Forecasting, Business Strategy, Business Development, R&D, Sales, Manufacturing, Change Management, Account Management, Process Improvement, Negotiation, Key Account Management, Team Building, Contract Negotiation, Business Planning, Marketing Management, Marketing, Team Leadership, Project Management, Mergers, Leadership, Market Analysis, Budgets, Sales Operations
Education
Michigan State University 1982 — 1986
Seaholm High School 1979 — 1982
Covington Jr High School
Medtronic June 2013 - Present
Covidien July 2008 - May 2013
JPMorgan Chase 2004 - 2008
Ohio Financial Group 2001 - 2004
Skills
Outside Sales, Sales Presentations, Salesforce.com, Sales Process, Medical Devices, Direct Sales, Sales, Sales Management, New Business Development, Key Account Management, Cold Calling, Business Development, Territory Management, Disposables, Contract Negotiation
Education
Miami University 1996 — 2000
B.S., Finance
Covidien October 2013 - Present
Covidien 2012 - Present
Covidien 2010 - Present
Covidien 2008 - 2010
NormaTec April 2004 - September 2008
Employ+Ability January 1994 - April 2004
Baxter Healthcare 1978 - 1993
Education
Michigan State University 1974 — 1978
BS, Packaging Engineering
Covidien Production ManagerTyco HealthcareAugust 1999 - Present
Education
Miami University 1986 — 1992
B.S., Accounting
Philips Healthcare September 2014 - Present
Covidien July 2014 - September 2014
Lighthouse Placement Services, LLC February 2014 - July 2014
Insulet Corporation October 2013 - February 2014
Validant 2013 - 2013
NxStage Medical, Inc. 2007 - 2012
Philips Medical Systems January 2003 - February 2007
Philips Medical Systems February 2002 - January 2003
Axsun Technologies December 2000 - July 2001
ACT Manufacturing, Inc. April 1997 - September 2000
Skills
Quality Assurance, Quality System, FDA, Medical Devices, ISO 13485, ISO, GMP, Quality Auditing, Change Control, Quality Control, CAPA, Internal Audit, Cross-functional Team..., Quality Management, Complaint Management, Sop, TrackWise, Oracle Agile PLM, Salesforce.com
Education
Middlesex Community College
Ohio Medical Corporation July 2007 - Present
Teleflex Incorporated November 2003 - June 2007
Covidien October 1999 - November 2003
Mallinckrodt January 1994 - September 1999
Nellcor December 1989 - December 1993
IMED Corporation November 1986 - December 1989
CR Bard September 1984 - October 1986
Foster Medical June 1982 - September 1984
Skills
Medical Devices, Healthcare, Capital Equipment, Medicine, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Orthopedic, Hospitals, Sales Operations, Product Launch, Product Management, Marketing Strategy, Sales Management, Sales, New Business Development, Market Development, FDA, Marketing, Healthcare Industry, Quality System, Surgery, Disposables, Clinical Research, Contract Negotiation, Management, Cardiology, Selling, Process Improvement, Strategic Planning, Operating Room, Surgeons, ISO 13485, Sales Force Development, Commercialization, Sales Effectiveness, Surgical Instruments
Education
Michigan State University 1978 — 1982
BA, Business
Covidien May 2013 - Present
Covidien March 2013 - Present
Covidien / Tyco Healthcare / U.S. Surgical January 1993 - Present
Covidien / Tyco Healthcare January 2004 - January 2008
Bio-Technical Services January 2000 - January 2004
Covidien / Tyco Healthcare / US Surgical January 1995 - January 1997
Covidien / Tyco Healthcare / US Surgical January 1994 - January 1995
Covidien / Tyco Healthcare / US Surgical January 1993 - January 1994
Friendly’s Restaurant January 1991 - January 1993
Skills
GMP, Microbiology, Validation, ISO 13485, Sop, Quality Assurance, LIMS, Laboratory, Sterilization, Aseptic Processing, FDA, CAPA, Chemistry, Medical Devices, Design Control, Regulatory Affairs, ISO, Change Control, Design of Experiments, R&D, Biotechnology, Root Cause Analysis, Quality Control, GLP, 21 CFR Part 11, Quality Auditing, Quality System, SOP
Education
Southern Connecticut State University 1993 — 1995
BS, Biology
Southern Connecticut State University 1992 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, General
Middlesex Community College 1992 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, General
The University of Connecticut 1987 — 1988
Chemistry; Biology and Calculus
Brown University December 2012 - Present
Brown University April 2011 - December 2012
Covidien October 2010 - March 2011
Hasbro April 2007 - June 2010
Sensata Technologies March 2006 - April 2007
Texas Instruments January 1988 - January 1999
Skills
Human Resources, Deferred Compensation, Personnel Management, PeopleSoft, Workday HCM, RFP, HRIS, Global Mobility, Bonus Programs, Workday, Training, Employee Benefits, Onboarding, Succession Planning, Compensation & Benefit, Software Documentation, Compensation & Benefits
Education
Michigan State University 1986 — 1987
Masters, Labor & Industrial Relations
Michigan State University 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science, Employment Relations
Covidien January 2014 - Present
Covidien January 2011 - December 2014
Covidien June 2005 - January 2011
Rubbermaid 2003 - 2005
Skills
Medical Devices, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain, MRP, Supply Chain Management, Process Improvement, Value Stream Mapping, Materials Management, Demand Planning, 5S, Forecasting, Kaizen, Logistics, Manufacturing, Inventory Management, SAP, Supply Management, DRP, FDA, ISO, Operations Management, Team Building
Education
Miami University 1999 — 2003
B.S., Business Administration
Retired January 2015 - Present
Teleflex Medical April 2006 - December 2014
Omron Healthcare 2004 - 2006
Covidien January 1980 - April 2004
McKesson January 1978 - January 1980
Skills
Capital Equipment, Urology, Sales Operations, Medical Devices, Market Development, Product Launch, Disposables, Selling, Cross-functional Team..., Product Marketing, Direct Sales, Key Account Management, Sales Force Development, Sales Process, Cardiology, Hospitals, Healthcare, Cold Calling, FDA, Marketing Strategy, Sales, Account Management, New Business Development, Operating Room
Education
Miami University 1970 — 1974
BA, Liberal Arts/History
Mars 2014 - Present
Mars 2011 - 2014
Covidien 2011 - 2011
Northwestern University 2007 - 2011
Kaplan Logistics June 2007 - August 2007
Raytheon June 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Data Analysis, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Capital Budgeting, Proofreading, Technical Writing, Engineering, Manufacturing, Leadership, Process Engineering, Process Improvement, Six Sigma, Cross-functional Team..., Continuous Improvement, Management
Education
Northwestern University 2007 — 2009
MS, Materials Science & Engineering
Michigan State University 2003 — 2007
BS, Materials Science & Engineering
Baxter International Inc. September 2013 - Present
Covidien May 2006 - August 2013
CareFusion, (Formerly Cardinal Health) 2001 - 2006
Applied Medical 1999 - 2001
CR Bard 1988 - February 1999
Becton-Dickenson 1997 - 1998
Skills
Disposables, Capital Equipment, Medical Devices, Surgery, Hospitals, Surgeons, Operating Room, Urology, Interventional Radiology, Surgical Instruments
Education
Miami University 1985 — 1989
BS Business, Marketing
Capistrano Valley High School 1983 — 1985
Brother Rice High School 1982 — 1983
Medtronic June 2015 - Present
Covidien January 2012 - June 2015
Covidien August 2010 - January 2012
Covidien July 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Surgical Instruments, Medical Devices, Capital Equipment, Sales Operations, Selling Skills, Operating Room, Sales, Leadership, Market Development, Disposables, Urology, Product Launch, Medical Sales, Cardiology, Surgeons
Education
Millikin University 2005 — 2009
BA, Marketing
Covidien May 2013 - Present
Simpson Strong Tie November 2010 - April 2013
Simpson Strong-Tie June 2006 - November 2010
Skills
Building Materials, Sales, Territory Management, New Business Development, Forecasting, Team Building, Cold Calling, Contract Negotiation, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Product Development, Account Management, Direct Sales, Inventory Management, Sales Management, Outside Sales, Sales Process, Sales Operations, Retail, Selling, Sales Presentations, Management, CRM, Healthcare, Sales Force Development, Customer Service, Key Account Management, Pricing, Training, Competitive Analysis, Negotiation, Trade Shows, B2B, Marketing Strategy
Education
Ohio Dominican University 2010 — 2012
MBA
Miami University 2002 — 2006
BA, Mass Communication, Business-Marketing
nContact, Inc. May 2014 - Present
Covidien September 2013 - May 2014
Intuitive Surgical August 2011 - September 2013
Intuitive Surgical July 2010 - August 2011
Intuitive Surgical September 2008 - July 2010
Intuitive Surgical November 2007 - September 2008
Neurometrix May 2005 - November 2007
Skills
Disposables, Capital Equipment, Operating Room, Product Launch, Surgeons, Surgical Instruments, Market Development, Medical Devices, Hospitals, Urology, Cardiology, Neurosurgery, Capital Equipment Sales, Vascular, OB/GYN, Cath Lab, Medical Sales, Orthopedic, ENT, Interventional..., Interventional Radiology
Education
Midwestern State University 1994 — 1998
BA, Communications
Optima Shipping April 2014 - Present
TeamOps LLC July 2010 - Present
Nashoba Valley Ski Area 2012 - January 2013
Flintec, Inc September 2011 - October 2011
Covidien September 2010 - December 2010
Setra Systems May 2001 - August 2009
Axcelis Technologies January 2000 - May 2001
Orion Reseach February 1991 - December 1999
Skills
Medical Devices, Product Development, Design for Manufacturing, CAD, Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Testing, Pro Engineer, Engineering Management, Mechanical Engineering, Security, Lean Manufacturing, Solidworks, FMEA, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Machining
Education
Middlesex Community College 1984 — 1987
CAD Design, Design/Drafting
University of Massachusetts at Lowell
Engineering
Medtronic September 2015 - Present
Covidien October 2014 - August 2015
Covidien January 2013 - October 2014
Clarke Engineering Services June 2011 - December 2012
Ethicon, Inc. June 2010 - December 2010
YFYJupiter May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Manufacturing, Quality System, Product Development, SAP, Communication Skills, Packaging, ArtiosCAD, Project Management, AutoCAD, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Highly personable, Highly motivated...
Education
University of Colorado Boulder 2013 — 2015
Master of Engineering (M.Eng.), Engineering Management
Michigan State University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Packaging
Minimally Invasive Therapies Group (Covidien) August 2014 - Present
Covidien January 2013 - July 2014
Covidien July 2011 - December 2012
Covidien September 2010 - July 2011
Exel June 2010 - August 2010
Merrill Lynch June 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Medical Devices, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Leadership, Marketing, Sales Operations, Forecasting, Data Analysis, Strategic Planning, Product Development, Sales Process, Process Improvement, Project Management, Salesforce.com, Inventory Management, Account Management, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, New Business Development, Management, Market Research, Budgets, Cross-functional Team..., Team Leadership, Logistics, Access, Customer Satisfaction, Competitive Analysis, Cold Calling, Sales Management
Education
Miami University 2006 — 2010
BS, American Studies, Management and Organizations
Covidien July 2003 - Present
Skills
Capital Equipment, Market Development, Commercialization, Disposables, Surgical Instruments, Interventional Radiology, Interventional..., Sales Operations, Endoscopy, Healthcare
Education
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Social Sciences
Wayne State University
B.S., Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
Medtronic July 2015 - Present
Medtronic July 2014 - Present
Covidien April 2012 - July 2014
Accellent May 2011 - March 2012
Tapemark January 2008 - May 2011
Tapemark 2006 - 2008
Skills
Medical Devices, Lean Manufacturing, Validation, GMP, Continuous Improvement, R&D, Manufacturing, Biotechnology, HPLC, FDA, Product Development, Process Improvement, ISO 13485, AutoCAD, Project Management, CAPA, Design Control, Six Sigma
Education
Michigan Technological University 2001 — 2006
BSME, Biomedical Engineering
Covidien August 2011 - Present
Seagate Technology 2004 - July 2011
Carrier Access 1996 - 2002
Skills
Design of Experiments, Six Sigma, Manufacturing
Education
Michigan State University
Hologic, Inc. 2013 - 2013
Accellent 2011 - 2013
Covidien April 2003 - December 2010
CSH Innovations 2002 - 2003
Boston Scientific Corporation 1993 - 2002
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Medical Devices, Product Design, Testing
Education
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Acuity Brands March 2014 - Present
Republic Plastics 2012 - February 2014
First Quality January 2007 - 2011
Covidien January 2005 - January 2007
Tyco Healthcare January 1999 - January 2005
Paragon Trade Brands January 1996 - January 1999
Skills
Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, Continuous Improvement, Project Planning, Troubleshooting, Electricians, Lean Manufacturing, PLC, Contract Management, Leadership, Manufacturing..., Root Cause Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, Industrial Engineering, Process Engineering, Testing, Analysis, Software Documentation, Quality Management, Management, Budgets, 5S, Kaizen
Education
Middle Georgia State University
Bachelor of Science, Business Management
Georgia Military College
Associate of Science
Covidien July 2008 - Present
Covidien July 2008 - Present
Education
Miami University
Covidien September 2007 - Present
Medtronic September 2007 - Present
ADP August 2005 - August 2007
Herff Jones November 2003 - June 2005
Skills
Trainer, Operating Room, Cold Calling, Recruiting, Market Development, Product Launch, Capital Equipment, Account Management, Medical Devices, Sales Operations, Sales, Sales Process, Sales Management, Salesforce.com, Sales Presentations, Management, Cross-functional Team..., Direct Sales, Healthcare, Leadership, Customer Service, Disposables, Team Building, New Business Development, Cardiology, Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Urology, Surgeons, Marketing Strategy
Education
Michigan State University 2001 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Advertising
Merck June 2015 - Present
Cubist Pharmaceuticals October 2012 - June 2015
Covidien November 2002 - October 2012
Schering-Plough Research Institute May 2002 - November 2002
Bayer January 1997 - May 2002
Bayer January 1991 - January 1997
Skills
FDA, Validation, CAPA, Packaging Engineering, GMP, Medical Devices, ISO 13485, R&D, V&V, Design Control, Supply Chain Management, Pharmaceutical Industry, Packaging, 21 CFR Part 11, Biotechnology, Sterilization, Project Management, Clinical Trials, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Continuous Improvement, Change Control, Cross-functional Team..., Automation, Manufacturing, ISO, Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, Design of Experiments
Education
Michigan State University
Master of Science (MS), Packaging Science
Michigan State University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Packaging Science
Alkermes (consultant) 2012 - 2013
Genzyme (contract) 2010 - 2012
Covidien 2008 - 2010
Genzyme 2005 - 2008
Abbott Bioresearch Center (contract) 2004 - 2005
AstraZeneca 2003 - 2004
Charm Sciences, Inc. 1992 - 1994
Borden, Inc. 1989 - 1992
Skills
CAPA, Sop, GxP, Pharmaceutical Industry, Quality Auditing, Biotechnology, Quality System, Quality Assurance, Aseptic Processing, SOP, Biopharmaceuticals
Education
Michigan State University
Bachelor's of Science
University of California
Certificate of Regulatory Affairs
Halt Medical Inc. - Acessa Procedure February 2015 - Present
Covidien 2013 - February 2015
Laerdal Medical April 2010 - August 2013
Covidien March 2006 - March 2010
Cintas May 2004 - March 2006
Skills
Healthcare, Sales, Sales Operations, Medical Devices, Account Management, Product Launch, Capital Equipment, Market Development, Sales Management, New Business Development, Training, Cold Calling, Operating Room
Education
Midstate College
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General, 3.95/4