Medtronic Company
Industry: Healthcare company
DescriptionMedtronic plc is the world's largest medical device company that generates the majority of its sales and profits from the U.S. healthcare system but is headquartered on the island of Ireland for tax purposes. Medtronic has an operational and executive headquarters in Fridley, Minnesota in the U.S. Customer service: 810 1 763-514-4000 Number of employees: ~91,000 (APR 28 2017) Headquarters: Dublin, Republic of Ireland Subsidiaries: Covidien, Given Imaging, Aptus Endosystems,
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Medtronic Employees
St. Jude Medical February 2013 - Present
St. Jude Medical October 2011 - Present
St. Jude Medical October 2009 - October 2011
Medtronic July 2006 - October 2009
Remi Vista July 2001 - July 2006
Remi Vista Inc. July 1999 - July 2001
Skills
Operating Room, Medical Devices, Surgeons, Neurosurgery, Capital Equipment, Disposables, Surgery, Medical Sales, Sales Effectiveness, Pain Management, Neuromodulation, Sales Rep Training, Healthcare Industry, Sales Operations, Market Development, Biotechnology, Cardiology, FDA, Interventional Radiology, Neurology, Orthopedic, Selling Skills, Spine, Surgical Instruments
Education
University of Phoenix 2003 — 2006
Master of Science, Business Administration & Human Resource Managerment
California State University-Chico 1997 — 1999
Master of Science, Psychology and Psychotherapy
California State University-Sacramento
Bachelor of Science, Sports Medicine / Athletic Training
St. Jude Medical November 2013 - Present
Medtronic January 2003 - November 2013
Boston Scientific April 2004 - October 2005
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Outlook, Public Speaking, HTML
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Professional Sales/International Marketing
Nutricity January 2014 - Present
CR Bard July 2011 - November 2013
Haemonetics July 2006 - July 2011
Haemonetics August 2003 - July 2006
Haemonetics December 2001 - August 2003
Medtronic December 1999 - December 2001
Kinetix Orthopedics August 1996 - December 1999
Royce Medical May 1994 - August 1996
Royce Medical August 1992 - May 1994
Skills
Consulting, Global Marketing, High Performance Teams, Software, Medical Devices, Management, Solution Selling, Leadership, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Product Management, Product Launch, Market Development, Capital Equipment, R&D, Disposables, Cardiology, Strategy, Product Marketing, Sales, Marketing, E-commerce, Commercialization, Operating Room
Education
University of Southern California - Marshall School of Business 1996 — 1998
MBA, Marketing & Entrepreneurship
California State University-Chico 1987 — 1992
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Medtronic February 2013 - November 2014
Supervalu March 2010 - November 2012
Hill Phoenix Inc May 2004 - March 2009
Hussmann Corp. October 2004 - April 2005
York International April 2001 - October 2004
Teradyne June 1999 - March 2001
Teradyne January 1997 - May 1999
Nelco Products, Inc. 1995 - 1996
Skills
Project Management, Data Analysis, Budgets, Customer Service, Mechanical Engineering, Solidworks, Engineering, Manufacturing, Engineering Management, Continuous Improvement, Project Engineering, Root Cause Analysis, AutoCAD, Product Design, Lean Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Refrigeration, Process Improvement, Project Planning, Testing, Leadership
Education
California State University-Northridge
Master of Science (MS), Mechanical Engineering
Cal Poly Pomona
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Novo Nordisk December 2009 - Present
Oscient Pharmaceuticals March 2008 - July 2009
Medtronic April 2007 - March 2008
Sciele Pharma September 2003 - April 2007
Skills
Diabetes, Managed Care, Product Launch, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Medical Devices, Hospital Sales, OB/GYN, Lipidology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Pharmaceutical Sales, Pharmacy, Prior Authorization
Education
California State University-Bakersfield 1998 — 2002
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration
Boston Scientific June 2004 - Present
Medtronic July 2000 - June 2004
Skills
ISO 13485, Laser, Laser Welding
Education
Cal Poly Pomona
Invuity, Inc. November 2014 - Present
Santa Clara University September 2009 - Present
Conmed Linvatec October 2011 - October 2014
PEAK Surgical, Inc. July 2006 - September 2011
ArthroCare January 1999 - June 2006
Medtronic 1997 - 1999
Baxter Healthcare 1989 - 1996
Skills
Medical Devices, ISO, ISO 13485, FDA, Product Development, Analysis, Biomedical Engineering, Customer Support, Biomaterials, Requirements Analysis, Design of Experiments, V&V, Professional Mentoring, CAPA, Manufacturing, Start-ups, Validation, R&D, Quality System, Solidworks, Product Launch, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing..., Design for Manufacturing, Process Simulation, Design Control, Minitab, Product Design, Root Cause Analysis, Engineering Management, Lean Manufacturing, SPC, Six Sigma
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
BSMFE, Engineering
Santa Clara University
MS, Engineering Management
Medtronic April 2007 - Present
US HealthWorks March 2002 - March 2007
Skills
Orthopedic, Pain Management, Neuromodulation, Surgery, Neurosurgery, Operating Room, Surgeons, Neurology, Vascular, Interventional..., Cath Lab, Orthopedics, Surgical Instruments, Spine, Medical Devices
Education
Arizona school of health science 2002 — 2004
Doctorate, Physical Therapy/Therapist, 4.0
CSU Sacramento 1998 — 2000
Bachelor's degree, Physical Therapy/Therapist
California State University-Fresno 1994 — 1998
Bachelor's degree, Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Thoratec March 2013 - Present
CoAlign Innovations (formerly Innvotec Surgical) April 2011 - February 2013
NuVasive February 2008 - March 2011
Integra LifeSciences February 2006 - February 2008
Medtronic September 2004 - February 2006
Coalescent Surgical February 2003 - August 2004
Skills
Design Control, GMP, CAPA, FDA, Medical Devices, ISO 13485, Quality System, Lean Manufacturing, V&V, Product Development, Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing, Validation, Design of Experiments, ISO 14971
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
B.S, Industrial Engineering
Abbott Vascular September 2012 - Present
AngioDynamics October 2009 - September 2012
EndoGastric Solutions December 2008 - October 2009
Medtronic October 2005 - December 2008
Kyphon 2005 - 2008
Eli Lilly 2002 - 2004
WellCheck 2001 - 2002
Skills
Product Launch, Medical Devices, Market Development, Capital Equipment, Operating Room, Strategy, Cardiology, Product Development, Commercialization, Surgeons, Disposables, Marketing Strategy, Oncology, Marketing, Surgical Instruments, Selling, Sales, Global Marketing, Healthcare, Vascular, Interventional Radiology, Cross-functional Team..., Orthopedic, Sales Process, Interventional..., Spine, Orthopedics, Product Management, Management, Product Marketing, Strategic Planning
Education
Golden Gate University 1996 — 1998
MS, Marketing
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1988 — 1993
Bachelor, Architecture
Medtronic June 2014 - Present
InVentiv Health/Janssen May 2014 - June 2014
Publicis / Pfizer July 2013 - March 2014
Amylin Pharmaceuticals - (Acquired) January 2012 - October 2012
AstraZeneca January 2006 - January 2011
PaineWebber January 1998 - January 1999
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Gastroenterology, Hospitals, Endocrinology, Diabetes, Cardiology, Sales, Rheumatology, Neurology, Managed Care, Business Acumen, Collaboration, Analytical Reasoning, Client Rapport, Healthcare, Medical Devices, Sales Operations, Sales Effectiveness, Selling, Hospital Sales, Sales Force Development, Product Launch, Selling Skills, Pain Management, Disposables, Cardiovascular Disease, Cold Calling, Allergy, Internal Medicine, Salesforce.com, Pharmaceutical Industry, Market Access, Psychiatry, Primary Care, Hypertension, Medical Sales, OB/GYN, Urology, Injectable, Pharmacueticals, Pharmaceutics, Sales Management, Strategic Planning
Education
University of Phoenix 2008 — 2011
MBA, Business Administration
California State University-Chico
BSBA, Business Administration
Medtronic January 2015 - Present
U.S. Food and Drug Administration June 2014 - December 2014
Knowledge Engineers, Inc. April 2014 - September 2014
California Pizza Kitchen June 2012 - January 2014
F. Mclintocks June 2011 - June 2012
Chino's Rock & Tacos June 2010 - June 2011
Bronico Inc May 2010 - June 2010
Barnes And Noble June 2009 - February 2010
Bronico Inc August 2009 - October 2009
Skills
Matlab, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Solidworks, SPICE, Pro-Engineering 5, Access, ImageJ, Minitab, JMP, Abaqus, AWT, Biomedical Engineering, Teamwork
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2007 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Biomedical Engineering
Boston Scientific September 2014 - Present
ZOLL Medical Corporation August 2013 - September 2014
Medtronic May 2005 - July 2013
Medtronic Vascular May 2001 - March 2005
Interventional Technologies June 1998 - May 2001
BD March 1997 - June 1998
Richard-Allan Scientific November 1995 - March 1997
Skills
Sales, Medical Devices, Operating Room, Cardiology, Surgeons, Disposables, Product Launch, Surgical Instruments, Market Development, Sales Effectiveness, Vascular, Peripheral Vascular, Sales Management, Start-ups, Interventional...
Education
CSU Chico 1988 — 1993
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biological and Physical Sciences
Medtronic January 2015 - Present
Covidien February 2014 - December 2014
Given Imaging April 2010 - February 2014
Optec Displays June 2007 - June 2009
Isuzu Motors America September 2005 - June 2007
Skills
APICS CPIM Certified, Certified Lean..., SAP ERP, Supply Chain Management, Forecasting, Manufacturing, Lean Six Sigma, Microsoft Excel, QAD ERP, Lean Manufacturing, Management, Supply Chain, Customer Service, Continuous Improvement, MRP, Six Sigma
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Medtronic January 2015 - Present
Medtronic May 2014 - December 2014
Devon Review October 2013 - December 2014
Alcon Laboratories, Inc. January 2013 - August 2013
Cal Poly State University January 2012 - 2013
Engineering World Health June 2012 - August 2012
Morro Bay Family Practice March 2012 - June 2012
Pacific Gas and Electric Company June 2011 - September 2011
Cal Poly State University January 2011 - June 2011
Pacific Gas and Electric Company June 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Pspice, Matlab, Biomedical Engineering, Simulink, C, Oscilloscope, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Soldering, Microsoft Word, DMM, Spectrum Analyzer, PCB layout design, Technical Writing, Quality Assurance, PSpice
Education
University of Southern California 2013 — 2015
Master of Science (M.S.), Biomedical/Medical Engineering
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical Engineering
De Fina Family Cellars January 2014 - Present
Medtronic August 2010 - September 2014
Oscient Pharmaceuticals December 2007 - February 2009
Boehringer Ingelheim January 2006 - September 2007
Boehringer Ingelheim April 2003 - January 2006
Skills
Neurology, Urology, Pulmonology, Infectious Diseases, Osteoarthritis, Sales Operations, Hypertension, Surgery, Capital Equipment, Orthopedic, Clinical Research, Medical Sales, Cardiology, Operating Room, Management, Marketing Strategy, Sales Presentations, Sales Effectiveness, Product Launch, Sales
Education
Saint Joseph's University - Erivan K. Haub School of Business 2008 — 2010
M.B.A., MBA
California State University-Fresno 1996 — 2001
B.S., Kinesiology
Medina Medical Inc March 2014 - Present
Cal Poly State University September 2008 - Present
Medina Medical Inc June 2013 - March 2014
Medtronic June 2012 - September 2012
Ardian, Inc. June 2011 - September 2011
College Works Painting January 2010 - September 2010
CardioMind June 2007 - August 2007
CardioMind June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Excel, Word, Materials Science, Minitab, Solidworks, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Scanning Electron..., Biomedical Engineering, Technical Writing, Medical Devices, Testing, SolidWorks, R, Product Development, PowerPoint, Matlab, Materials, Manufacturing, CAD, AutoCAD, Design of Experiments
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2012 — 2014
Master of Science (M.S.), Materials Engineering
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2008 — 2012
BS, Materials Engineering
ViaCyte December 2014 - Present
ViaCyte (formerly Novocell) July 2013 - March 2014
Medtronic June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Design Control, Biomaterials, Biomedical Engineering, Labview, Stem Cell Research, Bioengineering, Solidworks, COMSOL, Mechanical Testing, LabVIEW, Microsoft Excel, Medical Devices, SolidWorks, Minitab, Design of Experiments, Microsoft Office, R&D, Cell Culture, Validation, Engineering, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Visio
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2012 — 2014
Master of Science (M.S.), Biomedical/Medical Engineering, 3.8
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biomedical/Medical Engineering, 3.75
Boston Scientific April 2008 - Present
Medtronic January 2007 - April 2008
Philips Medical/Healthcare February 2005 - September 2007
St. Jude Medical April 2006 - January 2007
Agilent Technologies July 2000 - February 2005
Jet Propulsion Laboratory January 1992 - June 2000
Glendale Community College February 1990 - April 1992
International Catholic Migration Commission July 1989 - January 1990
Skills
Medical Devices, Quality Assurance, Testing, Software Quality..., Engineering, FDA, Validation, ISO 13485, Design Control, Quality Systems, Process Development, Quality Engineering, Software Quality, 21 CFR Part 11, Process Validation, System Testing, Product Life Cycle..., Test Automation, V&V, Quality System, Process Simulation, Quality Control, Failure Analysis, Professional Photography, Embedded Systems, Software Design, Cross-functional Team..., Photography, FMEA, Product Lifecycle..., R&D, Biomedical Engineering, Integration, ISO 14971, Electronics, SPC, Design of Experiments, Root Cause Analysis, Minitab, DMAIC, ISO, 21 CFR, Change Control, Design for Manufacturing, Quality Auditing, Quality Management, GMP, Supplier Quality, Six Sigma, Commercialization
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 1996 — 1999
B.S., Electrical and Computer Engineering
University of Tehran 1986 — 1988
B.S., Chemistry
Alborz High School 1979 — 1986
Diploma, Biology
Amgen August 2009 - Present
St. Jude Medical January 2009 - August 2009
Sutter April 2008 - January 2009
Roche November 2006 - March 2008
Roche Diagnostics September 2005 - November 2006
Medtronic February 2003 - August 2005
Bristol-Myers Squibb March 1996 - February 2003
Wyeth September 1988 - March 1996
Skills
Cardiology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Neurology, Endocrinology, Sales Operations, Rheumatology, Urology, Managed Care, Gastroenterology, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Nephrology, Pulmonology, Product Launch, Medical Devices, OB/GYN, Dermatology
Education
California State University-Stanislaus 1984 — 1988
BA, Communications
CSU Chico
Medtronic May 2015 - Present
Fluidmaster June 2012 - May 2015
Stanley Black & Decker , Inc. August 2010 - July 2012
AIDS Healthcare Foundation February 2010 - May 2010
CGI June 2007 - January 2010
US Army July 2001 - July 2009
GMAC Real Estate, Rancho Cucamonga June 2006 - June 2007
Wells Fargo 2003 - 2006
Skills
Financial Analysis, Forecasting, Analysis, Budgets, Variance Analysis, Financial Reporting, Finance, Managerial Finance, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Essbase, PeopleSoft, Financial Modeling, Six Sigma, Project Management, Cost Accounting, SAP BPC, Manfact, MFG-Pro, Salesforce.com, Journal Entries, Capital Budgeting, Revenue Recognition, Income Statement, JDE Enterprise One, Supply Chain, Strategic Planning, Strategic Financial..., Pricing, SAP, Management, Budget, Financial Planning, Accounting, Cost Management
Education
California State University-Long Beach 2011 — 2013
Masters Degree, Master of Business Administration
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 2001 — 2007
Bachelor, Business Administration- Finance and HR
Analogic March 2015 - Present
Analogic June 2013 - March 2014
Analogic December 2012 - June 2013
Analogic September 2012 - November 2012
St. Jude Medical 2009 - 2012
St. Jude Medical 2006 - 2009
St. Jude Medical 2002 - 2006
Anderson & Howard 2001 - 2002
Medtronic 2000 - 2001
Beckman 1992 - 1999
Skills
Program Management, Medical Devices, FDA, Software Engineering, SaaS, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Medical Imaging, Data Warehousing, Business Strategy, Project Portfolio..., Class III Medical..., Software Project..., Start-ups, Operating Budgets, Global Management, Software Architectural..., Mentoring Of Staff, Distributed Team..., Semantic Web, Agile Project Management, Design Control, Product Development, Business Development, Strategy, R&D, Management, Software Development, Technical Leadership, ISO 13485, Enterprise Software, Commercialization, Testing, Project Management, Embedded Systems, Biomedical Engineering, Team Leadership
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
BSEE
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Database Management - Extension Program Certificate
University of California, Irvine
Advance Software Technology - Extension Program Certificate
Edwards Lifesciences June 2015 - Present
Medtronic February 2015 - March 2015
Covidien September 2012 - February 2015
Covidien 2012 - 2012
Skills
Mill, Lathe, Microfabrication, Western Blotting, Pipetting, Non-Conformance..., Training Production..., DOE, Minitab, Milling, Labview, Biomaterials, Design Control, Manufacturing, Biomedical Engineering, Testing, Design of Experiments, LabVIEW, SolidWorks, Medical Devices, FDA, Matlab
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2006 — 2012
BMS, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering, 3.5
Yucaipa High School 2001 — 2006
Boston Scientific July 2007 - Present
Medtronic November 2002 - July 2007
Skills
Capital Equipment, Medical Devices, Interventional..., Stents, Pacemakers, Cath Lab, Cardiology, Operating Room, Interventional Radiology, Disposables, Market Development, Surgical Instruments, Medical Sales, Surgeons, Vascular, Sales Operations, Product Launch
Education
California State University-Fresno
Medtronic September 2011 - Present
Cal Poly Cartilage Biomechanics Group January 2010 - June 2011
Spinal Kinetics June 2008 - December 2008
University of the Pacific, Center for Community Involvement October 2004 - May 2008
E&J Gallo Winery January 2007 - May 2007
Skills
Abaqus, Solidworks, Labview, Matlab, Minitab, Microsoft Office, CNC Milling, Lathe, AutoCAD, PDM, InveTrak, Basic STAMP, ESPRIT, Design of Experiments, R, Engineering, Medical Devices, Product Development, Mechanical Engineering
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2009 — 2011
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
University of the Pacific 2004 — 2009
B.S. Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Galil Motion Control June 2012 - Present
Medtronic May 2011 - August 2011
Enegren Brewing Company 2011 - 2011
Medtronic May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Solidworks, Labview, Design of Experiments, Machining, Embedded Systems, Engineering, C, Robotics, Manufacturing, C++, Visual Basic, Visual Studio, Motion Control, AutoCAD, Control Theory
Education
California State University-Chico 2007 — 2012
Bachelor's of Science, Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
Medtronic September 2013 - Present
Medtronic Cardiovascular Division September 2012 - July 2013
Amgen June 2012 - August 2012
Medtronic February 2012 - May 2012
StemCyte October 2011 - February 2012
Teva Pharmaceuticals June 2011 - October 2011
Neutrogena (A Johnson & Johnson Company) July 2010 - June 2011
Abbott Vascular Devices 2009 - June 2010
JP Morgan Chase Bank October 2009 - October 2009
Neutrogena May 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Validation, V&V, FDA, CAPA, GAMP, Change Control, ISO 13485, Biotechnology, 21 CFR Part 11, Aseptic Processing, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical Industry, Cleaning Validation, GMP, Biopharmaceuticals, LIMS, Configuration Management, Process Control, Sterilization, Chromatography, Software Documentation, Quality Auditing, Engineering Change..., Equipment Commissioning, System Verification, Project Management, Class III Medical..., Equipment Qualification, Computer System..., Remediation, 21 CFR Part 820, Quality System, Maximo, Trackwise, Gage R&R, Design of Experiments, Test Method Validation, PFMEA, SAP ERP, SAP Validation, Risk Assessment, Gap Analysis
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 1992 — 1996
BS
Fresno State August 2012 - Present
Medtronic June 2008 - Present
United American Indian Involvement Inc April 2008 - August 2012
State Center Community College District May 2003 - May 2012
Medtronic - Diabetes Division July 2007 - May 2008
Fresno Native American Health Center, Inc December 2003 - December 2006
Novartis Nutrition Corporation September 2001 - June 2002
Sequoia Community Health Centers August 2000 - September 2001
Community Medical Centers May 1998 - August 1999
Skills
Medical Nutrition..., Nutrition Education, Nutritional Counseling, Diabetes, Public Health, Health Education, Nutrition, Health Promotion, Weight Management, Prevention, Research, Pediatrics, Wellness, Hospitals, Clinical Nutrition, Dietetics, Psychotherapy, Healthcare, Motivational..., Grant Writing, Medicine, Program Management, Training, Heart Disease, Program Evaluation, Community Health, Healthcare Management, Sports Nutrition, Employee Wellness, Program Development, Grants, Community Outreach, Clinical Research, Policy, Wellness Coaching, Fitness, Public Speaking
Education
California State University
Bachelor of Science, Food & Nutritional Sciences
California State University, Fresno
Masters, Public Health
Amgen January 2011 - Present
Medtronic September 2004 - December 2010
Medtronic MiniMed 2002 - December 2004
Medtronic 1999 - 2002
Medtronic 1998 - 1999
St.Jude Medical 1991 - 1998
Education
Purdue University 1995 — 1997
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1988 — 1991
ME, Engineering
Medtronic 2015 - Present
Covidien 2013 - April 2015
Covidien 2012 - April 2015
Covidien 2010 - 2012
Covidien 2009 - 2010
Karl Storz Endoscopy America 2004 - 2009
Karl Storz Endoscopy America 2000 - 2004
Circon ACMI 1997 - 2000
Circon ACMI 1994 - 1997
Winfield Medical 1993 - 1994
Skills
Up/Downstream Marketing, Sales, Training & Education, Capital Equipment, Disposables, Forecasting, Strategic Planning, Laparoscopy, Laparoscopic Surgery, Education, Marketing, Operating Room, Training, Customer-focused, Technology, Market Development, Medical Devices, Surgeons, Urology, Orthopedic, Endoscopy, Neurosurgery, Product Management, Selling, Surgical Instruments, Surgery, Product Launch, Healthcare, General Surgery, Gynecology, Vascular, Strategy, Gastroenterology, Interventional..., Commercialization, Cardiology, Global Marketing, Sales Force Development, Sales Effectiveness, KOL development, ENT, Interventional Radiology, OB/GYN, Neurology, Medical Sales, Hospital Sales, Selling Skills
Education
Yale University - Yale School of Management 2009 — 2009
Executive Education, Marketing Excellence Program
California State University-Chico 1982 — 1987
BS, Business Administration / Marketing
Medtronic December 2014 - Present
Covidien March 2013 - December 2014
Covidien July 2011 - March 2013
Novasyte Inc. October 2010 - July 2011
Skills
Spanish, Cold Calling, Recruiting, Direct Sales, Sales Operations, Medical Devices, Salesforce.com, Capital Equipment, Sales Process, New Business Development, Sales Presentations, Customer Service, Account Management, Negotiation, Product Launch, Healthcare, Disposables, Key Account Management, Coaching, Urology, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office
Education
California State University-Chico
Double Bachelor:, Business Administration & Spanish
Universidad Complutense de Madrid
Spanish & International Business
Medtronic February 2015 - Present
Presidio Surgical Inc. October 2014 - January 2015
Medtronic November 2013 - September 2014
Q-Aces June 2013 - September 2013
Cal Poly SBDC for Innovation September 2011 - June 2013
NuVasive January 2010 - July 2011
NuVasive June 2009 - January 2010
Skills
Entrepreneurship..., Testing, Project Management, Medical Devices, Mechanical Engineering, Solidworks, Product Development, Design of Experiments, Cross-functional Team..., Design Control, Pro Engineer, Business Strategy, Public Speaking, Small Business Marketing, Product Marketing, Supply Chain Management, Market Research, Engineering, Entrepreneurship, Management, Start-ups, R&D, Business Development, Minitab, Design for Manufacturing, SolidWorks
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2011 — 2013
Master of Science (MS), Industrial Technology Management
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2011 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Engineering Management
University of California, Davis 2005 — 2009
BS, Mechanical Engineering, Technology Management
NDS Surgical Imaging February 2015 - Present
Ziehm Imaging September 2013 - February 2015
Medtronic April 2009 - March 2013
Toshiba America Medical Systems February 2007 - April 2009
GE Healthcare January 2001 - February 2007
Picker February 1998 - January 2001
Quinton Instruments March 1995 - February 1998
Boston Scientific October 1992 - March 1995
Skills
Medical Devices, Capital Equipment, Market Development, Product Launch, Cardiology, Operating Room, Surgeons, Disposables, Pharmaceutical Sales, Sales Effectiveness, Sales Operations, Urology, Cross-functional Team..., Interventional Radiology, Surgical Instruments, Vascular, Medical Sales, Interventional..., Neurosurgery, Orthopedic, Sales Force Development, Spine, Neurology, General Surgery, Surgery, Vascular Surgery, OB/GYN, Selling Skills, Cath Lab, Capital Equipment Sales, X-ray, Radiology, Medical Imaging, Cardiac Surgery, Healthcare Industry, Hospitals, Managed Care, Medicine, Sales
Education
California Southern University 2015 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing
University of Phoenix 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General
Pima Medical Institute-Mesa 1988 — 1990
Radiology Technologist, Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiographer
US Navy 1982 — 1988
Combat Systems
Medtronic July 2011 - June 2012
Medtronic May 2009 - July 2011
Medtronic March 2008 - May 2009
Medtronic April 2007 - March 2008
Medtronic October 2006 - April 2007
Broncus Technologies October 2002 - October 2006
Guidant June 2000 - October 2002
PulmonX 1998 - 1999
Education
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 1995 — 2000
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering
Self Employed 2002 - Present
TriVascular, Inc June 2013 - September 2013
General Dynamics May 2010 - September 2010
Medtronic July 2008 - July 2009
JDSU August 1999 - September 2007
Skills
Manufacturing..., Design for Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, SPC, FMEA, Manufacturing, Medical Devices, R&D, ISO 13485, Design Control, Minitab, Quality System, Validation, Design of Experiments, Process Simulation, Engineering Management, Continuous Improvement, FDA, GD&T, ISO, Cross-functional Team..., Process Engineering
Education
California State University, Fresno 1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
San Joaquin Delta College 1992 — 1994
Medtronic April 2015 - Present
Medtronic (formally Covidien) May 2012 - April 2015
Minimally Invasive Therapies Group (Covidien) - formally Newport Medical Instruments November 2009 - May 2012
Medtronic Minimally Invasive Therapies Group (formally Newport Medical Instruments) February 2008 - November 2009
American Electronic Ceramics December 2006 - January 2008
Volcano Tea House June 2005 - December 2006
Skills
Medical Devices, Manufacturing, FDA, Six Sigma, CAPA, ISO 13485, Validation, Product Launch, Root Cause Analysis, Engineering, Minitab, Process Engineering, GMP, Lean Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Continuous Improvement, Project Management, PowerPoint, Cross-functional..., Process Improvement, Agile Methodologies, Agile Project Management, Design Control
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical Engineering
Mayo Clinic November 2014 - Present
Case Western Reserve University May 2015 - Present
Cleveland Clinic September 2009 - November 2014
Medtronic 2007 - 2009
Edwards Lifesciences May 2002 - March 2007
Conexant 2000 - 2002
Education
University of California, Irvine 2001 — 2006
Ph.D., Materials Science and Engineering
Case Western Reserve University 2011 — 2013
Master of Science (M.S.), Clinical Science
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1996 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Materials Engineering
Medtronic May 2013 - Present
Medtronic February 2013 - May 2013
Boston Scientific June 2012 - December 2012
St Jude Medical June 2011 - December 2011
Engineering Possibilities In College July 2008 - July 2011
Cal Poly/ Edwards Lifesciences October 2010 - June 2011
Cal Poly July 2010 - June 2011
Cal Poly September 2010 - March 2011
Kern Medical Center June 2009 - August 2009
EPIC- Engineering September 2008 - July 2009
Skills
Solidworks, Minitab, Matlab, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Pro Engineer, PowerPoint, Pspice, Microsoft Word, Statistics, C++, Technical Writing, Machining, Access, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering, Medical Devices, R&D, SolidWorks
Education
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 2007 — 2012
BS/MS Blended, Biomedical Engineering
California Polytechnic University 2007 — 2012
Blended MS/BS Degree, Biomedical Engineering
Stockdale High School 2005 — 2007
High School Diploma
WriteCat Communications May 2001 - Present
Santa Barbara Bank & Trust June 1998 - June 2001
Medtronic 1996 - 1998
Skills
Copy Editing, Editing, Proofreading, Books, Freelance Writing, Storytelling, Non-fiction, Editorial, Technical Writing, Blogging, Creative Writing, Publishing, Publications, Line Editing, Articles, Marketing, Business, Fiction, Poetry, Web Content
Education
University of California, San Diego 2007 — 2008
Certificate, Copyediting
University of California, Santa Barbara 1977 — 1979
BA, Literature
Diablo Valley College 1976 — 1977
AA, Liberal Studies
California State University-Chico 1974 — 1976
none, Music, English
Elanco January 2015 - Present
Novartis Animal Health 2013 - January 2015
PepsiCo - Pepsi Beverages Company November 2011 - May 2013
Forest Laboratories March 2008 - April 2011
Medtronic May 2006 - March 2008
OSIsoft, Inc January 1998 - August 2004
Skills
Sales Operations, Sales Process, Salesforce.com, Solution Selling, Customer Service, Sales, Typing, Sales Force Development, Competitive Analysis, Leadership, Pharmaceutical Sales, Medical Devices, Selling Skills, Customer Relations, Sales Support, Outside Sales, Computer Literate, Territory, Territory Management, Telecommunications..., Cloud Storage, Cloud Security, Enterprise Technology..., Microsoft Office, Customer Service..., Point of Sale Marketing, Strategy Execution, Client Partnerships, Persuasive..., Winning Presentations, Data Analysis, Product Penetration, Key Account Management, SAP, Clientele, Dataforce, Veeva, iPad Microsoft Office, Account Management, Sales Management, Management
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration/Finance
Abbott Vascular May 2012 - Present
Abbott Vascular August 2010 - May 2012
Medtronic February 2009 - August 2010
Abbott Laboratories December 2006 - December 2008
Boston Scientific June 2006 - September 2006
Abbott Vascular Devices 2005 - 2005
Skills
Medical Devices, Design Control, Validation, Quality System, Catheters, R, FMEA, R&D, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing, ISO 13485, CAPA, Testing, V&V, FDA, Cross-functional Team..., Design of Experiments
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2001 — 2006
Masters, Biomedical Engineering
Leading Healthcare Sales Account Executives In the Portland Area Group June 2011 - Present
Seeking Employment Opportunities, Portland January 2010 - Present
ACS Healthcare Solutions/Midas Plus Accreditation Solutions September 2004 - February 2009
IBM February 2002 - February 2004
IBM - Americas Software July 2000 - January 2002
Medtronic January 1991 - June 2000
Zimmer Orthopedics January 1985 - December 1991
Skills
Account Management, Sales Operations, Sales Management, CRM, Solution Selling, Sales, Product Development, Channel, Process Improvement, Business Development
Education
California State University-Chico 1975 — 1976
Masters Health Care Administration
DePaul University 1971 — 1975
BS, Health Education
TriVascular June 2010 - Present
3230 Magowan Dr 2013 - 2013
Medtronic Cardiovascular April 2009 - April 2010
Medtronic 2000 - 2009
Johnson & Johnson 1998 - 2000
Skills
Relocation, Process Simulation, Manufacturing, Customer Service, Real Estate Transactions, Product Development, Quality System, Leadership, FDA, Lean Manufacturing, Contract Negotiation, R&D, Medical Devices, Design for Manufacturing, ISO 13485, Process Improvement, Integration, Investment Properties, Selling, Project Management, Design of Experiments, Negotiation, Real Estate
Education
Santa Rosa Junior College 2004 — 2006
Certificate, Real Estate
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 1993 — 1998
Medtronic August 2012 - Present
PCAS-NANOSYN LLC. August 2009 - August 2012
Medtronic 2004 - July 2009
Ferrari Carano Winery 2004 - 2004
Santa Cruz Biotechnology 1999 - 2003
Skills
HPLC, LC-MS, GPC, TGA, FTIR, Chromatography, NMR, Mass Spectrometry, Chemistry, Organic Synthesis, Technical Writing, Proofreading, Medicinal Chemistry, Organic Chemistry, Gas Chromatography, GMP, Differential Scanning..., Wet Chemistry, Assay Development, Characterization, Analytical Chemistry, Polymer Chemistry, R&D, Polymers
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1990 — 1995
UC Davis Master Brewers Program
AKF Group September 2012 - Present
R G Vanderweil Engineers July 2011 - September 2012
Medtronic January 2011 - June 2011
NEL Corporation April 2007 - February 2011
Trader Joe's July 2005 - May 2007
DaVinci's Pizza November 2002 - July 2005
Math Crazy January 2004 - June 2005
Skills
Abaqus, Pro Engineer, AutoCAD, Solidworks, Project Management, Revit, Trane Trace 700, Engineering, CAD
Education
University of Massachusetts Lowell 2005 — 2010
Bachelors of Science in Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
California State University-Fresno 2003 — 2005
Mechanical Engineering
McKesson October 2013 - Present
Medtronic January 2004 - September 2013
University of California, Berkeley, Haas School of Business January 2012 - December 2012
Skills
Product Development, Strategic Planning, Financial Modeling, Cross-functional Team..., Product Launch, Medical Devices, Competitive Analysis, Analysis, Product Management, Product Marketing, Commercialization, Market Analysis, Strategy, Business Strategy, Global Marketing, Market Research, Finance, Analytics, Marketing, Segmentation, Consulting, Strategic Partnerships
Education
University of California, Berkeley - Walter A. Haas School of Business
MBA
ESADE Business School
MBA
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
Gilead Sciences 2013 - Present
Medtronic 2005 - 2012
Merck 1998 - 2005
Rockwood Health System/Deaconess Medical Center 1996 - 1998
Spokane Regional Health District 1996 - 1998
United States Air Force/Fairchild Air Force Base 1996 - 1998
Children's Hospital Central California 1994 - 1996
Skills
Corporate Sales &..., Clinical Presentations, Class III Medical..., Patient Safety, Patient Education, Patient Outcomes, Patient Support, Direct Patient Care, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Managing Sales Support..., Physician Training and..., Clinical Accumen, Product Launch, Pharmaceutical Sales, Sales Effectiveness, Customer Service, Team Leadership, Medical Billing, Medical Devices, Diabetes, Medical Sales, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical Industry, Clinical Research, Managed Care, Sales Operations, Endocrinology, Hospitals, Oncology
Education
California State University-Fresno
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Dietetics and Food Systems Management
Edwards Lifesciences December 2011 - Present
Medtronic October 2008 - December 2011
Cal Poly Pomona September 2007 - September 2008
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 2006 — 2008
Master of Science (M.S.), Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
K.N.T University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Healdsburg District Hospital November 2013 - Present
Healdsburg District Hospital April 2013 - November 2013
Healdsburg District Hospital January 2013 - April 2013
Healdsburg District Hospital February 2012 - January 2013
Employer Administrative Services Company December 2011 - December 2012
NeilMed Pharmaceuticals March 2011 - November 2011
Medtronic August 1999 - March 2011
UDV - Glen Ellen Winery September 1993 - July 1999
Skills
Workforce Planning, Talent Management, Employee Relations
Education
University of San Francisco 2009 — 2011
MSOD, Organization Development
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 1989 — 1991
Bachelor of Science, Hotel & Restaurant Management
Medtronic September 2014 - Present
Environmental Science Associates May 2011 - September 2014
Media for Health March 2010 - March 2011
Hunger 500 February 2010 - March 2011
Skills
Environmental, NEPA, Environmental Policy, Ecology, Public Health, Environmental Planning, CEQA, Environmental Science, Permitting, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Statistics, Environmental Impact..., Wetlands, Excel, Writing, GPS, Environmental Compliance, Environmental Consulting, Endangered Species, Ecological Restoration, Mitigation, Wildlife, Field Work, Wildlife Biology, Botany, CWA, Environmental Monitoring, Data Collection, Ornithology, Plant Identification, Soil, Technical Writing, Environmental Education, Microsoft Excel, Water Quality, Watershed Management, Environmental Permitting, Vegetation, Biological Monitoring, Habitat Restoration, Endangered Species Act, Report Writing, Biological Assessments
Education
University of Alabama at Birmingham 2009 — 2010
MPH, Public Health
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2002 — 2007
BS, Ecology and Systematic Biology
Medtronic April 2014 - Present
Medtronic April 2013 - April 2014
Medtronic May 2012 - April 2013
Still Time 2007 - February 2012
Abbott Vascular June 2007 - September 2007
Abbott Vascular June 2006 - September 2006
Skills
Solidworks, Minitab, Engineering, Design of Experiments, Medical Devices, Cross-functional Team..., Validation
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2003 — 2008
BS, Mechanical Engineering
ValenTx March 2011 - Present
Medtronic Vascular 2006 - 2010
Medtronic September 1998 - September 2004
Surx September 1997 - March 1998
Skills
Medical Devices, Design of Experiments, Solidworks, Manufacturing, R&D, Design for Manufacturing, Quality System, Validation, FMEA, Product Development, Design Control, Injection Molding, Commercialization
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1992 — 1998
BS, ME
TriNet January 2014 - Present
AIESEC United States January 2014 - Present
Medtronic December 2012 - January 2014
ADP January 2011 - November 2012
ADP July 2006 - January 2011
AIESEC 2001 - 2006
Skills
Leadership, Sales Process, Strategy, Training, Sales Operations, Leadership Development, New Business Development, Employee Benefits, Building Relationships, Team Building, Marketing, Onboarding, Coaching, Strategic Planning, Employee Engagement, Cross-functional Team..., B2B, Salesforce.com, Curriculum Design, Business Relationship..., 401k, Sales Enablement, Complex Sales, Situational Leadership, E-Learning, Business Process..., Performance Improvement, Major Accounts, Risk Management, Financial Risk, Medical Devices, Product Launch, Sales Force Optimization, Management, Sales, Sales Management, Human Resources, Consulting
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Camp Mobile June 2015 - Present
MedSchoolCoach June 2015 - Present
Firm Media February 2015 - Present
Medtronic January 2015 - Present
CreatorUp January 2015 - Present
Covidien August 2014 - Present
Pentatonic Productions, LLC. April 2013 - Present
Medivision CPP December 2012 - Present
National Association of Peer College Advisors March 2012 - Present
Network Kinection September 2011 - Present
Skills
Logo Design, HTML, Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Final Cut Pro, Graphic Design, Web Design, Social Networking, Marketing, Public Speaking, WordPress, Dreamweaver, InDesign, Art, Editing, Graphics, Advertising, SEO, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Social Media, XHTML, CSS, Photography, Posters, Illustration, PowerPoint, Newsletters, Microsoft Word, Multimedia, Typography, Creative Direction, Layout, Brand Development, Digital Marketing, Video, Branding, Magazines, Art Direction
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 2011 — 2016
Graphic Design and Minor in Marketing
Edison High School 2009 — 2011
diploma
Vacuum Process Engineering, Inc. April 2015 - Present
Medtronic June 2014 - January 2015
Hill Group / AirCover June 2012 - August 2012
Materials Testing Inc. June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Nanotechnology, Scanning Electron..., Mechanical Testing, Metallography, X-ray Diffraction..., Materials Science, Material Selection, Quantum Dots, Photolithography, X-ray diffractometry, Pro Engineer, Microsoft Office, Biomedical Materials, Sputter Deposition, PowerPoint, Engineering, Public Speaking, C, Microsoft Excel, Minitab, Microsoft Project, Project Management
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2009 — 2014
Master's of Science, Materials Engineering
Medtronic 2008 - Present
Endo Pharmaceuticals 2006 - 2008
Johnson & Johnson 2003 - 2006
Johnson & Johnson 2002 - 2003
Skills
Medical Devices, Healthcare, Sales, Hospitals, Sales Operations, Strategic Planning, Product Launch, Operating Room, Marketing, Surgery
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing
Medtronic June 2015 - Present
Allergan August 2013 - April 2015
Allergan February 2013 - August 2013
Allergan June 2011 - February 2013
Portford Solutions Group, Inc. March 2010 - January 2011
Interim HealthCare September 2008 - March 2010
Skills
Customer Service, CTMS, EDC, FDA, Pharmaceutical Industry, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, PowerPoint, Quality Assurance, Recruiting, Training
Education
California State University, Fresno 2003 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration; Human Resource Management
FreshRealm January 2013 - Present
Vizsy January 2011 - Present
Bōbiam December 2010 - Present
Pro-Dex February 2013 - Present
Vital Estates January 1996 - December 2014
Medtronic April 1998 - January 2011
U.S. Army May 1992 - April 1998
Skills
Medical Devices, Leadership, Apparel, Web Applications, Mobile Applications, Online Marketing, Business Strategy, Business Development, New Business Development, Retail, Brand Development, Social Media, Market Analysis, Social Networking, Negotiation, Organization, Strategic Planning, Strategic Partnerships, User Experience, Youth Development, Process Simulation, Program Management, Strategy, Process Improvement, R&D, Project Management, Continuous Improvement, Six Sigma, Cross-functional Team..., FDA, Management, Entrepreneurship, Validation, Manufacturing, Product Launch, Commercialization, Start-ups, Product Development, Design for Manufacturing, Product Marketing, Start-up Ventures, Competitive Analysis, Executive Management, Product Innovation, E-commerce, International Business, Venture Capital, Strategic Thinking, Product Management, Global Business...
Education
University of Minnesota 1991 — 1996
Mechanical Engineering, Engineering
University of St. Thomas 2006 — 2010
MBA Studies
Cal Poly Pomona 1993 — 1994
National Student Exchange (Mechanical Engineering), Mechanical Engineering
University of Pennsylvania - The Wharton School
Wharton Executive Development Program
Medtronic June 2013 - Present
Smith & Nephew June 2011 - June 2013
Novasyte Inc. June 2011 - February 2012
Sunrise Children’s Hospital October 2010 - February 2012
University Medical Center of Southern Nevada February 2009 - November 2010
The Light Group August 2005 - February 2009
US Army January 1997 - January 2000
Skills
Medical Sales, Medical Education, Medical Devices, Wound Care, Medical Technology, Trauma Nursing, ICU, Pediatric Intensive Care, Neonatal Nursing, Emergency Room, Operating Room, Clinical Research, Healthcare Management, Medical/Surgical, Orthopedic, Patient Safety, ACLS, Surgeons, Patient Education, Diabetes, Nursing, Neurology, EKG, PALS, Capital Equipment, Acute Care, Pediatrics, Healthcare, Hospitals, Surgery, Cardiology, Nursing Education, Critical Care, Orthopedics
Education
Touro University Nevada 2007 — 2008
BSN, Nursing
California State University-Bakersfield 2003 — 2005
Associate's degree, General Education
Medtronic June 2014 - Present
Shaw Industries January 2012 - May 2014
Shaw Industries February 2011 - May 2014
Shaw Industries January 2004 - February 2011
Skills
Sales Operations, Sales, Sales Management, Retail, Cold Calling, Sales Process, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Salesforce.com, Operating Room, Medical Devices, Medical-Surgical, Sales Presentations, Selling, Product Development, Account Management, New Business Development, Program Management, Direct Sales
Education
California State University-Chico 1999 — 2003
BA, Political Science
Medtronic April 2012 - Present
Stryker January 2009 - March 2012
Skills
Clinical Research, Healthcare, Management, Medical Devices, Surgery, Training
Education
California State University-Chico 2001 — 2006
Kinesiology, Exercise Physiology
Mikroscan Technologies, Inc. 2015 - Present
Medsphere Systems Corporation April 2012 - September 2015
Validus January 2005 - March 2012
Medtronic January 2003 - December 2004
Aspect Medical Systems September 1999 - December 2002
Baxter International Inc. April 1997 - December 1999
Davis & Geck (A Division of American Cyanamid) January 1993 - December 1996
US Army May 1988 - November 1992
Education
Northwestern University - The Feinberg School of Medicine 2008 — 2011
Master’s Degree, Medical Informatics
California State University, Fresno 1986 — 1990
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration, Management and Operations
Medtronic October 2009 - Present
Baxter International Inc. February 2007 - January 2010
Ethicon Endo-Surgery March 2004 - February 2007
ADP November 2002 - March 2004
Cintas September 2001 - November 2002
San Jose SaberCats September 2001 - September 2001
Sioux Falls Storm June 2000 - August 2001
Skills
Capital Equipment, Operating Room, Urology, Surgeons, Medical Devices, Market Development, Orthopedic, Cardiology, Product Launch, Surgery, Sales Operations, Pharmaceutical Sales, Disposables, Sales, Surgical Instruments
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1995 — 2000
Bachelor Degree, Social Science
Medtronic November 2013 - Present
Cardiovascular Systems Inc September 2009 - November 2013
Skills
Medical Devices, Capital Equipment, Surgeons, Operating Room, Product Launch, Market Development, Cardiology, Sales Operations, Disposables, Healthcare, Sales, Vascular
Education
California State University-Chico 2002 — 2007
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
ABConsulting June 2015 - Present
Medtronic 2012 - August 2015
Medtronic April 2010 - July 2012
Medtronic July 2009 - April 2010
Medtronic July 2008 - April 2010
Medtronic 2004 - April 2008
Cardinal Health August 2001 - February 2004
Cardinal Health July 2001 - February 2004
Skills
Medical Devices, Cross-functional Team..., FDA, Manufacturing, Program Management, Continuous Improvement, Strategy, Quality System, Supply Chain, Product Launch, Process Improvement, CAPA, Management, Lean Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Change Management, Root Cause Analysis, Healthcare, Process Simulation, Quality Assurance, Forecasting, Business Process..., Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, 5S, Manufacturing...
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 2014 — 2016
Lean Supply Chain Professional Certificate; Candidate, Lean Principles; Logistics and Supply Chain Management
The George Washington University 2011 — 2012
Project Management Associate, Project Management
California State University, Los Angeles - College of Business and Economics
B.S., Business Administration; Finance
Tandem Diabetes Care March 2013 - Present
Dexcom July 2006 - March 2013
Medtronic July 2001 - July 2006
Skills
Diabetes, Medical Devices, Healthcare, Cardiology, Endocrinology, Urology, Clinical Research, Oncology, Neurology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Hospitals, Orthopedic, Insulin Pumps, Managed Care, Clinical Trials, Certified Diabetes..., Patient Education, Continuous Glucose...
Education
California State University-Chico 1991 — 1994
BSN, Nursing
Santa Barbara City College August 2015 - Present
California Polytechnic State University September 2014 - June 2015
Allan Hancock College December 2014 - May 2015
Community Action Commission April 2012 - August 2014
Medtronic July 2011 - April 2012
Skills
Nonprofits, Onboarding, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Social Services, Conducting Interviews, Program Coordination, Program Facilitation, Mental Health, Volunteer Management, SPSS, Fundraising, Case Management, Teaching, Public Speaking, Academic Advising, Higher Education, Presentations, Large Group Facilitation, Group Work, Mentoring
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2014 — 2016
Master of Arts (M.A.), Counseling and Guidance: Higher Education/Student Affairs
University of California, Santa Barbara 2008 — 2010
BA, Psychology, 3.4
OHS
Los Angeles County Office of Education December 2009 - Present
Head Start March 2009 - December 2009
New Health Consultants March 2005 - November 2009
Medtronic March 2008 - March 2009
Pharmavite June 2004 - January 2008
Gambro August 2001 - June 2004
Head Start October 1999 - June 2004
DaVita June 1999 - July 2001
Education
UCLA 2002 — 2004
MPH, Public Health
LAC+USC Medical Center 1998 — 1999
Internship, Dietetics
Cal Poly Pomona 1992 — 1998
B.S., Foods and Nutrition
Covidien June 2012 - Present
Boston Scientific June 2009 - June 2012
Salo LLC August 2008 - June 2009
UnitedHealth Group January 2007 - August 2008
Medtronic June 2005 - December 2006
Medtronic June 2002 - May 2005
Medtronic Vascular June 2000 - May 2002
Medtronic March 1996 - May 2000
Arterial Vascular Engineering 1996 - 1999
Coopers & Lybrand September 1993 - March 1996
Skills
Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Process Improvement, Accounting, Cost Accounting, Budgets, Auditing, General Ledger, Corporate Finance, Finance, Six Sigma, Strategic Planning, Manufacturing, Start-ups, Forecasting, PeopleSoft, Leadership, Management, Business Development, Consolidation, Internal Controls, Business Process, Accounts Payable, Cross-functional Team..., Variance Analysis, Business Strategy, Financial Modeling, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Mergers & Acquisitions, SAP, Managerial Finance, Revenue Recognition, US GAAP, Strategic Financial..., Business Process..., Essbase, Analysis, Acquisition Integration
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1988 — 1993
Business, Accounting
Edwards Lifesciences November 2014 - Present
Medtronic April 2014 - November 2014
Boston Scientific 2012 - 2014
NCiIA Competition Team September 2010 - June 2011
Skills
COMSOL, Matlab, Solidworks, AutoCAD, Work Ethic, Research Design, Product Development, Team Building, Cross-functional Team..., Design of Experiments, Biomedical Engineering
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Cal Poly Pomona September 2012 - Present
UPS 2013 - 2013
Lagos State Electricity Board July 2012 - September 2012
Clean Energy Group Alliance November 2011 - June 2012
United Parcel Service January 2011 - June 2012
California State University, Los Angeles March 2007 - December 2010
Medtronic September 2009 - June 2010
National Society of Black Engineers July 2009 - June 2010
California State University, Los Angeles March 2009 - July 2009
National Society of Black Engineers January 2009 - July 2009
Skills
Matlab, Engineering, Analysis, Windows, Proposal Writing, Process Improvement, Data Analysis, Microsoft Office, MS Project, Technical Writing, Microsoft Excel, Testing, Project Management, Programming, PowerPoint, Solidworks, Visio, Troubleshooting
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 2012 — 2014
Engineering Management, Engineering/Industrial Management
California State University-Los Angeles 2006 — 2011
Electrical Engineering, Power and Communications
Dowen College Lagos
Medtronic May 2015 - Present
Covidien December 2011 - Present
Covidien April 2009 - December 2011
Covidien October 2006 - April 2009
ADP June 2005 - September 2006
ADP October 2002 - June 2005
Citation Press June 2000 - October 2002
Skills
Sales Management, Territory, Hiring, Consultative Selling, Curriculum Development, Managing Employees, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing Strategy, Executive Management, Sales Operations, Salesforce.com, Surgeons, Capital Equipment, Team Building, Operating Room, Coaching, Leadership Development, Surgical Instruments, Medical Devices, Recruiting, Management, Selling, CRM, Selling Skills, Leadership, Urology, Sales, Training, Account Management, Disposables, Cold Calling, Product Launch, Market Development, Sales Process, Sales Force Development, Cardiology
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1996 — 1999
BS, Business Communication
Hawker Beechcraft August 2010 - August 2011
Medtronic March 2010 - August 2010
HD Supply February 2009 - February 2010
Select Comfort February 2008 - January 2009
Magellan Navigation December 2007 - February 2008
EDS Group September 2006 - August 2007
Synopsys May 2004 - September 2006
Education
California State University-Chico 1997 — 2004
Medtronic 2007 - Present
Ethicon Endo-Surgery 2003 - 2007
Grimmway Farms 1998 - 2002
Skills
Operating Room, Capital Equipment, Medical Devices, Neurology, Surgery, Surgeons, Urology, Market Development, Surgical Instruments, Neurosurgery, ENT, Orthopedic, Interventional Radiology, Cardiology, New Business Development, Territory Management, General Surgery, Import Export, Spine
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1992 — 1997
BS, AG Business Administration
Medtronic Diabetes 2005 - Present
Medtronic 2001 - 2005
Medical Research Group 1998 - 2001
Skills
Engineering, Design Control, Medical Devices, ISO 13485, FDA, Design of Experiments, V&V, CAPA, Biomedical Engineering, R&D, Quality System, Design for Manufacturing, ISO 14971, FMEA, Minitab
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Specialized Environmental Systems January 2009 - December 2012
Starion Instruments 2000 - 2010
Medtronic March 1998 - September 2000
Skills
Design Control, R&D, Medical Devices, Product Development, Solidworks, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, FMEA, Manufacturing..., Design of Experiments, Sales Operations, Sales Presentations, Small Business, Product Management, Product Design, Manufacturing Operations, Technical Documentation, Purchasing, SPC, PFMEA, Design Verification..., Multi Tasking, Training, Proposal Writing
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1992 — 1998
BS, Environmental/Environmental Health Engineering
Roche November 2006 - Present
Roche Laboratories Inc. 2006 - Present
Roche Pharmaceuticals 2006 - Present
Disetronic Medical Systems September 2005 - November 2006
Medtronic February 2003 - August 2005
Bristol-Myers Squibb March 1996 - February 2003
Wyeth Pharmaceuticals September 1988 - March 1996
Education
California State University Stanislaus 1984 — 1988
BA, Communication
Medtronic July 2012 - Present
Adestinn L.L.C. September 2010 - Present
MME Group Inc June 2011 - July 2012
Johnstech International July 2004 - August 2010
Lake Region May 2001 - July 2004
Solar Plastics, Inc. November 1998 - March 2001
Skills
Iso 9000, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Manufacturing..., Quality Management, ISO, Continuous Improvement, Plastics, Injection Molding, Product Development, FMEA, Engineering, ISO 9001 Lead Auditor, Medical Devices, Laser Welding, Assembly Processes, Programming
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2000 — 2002
MS, Manufacturing Engineering
California State University-Chico 1988 — 1991
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Advanced Cardiac Therapeutics June 2014 - Present
Medtronic July 2011 - Present
Direct Flow Medical May 2010 - July 2011
Hansen Medical 2007 - May 2010
Boston Scientific 2003 - 2007
Skills
Design Control, Medical Devices, Quality Management, Six Sigma, CAPA, Biomedical Engineering, FDA, Biomaterials, R&D, ISO 14971, ISO 13485, Lean Manufacturing, Catheters, Biotechnology, Orthopedic, Minitab, Quality System, Failure Analysis, Labview, DMAIC, FMEA, Engineering Management, Validation, Medical Imaging, Injection Molding, Design for Manufacturing, V&V, ISO, Manufacturing, Start-ups, Product Development, Design of Experiments, Manufacturing..., Solidworks, Engineering, SPC, Root Cause Analysis
Education
San Jose State University 2003 — 2005
MS, Mechanical Engineering, Control Systems
California State University-Chico 1995 — 2000
BS, Mechanical Engineer
Edwards Lifesciences September 2012 - Present
NuVasive 2009 - September 2012
Medtronic September 2007 - December 2009
BMET Corp. January 2001 - August 2007
Cogent Technology January 1995 - 2001
General Engineering January 1991 - January 1995
Skills
Medical Devices, FDA, Engineering, Product Design, Solidworks, CAPA, ISO 13485, Product Development, Manufacturing, R&D, Lean Manufacturing, Quality System, GMP, ISO, Validation, SolidWorks
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
BSME
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Amgen 2006 - Present
Medtronic 2001 - 2006
Trans F/X 2000 - 2001
Spectra Entertainment 1996 - 2000
Royce Medical Company 1992 - 1996
Skills
Quality System, FDA, CAPA, Product Development, Biotechnology, Cross-functional Team..., Pharmaceutical Industry, Engineering, Commercialization, Biopharmaceuticals, Medical Devices, Technology Transfer, R&D, V&V, Product Launch, Six Sigma, Design Control, GMP, ISO 13485, Validation, FMEA
Education
California State University-Chico 1986 — 1992
BS
California State University-Northridge
Masters
Medtronic January 2009 - Present
NeoMatrix June 2007 - September 2008
Takeda Pharmaceuticals August 2005 - June 2007
Skills
Medical Devices, Operating Room, Endoscopy Suite, Sales Effectiveness, Thoracic Surgery, Pulmonology
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1996 — 2001
B.A., Business Administration/Marketing
Medtronic April 2001 - Present
Medtronic 2001 - August 2010
Skills
V&V, R&D, Process Improvement, Medical Devices, ISO 13485, Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Product..., Biomedical Engineering, Catheters, Design Control, Engineering, FDA, Mechatronics, Design for Manufacturing
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Medtronic July 2012 - Present
Bausch and Lomb November 2010 - July 2012
Teva Parenteral Medicines, Inc. March 2008 - November 2010
Medtronic Neurosurgery February 2007 - February 2008
Advanced Bionics, Inc. November 2005 - February 2007
Amgen November 2002 - November 2005
Gen_Probe January 2001 - November 2002
Kelly Scientific Resources January 2000 - January 2001
Skills
Medical, PMA, 510(k), Change Control, Pharmaceuticals, cGMP, IDE, Good Clinical Practices, Design Control, Post Market Surveillance, Product Stability, Quality Assurance, Technical Files, Canadian Regulations, Medical Device Directive, Pharmaceutical Industry, GMP, Medical Devices, Validation, Regulatory Affairs, Regulations, Regulatory Submissions, CAPA, CE marking, Sop, Quality Control, ISO 13485, Regulatory Requirements
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 1995 — 1999
BS, Biotechnology
Medtronic May 2015 - Present
Foley Family Wines February 2014 - January 2015
Hospitality Data Solutions June 2013 - February 2014
Constellation Brands June 2009 - March 2012
AK Data Solutions October 2008 - June 2009
First California Mortgage Company June 2004 - September 2008
Motion Analysis Studios January 2001 - June 2004
National Bank of the Redwoods 1998 - 2001
Skills
Outlook, Access, Microsoft Excel, Marketing, Training, Databases, Program Management, Forecasting, Customer Service, Time Management, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Data Entry, PowerPoint, System Administration, Team Leadership
Education
California State University-Chico 1984 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Medtronic June 2012 - Present
Medtronic (CRDM Division) August 2010 - June 2012
Medtronic September 2008 - September 2010
Seagate Technology July 1998 - May 2006
Skills
Six Sigma, Design of Experiments, DMAIC, Minitab, SPC, Cross-functional Team..., FMEA, Lean Manufacturing, Medical Devices, Process Improvement, Failure Analysis, Quality System, Black Belt, Manufacturing, Product Development, Manufacturing..., Root Cause Analysis, Design for Manufacturing
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2006 — 2008
MBA, Operations
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2006 — 2008
MBA, Supply Chain and Operations
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1991 — 1996
B.S., Materials Engineeing
Johnson & Johnson 2015 - Present
CR Bard 2014 - Present
Medtronic May 2007 - December 2013
Edwards Lifesciences January 1998 - October 2005
Baxter International Inc. 1994 - 1998
3M Health Care 1990 - 1994
Allergan 1985 - 1990
Skills
ISO 13485, Design Control, FDA, Medical Devices, CAPA, V&V, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, DOE, Design of Experiments, Six Sigma, SPC, DMR, DHF, Product Release..., Shelf Life, NCR, Manufacturing Transfer, ISO14971, ISO 5840, 21 CFR part 820, 21CFR part 211, 21 CFR part 210, ISO 10555, Minitab, Gage R&R, Polymer and chemical..., Analytical chemistry, Adhesive Bonding, FDA GMP, GLP, Test Method Validation, Failure Analysis
Education
California State University-Long Beach 1988 — 1991
Master of Science (MS), Mechanical Engineering
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 1982 — 1984
Bachelor of Science (BS), CHE.E
Medtronic June 2011 - Present
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
Masters of Business Administration
Baxter Healthcare October 2014 - Present
Medtronic November 2009 - October 2014
Avail Medical Products May 2007 - November 2009
NAMSA September 2000 - May 2007
B. Braun Group October 1991 - August 2000
Skills
FDA, Design Control, Quality System, Design of Experiments, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, V&V, FMEA, Manufacturing, SPC, Minitab, Sterilization, Medical Devices, Laboratory
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1988 — 1991
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Microbiology, General
firms within challenging and progressive industries. June 2013 - Present
Signorello Estate December 2013 - January 2014
Johnson & Johnson September 2012 - May 2013
L-3 Communications March 2011 - February 2012
FormFactor June 2010 - September 2010
Brooks Automation March 2006 - September 2009
Medtronic January 2006 - March 2006
Hayes Medical August 2005 - October 2005
USDA Forest Service March 2005 - July 2005
Standard Register November 2004 - January 2005
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, SAP, Accounting, Forecasting, Variance Analysis, Cost Management, Internal Controls, Income Statement, Budgets, Inventory Analysis, Physical Inventory, Intercompany..., Cost Accounting, Capital Budgeting, G/L Reconciliations, Property Tax, Sales & Use Tax, Collections, Cash Flow Forecasting, Government Compliance, Balance Sheet, Excess & Obsolesence, Inventory Dispositions, Federal Government...
Education
California State University, Fresno 1986 — 1989
Bachelors, Accounting
InnerCool/Philips Healthcare September 1998 - November 2014
Medtronic May 1998 - September 1998
Skills
ISO 13485, Medical Devices, cGMP manufacturing, Product Development, Quality System, Process Improvement, CAPA, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, V&V
Education
California State University San Marcos
Graduate-level Certificate in Healthcare Information Technology (HIT)
Maxim Integrated February 2014 - Present
BAM Labs, Inc. February 2013 - March 2014
Osong Medical Device June 2012 - November 2012
St. Jude Medical March 2004 - February 2012
St. Jude Medical October 2001 - February 2004
Medtronic April 1998 - August 2001
Thermo Fisher Scientific 1996 - April 1998
UCLA-VA hospital 1995 - 1996
Skills
Medical Devices, FDA, Invention, Biomedical Engineering, Digital Signal..., Algorithm Design, biological signal..., resource limited..., Classification using..., PIC, ARM, Z80,MC68000,..., Assembly Language, Support Vector Machine, Embedded Software, Machine Learning, Sensors, Patents, System Identification, cross assembler, in circuit emulator, Electrophysiology, Firmware, Algorithms, Matlab, Digital Signal..., Image Processing, R&D
Education
University of Southern California 1990 — 1995
PhD, MS, Biomedical Engineering
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 1988 — 1990
Graduate Program, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Seoul National University 1980 — 1983
BS, Computer Engineering
Covidien July 2013 - Present
Covidien June 2012 - July 2013
Solta Medical, Inc. June 2011 - June 2012
Medtronic December 2004 - June 2011
Hospira October 2001 - August 2004
Solectron September 1999 - July 2001
Volex October 1998 - September 1999
Skills
ISO13485, Process Validation, Internal Audit, Supplier Auditing, Supplier Quality, Supplier Evaluation, Process Development, Process Improvement, ISO 13485, V&V, Quality System, ISO 14971, Process Simulation, FDA, Six Sigma, Design Control, Medical Devices, Quality Assurance, Validation, Auditing, Quality Control
Education
California State University-Chico 1990 — 1993
B.S., Industrial Engineering
Medtronic May 1998 - Present
Watkins-Johnson January 1996 - May 1998
Sorin Biomedical June 1993 - December 1993
Skills
Medical Devices, Design Control, Design of Experiments, ISO 13485, Quality System, CAPA, Design for Manufacturing, FDA, Minitab, V&V, Biomedical Engineering, DMAIC, SPC, Quality Assurance, R&D
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1990 — 1995
B.S., Industrial Engineering
Inogen June 2011 - Present
H&H Medical June 2007 - Present
Medtronic September 2005 - May 2007
Education
California State University-Chico 2000 — 2005
BS, Business Administration
Medtronic September 2011 - Present
Novo Engineering November 2009 - September 2011
CareFusion February 2009 - November 2009
Hewlett-Packard August 2002 - February 2009
Agilent Technologies December 1999 - August 2002
Levelite Tech. Inc. June 1998 - January 1999
Stryker Endoscopy June 1997 - September 1997
Skills
Solidworks, Matlab, Statistical Modeling, System Architecture, Visual Basic, Wildfire, CoCreate Onespace, Systems Engineering, 510 K, Machinist (Basic..., Mechanism Design, Plastic Part Design, Medical Devices, Minitab, ISO 13485, Tolerance Analysis, Biomedical Engineering, Design Control, FDA, Product Design, Engineering, Product Development, V
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1994 — 1999
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Wipro at Cisco System September 2013 - Present
Amgen February 2013 - May 2013
Medtronic June 2011 - October 2012
Medtronic Diabetes 2008 - July 2011
Tamarack Scientific 2008 - 2008
Spectrum Laboratory 2006 - 2008
CHAD Therapeutics 2003 - 2006
Skills
Continuous Improvement, Reliability, Product Transfer, Design Control, Medical Devices, ISO 13485, FDA, CAPA, V&V, Design of Experiments, ISO 14971, Manufacturing..., DMAIC, Design for Manufacturing, FMEA, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, R&D, Validation, Lean Manufacturing, Quality Control, Process Simulation
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 2000 — 2002
MS, Engineering Management
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
BS, Mechanical Engineer
Baxter 2007 - 2008
CV Therapeutics 2003 - 2007
Medtronic 2002 - 2003
Elan 1999 - 2002
BMS 1998 - 1999
Merck 1995 - 1998
Pacific Bell - FitWorks 1991 - 1995
Pacific Bell Fitworks 1991 - 1995
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, Biotechnology, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical Sales, Product Launch, Neurology
Education
California State University-Chico 1986 — 1991
Masters, Exercise Physiology
California State University-Chico 1986 — 1991
BA
Medtronic October 2014 - Present
Covidien September 2013 - October 2014
Covidien July 2010 - September 2013
Covidien (Formerly ev3) October 2008 - July 2010
Covidien (Formerly ev3) December 2007 - October 2008
Covidien (Formerly ev3) August 2007 - November 2007
Covidien (Formerly ev3) August 2006 - July 2007
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona January 2006 - September 2006
Don Bosco Technical Institute April 2002 - September 2005
Skills
Solidworks, Medical Devices, Design Control, Design of Experiments, Six Sigma, Quality System, Manufacturing, Mechanical Testing, Biomedical Engineering, FDA, Quality Assurance, ISO 13485, Electrochemistry, Minitab, CQE, CAPA, ISO 14971, Biomaterials, Catheters, Biocompatibility, 21 CFR, PMA, Stents, Product Launch, ASQ, Process Simulation, Validation, Quality Auditing, V&V, SPC, FMEA, R&D, Manufacturing..., DMAIC, Root Cause Analysis, Design for Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality Control, Supplier Quality
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 1999 — 2006
BS, Materials Engineering
Don Bosco Technical Institute 1995 — 1999
High School Diploma, High School, Materials Science
Medtronic Principal R&D EngineerMedtronic CardioVascular2005 - Present
Medtronic 2005 - Present
Stent Summit 2015 - 2015
Stent Summit 2015 - 2015
Stent Summit 2015 - 2015
Medtronic Vascular 2005 - 2014
Skills
R&D, Testing, Design Control, Medical Devices, ISO 13485, Biomedical Engineering, ISO 14971, FDA, V&V, Design of Experiments, Biomaterials, Quality System, Leadership, Minitab, Design for Manufacturing, Validation, CAPA
Education
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
BS, Physics
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo
MS, Engineering (Biomedical)
Country Day - STX
W.L. Gore & Associates 2006 - Present
Ethicon Endo-Surgery January 2003 - January 2006
Medtronic January 2002 - January 2003
Takeda Pharmaceuticals September 1999 - January 2002
Skills
Capital Equipment, Operating Room, General Surgery, Medical Devices, Surgeons, Interventional Radiology, Surgery, Cardiology, Orthopedic, Healthcare, Market Development, Product Launch, Stents, Sales Process, Operating Room Sales, Selling Skills, Selling, Hospitals, Medical Sales, Vascular Surgery, Surgical Instruments, Disposables, Sales Operations, Interventional..., Sales
Education
California State University, Fresno 1994 — 1999
B.A., Mass Communication
Interface Catheter Solutions July 2009 - February 2012
Alsius Corporation January 2001 - April 2009
Medtronic 1996 - 2000
20th Century Plastics 1995 - 1996
Olympus America Inc. 1993 - 1995
Baxter Edwards 1988 - 1993
Baxter Pharmaseal 1984 - 1988
American Hospital Supply Corp. 1972 - 1984
Skills
Manufacturing, Product Development, R&D, Quality System, FDA, Validation, ISO 13485, Medical Devices, Capital Equipment, Design Control, CAPA, V&V, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing..., Design for Manufacturing, Engineering Management, FMEA, Plastics, Design of Experiments, Commercialization, Continuous Improvement, Market Development
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
BS, Mechanical Engineering
California State University-Long Beach
Master, Business Administration
Medtronic June 2015 - Present
Sonendo, Inc October 2013 - June 2015
Covidien/EV3 Neurovascular August 2011 - October 2013
Abbott Medical Optics (formerly Visiogen) 2009 - June 2012
SenoRx December 2006 - March 2009
Endologix Inc January 2005 - December 2006
Sierra Woodworking Inc. May 2004 - December 2004
Applied Medical April 2003 - May 2004
Beckman Coulter 1994 - 2003
Skills
Engineering, CAD, Manufacturing, FDA, Pro Engineer, Quality System, Medical Devices, Solidworks, ISO 13485, Quality Assurance, Project Management, Design Control, Electronics
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 1991 — 1994
B.S., Engineering
IBM March 2009 - Present
Abbott January 2015 - Present
Eli Lilly and Company February 2014 - December 2014
The Walt Disney Company December 2012 - January 2014
BWAY Corporation October 2011 - November 2012
Sara Lee July 2007 - October 2011
Medtronic 1998 - 2004
Skills
SAP R/3, ERP, SAP, SAP BW, SD, SAP ERP, Business Process, SAP Netweaver, Supply Chain, EDI, IDOC, SAP MM, SAP Implementation, Business Intelligence, SAP BI, ABAP
Education
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 1990 — 1994
Medtronic February 2015 - Present
Covidien October 2012 - February 2015
Covidien March 2012 - October 2012
Covidien July 2010 - April 2012
Skills
Minitab, Medical Devices, Materials Science, Product Development, Validation, Design of Experiments, Manufacturing, ISO 13485, Root Cause Analysis, Six Sigma, Solidworks, Quality Control, Process Improvement
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2005 — 2010
Bachelor's and Master's Degree, Materials Engineering, Heat Treatment of Nitinol Wire
La Tortilla Factory June 2014 - Present
Medtronic June 2005 - June 2014
Skills
Variance Analysis, Forecasting, Financial Reporting, Account Reconciliation, Management, Accounting, Budgets, Finance, Accounts Payable, Accruals, Consolidation, Manufacturing, SAP, Financial Analysis, Medical Devices, Microsoft Excel
Education
California State University-Chico 1995 — 1999
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Topera August 2014 - Present
St. Jude Medical 2005 - 2014
Endocardial Solutions 2002 - 2005
Medtronic 1998 - 2002
Skills
Capital Equipment, Cardiology, Medical Devices, Electrophysiology, Pacemakers, Disposables, Interventional..., Operating Room, Surgeons, Surgical Instruments, Vascular, Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, Healthcare
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1991 — 1995
BS, Exercise Physiology
Baxalta July 2015 - Present
Baxter Healthcare October 2012 - Present
Capstone Turbine Corporation July 2011 - October 2012
Medtronic August 2007 - June 2011
Pentair August 2004 - August 2007
Fadal November 2002 - August 2004
Schlumberger Technologies May 2001 - July 2002
Vitesse Semiconductor April 1999 - May 2001
Skills
Lean Manufacturing
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo
BS, Industrial Technology
Medtronic May 2015 - Present
Salix Pharmaceuticals September 2014 - May 2015
Reckitt Benckiser October 2012 - August 2014
Astra Zeneca July 2008 - April 2012
AstraZeneca 2006 - 2008
AstraZeneca 2005 - 2006
Chico Cardiology Associates 2004 - 2005
Chico Sports Club 2003 - 2004
Chico Cardiology Associates 2002 - 2004
Skills
Pain Management, Gastroenterology, Sales, Sales Process, Sales Presentations, Cardiology, Hospital Sales, Rheumatology, Sales Effectiveness, Pharmaceutical Industry, Medical Devices, Leadership, Diabetes, Endocrinology, Laboratory Medicine, Business Intelligence, Microsoft Word
Education
California State University-Chico
Bachelor of Science (BS), Kinesiology and Exercise Science
California State University-Chico
Bachelors of Science- Exercise Physiology
Saint Jeanne De Lestonnac School June 2015 - Present
Saint Jeanne De Lestonnac School January 2015 - June 2015
Saint Jeanne De Lestonnac School August 2014 - December 2014
Saint Jeanne De Lestonnac School August 2013 - March 2014
Palomar Health 2001 - 2008
Medtronic 2000 - 2001
Skills
Lifesciences, Pharmaceutical Industry, Molecular Biology
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1991 — 1996
Bachelor's of Science, Biochemistry
Medtronic January 2015 - Present
Edwards Lifesciences November 2011 - December 2014
Edwards Lifesciences August 2006 - November 2011
Terumo Medical July 2002 - August 2006
St. Jude Medical March 1999 - July 2002
St. Jude Medical April 1997 - September 1997
Skills
Engineering, Quality Control, Medical Devices, ISO 13485, Design of Experiments, Quality System, Design Control, FDA, Manufacturing, CAPA
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Engineering
ZOLL Medical Corporation June 2015 - Present
Biosense Webster February 2011 - March 2015
Medtronic October 2006 - February 2011
Pfizer Pharmaceuticals 1991 - 2006
Skills
Capital Equipment, Cardiology, Market Development, Medical Devices, Operating Room, Pharmaceutical Sales, Product Launch, Sales, Sales Effectiveness, Sales Operations, Urology, Cross-functional Team..., Neurology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Management
Education
California State University, Fresno 1982 — 1986
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration, Marketing
Medtronic June 2015 - Present
Medtronic June 2012 - June 2015
Medtronic April 2010 - June 2012
Medtronic May 2008 - March 2010
Medtronic October 2006 - May 2008
Skills
Medical Devices, SAP, Healthcare, PowerPoint, Excel, Microsoft Office, Customer Relations, Data Analysis, Diabetes, Sales Support, Negotiation, Customer Service, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Product Launch, Market Development, Sales Operations, Capital Equipment, Microsoft Excel
Education
Cal Poly San Luis Obispo 2002 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Political Science and Government
Medtronic November 2013 - Present
LDR Spine February 2012 - November 2013
Atrium Medical December 2008 - February 2012
Lincare July 2007 - December 2008
Skills
Surgery, Hospitals, Operating Room, Surgeons, Sales Management
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2003 — 2005
MBA, Masters in Business Administration
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2001 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts, Speech Communications
Celleration, Inc. September 2011 - Present
Medtronic August 2005 - September 2011
Education
California State University-Chico 1998 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BS), Health/Health Care Administration/Management
Oraya Therapeutics, Inc. January 2013 - Present
MiCardia Corporation 2012 - Present
Medtronic September 1975 - Present
Skills
Medical Device..., Controlled Environments, Materials Of Animal..., Sterilization, Microbiology
Education
Cal Poly Pomona 1977 — 1981
Bachelor's degree, Medical Microbiology and Bacteriology
Regal Medical Group January 2013 - Present
Medical Management Solutions, Inc. 2008 - 2009
Health Net September 2006 - October 2007
Medtronic June 2005 - January 2006
Kaiser Permanente April 2004 - January 2005
Education
University of La Verne
Masters of Health Administration
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Food, Nutrition, and Consumer Sciences
Avid Bioservices April 2015 - Present
Biosense Webster November 2014 - April 2015
Advanced Sterilization Products (ASP) April 2014 - November 2014
Neutrogena October 2013 - December 2013
B. Braun Group September 2013 - October 2013
St. Jude Medical February 2013 - July 2013
Medtronic October 2012 - February 2013
Edwards Lifesciences August 2012 - October 2012
B. Braun Group June 2011 - August 2012
IKARIA, Inc. April 2011 - May 2011
Skills
ISO 13485, FDA, Design Control, Medical Devices, CAPA, V&V, ISO 14971, Validation, Quality System, Biomedical Engineering, GMP, 21 CFR Part 11, 21 CFR, Design of Experiments, Change Control, Capital Equipment, Regulatory Affairs, FMEA, Installation..., Operational..., Performance..., Cleaning Validation, European Union, Protocol, Technical Writing, SOP development, Laboratory Technicians, Microsoft Office, Sterilization, Pharmaceutical Industry, Deviations, Processes Development, Process Improvement, sanization, Clean Rooms
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 2001 — 2007
Bachelor's of Science, Biotechnology w/ Chemistry Minor
Sultana High School 1999 — 2001
Diploma
Medtronic August 2014 - Present
BioScreen Testing Services August 2013 - August 2014
Paklab June 2012 - April 2013
Skills
Quality Assurance, GMP, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Sop, GLP, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Customer Service, SOP, Regulatory Affairs, Team Leadership, Environmental Monitoring
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 2007 — 2013
Biology, Microbiology, General
Windes July 2014 - Present
Level2Designs February 2010 - June 2014
Medtronic November 2007 - August 2009
Skills
Active Directory, Windows Server, Servers, Virtualization, Networking, VMware
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Information Systems
Medtronic November 2012 - Present
Prolacta Bioscience June 2011 - October 2012
Advanced Sterilization Products August 2010 - June 2011
Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona 2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biotechnology
Medtronic December 2014 - Present
Cool Planet Energy Systems, Inc. April 2014 - November 2014
Medtronic June 2013 - April 2014
Education
California State University-Channel Islands 2012 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Biology, General
Ventura College 2010 — 2011
Associate of Science (A.S.), Biotechnology