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
Medtronic December 2014 - Present
Medtronic January 2012 - Present
Medtronic July 2008 - December 2011
UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas January 2007 - June 2008
Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children January 2007 - June 2008
Plexon Inc January 2008 - May 2008
JASLOK HOSPITAL May 2005 - December 2005
Skills
Tissue Engineering, Biocompatibility, Histology, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, Marketing Research, FDA, Biomaterials, Labview, Medical Imaging, Design Control, Matlab, Design of Experiments, PMP, Fluorescence Microscopy, ImageJ, Microscopy, Bioengineering, Cell Culture, R&D, Confocal Microscopy, Solidworks, Electrophysiology, Validation, V&V, Mechanical Testing, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, Drug Delivery, CAPA, Scanning Electron..., Biomechanics, Medical Device R&D, Catheters, Signal Processing, Minitab, Design for Manufacturing, Testing, 21 CFR, CE marking, Quality System, Image Processing, Image Analysis, Finite Element Analysis, Failure Analysis, Abaqus, SolidWorks, LabVIEW
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington 2006 — 2008
Master's degree, Biomedical/Medical Engineering
University of Mumbai 2002 — 2006
Bachelors of Enginnering, Biomedical
University of Minnesota Medical School
St. Jude Medical January 2011 - Present
Boston Scientific January 2005 - November 2010
Medtronic 2002 - 2005
Skills
Medical Devices, Operating Room, Cardiology, Surgeons, Market Development, Product Launch, Interventional..., Cath Lab, Sales Effectiveness, Hospitals
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington
BSN, Nursing
University of Texas at Dallas
MBA, Business
Phil Ellis Associates 2009 - 2011
St. Jude Medical 2003 - 2008
Boston Scientific 2000 - 2003
Medtronic 1998 - 2000
Boehringer Mannheim 1988 - 1998
Skills
Cardiac Rhythm..., Hospitals, Medicine, Capital Equipment, Medical Devices, Microsoft Word, Operating Room
Education
University of Southern Mississippi 1982 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing/Marketing Management, General
Medtronic July 2015 - Present
Medtronic April 2014 - June 2015
Medtronic October 2012 - March 2014
St. Jude Medical August 2011 - October 2012
Boston Scientific January 2011 - May 2011
Boston Scientific July 2007 - January 2011
Hill Rom March 2006 - July 2007
Metaphase/SDRC/EDS/UGS 1984 - 2006
Skills
Product Lifecycle..., Medical Devices, Software Development, Cross-functional Team..., PDM, Process Improvement, Team Leadership, Program Management, Testing, Requirements Analysis, SharePoint, Product Development, SDLC, Training, Leadership, Management, Quality Assurance, Integration, Software Documentation
Education
The University of North Dakota
B.S., Computer Science
Medtronic March 2015 - Present
Medtronic / Consignmed, Inc. March 2014 - Present
The Weston Group Inc November 2013 - Present
NHC Ft Oglethorpe, GA 2008 - 2013
Skills
Physical Therapy, Healthcare, Medical Devices, Operating Room, Surgery, Spine, Hospitals
Education
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga
Bachelor of Science (BS), Physical Therapy
Green Box Foods November 2012 - Present
Blue Ribbon Foods April 2010 - Present
Southern Foods at Home April 2010 - Present
Medtronic June 2008 - October 2009
Skills
Diabetes, Healthcare, Medical Devices, Nutrition, Nutritional Counseling, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Wellness, Dietetics, Health Education, Prevention, Food, Management, Customer Service, Leadership, Marketing Strategy, Public Speaking
Education
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 2002 — 2007
B.S., Nutrition/Dietetics
Medtronic June 2014 - Present
SuccessFactors January 2013 - June 2014
SuccessFactors (formerly Jobs2web) July 2011 - December 2012
Sephora 2007 - 2011
Skills
Project Management, Customer Service, Training, Sales, Recruiting, Healthcare, Hospitals, Clinical Research, Communication, Microsoft Office, Analytics, Business Intelligence, Data Analysis, Account Management, Troubleshooting, Leadership, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, Time Management, Management, SQL, SaaS, Employee Training
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Animal Sciences
The University of Queensland
Medtronic June 2015 - Present
University of North Dakota September 2014 - December 2014
Graco inc. January 2014 - August 2014
Marvin windows May 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Manufacturing, Finite Element Analysis, Solidworks, Microsoft Excel, Matlab, AutoCAD, Design for Manufacturing, Pro Engineer, Inventor, Machine Tools, PTC Pro/Engineer, Injection Molding, Continuous Improvement, Root Cause Analysis, Lean Manufacturing, CAD, ANSYS, Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Product Design
Education
The University of North Dakota 2010 — 2015
Mechanical Engineering, Junior
Medtronic September 2015 - Present
Epimed May 2014 - August 2015
DAVA Oncology January 2013 - May 2013
University of Texas at Arlington April 2012 - December 2012
YoungLives September 2010 - January 2012
Skills
Medical Devices, Technical Presentations, Pain Management, Manufacturing..., Design for Manufacturing, Polymer Engineering, Interventional Pain..., Technical Writing, Interpersonal..., Organization, Tissue Engineering, Microsoft Excel, ImageJ, Biomaterials, Molecular Biology, Microsoft Word, Stem Cells, Research, Oncology, Microscopy, Customer Service, Python, PCR, IR spectroscopy, H&E staining, Bioinformatics, NCBI, Lifesciences, Cell Biology, Image J, Cell Culture, Masson Trichrome..., DNA sequencing, Scaffold production, ANSYS, CAD, Nanobiotechnology, Gel Electrophoresis, Biotechnology, Clinical Trials, Data Analysis, SolidWorks
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington 2012 — 2014
Master of Science (MS), Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
The University of Texas at Arlington 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology
Coppell High School 2004 — 2008
Medtronic March 2013 - Present
Memorial Healthcare System January 2010 - February 2013
Skills
Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Healthcare, Phlebotomy, Hospitals, Public Health, Epic Systems, EMR, Infectious Diseases, Hematology, IRB, Medical Devices, Orthopedic, EKG, Clinical Research..., Oncology, Protocol, Cardiology, Clinical Study Design, GCP, EDC, ICH-GCP, Patient Recruitment, Medical Research, Clinical Data Management, Oracle Clinical, Regulatory Submissions, HIPAA, Informed Consent, CTMS, Medical Terminology, Orthopedics
Education
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, General
Medtronic February 2014 - Present
CRMC September 2009 - January 2014
Baylor Garland 2008 - 2009
Baylor Heart and Vascular 2006 - 2008
Cardinal Health 2004 - 2006
Methodist Hospitals of Dallas 1999 - 2004
Skills
Hospitals, Leadership, ACLS, Critical Care, Healthcare, Pediatrics, Medical Devices, Clinical Research, Surgery, Nursing, Healthcare Management, EMR, Acute Care, Healthcare Information..., BLS, Operating Room, Cpr Certified, Inpatient, Patient Education, Radiology, EHR, Cardiac..., Coronary Artery Disease, Patient Safety, Peripheral Vascular, Networking, Hemodynamic Monitoring, Education
Education
Baylor University Medical Center Radiologic Technologist Program 2006 — 2008
The University of Texas at Arlington
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Advanced Medical Technologies 2011 - Present
Medtronic December 2008 - December 2012
ALLERGAN Medical: Lap Band Division August 2007 - December 2008
APPLIED MEDICAL: Specialty Division May 2005 - July 2007
UNITED STATES SURGICAL COMPANY December 2000 - April 2005
American Greetings November 1990 - March 1996
JFM, INC October 1988 - September 1990
GENERAL FOODS April 1988 - October 1988
Skills
MIS, Medical Devices, Surgery, Microsoft Windows 98, Spine, Orthopedics, Team Building, Sales Process, Surgeons, Market Development, Consultative Selling, Sales Management, Capital Equipment, New Business Development, Urology, Hospitals, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Contract Negotiation, Customer Relations, Start-ups, Forecasting, Healthcare, Business Planning, Negotiation, Leadership Development, Product Management, Selling, Coaching, Vascular, Account Management, Market Planning, Product Marketing, Customer Service, Cross-functional Team..., Pricing, Budgeting, Excel, General Surgery, Problem Solving, Operating Room, Competitive Analysis, Market Research, Microsoft Office, Word, Marketing Management, Sales, Orthopedic, Selling Skills
Education
University of Southern Mississippi 1985 — 1987
BS, Business Administration; Marketing; Sales Management
EKOS Corporation October 2013 - Present
Medtronic November 2011 - January 2013
Physio-Control, Inc. April 2011 - November 2011
Physio-Control, Inc. 2008 - November 2011
Physio-Control, Inc. 2006 - 2008
Physio-Control, Inc. 1999 - 2006
Medtronic 1988 - 1999
3M 1982 - 1988
Skills
Medical Devices, Design Control, FDA, ISO 13485, CAPA, Six Sigma, Failure Analysis, Project Management, Lean Manufacturing, Program Management, Assembly Automation, Process Improvement, process validation, R&D, ISO, Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, V&V, Testing, Quality System, ISO 14971, 5S, GMP, Manufacturing..., SPC, DMAIC, Value Stream Mapping, Quality Assurance, Kaizen, Design for Manufacturing, Validation
Education
The University of North Dakota
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Medtronic January 2015 - Present
University of Wisconsin-River Falls January 2013 - December 2014
University of Wisconsin-River Falls January 2014 - June 2014
University of Wisconsin-River Falls August 2012 - December 2012
Family Fresh Market May 2012 - August 2012
Treasure Island Resort & Casino June 2011 - May 2012
Papa Murphy's International December 2010 - May 2011
Top Taste, Inc. May 2005 - August 2009
Skills
Java, Windows, Web Development, Linux, Programming, JavaScript, C++, HTML, Web Applications, Computer Hardware, Software Development, Access, Eclipse, SQL, Object Oriented Software, Networking, Microsoft Office, Bootstrap, AngularJS, jQuery, Troubleshooting, CSS, SpringSource, JBoss Seam, ColdFusion, JSON, RESTful WebServices, Data Structures, micro, Outlook, Notepad++, Operating Systems, C, Agile Methodologies, Visio, Microsoft SQL Server, MySQL, Software Documentation, Windows 7, REST, Software Engineering, Test Driven Development, Web Services, Databases, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Time Management, Leadership
Education
University of Wisconsin-River Falls 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Computer Science
The University of North Dakota 2009 — 2011
Mathematics
Finley Sharon Public School 2005 — 2009
High School Degree
Medtronic July 2015 - Present
Medtronic Spine & Biologics December 2013 - Present
Medtronic January 2012 - December 2013
Medtronic February 2010 - January 2012
Alcon Laboratories, Inc. October 2009 - January 2010
Alcon Laboratories, Inc. May 2008 - October 2009
Amgen November 2005 - May 2008
Allergan January 2000 - October 2004
Skills
CAPA, ISO 13485, Validation, FDA, GMP, Quality System, Sop, ISO, Microbiology, Design Control, V&V, Medical Devices, FMEA, Design of Experiments, Quality Control, Root Cause Analysis, SPC, Quality Assurance, 21 CFR Part 11, ISO 14971, Change Control
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington 1995 — 1999
University of Phoenix
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
Medtronic May 2015 - Present
Medtronic May 2013 - Present
Medtronic May 2012 - May 2013
Medtronic January 2009 - May 2012
Takeda Pharmaceuticals January 2006 - January 2009
Quintiles August 2004 - December 2005
Skills
Pacemakers, Interventional..., Medical Devices, Cardiac Rhythm..., Heart Failure, Cardiac..., Defibrillator, Market Development, Medical Sales, Pharmaceutical Sales, Cardiac Surgery, Cardiology, Cath Lab, Electrophysiology, Operating Room, Product Launch, Sales Operations, Surgical Instruments, Surgeons, Capital Equipment, Sales
Education
The University of Southern Mississippi 1999 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Political Science and Government
MLB Marketing Inc October 2004 - Present
MLB Marketing Inc March 2015 - July 2015
Philips Healthcare December 2014 - March 2015
Abbott Medical Optics March 2014 - November 2014
Synthes August 2013 - March 2014
Medtronic April 2013 - August 2013
Ocean Pharmaceuticals August 2012 - March 2013
DCRX Infusion August 2010 - August 2012
Nutra Pharma Corporation January 2010 - August 2010
Nutra Pharma Corporation January 2009 - December 2009
Skills
International Relations, Validation, Six Sigma, Pharmaceutical Industry, CQA, ISO 13485, Design Control, CAPA, FDA, Quality System, V&V, Medical Devices, Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, GMP, Quality Control, Design of Experiments, ISO, R&D, Lean Manufacturing, Product Development, Process Simulation, Technology Transfer, Clinical Trials, Software Documentation, 21 CFR Part 11, Change Control, Regulatory Affairs, Sop, Quality Auditing, Quality Management, Testing, Kaizen, Minitab, Regulatory Submissions, Biopharmaceuticals, DMAIC, Commercialization, Root Cause Analysis, SOP, Cross-functional Team..., FMEA, Product Launch, ISO 14971, Leadership, Continuous Improvement, SPC, Biotechnology, Process Improvement, Biomedical Engineering
Education
University of Southern Mississippi 1980 — 1982
BS, Mass Communications
Pearl River Junior College 1978 — 1980
Associate of Science (A.S.), Business Administration and Management, General
Keiser University 1989 — 1991
AAS, Biomedical Engineering
Medtronic February 2005 - Present
Beckman Coulter July 2001 - January 2005
Optavia Corporation April 2000 - July 2001
Skills
Customer Service, PowerPoint, Research, Photoshop, Teaching, Task Analysis, User Interface Design, Usability, Ergonomics, User Experience Design, Use error analysis, Medical Devices, Human Factors, Usability Engineering, Product Development, Human Factors..., Heuristic Evaluation, Product Design, Contextual Inquiry, User-centered Design, Human Computer..., User Research, Visio, Usability Testing, Research Design, Rapid Prototyping, Design Thinking, Persona, User Interface, Ethnography, Concept Generation, User Experience, Interaction Design, Wireframes, Experimental Design, Design Strategy, R&D, FDA, Biomedical Engineering, Design Control, Cross-functional Team..., ISO 13485, Testing, Data Analysis, Design of Experiments, Strategy, Validation, Six Sigma, Project Management, Microsoft Office
Education
The University of South Dakota 1994 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration (Finance Management)
USD 1989 — 1998
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Human Factors Psychology
The University of South Dakota 1988 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology
St. Jude Medical December 2005 - Present
Medtronic October 1989 - December 2001
Baptist Memorial Hospital 1982 - 1989
Skills
Medical Devices, Cardiology, Cardiac, Electrophysiology, Heart Failure, Pacemakers, Healthcare, Nursing, Cath Lab, Operating Room, Orthopedic, Radiology, Surgery, Interventional...
Education
University of Tennessee-Health Science Center 1982 — 1984
B.S.N., Nursing
Medtronic August 2004 - Present
ADP December 1996 - March 2004
Skills
Forecasting, Promotions, New Business Development, Sales Management, Cold Calling, Direct Sales, Sales Compensation, Medical Devices, Consultative Selling, Sales Presentations, Hospitals, Solution Selling, Salesforce.com, Competitive Analysis, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Hiring, Negotiation, Coaching, Operating Room, Customer Relations, Leadership, Strategy
Education
The University of Southern Mississippi 1992 — 1997
BA, History
Medtronic May 1998 - Present
Medtronic July 2006 - April 2008
American Hydro-Surgical Instruments 1993 - 1996
Deknatel 1982 - 1991
Skills
Medical Devices, Surgeons, Cardiac, Cardiology, Hospitals, Surgery, Disposables, Capital Equipment, Sales Management, Operating Room, Market Development, Strategic Planning, Consultative Selling, Electrophysiology, Start-ups, Problem Solving, Critical Care, Managed Care, Cath Lab, Selling, Business Strategy, Diabetes, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Neurosurgery, Team Management, Vascular, Interventional Radiology, New Business Development, Sales Effectiveness, Surgical Instruments, Medical Sales, Cardiac Surgery, Pacemakers, Sales, Urology
Education
The University of Texas at El Paso 1979 — 1981
MA, Hospital Administration
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 1974 — 1978
BA, Biology
Medtronic August 2011 - Present
Medtronic 2008 - 2011
Medtronic 2004 - 2008
Medtronic 1995 - 2003
Medtronic 1993 - 1995
Development Resource Group, Inc 1992 - 1993
Unisys Inc 1984 - 1991
Skills
Labview, Testing, Test Engineering, Electronics, Medical Devices, Test Equipment, Manufacturing, Test Stand, PCB design, C, Software Documentation, Root Cause Analysis, Simulations, Cross-functional Team...
Education
The University of North Dakota
BS, Electrical Engineering
Medtronic 2008 - Present
Medtronic, Inc. 2005 - 2008
Medtronic, Inc. 1999 - 2005
Fairview Health Services 1995 - 1999
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2003 — 2005
MS, Management of Technology
The University of North Dakota
BS, Physical Therapy
Nonin Medical, Inc. April 2012 - April 2014
Strategic Product Marketing LLC April 2011 - April 2012
Medtronic September 2008 - April 2011
Medtronic October 2005 - September 2008
Medtronic May 2003 - October 2005
Medtronic September 2001 - May 2003
Medtronic June 1997 - August 2001
Medtronic August 1995 - June 1997
Medtronic 1994 - 1996
Medtronic 1993 - 1994
Skills
Strategic Planning and..., Annual Operating Plan..., Business Strategy..., Marketing Strategy..., Competitive Market..., Benchmarking, Market Segmentation and..., Market Research and..., Acquiring and..., Key Opinion Leader and..., Product Strategy and..., Product Definition, Use Case Analysis, Product Marketing, Product..., Product Branding and..., Product Life Cycle..., Medical Device Sales..., Product Quality..., Marketing Strategy, Medical Devices, Product Development, Pacemakers, Capital Equipment, Cardiology, FDA, Business Strategy, Product Lifecycle..., Commercialization, Product Management, Management, Product Launch, Strategic Planning, Business Development, Cardiac Rhythm..., Product Planning, Strategy, Cross-functional Team..., Market Development, Start-ups
Education
The University of St Thomas 1988 — 1991
MBA, Marketing Management
The University of North Dakota 1982 — 1987
BS, Electrical Engineering
Medtronic November 2012 - Present
Buffalo Police Department 2004 - Present
Loram January 2010 - November 2012
Minco Products, Inc. April 1999 - January 2009
Minco Products, Inc. August 1997 - April 1999
Q-Midwest April 1997 - August 1997
University of North Dakota May 1994 - December 1996
Skills
Strategic Planning, Organizational..., Operations Management, SDLC, Microsoft Office, ERP, Application Architecture, Database Administration, Administration, Process Improvement, Team Building, Leadership Development, Performance Management, Budgeting, Business Analysis, Process Engineering, Planning, Business Strategy, Problem Solving, Team Leadership, Testing, Organizational Change, Documentation, Employee Engagement, Change Management, Project Planning, Analysis, Training, Leadership, Budgets
Education
The University of North Dakota 1991 — 1996
BBA, Management
Medtronic January 2013 - Present
Coloplast Corp March 2007 - January 2013
Macy's/Marshall Field's July 2005 - March 2007
Pfizer August 2003 - June 2005
Skills
Event Management, Budgets, Marketing Strategy, Marketing, Product Launch, Marketing Communications, Leadership, Sales, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Marketing Management, Negotiation, Program Management, Strategy, Trade Shows
Education
The University of North Dakota 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Business Administration, Marketing
Meeting Professionals International
Medtronic March 2013 - Present
Optum October 2011 - February 2013
Medtronic May 2007 - December 2011
Medtronic May 2004 - May 2007
Medtronic May 2003 - May 2004
Skills
Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Government, Public Policy, Strategy, Media Relations, Healthcare, Crisis Communications, Leadership, Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Internal Communications, Speech Writing, Nonprofits, Policy, Marketing Communications, Fundraising, Public Affairs, Program Management, Business Development, Medical Technology, Board Member, Board of Directors...
Education
Virginia Military Institute 1986 — 1990
BA, English
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Hubert H. Humphrey Policy Fellow, Public Policy
The University of South Dakota 1992 — 1994
MA, Political Science
Medtronic January 2010 - Present
Sprint June 2009 - December 2009
The University of Texas System September 2007 - May 2009
R & R Valet Services May 2005 - October 2008
Gaylord Entertainment October 2006 - September 2007
Fry's Electronics May 2004 - May 2005
Skills
Sales, Web Design, Editing, Diabetes, Medical Devices, Image Editing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Healthcare, Visio, Customer Service, Leadership, Marketing
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies
Medtronic Neurological Division June 2013 - Present
Medtronic April 2011 - April 2013
Medtronic May 1992 - April 2011
Medtronic September 1991 - May 1992
Seagate Technology December 1982 - May 1991
Skills
Innovation, Team Building, DRM, CAD, Theory, Design of Experiments, Design Control, Standards Compliance, Specifications, Design Drawings, Medical Devices, Engineering, ISO 13485, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Minitab, Design for Manufacturing, Nonprofits, R, Teamwork, Toastmasters, Quality System, FDA, Manufacturing...
Education
The University of North Dakota
BSME, Mechanical Engineering, Magna Cum Laude
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Biomedical Engineering
Medtronic December 2008 - Present
3M, 3M Drug Delivery Systems May 1999 - May 2008
Orphan Medical May 1995 - May 1999
3M, 3M Pharmaceuticals 1989 - 1995
Skills
Market Development, Medical Devices, FDA, Cross-functional Team..., Commercialization, Strategy, Product Management, R&D, Pharmaceutical Industry, Product Launch, Biotechnology, Design Control, Product Development, Validation, Global Marketing, Quality System, Regulatory Affairs, Lifesciences, Design of Experiments, CAPA, GMP, Six Sigma, Strategic Alliances, Drug Delivery, Technology Transfer, Clinical Development, Regulatory Submissions, V&V
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Master of Science (MS), Chemistry
The University of North Dakota
Bachelor of Science (BS), Medical Technology
Medtronic May 2015 - Present
Kips Bay Medical March 2008 - January 2015
ev3 May 2000 - January 2008
Boston Scientific May 1999 - August 1999
Boston Scientific May 1998 - August 1998
Boston Scientific April 1997 - January 1998
Skills
Minitab, Medical Device Product..., Manufacturing..., ISO 13485, Lean Manufacturing, CAPA, 5S, Kaizen, Medical Devices, Quality Systems, Validation, Process Development, ISO, Solidworks, Process Improvement, FMEA, Product Development, Process Validation, Quality System, V&V, Engineering, Process Simulation, Manufacturing, R&D, Design for Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, Design Control, DMAIC, SPC, Injection Molding
Education
The University of North Dakota 1994 — 2000
BS, Mechanical Engineering
The University of North Dakota 1994 — 1999
BS Mechanical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering
Wood River Technology 1986 - Present
AMS 2002 - 2005
AMS 2002 - 2005
Vivatron May 1983 - June 1986
Medtronic November 1969 - May 1983
Skills
Demonstrated medical..., Inventor of medical..., Accomplished technical..., Competent, creative..., Avid mechanical drawing..., Design & build..., Devise fresh unexpected..., Excellent leader of..., Diverse networking for..., Unique ability to..., Skillful at building..., Idea person- seeker of..., Flexible, adept to a..., Create unique..., visionary,inventive..., Medical Devices, R&D, Product Development, Project Management, Mechanical Engineering, Design for Manufacturing, Design Control, Catheters, Engineering, Design of Experiments, Biomedical Engineering, Engineering Management, Medical Device R&D, FDA, ISO 13485
Education
The University of North Dakota 1967 — 1972
MSME, mechanical engineering
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Health Care Futures June 2013 - Present
Medtronic May 2012 - August 2012
Office of the Comptroller of the Currency June 2008 - June 2011
Skills
Financial Modeling, Financial Analysis, Risk Management, Leadership, Valuation, Corporate Finance, Business Analysis, Strategy, Competitive Analysis, Analytics, Project Management, Cross-functional Team...
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2011 — 2013
Master of Business Administration, Finance
The University of South Dakota 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Business Administration, Finance
Baxter Healthcare March 2011 - March 2012
Kinetic Concepts September 2008 - March 2011
Critical Therapeutics July 2007 - June 2008
Pfizer July 2003 - March 2007
Medtronic September 2002 - July 2003
Pfizer January 2001 - September 2002
Pfizer August 1999 - December 2000
Pfizer August 1997 - August 1999
Pfizer June 1994 - August 1997
Pfizer May 1992 - June 1994
Skills
Biotechnology, Product Development, Surgeons, Surgery, Critical Care, Pharmaceutical Sales, Product Launches, Medical Devices, Pulmonology, Urology, Consultative Selling, Cold Calling, Allergy, Healthcare, OB/GYN, Capital Equipment, Operating Room, Product Launch, Account Management, New Business Development, Orthopedics, Diabetes, Sales Management, Market Development, Contract Negotiation, Sales Operations, Wound Care, Pharmaceutical Industry, Selling, Disposables, Pain Management, Surgical Instruments, Healthcare Industry, Sales Force Development
Education
University of Southern Mississippi
BS, Speech Communication and Human Resources
Medtronic April 2015 - Present
Medtronic April 2012 - Present
Medtronic February 2006 - March 2012
Allina Hospitals & Clinics June 1999 - January 2006
GN ReSound 2003 - 2004
Skills
Medical Devices, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Information Services 2002 — 2004
Masters, Information Management
The University of North Dakota School of Medicine and Health Sciences 1993 — 1997
BS, Cardio-Pulmonary Therapy
Minnetonka 1989 — 1993
Medtronic January 2013 - Present
Skills
Intellectual Property, Patent Prosecution, Patents, Patent Litigation, Trademarks, Trade Secrets, Copyright Law, Patent Portfolio..., Registered Patent..., Licensing, Licensing Negotiations, Prosecution, Invention, Patentability, Trademark Infringement
Education
The University of South Dakota School of Law 1996 — 1999
JD
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1990 — 1994
B.S.M.E., Mechanical Engineering
Medtronic March 2012 - Present
Daiichi Sankyo November 2004 - March 2012
Skills
Pharmaceutical Sales, Cardiology, Capital Equipment, Endocrinology, Rheumatology, Managed Care, Sales Effectiveness, Cold Calling, Pharmaceutical Industry, Diabetes, Sales, Marketing, Territory Management, Marketing Strategy, Medical Devices, Hypertension, Selling Skills, Disposables, Hospitals, Nephrology, Hospital Sales, Medical Sales, Account Management, Sales Process, Sales Presentations
Education
University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Management
BIOTRONIK December 2013 - Present
Midwest Voice and Data March 2013 - October 2013
Zoll Lifevest May 2012 - March 2013
Medtronic April 2003 - November 2011
Skills
Medical Devices, Capital Equipment, Market Development, Operating Room, Cardiology, Product Launch, Surgeons, Disposables, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Operations, Pharmaceutical Sales, Surgical Instruments, Product Development, FDA, Sales Effectiveness, Sales Management, Product Marketing, Interventional...
Education
The University of South Dakota, Sanford School of Medicine 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Applied Science (BASc), Medical Technology, Graduated
TRIA Orthopaedic Center February 2015 - Present
Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc. May 2014 - January 2015
Medtronic April 2013 - September 2013
The Toro Company June 2011 - April 2012
Target.com April 2005 - June 2011
Office of Senator Kent Conrad (ND) September 2004 - December 2004
Office of U.S. Representative Earl Pomeroy May 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Public Relations, Corporate Social Media, E-commerce, Marketing Communications, Advertising, Writing, CRM, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Facebook, Twitter, Social Media Measurement, Business Communications, Project Management, Retail, Merchandising, Editing, Microsoft Office, Promotions, Radian6, Corporate Communications, Internal & External..., InDesign, Social Media Marketing, Online Marketing, Content Development
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 2008 — 2011
Masters, Business Communication
The University of North Dakota 2000 — 2004
BA, Communication
Remington Medical Inc. January 1993 - Present
Remington Rx, Inc. 2002 - Present
Implantable Provider Group 2004 - 2006
St. Jude Medical 1998 - 2001
DynaPace, Inc. March 1980 - April 1997
Medtronic 1976 - 1980
Skills
Start-ups, Cardiology, Capital Equipment, ISO 13485, Strategic Planning, Market Development, New Business Development, Medical Devices, Product Launch, Account Management, Business Development, FDA, Cross-functional Team..., Entrepreneurship, Strategy, Sales Management, Healthcare, Product Development, Sales Operations, Biomedical Engineering, Marketing Management, Team Building, Marketing
Education
University of Southern Mississippi 1967 — 1971
BS, Marketing
University of Minnesota - Center for Allied Health Programs June 2011 - Present
Courage Center December 2010 - March 2011
Medtronic 2011 - 2011
Pearson Education January 2008 - August 2008
First Magnus Financial September 2006 - August 2007
MetriSource, Inc August 2005 - August 2006
SM Engineering Co September 2003 - August 2005
Affinity Plus Credit Union February 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Account Management, Marketing, Project Management, CRM, Recruiting, Sales, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Microsoft Office
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2001 — 2003
of Liberal Arts2003Bachelor of Arts, Communication Studies
The University of North Dakota 1998 — 2000
Communication
The University of North Dakota 1998 — 2000
Liberal Arts; Communication
Medtronic, Inc July 1997 - Present
Medtronic December 1991 - July 1997
Control Data Corporation March 1983 - December 1991
Skills
C++, TDD, Agile, C#, NUnit, Object Oriented Design, Software Development, XML, Process Development, Visual Studio, Medical Devices, Medical Software, Product Development, XAML, CppUnit, Test Driven Development, Agile Methodologies, Software Engineering, Embedded Systems, Process Simulation, Embedded Software, Testing, Java, Android Development, TFS, Systems Engineering, Integration, Software Design
Education
The University of North Dakota 1978 — 1981
B.S., Computer Science
Dickinson State College 1977 — 1978
NA, Math
Medtronic July 2014 - Present
The Right Staff June 2014 - July 2014
Target July 2013 - April 2014
Target June 2011 - July 2013
State of Minnesota July 2010 - January 2011
State of Minnesota November 2009 - June 2010
Medtronic June 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Drives for results, Manages Execution, Microsoft Office, Apple, iPad, iPhone, Social Media, Innovation, Time Management, Strategy, Customer Service, Administrative..., Process Scheduler, Data Entry, Access, Interviews
Education
The University of North Dakota 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology
Mounds View High School
Dohmen Life Science Services (formerly Reglera) October 2007 - Present
Sanarus Medical Inc April 2006 - March 2007
HemoSense July 2005 - April 2006
Medtronic February 2000 - April 2005
Roche Diagnostics/Boehringer Mannheim February 1993 - January 2000
Skills
Medical Devices, Business Development, Sales Operations, Product Development, Sales, Leadership, Sales Management, Management, Team Leadership, BioPharma Services, Pharma Supply Chain..., Medical Device..., Biotech Solutions, Life Science Outsourcing, Regulatory Affairs, Early-stage Startups, Product Management, Biotechnology, Product Marketing, Contract Negotiation, Pharmaceutical Industry, Product Launch
Education
University of Denver 1998 — 2000
MS in Management, Master of Healthcare Systems
The University of South Dakota 1982 — 1986
BS, Business Administration
Miller High School 1978 — 1982
Medtronic November 2014 - May 2015
Synthes August 2014 - October 2014
Zimmer February 2014 - July 2014
Medtronic February 2013 - November 2013
The University of Texas at Arlington February 2010 - September 2012
Medtronic May 2011 - January 2012
The University of Texas at Arlington September 2010 - May 2011
Columbus State Community College February 2009 - January 2010
Skills
Solid Modeling, Dynamic Modeling, Matlab, Microsoft Office 2007, Microsoft Excel, Sustainability, Technical Writing, Creative Writing, ANSYS, Finite Element Analysis, Testing, Engineering, R&D, Labview, Simulations, Pro Engineer, GD&T, Composites, Simulink, Solidworks, Microsoft Office, PTC Creo, SolidWorks, LabVIEW, Geometric Dimensioning...
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington 2010 — 2012
Honors Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Cum laude
GSIS 2002 — 2004
GCE O-level, Pre-engineering
Medtronic July 2004 - Present
Eaton Corporation 1997 - 2004
Skills
Talent Management, Succession Planning, Workforce Planning, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Onboarding, Performance Management, Deferred Compensation, Employee Engagement, Employee Relations, College Recruiting, Process Improvement, Management, Cross-functional Team..., HRIS
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1995 — 1997
MAIR
The University of South Dakota 1991 — 1995
BA, Psychology
SPS Commerce June 2015 - Present
SPS Commerce August 2014 - June 2015
Medtronic October 2012 - August 2014
Wheel Fun Rentals April 2012 - November 2012
ITT Technical Institute October 2010 - January 2012
Rydell GM Auto Center May 2009 - June 2010
Northern PCS Services LLC- Sprint PCS Affiliate August 2005 - May 2007
Midwest Wireless September 2003 - June 2004
Skills
Advertising, Higher Education, E-commerce, Graphic Design, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Windows, Writing, Social Media, PowerPoint, Telecommunications, Cold Calling, Call Center, Administration, Public Relations, Mac, Outlook, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Relations, Problem Solving, Access, Market Research, Public Speaking, Scheduling, Database Administration, Research, Team Building, Sales Management, Social Networking, Management
Education
The University of North Dakota 2004 — 2010
Bachelor, Mass Communications with emphasis on advertising, marketing, and public relations
Loyola High School 2000 — 2004
High School Diploma, General Studies
Startup Weekend January 2012 - Present
Sony Pictures Entertainment January 2011 - Present
Medtronic March 2010 - August 2010
Fredericks of Hollywood November 2008 - June 2009
TV Guide January 2008 - November 2008
Gemstar-TV Guide 2008 - 2008
The Walt Disney Company 2007 - 2008
The Walt Disney Company 2007 - 2008
NBC Universal 2005 - 2007
Vodafone 2005 - 2005
Skills
Agile Methodologies, .NET, AJAX, JavaScript, Scrum, Requirements Analysis, XML, Web Services, SDLC, Web Applications, Software Development, HTML, Software Project..., Java, Cross-functional Team..., SOA
Education
The University of Sheffield 2004 — 2005
MSc Advanced Software Engineering, Advanced software engineering
University of Madras 2000 — 2004
B.E Computer science and engineering, Computer science and Engineering
Medtronic August 2013 - Present
The Learning Lodge May 2011 - August 2013
University of North Dakota January 2010 - May 2013
Skills
Research, Higher Education, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Data Analysis, Social Media, Time Management, Marketing
Education
The University of North Dakota 2009 — 2013
Bachelors of Exercise Science, Wellness and Education, Pre-Physical Therapy Studies
Plexus Corp. May 2014 - Present
University of Wisconsin Neuromuscular Biomechanics Lab February 2012 - May 2014
Medtronic July 2013 - August 2013
Medtronic Advanced Energy May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Solidworks, Microsoft Office, Matlab, Maple, Labview, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, Design of Experiments, Biomaterials, Biomechanics, Orthopedic, Product Design, Testing, Technical Writing, Minitab, ImageJ, SolidWorks, Engineering
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2009 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Biomedical/Medical Engineering, Overall: 3.42; Major: 3.65
The University of Queensland 2013 — 2013
International Exchange, Business, 3.25
Zhejiang University 2011 — 2011
Summer Exchange, Engineering, 3.5
Medtronic August 2008 - Present
Medtronic May 2006 - August 2008
Ballistic Recovery Systems April 2000 - May 2006
AP Engineering 1997 - 2000
Skills
Medical Devices, Solidworks, Design for Manufacturing, Project Management, FDA GMP, Lean Manufacturing, Customer Support, Product Design, Production Process..., CAPA, Machine Design, Home Repairs, Automotive Repair, FAA Certifications, Private Pilot, Design of Experiments, Engineering, Design Control, Product Development, FDA
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
The University of North Dakota 1990 — 1992
Airway Science
Medtronic February 2003 - Present
Medtronic 2003 - 2006
Hattiesburg Clinic, PA 2001 - 2003
Hattiesburg Clinic, PA 1994 - 2001
Forrest General Hospital 1991 - 1994
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center 1990 - 1991
Forrest General Hospital 1988 - 1990
Skills
Certified Lean Sigma..., IBHRE Certified Cardiac..., Medical Devices, Pacemakers, Coaching, Training, Sales Operations, Process Improvement, Cath Lab, Cardiology, Clinical Research, Hospitals, Operating Room, Surgeons, Vascular, Interventional..., Capital Equipment, Healthcare, Market Development, Product Launch
Education
University of Southern Mississippi 1984 — 1987
BS, Nursing
R. H. Watkins High School 1980 — 1983
General Studies
Medtronic March 2013 - Present
Medtronic May 2010 - March 2013
Medtronic, Inc. December 2006 - July 2010
The Heart Group, PLC June 2006 - November 2006
The Heart Group, PLC September 2005 - June 2006
CKRA, Inc. August 2002 - July 2005
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Regulatory Affairs, Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Medical Devices, FDA, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Research, Training, Leadership, Process Improvement, PowerPoint, GCP, Management
Education
University of Kentucky 2001 — 2003
BA with Honors, Psychology
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga 1996 — 1998
Medtronic November 2012 - Present
Lake Region Medical 2005 - 2012
Synovis Surgical Innovations February 2005 - June 2005
Skills
Manufacturing..., Processes Development, Validation, Engineering, Statistics, Medical Devices, Laser Welding, Design of Experiments, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Materials Science, Engineering Design, Resistance Welding, Manufacturing, Metallurgy, Quality Assurance, Design for Manufacturing, Minitab
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2006 — 2007
Part Time, Engineering, 4.0
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Engineering Mechanics & Astronautics
The University of Queensland 2002 — 2002
High School
Refocus Group, Inc. February 2014 - Present
Medtronic March 2013 - February 2014
St. Jude Medical March 2010 - March 2013
Stryker January 2007 - March 2010
Bank of America 2006 - 2007
Whirlpool Corporation 2004 - 2005
Doosan - HF Controls 2000 - 2004
Arlington Memorial Hospital 1996 - 2000
US Navy 1992 - 1996
Skills
Quality System, ISO 13485, CAPA, FDA, Medical Devices, Design Control, Validation, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, FMEA, Quality Assurance, ISO 14971, Quality Control, Supplier Quality, Manufacturing, Kaizen, ISO, GMP, DMAIC, Process Simulation, Minitab, CQE, ISO 13485 Lead Auditor, Process Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Product Development, Electronics, 21 CFR, Lean Manufacturing, Change Control, SPC, Design of Experiments, Biomedical Engineering, FDA GMP, Design for Manufacturing, Process Improvement, Product Design, Part 820, Class III Medical..., 21 CFR Part 11, Medical Device Directive, Quality Engineering, IDE, Process Validation, Design Validation, IEC 60601, software, Quality Auditing, PMA, Iso 9000
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington
Bachelors of Science, Electrical Engineering
Cargill June 2014 - Present
Medtronic May 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Microsoft Excel, C, Electronics, Matlab, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, C++, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, AutoCAD, Team Leadership, Collaborative Problem..., Athletics, Leadership
Education
The University of North Dakota
Medtronic July 2015 - Present
FSC Pediatrics October 2013 - July 2015
FSC Pediatrics May 2011 - October 2013
Vanderbilt University 2007 - 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Medical Devices, Neuroscience, Oncology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Managed Care, Clinical Research, Neurology, Cardiology, Sales, Market Research, Healthcare, Pharmaceutical Sales, Infectious Diseases, Product Launch, Diabetes, Hospitals, Marketing, Urology, Pain Management, Endocrinology, Gastroenterology, Leadership
Education
Vanderbilt University 2003 — 2007
BS, Neuroscience
The University of Queensland 2005 — 2006
St. Jude Medical January 2011 - Present
Medtronic June 2008 - January 2011
Medtronic February 2007 - June 2008
Medtronic May 2001 - February 2007
BestBuy.com February 2000 - May 2001
St. Paul Pioneer Press March 1997 - January 2000
St. Paul Pioneer Press May 1993 - March 1997
Skills
Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Recruiting, Competitive Analysis, Management, Team Building, Marketing, Product Management, Product Development, Sales, Strategy, Sales Operations, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Medical Devices, Process Improvement, Content Management, Product Launch, Capital Equipment, Customer Service, Time Management, Product Marketing, Program Management, Teamwork, Market Development, Project Management, Pricing Strategy, Healthcare, Six Sigma, Change Management, CRM, Account Management
Education
The University of North Dakota
bachelor of arts
University of Missouri-Columbia
master of arts
MillerCoors February 2015 - Present
Logan Lamphere Consulting, LLC April 2011 - Present
HollyFrontier Corporation April 2014 - November 2014
Swagelok April 2013 - April 2014
Loblaw Companies Limited September 2011 - October 2012
MedImmune April 2011 - June 2011
Atos Origin June 2007 - September 2010
Nestle USA December 2006 - May 2007
Medtronic September 2006 - November 2006
SC Johnson April 2005 - May 2006
Skills
SAP R/3, Business Process, SAP, Change Management, SAP ERP, SAP Implementation, ERP, Software Documentation, E-Learning, SAP BW, Training, Instructional Design, SharePoint, Project Management, Instructor-led Training, Management, Training Management, Materials Management, Employee Training, Business Process Mapping, Visio, Business Process..., SAP MM, SAP PS, uPerform, SAP FICO, Consultants, Training Delivery, RWD Info Pak, SAP SD, Quality Assurance, Project Implementation, Process Mapping, Internal Communications, Microsoft Office, SAP FI, SAP HR, Leadership, Stakeholder Management, WebEx, Managing Offshore Teams, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Translation, Project Communications, Role Mapping, Change Impact Analysis, Curriculum Design, Project Planning
Education
The University of South Dakota 1994 — 1999
BSBA, Chemistry, Business Management
Hollstadt & Associates September 2014 - May 2015
Medtronic July 2013 - September 2014
Medtronic March 2012 - June 2013
BNL Consulting Inc October 2006 - December 2012
Software Bridging October 2008 - June 2009
Syncada LLC (formerly PowerTrack) November 2004 - May 2006
Epicor Software October 2001 - November 2004
Rooster.com October 2000 - September 2001
Renaissance Worldwide July 1998 - July 2000
Rural Community Insurance Services May 1994 - June 1998
Skills
Software Quality..., ITIL v3 Foundations..., Quality Assurance, Testing, User Acceptance Testing, Enterprise Software, Test Planning, Project Management, Information Technology, Team Management, SDLC, Visio, Agile Methodologies, Software Documentation, Test Automation, Quality Center, Requirements Analysis, ITIL Certified, CRM, Process Improvement, Process Simulation, Business Process, Consulting, Requirements Gathering, Vendor Management
Education
The University of South Dakota 1988 — 1992
Bachelor's of Science
Medtronic, Inc November 2003 - Present
Medtronic May 1999 - November 2003
Doradus Corporation 1989 - 1999
Pan Am Weather Systems (Haynes Environmental Systems) 1987 - 1989
Skills
Design Control, Medical Devices, ISO 13485, FDA, Systems Engineering, Quality System, Testing, Product Development, Biomedical Engineering, V&V, Cross-functional Team..., Software Documentation, R&D, CAPA, Product Launch, Embedded Systems
Education
The University of North Dakota 1983 — 1987
BS, Computer Science
Medtronic 2006 - Present
Medtronic 2003 - 2006
Medtronic 2002 - 2003
United Defense 2001 - 2002
Medtronic 1998 - 2001
New Flyer Industries 1997 - 1998
Skills
Quality Assurance, Manufacturing, Training, Process Simulation, Medical Devices, FDA, Quality System, CAPA, FMEA, Iso 9000
Education
The University of North Dakota
Medtronic Interventional Lung Solutions January 2015 - Present
COVIDIEN Interventional Lung Solutions September 2013 - January 2015
Medtronic May 2012 - September 2013
Medtronic New Therapies and Diagnostics April 2010 - May 2012
Medtronic March 2007 - April 2010
Transoma Medical November 2005 - March 2007
Guidant January 2000 - November 2005
Guidant 2000 - 2005
Skills
Finite Element Analysis, Mechanical Engineering, ISO 13485, V, Design of Experiments, Biomedical Engineering, R, CAPA, FMEA, FDA, Medical Devices, Design Control, Product Development, Minitab, DMAIC, Quality System, Design for Manufacturing, Validation, Six Sigma, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Product Launch, Process Simulation, Commercialization, Testing, Engineering, Solidworks, Product Design, Pro Engineer, Biotechnology, Process Improvement, Market Development, Materials, Lean Manufacturing, Engineering Management, Electrophysiology, Capital Equipment, Injection Molding, Manufacturing..., Cardiology, Plastics, Product Engineering, Statistics, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, R&D, V&V, GD&T, ISO, Voice of the Customer
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 2001 — 2005
MBA, Marketing
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1998 — 1999
MS, Mechanical Engr
The University of North Dakota 1992 — 1997
Bachelor of Engineering (BEng), Mechanical Engineering
Elekta October 2011 - Present
Medtronic October 2007 - October 2011
ALZA Corporation 1985 - 2007
Skills
CAPA, ISO 13485, Medical Devices, FDA, Quality System, Validation, GMP, Design Control, Quality Assurance, Sop, Quality Auditing, Pharmaceutical Industry, V&V, ISO 14971, Six Sigma
Education
The University of North Dakota
BIOTRONIK October 2012 - Present
St Jude Medical February 2009 - October 2012
IDEV Technologies March 2008 - February 2009
FoxHollow Technologies March 2005 - March 2008
Guidant December 2001 - January 2004
Medtronic September 1997 - December 2001
Bristol-Myers Squibb September 1996 - September 1997
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington 1990 — 1995
Denise Renae Wilkens LLC 2004 - Present
Medtronic July 1988 - September 2000
The Pillsbury Company 1975 - 1988
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management 1986 — 1990
MBA, Finance
The University of North Dakota 1970 — 1975
BSBA, Accounting
Medtronic July 2013 - Present
ATK June 2009 - July 2013
Graco June 2008 - June 2009
ATK December 2001 - June 2008
Jet Edge 2000 - 2001
IMI Cornelius 1999 - 2000
Chart Industries 1994 - 1999
Skills
Six Sigma, DMAIC, Engineering, Cost, Optimization, Project Management, DFSS, Problem Solving, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Product Design, Engineering Management, Lean Manufacturing, FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Design for Manufacturing, Systems Engineering, Finite Element Analysis, Value Stream Mapping, Pro/Engineer, Process Development, Kaizen, Aerospace, Earned Value Management, Cost Reduction, Quality Systems, R&D, Minitab, Project Engineering, Pro Engineer, Failure Analysis, GD&T, MS Project, Design of Experiments, Manufacturing..., ISO, Mechanical Engineering, 5S, Proposal Writing, Requirements Management, Leadership, Program Management, Simulations, Testing, Electronics, Quality System, Machining, System Design, Black Belt
Education
The University of North Dakota 1989 — 1994
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Hibbing High School
University of Wisconsin-Eau Claire
Master's, Business Administration
Holaira, Inc. February 2013 - Present
Medical Device Consultant December 2012 - January 2013
Boston Scientific January 2002 - November 2012
IntraTherapeutics (now ev3/Covidien) 1998 - 2002
Medtronic May 1996 - April 1998
MedAmicus (now enpath Medical) May 1995 - May 1996
SpectraScience (GV Medical) March 1992 - May 1995
Skills
Medical Devices, Techincal Leadership, Design Control, R&D, Innovation, Commercialization, FDA, Biomedical Engineering, Product Development, Product Management, Technology Evaluation, Patents, Peripheral Vascular, Cardiovascular, Biodesign, Intellectual Property, Idea Generation, Prototyping, Cath Lab Knowledge, Prototype, Catheters, Drug Delivery, Stents, Failure Analysis, Biomaterials, Product Launch, CAPA, Design for Manufacturing, Validation, V&V, Minitab, DMAIC, Manufacturing, FMEA, SPC, Process Simulation, 21 CFR
Education
The University of North Dakota 1986 — 1990
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
US Bank April 2012 - Present
NeoPsy Systems, LLC March 2012 - Present
Medtronic August 2011 - April 2012
The Scoular Company June 2009 - March 2011
POET August 2006 - May 2009
Neustel Law Offices, LTD May 2003 - July 2006
Skills
Intellectual Property, Contract Negotiation, Litigation, Licensing, Negotiation, Legal Writing, Corporate Law, Legal Research, Due Diligence, Commercial Litigation, Mergers, Patents, Mediation, Privacy Law, Trademarks, Corporate Governance, Civil Litigation, Westlaw, Litigation Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, Legal Compliance, Legal Advice, Legal Assistance, Litigation Support, Dispute Resolution, Securities Regulation, Joint Ventures
Education
The University of North Dakota School of Law 2001 — 2004
Doctor of Law (J.D.)
The University of North Dakota 1998 — 2001
B.S.
Medtronic July 2015 - Present
Sophono- now owned by Medtronic January 2011 - Present
LMA North America July 2009 - December 2010
Otologics, LLC August 2000 - July 2009
Otologics, LLC January 2004 - May 2007
Biotronik 1998 - 2000
Colorado MedTech (RELA) 1997 - 1998
Sulzer Intermedics 1997 - 1997
Skills
Product Development, Manufacturing, R&D, Clinical Trials, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Biomedical Engineering, ISO 13485, Engineering Management, Quality System, Validation, FMEA, Hearing Aids, Cochlear Implants, ISO 14971, V, FDA, Medical Devices
Education
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center 1994 — 1997
MS
University of Colorado at Boulder 1989 — 1993
B.S.
First Perform April 2015 - Present
Accretive Health April 2013 - April 2015
Medtronic May 2010 - February 2013
Accretive Health January 2009 - May 2010
Warner Music Group 2005 - 2009
American Express Financial Advisors 2002 - 2005
GE Commercial Aviation Services 2000 - 2002
GE Capital Aviation Services 2000 - 2002
General Electric 1997 - 2002
Skills
Human Resources, Talent Management, Organizational Design, Succession Planning, Talent Acquisition, Performance Management, Change Management, Employee Relations, Employee Engagement, Onboarding, Workforce Planning, Mergers & Acquisitions, HR Transformation, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Deferred Compensation, Executive Coaching, Employee Benefits, HRIS, Organizational..., Leadership, Personnel Management, Recruiting, Executive Management, Strategy, Compensation & Benefit, Culture Change, College Recruiting, Acquisition Integration, Performance Improvement, Process Improvement, Employee Training, Business Process..., Applicant Tracking..., Labor Relations, HR Consulting, Outsourcing, Compensation & Benefits
Education
The University of Sheffield 1982 — 1986
BA(Hons), Political Theories and Institutions, Philosophy
AGA March 2007 - Present
GE Healthcare 2005 - 2007
Medtronic 1999 - 2001
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington 1985 — 1990
Medtronic January 2010 - Present
DGIMed Ortho, Inc. October 2009 - December 2009
Transoma Medical May 2007 - October 2009
Boston Scientific December 2002 - May 2007
ADC Telecommunications May 2000 - October 2002
Corning Incorporated June 1996 - May 2000
Skills
ISO 13485, Design Control, Quality System, Medical Devices, DMAIC, Engineering, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, CAPA, Six Sigma, FDA, Supply Chain, FMEA, SPC, Supplier Quality, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing
Education
University of Saint Thomas 2004 — 2011
Master of Science, Manufacturing Systems Engineering
The University of North Dakota 1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering
Lafayette High School 1987 — 1991
Medtronic February 2015 - Present
Covidien October 2013 - January 2015
AngioDynamics June 2012 - September 2013
Navilyst Medical October 2010 - May 2012
RyMed Technologies, INC September 2007 - October 2010
The Ritz-Carlton Hotel Company LLC May 2002 - September 2007
Skills
Disposables, Capital Equipment, Operating Room, Vascular, Surgeons, Interventional Radiology, Medical Devices, Cardiology, Cath Lab, Interventional..., Product Launch, Vascular Surgery, Surgical Instruments, Surgery, Hospitals, Cold Calling, Sales Operations
Education
University of Southern Mississippi 2000 — 2004
Business Administration and Management, General
Ryerson January 2014 - Present
Ryerson September 2011 - January 2014
Medtronic August 2010 - August 2011
ATS Medical, Inc. April 2007 - August 2010
Fiskars Brands - Power Sentry January 2006 - March 2007
Integris Metals July 2002 - January 2006
PricewaterhouseCoopers September 1999 - April 2002
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Cost Accounting, Accounting, SAP, Medical Devices, Variance Analysis
Education
The University of North Dakota 1995 — 1999
Bachelor's degree, Accountancy
DiabeticMart, Inc, January 2010 - Present
Consultant - Healthcare and Medical Devices August 2009 - Present
Medtronic March 1974 - August 2009
Skills
Medical Devices, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement
Education
The University of North Dakota 1966 — 1970
Medtronic 1994 - 2008
Somanetics Corporation July 2005 - September 2006
Education
The University of North Dakota
Medtronic September 2011 - Present
Chart Industries June 2005 - September 2011
Motion Control Group 2004 - 2005
Motion Control Group 2003 - 2004
Motion Control Group February 2002 - June 2003
Donaldson October 1999 - May 2001
AlumiPlate November 1998 - August 1999
Skills
Manufacturing, Pro Engineer, Continuous Improvement, Engineering, Product Development, Design for Manufacturing, Process Simulation, Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Design of Experiments, Manufacturing..., FMEA, Root Cause Analysis, Medical Devices, R, Minitab
Education
The University of North Dakota 2004 — 2005
Pre-Graduate Requirements for Masters of Science, Electrical and Electronics Engineering
The University of North Dakota 1994 — 1998
ChE, Chemical Engineering
Medtronic September 2006 - Present
ev3 2004 - 2006
IMI Cornelius 1996 - 2003
Skills
Quality System, FDA, ISO 13485, Medical Devices, Design Control, CAPA, Minitab, FMEA, Design of Experiments, Process Improvement, Design for Manufacturing, Failure Analysis, DMAIC, V&V
Education
The University of North Dakota 1989 — 1994
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
GE November 2013 - Present
GE May 2012 - October 2013
GE June 2009 - May 2012
Medtronic November 2004 - June 2009
Honeywell March 1991 - October 2004
Skills
Engineering Management, Software Engineering, Systems Engineering, Embedded Systems, Aerospace, Embedded Software, Avionics, Cross-functional Team..., Testing, Program Management, System Design, Requirements Management, Integration, Technical Leadership, Project Management, System Architecture, Process Improvement, DO-178B, Engineering, Systems Design, Electronics, Earned Value Management, Software Project..., Continuous Improvement, Software Design, Software Development, Scrum, Product Development, Requirements Analysis
Education
The University of North Dakota 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Science, Electrical Engineering
Medtronic August 2005 - Present
Minnesota Youth Soccer Association October 2002 - August 2005
Education
University of North Dakota 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Public and Media Relations
Thrivent Financial May 2008 - July 2008
Ameriprise Financial April 2005 - May 2008
Medtronic July 2004 - April 2005
Target July 2002 - December 2002
eFunds November 1999 - July 2001
American Express Financial Advisors June 1997 - April 1999
Education
The University of South Dakota
MBA, Small Businesss Administration
The University of South Dakota
BA, Computer Science
Medtronic April 2012 - Present
University of North Dakota - ITSS May 2008 - May 2009
University of North Dakota October 2006 - March 2008
Marvin Windows and Doors March 2004 - August 2006
Skills
Linux, Red Hat Linux, Medical Devices, Firmware, Electrical Engineering, Programming, Microsoft Office, LibreOffice, C, Java, Perl, TCL, Assembly Language, Shell Scripting, Linux System..., Complaint Investigations, Customer Service
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electrical Engineering
The University of North Dakota 2006 — 2009
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
Welter Education and Consulting, LLC June 2013 - Present
Sorin Group November 2010 - June 2013
BIOTRONIK October 2009 - November 2010
BIOTRONIK October 2004 - October 2009
Guidant 1999 - 2004
Boston Scientific 1999 - 2004
Medtronic 1987 - 1995
Skills
Medical Devices, Teaching, Management, Sales, Operating Room, Surgeons, Training, Cardiology, Capital Equipment, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Interventional..., Surgery, Hospitals, Healthcare, FDA, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Product Launch, Market Development, Sales Effectiveness, Biomedical Engineering, Electrophysiology
Education
The University of North Dakota 1971 — 1975
MBA, Business
The University of Wisconsin - Superior 1967 — 1971
Bachelor's degree, Mathematics
Medtronic October 2014 - Present
Sterilmed April 2014 - October 2014
Sterilmed December 2012 - April 2014
Sterilmed August 2012 - December 2012
SUPERVALU May 2009 - August 2012
SUPERVALU November 2007 - May 2009
SUPERVALU January 2007 - November 2007
SUPERVALU June 2005 - January 2007
Skills
Account Reconciliation, General Ledger, Variance Analysis, Accounting, Financial Statements, Journal Entries, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Controls, Analysis, Microsoft Excel, Oracle, Strategic Financial..., Finance, Financial Reporting
Education
The University of North Dakota 2000 — 2005
B.B.A, Managerial Finance & Corporate Accounting
Genesys Works April 2013 - Present
Medtronic December 2005 - October 2010
Skills
Clinical Trials, CTMS, Medical Devices, FDA, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, Clinical Monitoring, Clinical Development, Budgets, Sales, Marketing
Education
The University of North Dakota
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
American Medical Systems September 2007 - February 2014
Medtronic January 1990 - August 2007
Honeywell 1985 - 1989
Skills
Acquisition Integration, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Accounting, Strategic Financial..., Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Financial Modeling, Cost Accounting, Managerial Finance, Cross Functional..., Project Management, Business Strategy, Pricing Strategy, Pricing Analysis, Contract Negotiation, Strategy Implementation, Forecasting, Finance, Manufacturing, SEC filings, Cross-functional Team..., Auditing, Market Development, Mergers & Acquisitions, Medical Devices, Internal Controls, Commercialization, Leadership, Executive Management, P&L Management, Business Planning, SAP, Process Improvement, Corporate Finance
Education
The University of North Dakota 1982 — 1985
BS, Accounting, Sigma Cum Laude
Medtronic January 2015 - Present
Vascular Solutions, Inc. January 2012 - December 2014
Vascular Solutions, Inc. February 2010 - January 2012
Vascular Solutions, Inc. July 2009 - February 2010
Olympus (Gyrus ACMI) 2008 - 2008
Skills
Medical Devices, Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Submissions, FDA, Strategy, CE marking
Education
The University of North Dakota 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, Mathematics
Medtronic May 2010 - Present
Diagnostic Cardiology Associates August 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Leadership, Teamwork, Medical Devices, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service, Sales, Account Management, Sales Operations, Marketing Strategy, Product Launch, Product Development, Marketing
Education
The University of Southern Mississippi 2006 — 2009
BSBA, Marketing
The University of Southern Mississippi 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marketing
Medtronic July 2013 - Present
Medtronic March 2003 - July 2009
Skills
Operating Room, Surgeons, Vascular, Electrophysiology, Market Development, Biomedical Engineering, Field Service, Cross-functional Team..., Territory Management, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Selling Skills, Product Development, Validation, Medical Devices, Cardiology
Education
United States Sports Academy 1995 — 1996
Master's degree, Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Friendswood High School
The University of Southern Mississippi
Stryker April 2015 - Present
Medtronic January 2015 - April 2015
Covidien September 2013 - January 2015
UnitedHealthcare September 2012 - September 2013
Horizon West Guides April 2011 - September 2011
Skills
Sales Operations, Customer Service, Program Management, Microsoft Excel, Medical Devices, Team Leadership, Medical Terminology, Public Speaking, Sales, Outlook, Training, PowerPoint, Employee Relations, Microsoft Office, Databases, NAC, TRICARE, Organizational..., Close Attention to..., Security Clearance, Healthcare, Problem Solving, Creativity, Priority Management, DoD, Deadline Oriented, Outdoor Recreation, Boating, International Sales, Sales Process, Multi Tasking
Education
The University of North Dakota 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts and Science, General Studies
Medtronic Instrument Applications ManagerDiaSorinNovember 1991 - March 2005
Skills
Medical Devices, FDA, Clinical Diagnostics, CAPA, ISO 13485, Immunoassays, Neuromodulation, Infectious Diseases, QSR, Lifesciences, Biotechnology
Education
The University of North Dakota 1979 — 1983
BS, Biology
The University of North Dakota 1979 — 1983
BS, Biology
The University of North Dakota 1979 — 1983
BS, Biology
Medtronic July 2015 - Present
Boston Scientific February 2013 - July 2015
Boston Scientific December 2010 - January 2013
Boston Scientific December 2007 - December 2010
Boston Scientific 2005 - 2007
PolarFab Wafer Foundry 2003 - 2005
Cypress Semiconductor January 1994 - March 2003
Skills
SPC, Six Sigma, Root Cause Analysis, Manufacturing, DMAIC, Cross-functional Team..., Quality System, Design of Experiments, Design Control, Yield, Test Engineering, Medical Devices, FMEA, Minitab, V&V, FDA, Lean Manufacturing, CAPA, Manufacturing..., Process Simulation, Automation, Engineering Management, Design for Manufacturing, ISO 14971, Failure Analysis, Biomedical Engineering, Process Engineering, Validation
Education
The University of North Dakota 1990 — 1994
B.S., Electrical Engineer
The University of North Dakota
Medtronic 2014 - Present
Smiths Medical 2011 - 2014
Smiths Medical 2008 - 2011
3M 2007 - 2008
3M 2005 - 2007
3M 2005 - 2005
3M 2003 - 2005
3M 2001 - 2003
3M 1997 - 2000
3M 1994 - 1996
Skills
Six Sigma, Product Development, Lean Manufacturing, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team..., New Business Development, Medical Devices, Business Development, M&A experience, Continuous Improvement, Integration, Business Transformation, Business Process..., Business Process..., Process Improvement, Start-ups, Program Management, Leadership, Manufacturing, Business Planning, P&L Management, Mergers & Acquisitions, PMO, Software Development, large scale change..., Business Strategy, Strategy, Management, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Product Launch, Product Management, R&D, Commercialization
Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management
Executive MBA
The University of North Dakota
BS, Chemical Engineering
Drug and Device Consulting November 2010 - Present
ABBOTT LABS/ADVANCED MEDICAL OPTICS (AMO) July 2005 - November 2010
Medtronic 1997 - 2004
Fisher Scientific 1988 - 1995
Skills
Design Control, ISO 13485, FDA, Regulatory Affairs, Medical Devices, GMP, Validation, Quality System, Pharmaceutical Industry, CAPA, PMA, V&V
Education
The University of Tennessee Health Science Center 1970 — 1972
M.S., Pharmaceutics
Medtronic November 2007 - Present
Medtronic 2007 - 2015
Medtronic August 2006 - November 2007
Medtronic December 1998 - July 2006
Skills
Sales Management, Medical Devices, Lean Sigma Certified..., IBHRE-Certified Cardiac..., Pacemakers
Education
University of Southern Mississippi 1975 — 1979
BSN, Nursing
The University of Southern Mississippi
Bachelor of Science (BS), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
VMS BioMarketing March 2014 - Present
Diabetes Education & etc, LLC 2009 - Present
River Region Medical Center, Community Health Systems hospital February 2012 - March 2014
Roche Diagnostics April 2011 - March 2014
Medtronic May 2009 - March 2014
American Association of Diabetes Educators May 2012 - November 2012
Healthcare Management Solutions March 2010 - July 2011
Information & Quality Healthcare October 2009 - February 2010
Innovex, Division of Quintiles Transnational November 2007 - May 2009
Central MS Medical Center January 2001 - December 2007
Skills
Training, Leadership, Diabetes, Coaching, Healthcare, Policy, Recruiting, Health Education, Nutrition Education, Staff Development, Social Media, Nutrition, Event Planning, Chronic Illness, Strategic Planning, Health Promotion, Health, Inpatient, Clinical Research, Community Outreach, Public Health, Medical Nutrition..., Program Development, Newsletters, Hospitals, Dietetics, Fundraising, Research, Managed Care, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Customer Service
Education
University of Southern Mississippi 1989 — 1991
Master of Science (MS), Exercise Physiology
University of Tennessee-Knoxville 1976 — 1977
Master of Public Health (MPH), Community Health Education
University of Southern Mississippi 1973 — 1976
Bachelor of Science (BS), Health
South Vicksburg High School 1972 — 1973
High School Diploma, General Studies
Tornier September 2013 - Present
Tornier 2008 - September 2013
Medtronic 2000 - 2008
Dain Rauscher 1995 - 2000
Skills
Auditing, Accounting, Corporate Tax, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Tax Research, Financial Reporting, International Tax, General Ledger, Internal Controls, Tax, Management, Process Improvement, Tax Accounting, Income Tax, Mergers
Education
University of Minnesota 1988 — 1993
Masters of Business Taxation
The University of North Dakota 1979 — 1983
BS, Accounting
Medtronic September 2015 - Present
Pace Analytical September 2013 - September 2015
University of South Dakota August 2011 - May 2013
University of Vermont August 2010 - May 2011
College of Medicine, University of Vermont January 2010 - May 2010
University of Vermont August 2008 - May 2010
University of Vermont May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Minitab, Microsoft Office, Matlab, Scanning Electron..., Biomaterials, Fourier Transform..., High-performance Liquid..., Contact Angle Goniometry, Ultrasonic Spray..., Microplate Reader, Drug Delivery, R&D, Pspice, Solidworks
Education
The University of South Dakota 2011 — 2013
Master of Science (M.S.), Biomedical Engineering
University of Vermont 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Electrical Engineering
Mount Mansfield Union High School 2003 — 2007
Parker Hannifin June 2012 - May 2013
Medtronic May 2011 - April 2013
A.F. Technologies January 2008 - September 2009
Family Business January 2006 - October 2007
Hollywood Video May 2003 - October 2006
Education
The University of Texas at Arlington 2003 — 2008
Bachelor's, Management
Medtronic May 2012 - Present
DePuy Orthopedics January 2010 - May 2012
DePuy Orthopaedics November 2004 - December 2009
Skills
Spine, Operating Room, Surgeons, Medical Devices, Surgical Instruments, Orthopedic, Market Development, Sales Process, Neurosurgery, Capital Equipment, Product Launch, Disposables, Medical Sales
Education
The University of South Dakota 1995 — 2000
B.S., Mass Communication
EMC September 2011 - Present
Custom IT Solutions 2004 - 2013
Medtronic 2006 - 2011
Ancept 1999 - 2003
Skills
Agile Methodologies, Software Development, Java, Integration, Unix
Education
The University of North Dakota 1996 — 2001
BS, Computer Science
Medtronic September 2009 - Present
MGI Pharma June 2005 - May 2008
Skills
Management
Education
The University of North Dakota
Medical Technology