Medtronic Inc.
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: 01923 212213 Headquarters: Dublin, Republic of Ireland CEO: Omar Ishrak Subsidiaries: Covidien, Given Imaging, Aptus Endosystems,
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Medtronic Inc. Employees
Cordant Health Solutions 2015 - Present
Kaiser Permanente 2013 - 2015
Minnesota Department of Commerce 2013 - 2013
UnitedHealthcare 2010 - 2012
UnitedHealthcare 2009 - 2010
Prime Therapeutics LLC 2004 - 2009
Express Scripts Inc. 2002 - 2004
Medtronic Inc 1991 - 2001
Faegre & Benson LLP 1987 - 1991
Skills
Managed Care, Medicaid, Medicare, Health Law, Health Policy, Intellectual Property, Health Insurance, Medicare Part D, Medical Compliance, HIPAA, Healthcare Industry, Litigation Management, Privacy Law, Health Care Reform
Education
University of Pennsylvania Law School 1984 — 1987
JD
Yale University 1978 — 1982
BA, history
National Cathedral School 1965 — 1978
Medtronic Neurovascular March 2015 - Present
Medtronic Diabetes June 2008 - March 2015
Medtronic Diabetes May 2005 - June 2008
Medtronic Diabetes August 2003 - May 2005
Medtronic Diabetes February 2000 - August 2003
Medtronic Inc. July 1999 - February 2000
PricewaterhouseCoopers June 1992 - August 1997
Skills
Forecasting, Cross-functional Team..., Medical Devices, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Competitive Analysis, Financial Analysis, Business Planning, Strategic Planning, Pricing, Strategy, Financial Modeling, Manufacturing, Managerial Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
The University of Chicago 1997 — 1999
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Finance, Operations Management
University of Missouri-Columbia 1988 — 1992
BS Acc, Accounting, Magna cum Laude
Genomic Health, Inc. March 2012 - Present
Medtronic Cardiac and Vascular Group November 2010 - January 2012
Medtronic 1982 - 2011
Medtronic, Inc. September 2000 - November 2010
Medtronic Vascular September 2000 - May 2007
Medtronic, Inc. June 1989 - August 2000
Skills
Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Talent Management, Leadership Development, Succession Planning, HRIS, Organizational..., Organizational..., Cross-functional Team..., Executive Coaching, Coaching, Strategy, Business Strategy, Human Resources, Recruiting, Personnel Management, Strategic Planning, Organizational Design, Deferred Compensation, Mergers & Acquisitions, Leadership, Start-ups, Management, Program Management, Employee Benefits, Onboarding, Employee Engagement, Performance Management, Workforce Planning, 360 Feedback, Applicant Tracking..., Benefits Administration
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1980 — 1982
MAIR, Industrial Relations
Carleton College 1973 — 1977
BA, sociology/anthropology
Advanced Bionics May 2015 - Present
Medtronic, Inc. May 2013 - June 2014
Whole Foods Market, Inc. May 2007 - January 2013
Skills
Machine Design, Tool Design, Solidworks, SAP, VBA, Pneumatic Tooling Design, Drafting Standards, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, CAD, Validation, FDA Compliance, Machining, Manufacturing, Programming, Drafting Correspondence, Mechanical Engineering, FDA
Education
California State University-Northridge 2011 — 2015
Master of Science (MS), Mechanical Engineering, 3.4 GPA
California State University-Northridge 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Philosophy, 3.1 GPA
Kraft Heinz Company June 2013 - Present
Best Buy 2011 - 2013
Medtronic, Inc. 2010 - 2011
Ecolab, Inc. 2006 - 2010
W.W. Grainger 2003 - 2006
Kraft Pizza Company 1996 - 2003
Skills
Project Management, Statistical Tools, Minitab, Microsoft Office, Lean Thinking, Six Sigma, DMAIC, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., SPC, Black Belt, Lean Manufacturing, Business Process Mapping, Kaizen, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Process Improvement
Education
The Ohio State University
BSISE, Industrial Engineering
Capital University
MBA, Master of Business
Medtronic June 2008 - Present
Medtronic, Inc. 2003 - June 2008
Reliability Inc October 1997 - December 2002
Positron Corp. June 1988 - May 1995
Skills
Medical Devices, Product Development, Transcatheter Heart..., Project Management, Design Control, R&D, FDA, Product Launch, Quality System, Start-ups, Biomedical Engineering, Commercialization, ISO 13485, Validation, Cross-functional Team..., Design of Experiments, V&V, CAPA, Six Sigma, Design for Manufacturing
Education
California State University-Sacramento
MSEE, Engineering- Digital Signal Processing
California State University-Sacramento
BSEE, Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
SFX Baseball Group October 2011 - Present
Medtronic USA, Inc February 2005 - October 2011
O'Keefe Lyons and Hynes, LLC October 2004 - February 2005
Medtronic, Inc. January 2000 - July 2004
Fisk Kart and Katz, LTD May 1997 - June 1999
Lohan Associates, Inc February 1994 - July 1995
Nutemp, Inc February 1988 - February 1994
Skills
Training
Education
Centenary College 2004 — 2004
General Studies
Catherine Business College 1983 — 1984
Certificate, Secretarial
Medtronic, Inc. 1974 - Present
Medtronic , Inc July 2009 - Present
Skills
Supply Management, Strategic Sourcing, Cross-functional Team..., SAP, Sourcing, Six Sigma, Medical Devices, Team Building
Education
Anoka Ramsey Community College
AA, Accounting
Metropolitan State University
BS, Business Management
Medtronic, Inc. January 2013 - Present
Medtronic AF Solutions February 2010 - December 2012
Medtronic, Inc January 2002 - January 2010
Medtronic January 1996 - September 2002
Pritzker Institute of Medical Engineering September 1992 - December 1995
Skills
Electrophysiology, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, FDA, Cross-functional Team..., Cardiology, Clinical Research, Program Management, R&D, Hospitals, Product Development, Clinical Trials, Design of Experiments, Team Building, Leadership, Market Development, Management, Product Launch, Strategy
Education
Capella University 2008 — 2012
PhD, Education
ROI PractitionerROI Institute
Illinois Institute of Technology 1987 — 1993
MSEE, Electrical Engineering
Illinois Institute of Technology 1987 — 1991
BS, Electrical Engineering
Capella University
College Teaching Post-Master's Certification
NeoTract July 2014 - Present
SonaCare Medical, LLC (formerly US HIFU) February 2012 - January 2014
Johnson & Johnson April 2011 - March 2012
Ultrasonics, Inc. October 2003 - March 2011
Medtronic, Inc. April 2002 - September 2003
VidaMed, Inc. September 1999 - April 2002
Urocor, Inc. September 1997 - September 1999
Biotronic, Inc. January 1996 - August 1997
General Medical/F.D. Titus and Sons January 1995 - January 1996
TRANSITIONAL TECHNOLOGY, INC January 1991 - January 1995
Skills
Capital Equipment, Operating Room, Disposables, Capital Equipment Sales, Medical Devices, Urology, Surgery, Ultrasound, Nursing, Surgical Instruments, Hospitals, Cardiology, Sales Process, Healthcare, Sales Force Development, Clinical Research, Sales, Pharmaceutical Sales, Pharmaceutical Industry, Neurosurgery, Neurology, Sales Operations, Surgeons, Medicine, Product Development, Selling, Medical Equipment, Market Development, Oncology, Product Launch
Education
Systema Sales Training 1998 — 1998
Sales
Continued Medical Education 1996 — 1996
EKG
Dale Carnegie Sales Course 1993 — 1993
Sales
California State University-Long Beach 1988 — 1993
BA, Organizational Communications
Medtronic January 2013 - Present
Medtronic, Inc. February 2010 - December 2012
Medtronic July 2008 - January 2010
Medtronic May 2007 - June 2008
Medtronic February 2006 - April 2007
Skills
Marketing Communications, Medical Devices, Marketing, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Project Management, Program Management, Leadership, Strategy, Marketing Strategy, Competitive Analysis
Education
Bethel University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Marketing
Amazon.com June 2015 - Present
W. P. Carey School of Business, Arizona State University August 2013 - November 2014
Medtronic, Inc. May 2014 - August 2014
Viggyan Technical Education June 2011 - May 2013
Krishna International FZCO June 2012 - June 2012
Vestas Wind Technology India Pvt. Ltd. May 2012 - May 2012
Skills
Leadership, Marketing, Strategy, Negotiation, New Business Development, Procurement, Start-ups, Market Research, Pricing Strategy, Team Building, Digital Electronics, Logistics, Development of..., Technical Presentations, Robotics, Logistics Management, New Markets Development, Presentations, Electronics Technology, Supply Chain Management, Decision Modeling, Contract Management, Contract Negotiation, Supply Chain..., Supply Network Planning, Network Optimization, Organizational Behavior, Operations Management, Electrical Engineering, Supplier Contunity..., Supplier Quality..., Project Management, Managerial Finance, Managerial Economics, Financial Accounting, statistics, Computer Information..., Management
Education
Arizona State University 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Supply Chain Management, Strategic Marketing and Services Leadership
Madras Institute of Technology, Anna University, Chennai 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.), Electronics and Communications Engineering
DLB Consulting Services, LLC February 2008 - Present
HMI Industries Inc. November 2014 - July 2015
TRN Technical October 2014 - November 2014
AxioMed Spine Corporation May 2011 - September 2014
Gebauer Company 2007 - 2008
ScottCare Corporation, div of Scott Fetzer, div of Berkshire Hathaway August 2005 - March 2007
ElectroSonics Medical Inc. May 2004 - August 2005
Beckman Coulter, Inc. February 1996 - April 2004
Mentor Corporation May 1994 - February 1996
Medtronic, Inc. February 1984 - May 1994
Skills
Regulatory Affairs, FDA, ISO 13485, Quality Systems, Medical Devices, Quality Assurance, Design of Experiments, Design Control, Process Validation, CAPA, Validation, Quality Management, FMEA, Quality Engineering, Six Sigma, Continuous Improvement, ISO 14971, cGMP, QSR, Compliance, GLP, Cross-functional Team..., Risk Management, Statistics, R&D, Document Management, SPC, Technical Writing, Program Management, Testing, Quality System, GMP, V&V, Product Development, Manufacturing, Quality Control, Regulatory Submissions, Quality Auditing, 21 CFR Part 11, Biomedical Engineering, Process Improvement, Computer System..., Process Simulation, GxP, Regulatory Requirements, 21 CFR, DMAIC, Lifesciences, ISO, Sop
Education
Case Western Reserve University
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Insight Clinical Research Group, LLC December 2013 - Present
Medpace Medical Device January 2012 - December 2013
AGA Medical/St. Jude Medical July 2006 - June 2011
Medtronic May 2003 - July 2006
Medtronic April 1999 - May 2003
Advanced UroScience August 1997 - January 1999
Medtronic, Inc February 1995 - August 1997
Northern States Power(Excel Energy) October 1993 - January 1995
Regions Hospital January 1989 - May 1992
St. Jude Medical, Inc March 1979 - July 1981
Skills
Team Building, Customer Relations, Program Management, Contract Negotiations, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Cardiology, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Contract Negotiation, Cross-functional Team..., Data Analysis, FDA, Leadership, Management, Medical Devices, Neurology, Process Improvement, Product Development, Project Management, Protocol, Regulatory Submissions, Software Documentation, Strategy, Training
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 2008 — 2011
MBA
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1985 — 1990
BA
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1985 — 1990
BA
Frildey sr high
Medtronic, Inc. Administrative Assistant IIIMedtronic, IncJanuary 1999 - Present
Medtronic, Inc January 1997 - January 1999
Skills
SharePoint, Microsoft Excel, Photoshop, Project Coordination, Calendaring, Conference Coordination, Microsoft Office, Meeting Planning, Leadership, Program Management, Research, Administrative...
Education
Metropolitan State University 2010 — 2014
Business Administration
Anoka Ramsey Community College
Target December 2011 - Present
Insight Global August 2011 - December 2011
Medtronic, Inc September 2010 - August 2011
Medtronic, Inc December 2006 - September 2010
Medtronic, Inc. October 2009 - June 2010
Medtronic, Inc. September 1998 - December 2006
Medtronic, Inc. September 1996 - September 1998
Fleming Foods 1994 - 1996
Zeos International 1990 - 1992
Skills
Process Improvement, Project Management, Software Documentation, Business Analysis, SAP, Visio, SDLC, SharePoint, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Change Management, Program Management, Data Analysis, Leadership, Requirements Analysis, System Administration, PMP, Business Process..., Business Process, Team Building, Management, ITIL, CRM, Security, Training, Risk Management, Access, Information Technology, Testing, Enterprise Software, Leadership Development, IT Management, Project Portfolio..., Cross-functional Team..., Quality Assurance, Recruiting, IT Strategy, ERP, Human Resources, Active Directory, Analysis, Team Leadership, Vendor Management, Business Intelligence, Outsourcing, Integration, Disaster Recovery, PMO, Requirements Gathering, Governance, CMS
Education
Augsburg College 2001 — 2006
BA, Business Management & MIS
Northwestern College 1998 — 1999
Various business ethics courses, Organizational Administration and Ethics
Anoka Ramsey Community College 1988 — 1996
Associate's Degree with primary coursework, Business; Psychology, and Economics
Medtronic, Inc. December 2002 - Present
Jeremiah Program November 2001 - April 2002
Reliastar (ING) 1998 - 2001
Skills
Validation, Software Documentation, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Medical Devices, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Product Launch, Management, Outlook, Program Management, Quality System, Customer Service, Change Management, Quality Assurance
Education
Bethel University 2008 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Communication Studies
Century College 2011 — 2011
Certificate, Project Management
Smiths Medical February 2014 - Present
Medtronic, Inc. 2008 - January 2014
Medtronic, Inc. 2006 - 2008
Medtronic, Inc 2004 - 2006
Medtronic, Inc. 1997 - 2004
Medtronic, Inc. 1992 - 1997
Control Data Corporation 1979 - 1992
Skills
Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Team Leadership, Design Control, Electronics, Product Development, CAPA, ISO 13485, FDA, Software Engineering, Programming, Product Launch, Product Management, Testing, Process Improvement, Engineering, Automated Software..., Systems Engineering, TUV, Engineering Management, Functional Management, Design Automation, Program Management, Manufacturing, EDA
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
BSEE/MSEE, Digital, analog electronics and computer architecture emphasis.
Medtronic, Inc. March 2002 - Present
Norwex September 2012 - Present
Olde Town Deli May 1996 - November 2009
St. John the Baptist Catholic Church September 1988 - May 1996
Skills
Spanish, Web Conferences, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Webinars, Conferences, Customer Service, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Time Management, Leadership, Process Improvement, Marketing, Team Building, Customer Satisfaction, Outlook, Training, Management, Coaching, Organizational..., Team Leadership, PowerPoint, Cross-functional Team..., Medical Devices, Microsoft Word, Contract Negotiation, Administrative..., Microsoft Excel, Access, Teamwork, Sales, Budgets, Employee Relations, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Public Speaking
Education
Bethel University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Leadership
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1987 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts, Chicano Studies
Entrust Datacard June 2014 - Present
Medtronic Inc. July 2013 - June 2014
Medtronic Inc. August 2010 - July 2013
ADC Telecommunications Inc. (ADC is now TE Connectivity) March 2008 - August 2010
Bose Corporation ElectroForce Systems Group March 2007 - March 2008
University of South Carolina August 2004 - March 2007
Bose Corporation ElectroForce Systems Group May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
ISO13485, 21CFR Parts 11, 210,..., Medical Device Quality..., Medical Device..., Medical Device Quality..., CAPA Program Leadership, Complaint trending, Continuous Process..., Lean/Six Sigma..., Quality System..., Implantable Class III..., Regulatory Submission, Six Sigma, DMAIC, Medical Devices, Quality System, ISO 13485, Continuous Improvement, Regulatory Submissions, Design for Manufacturing, Manufacturing, SPC, Design of Experiments, Lean Manufacturing, CAPA, Root Cause Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., FDA, V&V, Value Stream Mapping, Testing, Manufacturing..., Product Development, Quality Control
Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia 2004 — 2006
Master of Science, Mechanical Engineering
General Mills July 2005 - Present
Abba's Argosy December 2003 - Present
CoCoCommunications December 2001 - Present
Medtronic, Inc. 1980 - 1996
Skills
Public Speaking, Event Planning, Community Relations, Publicity, Marketing Communications, Community Development, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Brand Development, Customer Insight, Integrated Marketing, Consumer Products, Market Planning, Marketing Research, Brand Management, Cross-functional Team..., Competitive Analysis, Shopper Marketing, Marketing Management, Brand Architecture, P&L Management, Segmentation, Product Innovation, Strategy, FMCG, Product Launch, Multi-channel Marketing, Pricing, Analytics, Market Research, Product Development, Product Marketing, Strategic Thinking, Management, Continuous Improvement
Education
Augsburg College
Communications
The University of Chicago
University of St. Thomas
Medtronic May 2015 - Present
Medtronic May 2012 - May 2015
Medtronic, Inc. June 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Mechanical Engineering, Design Control, Design for Manufacturing, Solidworks, Pro Engineer, Medical Devices, Design of Experiments, ISO 13485, FMEA, GD&T, Finite Element Analysis, R&D, Manufacturing..., Labview, Injection Molding, FDA, Manufacturing, Product Design, Microcontrollers, New Product Validation, Robotics, Fiber Optics, Optical Engineering, Fluorescence, Continuous Glucose..., Laser Ablation, SolidWorks
Education
California State University-Northridge 2012 — 2014
Master's degree, Mechanical Engineering
California State University-Los Angeles 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Medtronic November 2014 - Present
Medtronic May 1997 - Present
MEDTRONIC, INC January 1997 - Present
Neurological Division Medtronic January 1997 - Present
MEDTRONIC, INC January 1997 - January 2003
Skills
Six Sigma, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Machining, Automation, Medical Devices, Electronics, ISO 13485, Validation, Quality System, FDA, Software Documentation, Design Control, Quality Management, Product Development, Testing, Leadership, GMP, Troubleshooting, Design of Experiments, Root Cause Analysis, SPC, CAPA, R&D, Labview, Calibration, Biomedical Engineering, Injection Molding, ISO, FMEA, Design for Manufacturing, V&V, Failure Analysis, Minitab, LabVIEW
Education
University of Phoenix 2011 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Management, 3.5
University of Phoenix 2009 — 2011
Associate, Program, 3.5
2005-2006MINNEAPOLIS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
AutoCAD/ProEngineering at Minneapolis School of Drafting 1996 — 1998
AutoCAD ProE
ANOKA TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Electronics program
ANOKA SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
GEHC February 2015 - May 2015
GEHC August 2013 - February 2015
Medtronic, Inc. June 2001 - July 2013
Brigham & Women's Hospital June 1988 - January 2000
Skills
Labview, Medical Devices, Test Stand, Test Engineering, Design of Experiments, FDA, Design Control, Data Acquisition, GPIB, Validation, SPC, Quality System, Minitab, Testing, ISO 13485, V&V, LabVIEW
Education
Boston University 1995 — 1999
M.S., Biomedical Engineering
Boston University 1984 — 1988
B.S., Biomedical Engineering
Medtronic, Inc. June 2013 - Present
Medtronic,Inc. October 2012 - June 2013
Medtronic, Inc. 2009 - 2012
Medtronic, Inc July 2008 - October 2009
Medtronic, Inc. 2006 - July 2008
Medtronic, Inc. 2003 - 2006
Medtronic, Inc. 2000 - 2003
Skills
Clinical Research, Process Improvement, GCP, Clinical Trial Coverage..., Clinical Monitoring, Medical Devices, FDA, Clinical Trials, Regulatory Affairs, Healthcare, CTMS, Clinical Development, Biomedical Engineering, Cross-functional Team..., Pharmaceutical Industry
Education
Bethel University
BA, Organizational Leadership
East Coast Institute for Research February 2012 - Present
Medtronic August 2011 - February 2012
Medtronic, Inc May 2011 - June 2011
University of Minnesota September 2009 - September 2010
University of Minnesota May 2005 - September 2009
Skills
edit legal documents, Contract Negotiation, Technical Writing, Management, Negotiation, Public Health, Employee Training, Data Analysis, FDA, Clinical Research, Biomedical Engineering, Analysis, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Research, Regulatory Affairs, Cell Culture, Process Improvement, GCP, Hospitals, Medical Devices, Public Speaking, Budgets, Customer Service, CTMS, Training, Cross-functional Team..., Healthcare, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Team Building, Clinical Development, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Biotechnology, Clinical Trials, Medicine, Pharmacology, Diabetes, Pharmaceutical Industry, Life Sciences, Cardiology, Oncology, Laboratory, ICH-GCP
Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business 2011 — 2011
Mini Master's, Project Management
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Biochemistry
Medtronic, Inc January 2006 - December 2009
Medtronic, Inc. January 1998 - January 2006
Medtronic, Inc. January 1997 - January 1998
Education
Anoka Ramsey Community College 1998 — 2005
Cambridge High School 1980 — 1988
University of Phoenix
2005 Bachelors degree, Information Technology
Endologix Inc February 2014 - Present
Medtronic May 2012 - January 2014
Medtronic September 2011 - June 2012
Medtronic, Inc. November 2007 - September 2011
Cardioinsight Technologies July 2007 - November 2008
Medtronic December 2003 - November 2007
Skills
Medical Devices, Commercialization, Product Development, Strategy, Biomedical Engineering, R&D, Product Launch, Cross-functional Team..., FDA, Product Management, Clinical Research, Cardiology, Hardware Diagnostics, Business Strategy, Market Development, Medical Imaging, Design Control, Healthcare, Electrophysiology, Research, Clinical Development, Matlab, Science, Clinical Trials, Analysis, Interventional...
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2010 — 2012
MBA, Strategy, Finance and Marketing
Case Western Reserve University 1999 — 2003
PhD, Biomedical Engineering
Case Western Reserve University 1996 — 1999
M.S., Biomedical Engineering
American University of Beirut 1992 — 1996
BE, Computers and Communications Engineering
St. Joseph School
Medtronic, Inc January 1986 - Present
Gabriel MFG April 1982 - December 1986
Education
University of Phoenix 1988 — 1990
AA, Photo jounalisium
Medtronic April 2014 - Present
Medtronic Inc. 2011 - April 2014
Covidien 1991 - 2011
Skills
Process Improvement, Design of Experiments, Injection Molding, Medical Devices, Lean Manufacturing, Packaging, Manufacturing, V&V, R&D, Validation, FDA, CAPA, Design for Manufacturing, Design Control, ISO 13485, 21 CFR, 5S, Biomedical Engineering, CE marking, Commercialization, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., DMAIC, FMEA, Failure Analysis, GMP, ISO, ISO 14971, Kaizen, Manufacturing..., Minitab, Packaging Engineering, Plastics, Process Simulation, Product Development, Product Launch, Quality System, Root Cause Analysis, SPC, Six Sigma, Solidworks
Education
University of New Haven 1984 — 1986
Bachelor of Science (BS), Electrical Engineering
University of St. Thomas 1981 — 1984
Engineering
Acutus Medical January 2011 - Present
Healthfundr October 2013 - Present
Aperiam Medical April 2014 - Present
Medtronic - AF Solutions January 2009 - December 2010
Ablation Frontiers, Inc. May 2004 - January 2009
Edwards Lifesciences 2002 - 2004
Carmeron Health 2002 - 2002
Cardiostream January 2000 - 2002
Micro Therapeutics August 1997 - August 1999
Medtronic, Inc. 1990 - August 1997
Skills
Design Control, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, FDA, ISO 13485, CAPA, Design for Manufacturing, Commercialization, Design of Experiments, R&D, V&V, ISO 14971
Education
Arizona State University 1981 — 1986
MS, Engineering
University of California, Los Angeles 1996 — 1998
Master of Science (MSc), Pre-Clinical Research
Arizona State University 2012 — 2014
Pursuing a degree in Finance
Abbott Electrophysiology May 2015 - Present
Medtronic, Inc January 2009 - Present
Medtronic December 2014 - April 2015
Medtronic, Inc January 2005 - January 2009
ELECTROPHYSIOLOGY NURSE PRACTITIONER –VA Healthcare January 2003 - January 2005
VA Medical Center July 2000 - January 2003
INTENSIVE CARE CHARGE NURSE – VA Healthcare January 1997 - January 2000
Skills
Microsoft Office, Excel, Customer Service, Word, Customer Relations, Sales, Forecasting, Management, Marketing Strategy, Research, Medical Devices, Cardiology, Healthcare, Hospitals, Product Launch, Clinical Research, Microsoft Excel, Capital Equipment, Surgeons, Disposables, Cross-functional Team..., Operating Room, Market Development, Leadership, Biotechnology, Medicine
Education
University of San Diego
MASTERS OF SCIENCE, NURSING
West Texas A&M University
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE, NURSING
Soykan Enterprises November 2013 - Present
Michigan Technological University September 1999 - Present
Medtronic, Inc. June 1991 - November 2013
FDA (Under contract from SFA, Inc.) July 1990 - June 1991
Case Western Reserve University June 1986 - May 1990
Michigan Technological University August 1984 - November 1985
Aselsan June 1983 - August 1984
Skills
Engineering, Physics, Mathematics, Research, R&D, Science, Instrumentation, Sensors, Medical Devices, Simulation, Mathematical Modeling, Signal Processing, Statistics, Lifesciences, Genetics, Bioinformatics, Clinical Research, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Trials, Molecular Biology, Biotechnology, Design Control, Patents, Biomaterials, FDA, Electrophysiology, Spectroscopy, Microscopy, Data Analysis, Design of Experiments, Life Sciences, Intellectual Property
Education
Case Western Reserve University 1986 — 1990
Ph.D., Electrical Engineering and Applied Physics
Michigan Technological University 1984 — 1985
M.S., Electrical Engineering
Middle East Technical University 1980 — 1984
B.S., Electrical Engineering
Medtronic October 2014 - Present
Medtronic November 2013 - October 2014
Medtronic, Inc. 2006 - November 2013
Massachusetts General Hospital 2001 - 2006
Skills
Hospitals, Interventional Radiology, Clinical Research, Cardiology, Radiology, Healthcare, Critical Care, Internal Medicine, Surgery, Healthcare Information...
Education
Cambridge College
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
Massachusetts General Hospital School of Respiratory Therapy
Medtronic, Inc. January 1997 - Present
Education
Bethel University 2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Human Resources Management and Services
Sheppard Mullin Richter & Hampton LLP January 2012 - Present
WundaBar Pilates San Diego April 2014 - Present
the United States Patent & Trademark Office October 2004 - Present
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP September 2007 - December 2011
Board of Patent Appeals and Interferences, United States Patent & Trademark Office (BPAI) January 2007 - May 2007
Knobbe Martens Olson & Bear LLP May 2006 - August 2006
Medtronic, Inc. June 2002 - August 2005
International Technidyne Corporation (ITC; Formerly Diametrics Medical, Inc.) July 2003 - June 2004
Skills
Litigation, Civil Litigation, Patents, Patent Litigation, Patent Prosecution, Registered Patent..., Intellectual Property, Copyright Infringement, Trademark Infringement, Biomedical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, State Bar of California, Legal Writing, Writing, Trademarks, Competition Law, Commercialization, Client Counseling, Licensing, Legal Advice, Due Diligence, Commercial Litigation, International Law, Unfair Competition, Patentability, Mediation, Medical Devices, Invention, Legal Research, Dispute Resolution, Freedom to Operate, Google+, Administrative Law, Social Networking, Courts, Corporate Governance, Appeals, Technology Transfer, Entertainment Law, Copyright Law, Patent Portfolio..., Legal Opinions, Cyberlaw, Prosecution, Software Patents, Software Licensing, Trade Secrets, Trials, Corporate Law, Arbitration
Education
The George Washington University Law School 2007 — 2007
Visiting Student
Boston University School of Law 2004 — 2007
Juris Doctor
Tsinghua University 2006 — 2006
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1998 — 2003
B. Engineering
Assurant March 2012 - Present
Medtronic, Inc. September 2008 - March 2012
Augsburg College September 2010 - March 2011
Medtronic, Inc. January 2006 - September 2008
Medtronic January 2008 - April 2008
Medtronic January 2007 - September 2007
Medtronic September 2006 - December 2006
Medtronic, Inc. October 2001 - August 2006
Skills
Call Center, ICM, Metrics, Process Improvement, Requirements Analysis, Business Analysis, Business Objects, Excel, Project Management, Analysis, Call Centers, Microsoft Excel, Strategy, Business Intelligence, Leadership, Business Process, Software Documentation, Testing, Visio, Requirements Gathering, Training, SharePoint, Business Process..., SDLC, Data Analysis, Vendor Management, Six Sigma, Quality Assurance, Access, Cross-functional Team..., Integration, CRM, PMP, Change Management, Project Portfolio..., Information Technology, SAP, Program Management, IT Management, Market Research, Data Warehousing, Process Engineering, Databases, ITIL, Team Leadership
Education
Augsburg College 2009 — 2011
MBA, Business
Augsburg College 2005 — 2008
BA, Psychology: Research and Analytics
Medtronic Inc.
Skills
Medical Devices, Quality System, Process Improvement, Design Control, FMEA, ISO 13485, FDA, V&V, Design of Experiments, CAPA, SPC, Lean Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Biomedical Engineering, Six Sigma
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelors, Electrical Engineering
Guthrie May 2015 - Present
Medtronic, Inc November 2009 - May 2011
Medtronic, Inc. March 2008 - October 2009
U of MN- Clinical Psychophysiology Lab September 2004 - May 2007
NorthMarq Capital May 2004 - December 2006
Skills
Data Analysis, Process Improvement, Research
Education
St.George's University Medical School 2011 — 2015
M.D., Medicine, cum laude
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2003 — 2007
B.A, Psychology/Spanish/Biology, summa cum laude
Medtronic, Inc. November 1989 - Present
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Medical Devices, Immigration Law, Product Launch, Product Development, Leadership, Management, Employee Engagement, Sales
Education
Bethel University
MBA, Business
St. Catherine University 1993 — 1996
BA, Business
Rio Verde Community Association November 2002 - Present
Discover Massage LLC 2002 - Present
Laboratory Anatomical Enlightenment April 2006 - April 2008
Medtronic, Inc. 1981 - 2000
Skills
Therapeutic Massage, Stretching, Neuromuscular Therapy,..., Post Injury Rehab,..., Oncology Massage,..., Neuromuscular Therapy, Chronic Pain, Craniosacral Therapy, Injury, Lymphatic Drainage, Wellness, Anatomy, Sports, Athletics, Athletic Training, PNF, Deep Tissue Massage, Myofascial Release, Trigger Point Therapy, Musculoskeletal, Over 1000 hours of...
Education
CenterPoint Massage and Shiatsu Therapy School and Clinic 2000 — 2001
Massage Therapy
Centerpoint School of Massage and Shiatsu Therapy
FocusStart, LLC January 2015 - Present
Independent 2013 - 2015
Alfred Mann Foundation 2011 - 2013
Inspire Medical Systems, Inc. 2009 - 2011
Medtronic, Inc. 2002 - 2009
Medtronic CRDM 1997 - 2002
Cleveland Clinic 1989 - 1996
Skills
Mentoring, Medical Devices, Clinical Trials, Clinical Development, Budgeting, Biomedical Engineering, Clinical Study Design, Clinical Research, Hardware Diagnostics, Regulatory Submissions, FDA, Quality System, Budgets, Lifesciences, Biotechnology, ISO 13485, Life Sciences, Cross-functional Team..., Cardiology, Design Control
Education
Case Western Reserve University 1989 — 1996
PhD, Basic Cardiac Electrophysiology
Duke University 1985 — 1989
BSE, Biomedical Engineering
Medtronic March 2014 - Present
Medtronic February 2010 - February 2014
Medtronic June 2009 - August 2010
Medtronic, Inc. November 2007 - June 2009
Medtronic August 2004 - November 2007
Medtronic 2001 - 2004
Medtronic 2000 - 2001
Medtronic 1998 - 2000
Medtronic 1997 - 1998
Skills
SDLC, Vendor Management, Process Improvement, Business Analysis, Change Management, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Bethel University 2005 — 2007
BA, Organizational Leadership
Century College 2000 — 2003
AAS, Micro Computer Technology
North Dakota State University 1994 — 1997
Zoology
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1993 — 1994
General
Medtronic, Inc. February 2014 - Present
Atrium Medical/Maquet Getinge Group October 2008 - Present
Camp del Corazon 2005 - 2013
Toys R Us June 2006 - September 2006
Kumon January 1999 - August 2004
Skills
Rapid Prototyping, Process Improvement, Design for Manufacturing, Medical Device R&D, Concept Development, Prototype, Validation, Verification, Cardiovascular Disease, Endovascular
Education
Boston University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biomedical/Medical Engineering
Medtronic June 2011 - Present
Medtronic May 2010 - Present
University Of Saint Thomas May 2009 - Present
Medtronic, Inc. August 2004 - May 2010
Minnesota State Bar Association April 2001 - March 2003
Electronic Interiors, Inc January 1997 - January 2001
Skills
Teaching, Program Management, Project Management, Visio, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Product Development, Collaboration, Data Analysis, Strategy, Training, Microsoft Excel, Instructional Design, Technical Writing, Web Development, Team Leadership, Writing, Management, Project Planning, Leadership, Databases, Business Process, Change Management, Business Analysis
Education
Capella University 2006 — 2008
University of Northern Iowa 1988 — 1989
University of Saint Thomas
Northwest Technical Institute
Associate of Science
Hindustan Unilever Limited July 2013 - September 2013
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan May 2012 - September 2012
J.P. Morgan Chase & Co. June 2011 - August 2011
Medtronic, Inc. January 2008 - October 2010
Medtronic, Inc January 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Financial Modeling, Strategic Planning, Medical Devices, Business Development, Sales Prospecting, Analysis, Project Management, Marketing
Education
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 2011 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Strategy, Management & Organizations, Marketing/Sales, International Business
University of Michigan - College of Engineering 2011 — 2015
Master of Science (M.S.E.), Industrial and Operations Engineering
Nanyang Technological University
MBA exchange study - Singapore - Winter 2014
Guanghua School of Management
MBA exchange study - Peking University, Beijing, China - Summer 2014
University of Michigan - College of Engineering 2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.E.), Chemical Engineering, GPA 3.70/4.00
The Washington Campus
Public policy and health policy MBA courses - Washington D.C. - Spring 2014
Medtronic December 1996 - Present
Medtronic August 2010 - June 2013
Medtronic, Inc. June 2008 - August 2010
Medtronic June 2002 - June 2008
Skills
Certified Expert..., Certified Green Belt, Medical Devices, Regulatory Affairs, Regulatory Submissions, Process Improvement, ISO 13485, FDA, Regulations, Documentum, Training, Document Management, Cross-functional Team..., Quality System, Design Control, ISO 14971, CAPA, Validation, DMAIC, Regulatory Requirements, 21 CFR Part 11, GMP, Commercialization, Process Simulation
Education
Bethel University 2000 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Leadership
Windsor Circle, Inc. February 2014 - Present
Cisco Systems May 2011 - February 2014
CERT August 2010 - May 2011
Medtronic, Inc. May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Java, JavaScript, CSS, knockoutjs, jQuery, CoffeeScript, SQL, Project Management, Data Structures, Web Applications, Node.js, HTML, Web Development
Education
Carnegie Mellon University 2010 — 2011
M.S., Information Science Management
Duke University 2006 — 2010
B.S, Computer Science, Mathematics
Sony Pictures Entertainment March 2014 - Present
Sharaf Consulting, Inc. April 2007 - Present
Medtronic, Inc. October 2008 - March 2009
Master Halco May 2002 - December 2002
Wal*Mart April 2002 - July 2002
Pedernales Electric Cooperative March 2001 - January 2002
Pedernales Electric Cooperative 2000 - 2001
Sun Microsystems February 1999 - May 2000
Baxter Healthcare January 1998 - December 1998
Modern Development Company January 1989 - March 1993
Skills
Project Management - IT, JD Edwards Software -..., AS400 - Systems and..., Solaris, Networking -..., Web Technologies and..., Oracle RDBMS, Oracle Applications, Oracle Application..., OBIEE Oracle Business..., Oracle Access management, Hyperion Showcase BI..., Program Management, JD Edwards, ERP, Data Warehousing, Integration, SDLC, Recruiting, Oracle, Databases, Outsourcing
Education
West Coast University 1981 — 1983
MS Computer Science, Distributed Processing and Computer Architecture
American University 1975 — 1980
B.S., Math/Computer Science
Abbott August 2014 - Present
Eurotek, Inc. June 2011 - August 2014
Aureon Biosciences 2008 - 2011
Medtronic, Inc 2000 - 2008
Stryker Orthopaedics 1996 - 2000
Skills
Self-driven, Proactive, Persistence, Ability to Colaborte, Team Oriented with the..., Persuasive Communication, Passionate about work, Supportive, Polite, Solution Oriented, Highly Adaptable, Talented, Never ranked below #3..., Focus On Results, Creative Strategy, Team-oriented, Team Leadership, Medicine, Medical Devices, Solutions Marketing, Urology, Adaptation, Capital Equipment, Hospitals, Product Launch, Oncology, Communication, Cardiology, Operating Room, Disposables, Interventional..., Sales Operations, Surgery, Healthcare, Interventional Radiology, Spine, Market Development, Selling, Surgeons, Pharmaceutical Sales, Vascular, Neurosurgery, Selling Skills, Sales Force Development, Medical Sales, Neurology, General Surgery, Sales Management, Gynecology, Cath Lab
Education
University of Notre Dame
Bachelors Degree with addition courses in Accounting and Business Law toward MBA, PreMed with Major in Sociology, as well as comprehensive Art and French
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Pre-Medicine/Pre-Medical Studies
Medical Measurement Systems (MMS) August 2011 - July 2014
Mediwatch Plc August 2010 - July 2011
Mediwatch Plc January 2010 - July 2010
ALPINE BIOMED July 2007 - January 2010
ALPINE BIOMED May 2006 - July 2007
Clinical Innovations September 2004 - August 2005
MEDTRONIC, INC May 1994 - January 2004
Skills
Urology, Surgical Instruments, Healthcare Management, Nursing, Neurology, Clinical Research, Physicians, Sales Operations, Medical Devices, Hospitals, Product Development, Product Management, Market Development, Capital Equipment, Sales, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Management, Gastroenterology
Education
Acquity Sales and Sales Management Training 2013 — 2014
University of Phoenix 2000 — 2004
BS / GBM, Global Business Management
Medtronic January 2011 - Present
Medtronic, Inc. March 1991 - June 2009
NCR Comten July 1987 - March 1991
IFG Leasing Company January 1983 - July 1987
Skills
Interviews, Administrative..., Operating Room, Budgets, Clinical Research, Training, Leadership, Medical Devices, Travel Arrangements, Event Planning, Program Management, Meeting Planning, FDA, Sales, Healthcare, Customer Service, Project Planning, Outlook
Education
Century College
CPS/CAP, Administrative
Parero Design Group January 2006 - Present
Medtronic, Inc. November 2003 - December 2005
Medtronic, Inc. February 1996 - November 2003
Skills
Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, Web Development, Healthcare, Creative Direction, Corporate Identity, Trade Shows, Non-profits, Print Collateral, Video Production, Concept Development, Collateral, Brand Development, Corporate Branding, Packaging, Advertising, Brochures, Art Direction, InDesign, Direct Mail, Graphics, Strategy, Branding & Identity, Email Marketing, Creative Strategy, Interactive Advertising, Interactive Marketing, Digital Strategy, Marketing, Direct Marketing, Copywriting, User Experience, Digital Marketing, Content Strategy, Outdoor Advertising, Nonprofits
Education
California State University-Northridge
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration, Management Information Systems, General
CA December 2008 - Present
DataSynapse, Inc. December 2006 - December 2008
Quest Software February 2006 - December 2006
Quest Software November 2003 - February 2006
Marketron, Inc May 2003 - November 2003
Sapphire Technologies for BellSouth August 2002 - May 2003
Marketron International 2003 - 2003
Sitraka, Inc. April 2001 - May 2002
Indigio, Inc. July 1999 - April 2001
Medtronic, Inc. January 1999 - July 1999
Skills
SOA, Enterprise Software, Application Performance..., Cloud Computing, SaaS
Education
University of North Alabama 1993 — 1996
B.Sc., Computer Science
University of Iowa 1992 — 1993
Mathematics, Psychology
Amarillo College 1991 — 1992
Mathematics, Psychology
NAMSA June 2012 - Present
Various October 2010 - June 2012
ROX Medical September 2009 - October 2010
Medtronic, Inc. June 2005 - September 2009
3F Therapeutics, Inc. September 2003 - June 2005
Edwards Lifesciences January 2003 - August 2003
Micro Therapeutics, Inc. April 2000 - November 2002
Aetrium April 1997 - December 1998
Endovascular Technologies (EVT) July 1995 - September 1996
General Motors - Corvette July 1993 - March 1995
Skills
GCP, Medical Devices, Clinical Trials, FDA, CTMS, CE marking, Clinical Strategy, Clinical Operations, R&D, CRO, Design Control, Quality System, Neurology, 21 CFR Part 11, Validation, Clinical Research, Regulatory Submissions, Biotechnology, V&V, Cardiology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Lifesciences, Protocol, EDC, Data Management, Regulatory Affairs, Hematology, Sop, Clinical Development, Clinical Monitoring, Oncology, CAPA, ISO 13485, Regulatory Requirements, Commercialization, GLP, Life Sciences, SOP
Education
California State University-Fullerton 2001 — 2003
MBA, Business
Kettering University 1993 — 2000
BSME, Biomedical/Mechanical
Wharton School of Business
On-going - International Business
Boston Scientific December 2011 - August 2013
loudspeaker SMS April 2009 - December 2011
NudgeRx August 2009 - April 2011
Hythiam / CatasysHealth October 2005 - April 2009
Medtronic, Inc. February 2002 - September 2005
Imagistic Media February 2001 - February 2002
Solien Technologies March 2000 - February 2001
Denso September 1996 - March 2000
BFGoodrich Aerospace 1992 - 1994
Skills
Search, E-Learning, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, Strategic Planning, Product Launch, Start-ups, New Business Development, Integrated Marketing, Business Development, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Medical Devices, Product Marketing, Digital Marketing, Global Marketing, Strategy, Online Marketing, Market Research, CRM
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2003 — 2003
Medical Marketing Executive Program
Arizona State University
B.S., Operation, Production Management / Business
Medtronic Inc. October 1999 - Present
Medtronic Inc. June 1999 - Present
Countrywide Home loans January 1997 - January 1999
Skills
Knowledgeable in..., , SAP, MS Word/Excel, Software Documentation, Accounts Receivable, Analysis, Accounts Payable, Account Reconciliation, Management, Invoicing, Budgets, Microsoft Excel, Project Management, Project Planning, Teamwork
Education
University of Phoenix-Southern California Campus 2004 — 2007
University of Phoenix 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science in Business-Accounting, Accountant
Jafra Cosmetics International, Inc March 2014 - Present
Medtronic, Inc. November 1995 - March 2014
Parker Hannifin January 1991 - November 1995
Skills
Medical Devices, Leadership, Organizational..., PMO Development, Process Improvement, Applications &..., Cross-functional Team..., Project Management, Program Management, Product Lifecycle..., Six Sigma, SDLC, Quality System, FDA GMP - Validations,..., Application Architecture, Visio, Strategic Planning, Infrastructure, Strategy, Change Management, Application Lifecycle..., Team Leadership, IT Infrastructure..., Web Applications, Enterprise IT Strategy, Enterprise IT..., ERP Implementations, SAP ERP, JDE One World, Oracle, E-commerce, Back Office, Mobile Applications, DB2
Education
Christian Brothers University 2009 — 2011
MBA - Master of Business Administration, Project Management
California State University-Fullerton 1985 — 1991
Bachelor of Business Admistration, Operations Research
Physio-Control, Inc. May 2013 - Present
Physio-Control, Inc. January 2012 - May 2013
Medtronic, Inc. December 2002 - January 2012
Gateway Learning Corporation August 1997 - May 2001
Gateway Educational Products, Ltd. August 1994 - August 1997
Hughes Aircraft Company September 1990 - August 1994
Skills
Talent Management, Talent Acquisition, Deferred Compensation, Employee Relations, Onboarding, Performance Management, Applicant Tracking..., Human Resources, Organizational Design, PeopleSoft, Medical Devices, HR Transformation, Compensation & Benefit, Benefits Administration, HRIS, HR Policies, Employee Benefits, Employee Engagement, Recruiting, Resume Writing, Leadership, Succession Planning, Personnel Management, Process Improvement, Organizational..., FMLA, College Recruiting, Leadership Development, New Hire Orientations, Technical Recruiting, Employment Law, Hiring, Interviews, Job Evaluation, Workforce Planning, Temporary Placement, Job Descriptions, HR Consulting, Organizational..., Career Development
Education
Seattle University
Master's of Business Administration
University of California, Irvine
Certificate
California State University-Northridge
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
Sand 9, Inc. July 2012 - May 2015
Cirrus Logic January 2011 - July 2012
White Electronic Designs 2008 - 2010
ON Semiconductor 2004 - 2008
National Semiconductor 2000 - 2004
Vivid Semiconductor 1994 - 2000
Medtronic, Inc. 1989 - 1994
Motorola 1983 - 1989
Skills
Product Development, Leadership, Start-ups, Semiconductors, Cross-functional Team..., Product Management, Operations Management, Electronics, Business Development, Venture Capital, Team Building, Supply, Product Marketing, Strategic Planning, MEMS
Education
Arizona State University 1989 — 1995
MSEE, Solid State Electronics, 4.0
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1979 — 1983
BSEE, Electrical Engineering
Ford Motor Company October 2011 - Present
Medtronic, Inc November 2006 - May 2011
Ford Motor Company 1998 - 2006
Ford Twin Cities Assembly January 1989 - January 1998
Skills
Procurement, Energy, Energy Management, Contract Negotiation, Manufacturing, Renewable Energy, Engineering, Natural Gas, HVAC, Management, Facilities Management, Six Sigma, Forecasting, Program Management, Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Energy Efficiency, Contract Management, Engineering Management, Process Engineering
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1980 — 1985
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Draeger Medical, Inc. April 2013 - Present
Biotronik, Inc. November 2010 - April 2013
St. Jude Medical, Inc. February 2005 - August 2010
Medtronic, Inc. May 1990 - February 2005
Baxter Healthcare January 1989 - May 1990
American Hospital Supply Corporation June 1984 - January 1989
Skills
Operating Room, Hospitals, Market Development, Surgical Device Sales, Surgical Instruments, Surgeons, Cardiac Surgery, Pacemakers, Disposables, Cardiology, Contract Negotiation, Cath Lab, Capital Equipment, Medical Devices, Selling, Vascular, Product Launch, Interventional..., Interventional Radiology, Medical Sales, Electrophysiology, Neurology, Sales Force Development, Vascular Surgery, Managed Care, Sales Effectiveness, Solution Selling, Pharmaceutical Sales, Surgery, Commercialization, Sales Operations, Urology, Business Development, Selling Skills, Neurosurgery, Medical Equipment, Sales, Orthopedic
Education
Bowling Green State University 1980 — 1984
BSBA, Marketing
Bowling Green State University 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing and International Business
Premier, Inc December 2012 - Present
SYMMEDRx Healthcare Solutions December 2012 - Present
Bakalar Business Coaching & Consulting, LLC January 2012 - December 2012
Medtronic, Inc. January 2007 - January 2012
Fusion Sales Partners August 2006 - December 2006
GlaxoSmithKline August 2003 - August 2006
Sprint Nextel April 2001 - August 2003
iTravel, Inc. February 1990 - March 2001
Skills
Process Improvement, Leadership, Program Management, Medical Devices, Management, Team Building, Cardiology, Coaching, Sales, Healthcare, Vendor Management, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Training, Project Management, Customer Service, Performance Management, Sales Operations, Managed Care, Business Process..., Six Sigma, Product Launch, Capital Equipment, Account Management, Lean Sigma Green Belt, Team & Organizational..., Operations, Sales Management, Team Leadership, Mentoring, Diabetes, Problem Solving, Policy/Procedure..., Salesforce.com, Inventory Management, Kaizen, Organizing, Employee Relations, Development Of Employees, Consulting
Education
Baker University 2002 — 2004
Masters of Business Administration, Business Administration and Management, General
MidAmerica Nazarene University 1999 — 2000
Bachelor of Arts, Management and Human Relations
Medtronic May 2015 - Present
Medtronic October 2013 - April 2015
Medtronic Neuromodulation January 2013 - September 2013
QiG Group October 2011 - January 2013
Medtronic Neuromodulation August 2005 - October 2011
Medtronic, Inc. December 1998 - June 2004
Guidant/Boston Scientific December 1993 - December 1998
McCourtney/McKechnie Plastic Components November 1991 - December 1993
Skills
ISO 13485, Medical Devices, Design Control, CAPA, Design of Experiments, Quality System, FDA, V&V, FMEA, SPC, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Supplier Quality, Supply Chain Management, Six Sigma, Quality Auditing, Injection Molding, Quality Assurance, ISO 14971, Quality Management
Education
University of Wisconsin-Stout 1988 — 1990
BS - Industrial Technology, Manufacturing Engineering
Bemidji State University 1986 — 1988
Industrial Technology
Medtronic, Inc. May 1994 - Present
Prudential Insurance September 1979 - February 1994
Skills
Layout, Illustrator, Graphics, Marketing, Graphic Design, Adobe Acrobat, Illustration, Packaging, Art, Photography, InDesign, Corporate Identity, Technical Illustration, Visual Communication, Posters, Logo Design, Catalogs, Typography, Brochures, Adobe Creative Suite, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, QuarkXPress, Creative Direction, Web Design, Brand Development, Art Direction, Newsletters, Branding & Identity, Information Design
Education
Augsburg College 2003 — 2012
Bachelor, Studio Art with emphasis in Graphic Design, 3.6
Alexandria Technical and Community College 1975 — 1977
Associate, Graphic Design, 3.9
Carlson Wagonlit Travel January 2015 - Present
Carlson Wagonlit Travel March 2014 - December 2014
Carlson Wagonlit Travel August 2011 - March 2014
Medtronic, Inc. November 2007 - June 2011
Dolphin Staffing February 2007 - November 2007
LarsonAllen December 2002 - December 2006
Davies Consulting, Inc. February 2000 - March 2002
Fourth Baptist Christian School August 1997 - May 2000
Xcel Energy (formerly Northern States Power Co.) 1992 - 1999
Skills
Microsoft Excel, VBA, Analysis, Microsoft Access, Cognos
Education
Bob Jones University
Bachelor of Science
Minnesota Paralegal Institute
Certificate
OrthoSensor, Inc. April 2011 - Present
Medtronic, Inc. 2002 - January 2012
Intersil Corp. (formerly Sicom, Inc.) 2000 - 2001
Hypercom 1998 - 2000
Skills
Medical Devices, Product Development, R&D, Cross-functional Team..., Design Control, Design of Experiments, Product Launch, Product Management, ISO 13485, Commercialization, SPC, Patents, Engineering, Six Sigma, Technology Management, Semiconductors, Electronics, Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing, FDA, Integration, Testing, Project Management, Business Development, Engineering Management, Management, Product Marketing, FMEA, Leadership, Failure Analysis, Biomedical Engineering, Market Development, CAPA, Quality System, Manufacturing..., Quality Assurance, Process Engineering, Product Engineering, Validation, Capital Equipment, Root Cause Analysis, V&V, Semiconductor Industry
Education
Arizona State University
MS, Electrical Engineering
University of Phoenix
MBA, Technology Management
Ithaca College 1986 — 1990
BA, Physics and Physics-Computing
Finnesse Partners May 2015 - Present
Custom Search, Inc. September 2006 - May 2014
Paddock Laboratories, Inc. January 2001 - August 2006
Axcan-Scanidpharm, Inc. August 1991 - December 2000
Medtronic, Inc. October 1982 - August 1992
Skills
Clinical Research, Sales, Pharmaceutical Industry, Regulatory Affairs, FDA, Healthcare, Cross-functional Team..., Biotechnology, GMP, Start-ups, Recruiting, Sales Operations, Neurology
Education
University of St. Thomas 1999 — 2001
MBC - Inactive, Masters Business Communications
Augsburg College 1990 — 1992
BA, Business Communications
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1982 — 1983
Industrial Relations Certificate (45 credits), Industrial Relations
Bemidji State University
AA, Business
Medtronic, Inc. 2006 - Present
KJDESIGN 2005 - 2006
Foundstone, Inc. A Division of McAfee March 2002 - January 2005
Foundstone (a Division of McAfee) 2002 - 2005
Foundstone 2002 - 2005
Superbonne Design March 2001 - March 2002
Addwater, Inc. March 1999 - March 2001
SpiralWest Interactive February 1997 - March 1999
Myriad, Inc. June 1996 - February 1997
Education
The Art Institute of Boston 1992 — 1996
BFA, Graphic Design
California College of the Arts 1995 — 1995
Mobility Certificate, Graphic Design
University of New Hampshire 1991 — 1992
Graphic Design Certificate, Graphic Design
VMware April 2007 - Present
Coverity, Inc. January 2006 - December 2006
Medtronic, Inc. October 2004 - November 2005
St. Jude Medical May 2002 - October 2004
Skills
Event Planning, Salesforce.com, Marketing, Management, Sales, Human Resources, Account Management, Project Management, Sales Operations, Customer Service, Product Management, Cloud Computing, Social Media, Budgets, Product Marketing
Education
California State University-Northridge 1987 — 1991
Aimia Inc September 2014 - March 2015
Best Buy June 2011 - November 2014
Wells Fargo November 2013 - August 2014
ATK 2008 - 2011
PLATO Learning December 2007 - May 2008
Medtronic Inc. June 2003 - July 2007
United Health Group 1998 - 2003
Starkey Labs 1996 - 1998
Skills
Java, Agile Methodologies, CVS, Perl, Subversion, Python, Shell Scripting, Apache, Linux, Solaris, Databases, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle, MySQL, Testing, Software Configuration..., Github, Groovy, TIBCO General Interface, Jenkins, C++ Language, Ruby, Release Management, DevOps, Parallel Algorithms, CUDA, CGI programming, CGI scripts, Servlets, Eclipse, NetBeans, Linux System..., C++/CLI, Git
Education
University of St. Thomas 2003 — 2005
Masters, Software Engineer
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1991 — 1996
BS, Software Engineer
Medtronic, Inc. May 2003 - Present
Geac Computers, Inc June 1998 - May 2003
Remanco International February 1997 - June 1998
ipl Corporation May 1993 - February 1997
Skills
MRP, Demand Planning, Supply Management, Supply Chain, Supply Chain Management, Strategic Sourcing, Materials Management, Production Planning, Medical Devices, Cross-functional Team..., ERP, SAP, Lean Manufacturing
Education
Bentley University
BS, Computer Information Systems
Supply Chain Continuum June 2012 - Present
Medtronic Microelectronics Center April 2012 - 2012
Medtronic, Inc. 1979 - 2012
Burr Brown Research Corp 1977 - 1979
Skills
Supplier Development, Medical Devices, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Quality, Six Sigma, Supply Management, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Product Development, ISO 13485, Continuous Improvement, MRP, Contract Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, DMAIC, Leadership, Quality System, Design Control, ISO, SPC, FDA
Education
Arizona State University 1968 — 1972
Miami High School
Medtronic, Inc. January 2006 - Present
Medtronic January 2000 - December 2005
Caterpillar Inc. 1998 - 1999
Fluoroware, Inc. 1997 - 1998
Rosemount Aerospace, Inc. 1996 - 1997
Skills
Medical Devices, C, C++, C#, Java, Visual Studio, Software Engineering, FDA, IEC 62304, ISO 13485, FDA 820.30, Process Improvement, Regulations
Education
Augsburg College 2001 — 2005
Medtronic, Inc. November 2007 - Present
Medtronic November 2007 - Present
Medtronic Microelectronics 1983 - Present
Medtronic Microelectronics Center 1983 - Present
Skills
Medical Devices
Education
Arizona State University
Medtronic 2009 - Present
Medtronic August 2007 - October 2009
Medtronic, Inc. August 2006 - August 2007
Medtronic August 2005 - August 2006
Dell, Inc. September 2003 - August 2005
Skills
Business Process, Medical Devices, Lean Manufacturing, Visio, Six Sigma, FDA, Data Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Vendor Management, Software Documentation, Program Management, Project Management, Integration, Business Analysis, Requirements Analysis, Quality Assurance, Change Management
Education
Boston University School of Law 1996 — 1999
Juris Doctorate
Vassar College 1989 — 1993
Medtronic, Inc. October 2009 - Present
Medtronic CRDM Sensor Technologies 2000 - Present
Acuson 1992 - 1994
Skills
Algorithms, Design Control, R&D, Medical Devices, Firmware, Signal Processing, Biomedical Engineering, Systems Engineering, Image Analysis, Labview, Design for Manufacturing, Sensors, Design of Experiments
Education
Carnegie Mellon University 1991 — 1992
Postdoctoral Research Associate, Data Storage Systems Center
Stanford University 1987 — 1991
Ph.D., Electrical engineering
Stanford University 1987 — 1989
M.S., Electrical engineering
Orta Doğu Teknik Üniversitesi / Middle East Technical University 1982 — 1987
B.S., Electrical engineering
Prime Source Recruiting, Inc. January 2005 - Present
Medtronic, Inc. October 2001 - January 2005
Skills
Hospitals, Medical Devices, Home Care, Selling, Orthopedic, Healthcare, Neurology, Sales, Sales Operations, Physicians, Physical Therapy, Surgeons, Capital Equipment, Nursing
Education
California State University-Long Beach - College of Business Administration
BA, Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Communication, Minor - Marketing
Quality Bicycle Products October 2010 - Present
Minnesota Global Trade Association 2010 - Present
Medtronic, Inc. November 2006 - October 2010
Target Corporation 2004 - 2006
Peace Corps 1999 - 2001
Skills
Customs Regulations, C-TPAT, Trade Compliance, Supply Chain, Import, Logistics, Export, NAFTA, International Trade, International Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Shipping, Customs Brokerage, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., SAP, Free Trade Agreements, INCO terms, Warehousing, Global Sourcing, International Business, Logistics Management
Education
Augsburg College 2005 — 2007
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1990 — 1995
BA, Social Welfare
Medtronic Inc. October 2011 - Present
Medtronic, Inc January 1977 - June 2011
U.S. Army August 1965 - May 1968
Skills
Laser Welding, Laser Weld Manufactuing..., Laser Process..., Laser, CAPA
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1971 — 1975
Medtronic, Inc. December 2013 - Present
Education
Anoka Ramsey Community College
Medtronic of Canada Senior Marketing ManagerMedtronic of Canada Inc.2004 - Present
Medtronic, Inc. 2004 - Present
Medtronic of Canada Ltd. 2004 - Present
Education
Brigham Young University
Purpose-Filled Therapy LLC June 2014 - Present
St. Croix Hospice January 2013 - 2015
FamilyWise November 2012 - September 2013
Robbinsdale Women's Center February 2012 - December 2012
Alquest, Inc. 2002 - September 2011
Medtronic, Inc. 1992 - 2002
Skills
Family Therapy, Case Management, ISO 13485, Healthcare, Healing, Psychotherapy, Regulatory Affairs, Therapists, Group Therapy, Mental Health Counseling, Program Development, Adolescents, Mental Health, Crisis Intervention, Counseling Psychology, Psychology, Marketing, Treatment, Nonprofits
Education
Alfred Adler Graduate School 2011 — 2013
Masters, Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Bethel University
B.A., Business Management
Medtronic, Inc. December 1992 - Present
Osteotech December 1992 - November 2010
Coopers & Lybrand October 1987 - December 1992
Pannel Kerr Forster CPA October 1986 - September 1987
Skills
Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Auditing, SEC filings, Financial Reporting, Finance, Mergers & Acquisitions, Budgets, GAAP, Account Reconciliation, US GAAP, Financial Analysis, Internal Controls, Process Improvement, Management, Forecasting, Revenue Recognition, IFRS, Accounting
Education
Albright College 1982 — 1986
BS, Accounting
Medtronic November 2013 - Present
Medtronic July 2008 - November 2013
Medtronic, Inc. September 2003 - July 2008
Medtronic June 1998 - September 2003
Stratasys July 1997 - May 1998
Bellcore December 1995 - July 1997
Skills
Medical Devices, Design Control, FDA, Software Engineering, Software Development, Software Design, C, Project Management, Agile Methodologies, Process Improvement, Technical Leadership, Object Oriented Design, SDLC, Perl, Visual Studio, Linux, Software Project..., Quality System, XML, Requirements Analysis, Agile Project Management, DMAIC, Java, Embedded Software, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Biomedical Engineering, R, Testing
Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business 2000 — 2008
MBA, Management
Carnegie Mellon University 1994 — 1995
MSIN, Information Network
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1990 — 1994
BSEE, Electrical Engineering, summa cum laude
Medtronic, Inc. March 2004 - Present
City of Dayton 2013 - 2013
U.S. Federal Credit Union 2007 - 2013
Xcel Energy, inc. July 2002 - March 2004
NRG Energy, Inc. 1996 - 2002
Skills
Corporate Governance, Mergers, Corporate Law, Employment Law, Contract Negotiation, Risk Management, Strategic Planning, Project Management, Microsoft Excel, Restructuring, Policy, Change Management
Education
American Intercontinental University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Administration and Management, General
Stryker Sustainability Solutions 2012 - Present
IVI Management Group, Inc. February 2009 - Present
Medtronic, Inc. April 2008 - April 2012
Skills
Contract Negotiation, Supply Chain Management, Six Sigma, Project Management, Quality Assurance, Quality System, R&D, Cross-functional Team..., Medical Devices, Continuous Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Process Engineering, Product Development, Process Improvement, Program Management, Business Process..., Manufacturing, CAPA, DMAIC, Design of Experiments, FDA, FMEA, Global Sourcing, ISO 13485, Management, Strategic Sourcing
Education
Arizona State University 2005 — 2007
MBA, Management
The University of Texas at San Antonio 1988 — 1993
B.S., Biology
Medtronic, Inc. January 2011 - Present
ACORN CRO July 2008 - July 2011
PrexEra/Quintiles (FSP-Amgen) April 2008 - June 2008
Amgen August 2004 - April 2008
Education
Bellevue University 2004 — 2006
Masters of Science, Health Care Administration
University of North Alabama 1990 — 1995
Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Medtronic, Inc. August 2008 - Present
Skills
Event Planning, Medical Devices, FDA, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Project Management, Budgets, Process Scheduler, Visio, Team Building, Customer Service
Education
Bethel University
BA, Business Management
Anoka Ramsey Community College
Advanced Certification, Medical Device
Southwestern Technical College
Diploma, Legal Secretary
Trinchero Family Estates / Sutter Home Winery February 2009 - Present
Medtronic, Inc. January 2007 - July 2008
Direct Flow Medical 2008 - 2008
Medtronic, Inc. January 2004 - December 2006
Medtronic Vascular January 2002 - December 2003
Medtronic Vascular January 2000 - December 2001
AVE / Medtronic 1997 - 2000
Arterial Vascular Engineering February 1997 - December 1999
Jacuzzi Whirlpool Bath and Spa April 1995 - January 1997
Skills
SAP, MRP, SAP R/3, Process Improvement, Materials Management, Cross-functional Team..., Supply Chain, Production Planning, Lean Manufacturing, Supply Management, Supply Chain Management, Medical Devices, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing, ERP, Inventory Management, Process Engineering, Product Development, Six Sigma, Purchasing, Business Process..., ABAP, Workflow
Education
California State University-Fresno
Bachelor of Science (BS), Engineering
PrepMD, LLC December 2009 - November 2010
Guidant/Boston Scientific 2001 - 2008
Medtronic, Inc. December 1992 - December 2000
Skills
Cardiology, Market Development, Medical Devices, FDA, Hospitals, Product Launch, Surgery, Orthopedic, Training, Clinical Research, Surgeons, Healthcare, Hardware Diagnostics, Commercialization, Sales Management, Interventional..., Operating Room, Biomedical Engineering, Capital Equipment
Education
California State University-Fullerton
BA
Orange Coast College
Air Industries Company April 2008 - September 2010
Fresh Start Bakeries June 2005 - October 2007
Dynamic Cooking Systems, Inc. 2002 - 2005
Satcon February 2000 - February 2002
Medtronic, inc. August 1992 - October 1999
Skills
Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Analysis, Auditing, Budgets, Cost Accounting, ERP, Finance, Financial Analysis, Fixed Assets, Forecasting, General Ledger, Internal Controls, Management, Manufacturing, Payroll, Process Improvement, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Variance Analysis
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1994 — 1995
Classes, Introduction and Intermediate Accounting
University of California, Irvine 1987 — 1992
BA, Classical Civilization
University of California, Irvine 1987 — 1992
BA, Social Sciences
HUiNNO July 2015 - Present
Boston Scientific July 2013 - Present
Guide Medical Ventures 2011 - Present
Boston Scientific July 2012 - July 2013
Boston Scientific January 2011 - June 2012
Intelect Medical, Inc. February 2005 - January 2011
Medtronic, Inc. July 2003 - August 2004
Medtronic, Inc. July 2000 - June 2003
Skills
Medical Devices, Neuromodulation, Deep Brain Stimulation, User Interface Design, Human Factors, Spinal Cord Stimulation, Neurostimulation, Product Management, Start-ups, Design Control, Biomedical Engineering, FDA, ISO 13485, R&D, Product Development, Product Launch, Cross-functional Team..., PMA, Strategy, Commercialization, V&V, Management
Education
Boston University - School of Management 2010 — 2012
Executive MBA
The Johns Hopkins University 1996 — 2000
B.S., Biomedical Engineering and Engineering Mechanics
Medtronic, Inc. May 2014 - Present
Medtronic, Inc. 2003 - 2005
Avnet 2001 - 2003
Avnet 1998 - 2001
Avnet 1996 - 1998
ME-West Castings, Inc. 1992 - 1996
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., MRP, Medical Devices, Strategic Sourcing, ISO 13485, Supplier Quality, Supply Management, Global Sourcing, Process Improvement, FDA, Six Sigma, Supply Chain, Continuous Improvement, Supplier Development, Supply Chain Management, Minitab, Manufacturing, Quality System, SPC, Lean Manufacturing
Education
Arizona State University 1989 — 1991
Bachelor's Degree, Suppl Chain Management
B.S. in Supply Chain Management
Brigham Young University
Education
IP Checkups Inc. December 2004 - Present
Irving Rappaport 2003 - Present
Aurigin Systems, Inc. 1993 - 2002
National Semiconductor July 1991 - February 1993
Intel Corporation July 1990 - June 1991
Apple Computer August 1984 - September 1990
Bally Manufacturing November 1982 - August 1984
Data General 1978 - 1982
Medtronic, Inc. January 1971 - July 1977
Skills
Patents, Licensing, Intellectual Property, Patent Litigation, Copyright Law, Trade Secrets, Patent Prosecution, Trademarks, Expert Witness, Acquisitions, Strategy, Trademark Infringement, Software Licensing, Technology Evaluation, IP Strategy, Software, Start-ups, Mergers & Acquisitions, Litigation, Cleantech, Open Innovation, Venture Financing, Data Privacy, Privacy Law, Semiconductors, Corporate Development, Venture Capital, Technology Transfer, Intellectual Asset..., Dispute Resolution, ITC Experience, Microprocessors, Consumer Electronics, Mobile Telephony, Due Diligence, Commercialization, Joint Ventures, Innovation Management, Invention, Private Equity, Appeals, Angel Investing, Registered Patent..., Corporate Law, IP, Corporate Governance, Litigation Support, Courts, M&A experience, IPO
Education
Boston University - School of Management 1966 — 1969
MBA, General Management
The George Washington University Law School 1962 — 1966
JD with Honors, Patent and other IP law
Washington University in St. Louis 1958 — 1962
B.S.E.E., Electrical engineering and electronics
Strandquist & Associates LLC January 2013 - Present
Arrhythmia Research Technology Inc. March 2010 - January 2013
Biotel Inc. August 2008 - February 2010
Braemar, Inc January 2002 - January 2010
Ela Medical January 1998 - December 2001
Angeion Corporation January 1996 - December 1997
Medtronic Inc June 1986 - December 1995
Medtronic, Inc. June 1982 - June 1986
Skills
Medical Devices, Start-ups, Product Development, Strategic Planning, Wireless, Cross-functional Team..., Healthcare, Product Launch, Product Marketing, Product Management, New Business Development, Sales Management, Competitive Analysis, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Management, Business Strategy, Business Development, Sales, Market Development, Capital Equipment, Sales Process, Account Management, Selling, Strategy, Sales Operations, Commercialization, CRM, Management, Cardiology, FDA, Marketing, Leadership, Hospitals, Strategic Partnerships
Education
University Minnesota
BA Economics, BA Chemistry
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Medtronic, Inc. June 1988 - Present
Skills
Network Design, Cisco, Nexus, Data Center Architecture, Clean Rooms, Data Center, Operating Systems, Cisco Technologies, Disaster Recovery, Cisco IOS, IT Management, Virtualization, Active Directory, VMware, Servers, Software Documentation
Education
Bethel University 1994 — 1998
BA, Business Management
Medtronic July 2015 - Present
Medtronic Inc March 2013 - Present
Medtronic February 2010 - March 2013
Cardiovascular Systems Inc January 2007 - February 2010
Medtronic January 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Surgeons, Medical Devices, Operating Room, Cath Lab, CRM, Sales Management, Peripheral Vascular, Endovascular, Strategic Planning, Disposables, Interventional..., Sales Operations, Product Launch, Strategy, Capital Equipment, Sales, Cardiology, Market Development, Cross-functional Team...
Education
MBA, Colorado State University 2012 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA)
University of Notre Dame 2010 — 2011
Executive, Leadership and Management, A
Clarkson University 1994 — 1999
BS, Engineering and Management, 3.5
KPMG February 2011 - Present
Wireframe Technologies July 2010 - January 2011
Medtronic, Inc. October 2005 - October 2010
Education
Bethel University 1999 — 2003
BA, Communication, Psychology
University of St. Thomas
MA, Business Communication
Medtronic, Inc. July 1998 - Present
Relsys June 1995 - June 1998
Skills
Financial Analysis, Medical Devices, Process Improvement, Financial Reporting, Accounting, Financial Modeling, Cost Accounting, JD Edwards, Budgets
Education
California State University-Fullerton 1989 — 1994
BA, Finance
Medtronic Inc. QC INSPECTORMedtronicJanuary 1990 - Present
Education
UNIVERSITY OF PHOENIX 2008 — 2010
BSBM, BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
University of Phoenix 2008 — 2010
BSBM, Management
Thomson Reuters March 2014 - July 2014
Explore Information Services February 2012 - April 2012
Innova Music June 2006 - December 2011
Center for Diagnostic Imaging April 2011 - October 2011
Thomson Reuters May 2010 - December 2010
Aon Benfield November 2009 - February 2010
Medtronic, Inc January 2009 - May 2009
3M August 2008 - December 2008
RBC Wealth Management Inc November 2006 - July 2008
CHS, Inc. Fuel and Energy Cooperative February 2006 - October 2006
Skills
Web Services, ASP.NET, VB.NET, C#, SQL Server, HTML, XML, Windows, Agile, Database Design, .NET, SQL, AJAX, jQuery, CSS, Visual Studio, Web Development, T-SQL, JavaScript, Visual Basic, IIS, VBScript, LINQ, TFS, NUnit, TDD, WinForms, ASP, Web Applications, ASP.NET MVC, Databases, SDLC, ADO.NET, SSRS, Microsoft SQL Server, Visio, Agile Methodologies, Test Driven Development
Education
Nova Southeastern University
Graduate Studies, Computer Information Systems
University of Pittsburgh
BS, Mathematics
University of Pittsburgh
Graduate Studies, Computer Science and Mathematics
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business
MBA, Marketing
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business
Masters, International Management
Medronic, Inc. 2010 - Present
Medtronic, Inc. 2004 - 2010
Medtronic, Inc. 1986 - 2004
Skills
Trade Shows, Event Planning, Executive Management, Event Management, Contract Negotiation, Marketing, Budget, Vendor Management, Medical Devices, Project Management, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Change Management, Sales Management, Healthcare, Outlook, Meeting Planning, Product Marketing, Product Launch, Budgets, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Bethel University 1994 — 1996
BA, Organizational studies
neoSurgical May 2015 - Present
Boehringer Laboratories, LLC February 2014 - April 2015
SI-BONE, Inc. December 2012 - January 2014
CareFusion June 2011 - November 2012
AccessClosure, Inc. April 2010 - May 2011
Medtronic, Inc. 2004 - 2009
Guidant 2002 - 2004
Abbott Vascular Devices 1999 - 2001
Ethicon Endo-Surgery 1992 - 1999
Skills
Interventional..., Surgeons, Cath Lab, Interventional Radiology, Cardiology, Sales Management, Spine, Operating Room, Distributors, Sales Operations, Medical Devices, Market Development, Disposables, Capital Equipment
Education
Augustana College
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business Administration, Minor Computer Science
Retired July 2010 - Present
St. Jude Medical, Inc. August 2007 - July 2010
Medtronic, Inc. 2006 - 2007
Arizant Healthcare 2002 - 2004
Skills
Medical Devices, FDA, Cross-functional Team..., Product Launch, Market Development, Quality System, Validation
Education
Winona Senior High School 1972 — 1974
Diploma
Anoka Ramsey Community College
Certificate, Ward Secretary
Hennepin Technical College
Certificate, Multi Media Productions
Palm Beach Community College
Certificate, Principles of Banking
PCI Industries, Inc. April 2009 - Present
PCI Industries, Inc. 2009 - 2015
Drees Custom Homes April 2005 - January 2009
Cheldan Homes November 2002 - February 2005
Medtronic, Inc December 1994 - January 2002
The Bombay Company 1987 - 1989
H&S Engineering/Bob Shelton Enterprises 1984 - 1986
Brown & Root 1980 - 1983
Skills
Event Planning, Advertising, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Corporate Events, Event Photography, Digital Photography, Photography, Typing, Customer Service, Research, Photoshop, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Illustrator, Microsoft Excel, Newsletters, Mac, Sales Management, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Fundraising, Marketing
Education
University of Phoenix 2006 — 2011
Bachelors, Communications
Sharpstown High School
Sharpstown High School
Medtronic, Inc. April 2005 - August 2008
Manpower, Inc. October 2001 - April 2005
Northeast Bank July 1998 - October 2001
Education
Anoka Ramsey Community College 1996 — 1998
NA, Education/Psychology
Medtronic, Inc. April 2003 - Present
3M Health Care November 1999 - April 2003
Education
Medcenter One College of Nursing
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Nursing
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Certificate in Integrative Therapies and Healing Practices, Integrative Medicine
Harbor MedTech March 2013 - Present
Spectrum Pharmaceuticals January 2012 - February 2013
Synovis Orthopedic and Woundcare, Inc. July 2009 - October 2011
Pegasus Biologics March 2009 - June 2009
Advanced Sterilization Products July 2004 - February 2009
Biolase Technology 2001 - 2004
Medtronic, Inc. 1999 - 2001
Alcon Laboratories 1989 - 1999
McGaw Laboratories 1978 - 1985
Skills
Change Control, ISO 14971, FDA, Quality System, Medical Devices, Quality Assurance, R&D, GMP, ISO 13485, Design Control, Quality Control, Quality Management, Validation, V&V, Cross-functional Team..., Leadership, Auditing, CAPA, Biotechnology, 21 CFR Part 11, Regulatory Submissions, Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical Industry, Regulatory Affairs, Microbiology, Process Improvement, Cleaning Validation, Sop, Root Cause Analysis, GLP, FDA GMP, 21 CFR, Aseptic Processing, CE marking, Sterilization, SOP
Education
California State University-Los Angeles 1973 — 1978
B.S., Biology
Solutioncy (formerly Cooper Miller Associates) June 1994 - Present
St. Charles Medical Center 2011 - 2011
Children's Hospital of Orange County September 2007 - December 2007
Long Beach Memorial Medical Center February 2006 - June 2007
Toyota November 1999 - May 2000
Medtronic, Inc. April 1980 - June 1994
Skills
Talent Management, Leadership Development, Healthcare, Employee Engagement, HR Consulting, Human Resources, Deferred Compensation, Organizational..., Employee Relations, Leadership, Talent Acquisition, HRIS
Education
Alliant International University-San Diego Scripps Ranch 1994 — 1997
Psy.D., Organizational Psychology
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1974 — 1976
Master's degree, Industrial Relations
University of Minnesota-Duluth 1971 — 1974
B.A., Psychology, Sociology
Google July 2014 - Present
Boston Scientific May 2011 - June 2014
Medtronic May 2010 - May 2011
Medtronic July 2007 - August 2010
Medtronic June 2006 - July 2007
Medtronic Inc May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Test Automation, Quality Assurance, Visual Studio, Regression Testing, C#, Integration Testing, Quality Control, Validation, Software Quality, Testing, System Testing, Embedded Systems, Test Planning, Medical Devices, FDA, ISO 13485, Software Quality..., Test Engineering, V&V, Firmware, Table Saw, iOS, Craft Beer, Grills, Intuitive Eating
Education
University of South Carolina-Columbia 2002 — 2006
B. S., Computer Engineering
Medtronic, Inc. November 2012 - Present
American Medical Systems (AMS) September 2009 - October 2012
Medtronic September 2005 - September 2009
Skills
Clinical Research, FDA, Clinical Trials, Medical Devices, SOP development, SOP authoring, Auditing, ISO 13485, GCP, Protocol, SOP, Clinical Data Management
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1998 — 2001
BA, Psychology
Brown College 2002 — 2003
Associate of Arts (AA), Computer Networking (INT)
Newport Scientific, Inc. October 2010 - Present
Medtronic, Inc. 2008 - 2010
Education
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2004 — 2008
Molecular Biology, Chemistry, Biochemistry, Molecular & Cellular Biology, Microbiology, Physics, Engineering
Medtronic September 2009 - Present
Boston Scientific September 2008 - August 2009
Be The Match operated by National Marrow Donor Program November 2006 - August 2008
Medtronic, Inc. February 2000 - October 2003
Education
Anoka Ramsey Community College
Business
Century College
Business, Medical Terminology/Transciption
Various medical device companies 2009 - 2012
Medtronic, Inc. 2006 - 2009
Bio-Pharmaceuticals Consulting Inc. 2003 - 2006
Baxter BioScience 2001 - 2003
Skills
Quality System, V&V, CAPA, Validation, FDA, 21 CFR Part 11, Change Control, Medical Devices, Risk Management, Sop, Quality Auditing, FMEA, 21 CFR, Quality Assurance
Education
California State University-Long Beach
B.S., Chemical Engineering
California State University-Long Beach
Certified, HVAC Systems Engineering
Medtronic Inc. June 1992 - Present
Skills
Disposables
Education
University of Oklahoma 1978 — 1982
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General, 3.4
Medtronic, plc January 2015 - Present
Medtronic, Inc. 2011 - Present
Medtronic, Inc. November 2007 - February 2011
Medtronic 2004 - 2007
Medtronic 2003 - 2004
Medtronic 2001 - 2004
Medtronic 1996 - 2001
Medtronic 1992 - 1996
Medtronic Nortech 1991 - 1992
Medtronic Nortech 1986 - 1991
Skills
Medical Devices, Spine, Capital Equipment, Market Development, Product Launch, Cardiology, Healthcare, Surgeons, Cath Lab, Quality Patient Care, CRM Integration, Orthopedic, Sales, Sales Effectiveness, Sales Force Development, Neurology, Urology, Cross-functional Team..., Sales Operations, Orthopedics, Operating Room
Education
University of Notre Dame 1998 — 2000
MBA
Central Michigan University 1980 — 1984
Tornier January 2014 - Present
St. Jude Medical September 2010 - December 2013
MEDTRONIC, INC March 2007 - September 2010
Target Corporation May 2006 - March 2007
Target Corporation June 2001 - May 2006
Target Corporation April 1999 - June 2001
Target Corporation November 1997 - April 1999
Target Corporation September 1996 - November 1997
Skills
Supply Chain Management, Six Sigma, Supply Chain Operations, Strategic Planning, JD Edwards, Key Performance..., SAP APO, I2, Billing Systems, Supply Chain, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, Strategic Sourcing, Supplier Development, Supplier Quality, Production Planning, Process re-engineering, Distribution and..., Logistics, MRP, Leadership, Management, Project Management, Supply Management, Continuous Improvement, Supply Chain..., Demand Planning, Process Improvement, Medical Devices
Education
Curtis L. Carlson School of Management 1995 — 1996
Masters, Business Administration; Finance and Marketing
University of Notre Dame 1986 — 1990
Bachelor, Business Administration; Marketing and Economics
Medtronic plc June 2012 - Present
Medtronic, Inc. July 2010 - June 2012
Sciarabba Walker January 2009 - April 2010
Moss Adams LLP September 2006 - November 2008
Skills
Tax, CPA, Corporate Tax, Financial Analysis, Hyperion Enterprise, SAP, Essbase, Hyperion, Tax Accounting
Education
University of Washington 2005 — 2006
MPA, Accounting - Taxation
Central Washington University 2002 — 2005
BS, Accounting
Allina Health August 2011 - Present
Medtronic, Inc. February 2004 - September 2010
Allina Health Systems April 1997 - February 2004
Allina Health Systems September 1995 - April 1997
Allina Health Systems November 1985 - September 1995
Skills
SQL, Crystal Reports, Webi, Access Database, Microsoft Excel, Data Analysis
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2013 — 2015
Master's degree, Information Systems Management
Augsburg College 1999 — 2011
BA, Management Information Systems
Qualcomm May 2014 - Present
Qualcomm 2014 - Present
Ajayi Inc April 2009 - Present
Ajayi Inc September 2005 - Present
Ajayi Inc. April 2005 - Present
Medtronic Inc April 2011 - April 2013
Sirit 2006 - 2012
Sirit 2006 - 2012
Sirit 2006 - 2012
Sirit 2006 - 2012
Skills
Testing, Embedded Systems, Embedded Software, Wireless, Firmware, Analog, Semiconductors, C, Matlab, Integration
Education
University of North Texas 1994 — 2000
B.S, Electrical Engineering Technology
Weavers Guild of Minnesota (non-profit) September 2012 - Present
Third Life Studio January 2010 - Present
Medtronic, Inc. 2000 - 2009
Medtronic, Inc. 1989 - 2000
Skills
Accounting, Process Improvement, Microsoft Excel, Handweaving, Budgets, Financial Reporting, Finance, Leadership, Project Planning, Financial Analysis, Strategic Planning, Business Strategy, Management, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Cardinal Stritch University 1995 — 1999
BSBA, Business
Osseo HS
Medtronic February 2013 - Present
Medtronic, Inc. January 2011 - February 2013
ATS Medical, Inc. February 2009 - December 2010
Skills
Design Control, FDA, ISO 13485, Medical Devices, Process Improvement, Quality System, CAPA, Regulatory Submissions, Cross-functional Team..., ISO 14971, V&V
Education
Biola University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BSc), Business Management
UCI 2003 — 2003
Medtronic, Inc.
Skills
R&D, CAPA, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, V&V, Design Control, Design of Experiments, ISO 13485, FDA, Design for Manufacturing, Quality System, Minitab, DMAIC, ISO 14971, FMEA, SPC, Validation
Education
Bemidji State University
Medtronic, Inc. August 2012 - Present
Medtronic August 2009 - Present
Medtronic October 2006 - Present
Medtronic April 2002 - Present
Dorsey & Whitney LLP July 1997 - April 2002
Executive Office of the President 1996 - 1997
Skills
Regulatory Affairs, FDA, Medical Devices, Corporate Governance, Healthcare, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Law, Cross-functional Team..., Lifesciences, Due Diligence
Education
University of Minnesota Law School 1985 — 1989
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
Carleton College 1980 — 1984
Bachelor's degree, International Relations