Pioneer Surgical Technology
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DescriptionRTI Surgical is a medical technology company that was founded in 1992 as Pioneer Surgical Technology in Marquette, Michigan, United States. The firm was Michigan's largest private medical technology company. CEO: Camille I. Farhat Headquarters: Marquette, MI CFO: M Singer Jonathon Subsidiaries: Zyga Technology, Inc., Tutogen Medical, Inc., More about RTI SurgicalShow less
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Pioneer Surgical Technology Employees
Technical Resources International, Inc. February 2014 - June 2014
Pioneer Surgical Technology January 2012 - November 2013
Pioneer Surgical Technology July 2009 - December 2011
Pioneer Surgical Technology (Formerly Encelle, Inc.) August 2006 - June 2009
Encelle, Inc. June 2004 - July 2006
Encelle, Inc. December 1999 - May 2004
Skills
Medical Devices, FDA, Clinical Trials, Biotechnology, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Research, Lifesciences, ISO 13485, Orthopedic, Quality Assurance, Public Health, Protocol, Leadership, Healthcare, Design Control, Cardiology, Life Sciences
Education
East Carolina University 2009 — 2011
Master of Arts (MA), Public Health Education and Promotion
East Carolina University 2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS), Health Information Management
East Carolina University 2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS), Health Services Management
Pitt Community College 1999 — 2003
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Business Administration
Fayetteville State University
RTI Surgical July 2009 - Present
RTI Surgical 2009 - 2013
Pioneer Surgical Technology July 2009 - May 2012
LeMoines Automotive & Motorsports Inc. 2007 - 2009
Skills
Medical Devices, Customer Service, Product Development, Healthcare, Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Hospitals, Surgery, Orthopedic, Surgical Instruments, Product Launch, Surgeons, Capital Equipment, Disposables, Market Development, Orthopedics
Education
Northern Michigan University 2005 — 2007
Diploma/Certificate, Surgical Technology/Technologist
Negaunee High School 1993 — 1997
RTI Surgical July 2013 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology December 2008 - Present
Northern Awning & Window Co. January 2005 - December 2008
Skills
Design Control, ISO 13485, Design of Experiments, Minitab, Design for Manufacturing, GD&T, Process Validation, Solidworks, 21 CFR Part 820, CAPA, Quality System, FMEA, SPC, Root Cause Analysis, Biomedical Engineering, Medical Devices, Lean Manufacturing, FDA, SolidWorks
Education
Northern Michigan University 2004 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Mechanical Engineering, 3.35
AXIS Capital July 2013 - Present
Medicis December 2011 - April 2013
Consultant June 2011 - November 2011
Pioneer Surgical Technology December 2008 - June 2011
Pioneer Surgical Technology December 2008 - April 2010
Lacks Enterprises May 2005 - December 2008
Prudential Realtors November 2004 - May 2005
Tower Automotive July 2002 - August 2004
Northside Pub & Restaurant January 1996 - January 2002
Information Systems Group April 1996 - November 2001
Skills
Accounts Receivable, Customer Service, Management, Invoicing, Accounts Payable, Accounting, Auditing, Process Improvement, Access, SAP, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Strategic Planning, Forecasting, Expenses, Microsoft Office, General Ledger, Training, Expense Management, Concur..., American Express..., Concur T&E, Invoice
Education
Baker College Center for Graduate Studies 1977 — 1979
Associates, Business Admin/Accounting
Hesperia
Device Patent LLC May 2012 - Present
BioTech Navigators LLC April 2013 - Present
Endurance Law Group PLC July 2013 - December 2013
Pioneer Surgical Technology March 2002 - May 2012
Innovative BioDesigns 1998 - 2005
Pioneer Surgical Technology March 1999 - March 2002
Amicare Home Health 1994 - 1995
St. Lawrence Hospital & Health Science Pavilion 1987 - 1994
Skills
Medical Devices, Registered Patent Agent, Spine, Patents, Biotechnology, Creative Problem Solver, Solidworks, Patent Searching, Orthopedics, Physical Therapy, Orthopedic, Intellectual Property, Healthcare, Product Management, Commercialization, Creative Solutions, Biomaterials, Product Launch, Biomedical Engineering, Surgical Instruments, Start-ups, Licensing, FDA, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Due Diligence, Technology Transfer
Education
Michigan Technological University 1995 — 1999
Master of Science (MS), Mechanical Engineering
University of Michigan 1985 — 1987
Bachelor's degree, Physical Therapy/Therapist
Macomb College 1982 — 1985
Associate's degree, Pre-engineering and Pre-physical therapy
Steelcase Health July 2013 - December 2014
Synthes November 2010 - December 2012
Skeletal Restoration Technologies, LLC April 2010 - November 2010
Pioneer Surgical Technology October 2007 - April 2010
Stryker Orthopaedics August 2002 - October 2007
Cardinal Health September 1998 - August 2002
Baxter Healthcare November 1993 - August 1998
Luther Medical Products, Inc. October 1989 - November 1993
Bear Medical Systems March 1987 - September 1989
Skills
Spine, Medical Devices, Orthopedics, Biomaterials, Product Development, Product Management, Marketing Management, Brand Development, Brand Architecture, Advertising, Orthopedic, Product Launch, Market Analysis, Marketing, Strategic Planning, Marketing Strategy, Market Research, Strategy, Surgical Instruments, Operating Room, Healthcare, Surgeons, Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Disposables, Commercialization, Capital Equipment, Market Development, Product Marketing
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management 1993 — 1996
MBA, Marketing
University of California, San Diego 1981 — 1985
BS, Bioengineering, Biochemistry & Cell Biology
RTI Surgical July 2013 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology January 2011 - July 2013
Menards 2005 - 2011
Skills
Medical Devices, Active Directory, Virus Removal, Customer Service, Troubleshooting, Remote User Support, Mobile Devices, Computer Repair, Wireless Networking, Network + Certified, A+ Certified, Continuous Improvement, Hardware, Computer Hardware, Training, Remote Desktop, Technical Support, Network Administration, Microsoft Technologies, Operating Systems, Help Desk Support, Management, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning
Education
Northern Michigan University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's degree Computer Information Systems (Networking), Network and System Administration/Administrator
Marquette Senior Highschool
Wenzel Spine June 2013 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology October 2005 - July 2012
Pioneer Surgical Technology October 2004 - June 2012
Osteotech 1994 - 2005
Skills
Surgeons, Sales Operations, Medical Devices, Sales Management, Management, Surgery, Sales
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1976 — 1981
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business/Managerial Economics
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1976 — 1981
BS Business of Administration, Business Administration and Management, General, Economics
BioD November 2014 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology October 2005 - Present
Wenzel Spine May 2013 - November 2014
Wenzel Spine June 2013 - October 2014
Osteotech January 1993 - February 2005
Skills
Surgeons, Capital Equipment, Surgical Instruments, Neurosurgery, Product Launch, Commercialization, Hospitals, Product Development, Sales Management, Spine, Biologics, Disposables, Orthopedic, Interventional Radiology, Neurology, Biotechnology, Clinical Research, FDA, Healthcare, Orthopedics, Sales Effectiveness, Market Development, Medical Sales, Vascular, Cardiology
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1976 — 1981
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business/Managerial Economics
Univeristy of Minnesota
BS Business Admin, Business/Managerial Economics
RTI Surgical September 2013 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology January 2010 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology June 2009 - April 2010
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Product Development, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Packaging Engineering, Quality System, Package Testing, Design Control, Process Control, CAPA, Validation, CPP, Packaging, AutoCAD, Manufacturing
Education
Michigan State University 2005 — 2009
Packaging Science
Cady Lake Enterprises September 2013 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology July 2008 - August 2013
Honsel International Technologies SA March 2005 - June 2008
Prudential PRE September 2004 - March 2005
Tower Automotive June 1994 - September 2004
Ernst & Young & Crow Chizek December 1990 - June 1994
Board Positions 1901 - 1914
Skills
Financial Reporting, Commercialization, Operating Room, Orthopedic, Mergers, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Venture Capital, Budgets, ISO 13485, Manufacturing, Strategic Planning, Product Launch, Market Development, Medical Devices, Start-ups, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Biomedical Engineering, Product Development, FDA, Six Sigma, Strategy, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
Aquinas College 1988 — 1990
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Business Administration, Management, Accounting & Finance, Deans List
Michigan Technological University 1984 — 1986
Mechanical Engineering & Information Systems
Gwinn United Methodist Church June 2013 - Present
BWI GROUP November 2011 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology June 2012 - November 2012
Dura Automotive August 1994 - September 2008
Skills
SAP, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Process Improvement, Lean Manufacturing, Microsoft Word, Six Sigma, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Manufacturing, Budgets, Project Management, Purchasing, Accounts Payable, Invoicing
Education
Bay de Noc Community College 2009 — 2011
AA and AAS, Business Administration & Office Systems-Legal
RTI Surgical July 2014 - Present
Hospira February 2014 - July 2014
Hospira June 2013 - July 2014
Hospira June 2013 - February 2014
East Carolina University August 2012 - May 2013
East Carolina University August 2012 - May 2013
Pioneer Surgical Technology May 2012 - May 2013
East Carolina University August 2009 - May 2013
East Carolina University May 2011 - August 2012
Professor O'Cools August 2010 - February 2011
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Visio, Microsoft Project, NI LabVIEW, Matlab, Solidworks, Basic Stamp, Media Preparation, Aseptic Technique, Protein Assays, Titration, Pipetting, Animal Handling, Animal Surgery, Prism, SAP, Experimental Design, Mechanical Testing, Teaching, Cell Culture, Science, Biomedical Engineering, Labview, Statistics, Biology, Research, Experimentation, Data Analysis, Technical Writing, Biomaterials, Scientific Writing, Biochemistry, Lifesciences, Mammalian Cell Culture, Signal Processing, Microsoft Office, Cell Biology, Chemistry, Customer Service, Laboratory, Laboratory Skills, Quality Control, Time Management, Leadership, PowerPoint, Physics
Education
Penn State University 2013 — 2016
Masters of Engineering, Systems Engineering
East Carolina University 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Engineering
East Carolina University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Exercise Physiology
EMD Serono, Inc. November 2012 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology June 2011 - December 2011
EMD Serono, Inc. July 2010 - December 2010
NEXX Systems September 2009 - January 2010
Skills
Laboratory Skills, Chemical Engineering, Multi Tasking, Communication, Pharmaceutical Industry, Medical Device R&D, Semiconductor Industry, Highly detail oriented, creative, Analytical Skills, Protein Purification, SEM, Cleanroom maintenance, X-ray Diffraction..., SDS-PAGE, HPLC, Spectrophotometry, LAL, Microscopy, Chemical Mechanical...
Education
Northeastern University 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Science in Chemical Enigneering, Undergraduate (UG), 3.2
Gosiger Inc September 2012 - Present
OMC a Division of Paragon Medical July 2011 - September 2012
Pioneer Surgical Technology 2001 - 2011
OTSF Motorsports/Yamaha motor corp. December 2009 - April 2010
Machine Racing December 1996 - July 1999
Skills
Cnc, Solidworks, Manufacturing, Machine Tools, Design for Manufacturing, CNC manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, Milling, CNC Programming, Medical Devices, SolidWorks, Lathe, Machinery, GD&T, Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Metal Fabrication, CNC, Fanuc, ISO 13485, Machining, Product Development
Education
MasterCam 2011 — 2011
CNC Programming
PartMaker 2010 — 2011
CNC Programming
Camworks 2001 — 2011
CNC Programming
Fred Prior School Of Business 2010 — 2010
Operations Management
Lake Superior State University 1999 — 2001
Machine Tool Technology, Engineering
SkiDoo Technician Training 1998 — 1999
snowmobile mechanics
The Institute of Musculoskeletal Science and Education (IMSE and IMSE-CME) March 2014 - Present
Vertical Spine, LLC February 2012 - February 2014
SpineSmith Partners, LP December 2010 - August 2011
Pioneer Surgical Technology December 2009 - January 2011
Lanx, Inc. December 2006 - October 2009
Globus Medical December 2004 - December 2006
Skills
Executive Management, Cross-functional Team..., Direct Sales, Distribution Management, Stem Cells, Biologics, Trauma Implants, Recon. Implants, Medical Devices, Medical Education, Training & Development, Team Building, Clinical Trial..., Product Marketing, Program Management, Sales Management, Distributed Team..., Implants, Trauma, Business Development, Employee Training, Spine, Market Development, Start-ups, Competitive Analysis, Product Management, Orthopedic, Biotechnology, Commercialization, Surgeons, Product Development, Capital Equipment, Vascular, Product Launch, New Business Development, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Neurosurgery, Operating Room, Leadership, Disposables, Sales, Orthopedics
Education
Saint Thomas Aquinas College
BS, Marketing
Ocular Therapeutix, Inc. June 2014 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology May 2013 - December 2013
Genzyme July 2012 - December 2012
Selecta Biosciences July 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Cell Culture, Biotechnology, GMP, Lifesciences, R&D, Chromatography, Purification, Sop, UV/Vis, Aseptic Technique, SDS-PAGE, Pharmaceutical Industry, Change Control, Gel Electrophoresis
Education
Northeastern University 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering
Georgia Institute of Technology
Integrated Project Services June 2012 - Present
East Carolina University October 2010 - May 2012
Pioneer Surgical Technology October 2011 - April 2012
Stanadyne June 2011 - September 2011
East Carolina University January 2011 - April 2011
Skills
Software Documentation, Process Simulation, Engineering, Quality Control, Pharmaceutical Industry, Biomaterials, Technology Transfer, Process Engineering, Quality Assurance, Manufacturing
Education
East Carolina University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Bioprocess Engineering
RTI Surgical April 2014 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology February 2012 - April 2014
Pioneer Surgical Technology February 2011 - January 2012
Walmart November 2009 - January 2011
Skills
SAP, Microsoft Excel, Budgets, Medical Devices, Microsoft Office, Manufacturing, Financial Reporting, Analysis, Variance Analysis, Cost Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Journal Entries
Education
Northern Michigan University 2007 — 2011
BS, Accounting and Economics
Dura Medic, llc August 2012 - December 2013
Pioneer Surgical Technology 2012 - December 2012
LOFT May 2011 - March 2012
BCBG MAX AZRIA GROUP January 2010 - May 2011
Skills
Sales Management, Operations Management, Performance Improvement, Customer Service..., Team Building, Sales, Strategic Planning, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Coaching, Training, New Business Development
Education
University of Alabama 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Sales and Marketing
Quill Commuincations April 2011 - Present
ChoiceSpine December 2009 - April 2011
Quill Communications Inc. July 2008 - December 2009
Pioneer Surgical Technology December 2005 - June 2008
EBI/Biomet Spine June 2000 - November 2005
Advanced Filtration Systems May 1998 - October 2000
Education
Fairleigh Dickinson University 1975 — 1978
BS Business Mgt, Bus Mgt
RTI Surgical June 2014 - Present
RTI Surgical (formerly Pioneer Surgical Technology) June 2010 - May 2014
Pioneer Surgical Technology July 2005 - January 2009
Skills
SolidWorks, Geometric Dimensioning..., Design for Manufacturing, SAP, ISO 13485, Medical Devices, Lean Manufacturing, Product Development, Quality System, Manufacturing
Education
Michigan Technological University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's, Mechanical Engineering (Enterprise Concentration)
La-Z-Boy September 2014 - Present
Adrian College September 2009 - April 2012
La-Z-Boy October 2013 - September 2014
ZZ's Sports Bar and Grill March 2012 - July 2013
Pioneer Surgical Technology June 2006 - August 2009
Skills
Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, AutoCAD, SketchUp, Hand Drafting
Education
Adrian College 2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Interior Design
Merck August 2014 - Present
Merck July 2012 - August 2014
Pioneer Surgical Technology May 2011 - July 2012
Pioneer Surgical Technology May 2010 - May 2011
East Carolina University January 2009 - May 2010
Skills
Aseptic Processing, Root Cause Analysis, Vaccines, Quality Control, V&V, Process Engineering, Quality Engineering, Six Sigma, Research and..., Lean Six Sigma, Statistics, Laboratory Equipment, Biomedical Engineering, Biomechanics, Pharmacology, Validation, Microsoft Office, Solidworks, Matlab, SOP, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Industry, R&D, SolidWorks
Education
East Carolina University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
Pioneer Surgical Technology June 2014 - Present
Palmer Packaging September 2012 - June 2014
Oswego East High School August 2011 - August 2012
Oswego Community Unit School District 2005 - 2012
Oswego High School August 2005 - August 2011
Evergreen Park Community High School August 2003 - June 2004
Skills
Teaching, Staff Development, Fitness, Classroom, Athletics, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, Public Speaking, K-12, Differentiated..., Educational Leadership, Account Management, Continuous Improvement, Pricing
Education
Eastern Illinois University 2001 — 2002
Master of Science (M.S.), Athletic Administration
Eastern Illinois University 1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Eastern Illinois University 1997 — 2002
Master of Science, Athletic Administration
Eastern Illinois University 1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, Education; Physical Education
Engaging in charity work March 2014 - Present
RTI Surgical Inc. July 2013 - March 2014
Pioneer Surgical Technology 2007 - July 2013
Stryker 1993 - 2007
Zimmer 1986 - 1993
Skills
Management, Medical Devices, ISO 13485, Accounting, Product Launch, Orthopedic, Commercialization, Cross-functional Team..., CAPA, Mergers & Acquisitions, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Medical Compliance, FDA, Start-ups, Market Development, Strategic Planning, Community Service, Pharmaceutical Industry, Risk Management, Strategy, Spine, Community Outreach, Regulatory Affairs, Volunteering, Healthcare, Orthopedics
Education
Ball State University - College of Business 1988 — 1992
MBA, Business
Saint John's University 1979 — 1982
BS, Accounting
Johnson & Johnson Diabetes Solutions May 2014 - Present
DePuy Orthopaedics October 2012 - May 2014
DePuy Orthopaedics June 2011 - October 2012
Pioneer Surgical Technology June 2007 - June 2011
Pioneer Surgical Technology October 2003 - July 2007
DePuy Orthopaedics 1994 - 2003
Symmetry Medical Othy 1989 - 1994
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Six Sigma, Quality System, Supply Chain, Operations Management, Management, Logistics, Medical Devices, Cross-functional Team..., FDA, R&D, Product Development, Design for Manufacturing, Product Launch, ISO 13485, Quality Assurance, GMP, Continuous Improvement, Minitab, Orthopedic, Quality Control, Design Control, Biomedical Engineering, GD&T, Start-ups, 5S, CAPA, V&V, DMAIC, Engineering, Design of Experiments
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2007 — 2009
MBA, General Management
Purdue University 2000 — 2002
MS Technology, Industrial Technology
Indiana University—Purdue University Fort Wayne 1988 — 1994
BS, Organizational Leadership and Supervision
Purdue University 1986 — 1988
IET, Engineering
American Instrument and Implant March 2015 - Present
UTC Aerospace Systems February 2014 - March 2015
UTC Aerospace Systems August 2012 - February 2014
Pioneer Surgical Technology February 2010 - March 2012
Pioneer Surgical Technology December 2008 - February 2010
Pioneer Surgical Technology February 2005 - December 2008
Pioneer Surgical Technology February 2000 - February 2005
Comau Pico / Wisne Design December 1998 - January 2000
Skills
Design Control, Earned Value Management, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Risk Management, Scope Management, Continuous Improvement, 5S, Project Management, Introducing New Products, Least Waste Way Program..., Deliverables Mapping, FMEA, Cross-functional Team..., Lean Manufacturing, ISO 13485, Design for Manufacturing, FDA, Product Development, Design of Experiments, Quality System, Product Launch, Solidworks, Manufacturing, GD&T, Process Engineering, Pro Engineer, CAPA, R&D, Market Development, V&V, Theory of Constraints
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison - School of Business 2009 — 2010
Professional Development Certificate, Product Management
Northern Michigan University 1995 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, Industrial Engineering Technology
Marquette Senior High School
Pioneer Surgical Technology May 2002 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology May 2002 - May 2005
Education
Northern Michigan University
Manufacturing
SpineFrontier August 2014 - Present
RTI Surgical July 2013 - July 2014
Pioneer Surgical Technology June 2012 - July 2013
Pluromed, Inc. May 2012 - June 2012
Pioneer Surgical Technology January 2011 - August 2011
Pioneer Surgical Technology January 2010 - June 2010
Desco Industries Inc January 2009 - June 2009
Skills
Chemical Engineering, Medical Devices, R&D, Microsoft Office
Education
Northeastern University 2007 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Chemical Engineering, minor in Biochemical Engineering
Frostburg State University August 2012 - Present
Everman Law Firm February 2009 - Present
SAIC June 2011 - February 2012
Pioneer Surgical Technology July 2009 - June 2011
UNC Charlotte December 2008 - July 2009
UNC Charlotte August 2006 - December 2008
Center for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Education June 2005 - August 2006
UNC Charlotte August 2003 - July 2006
Phillip O. Berry Academy of Technology August 2004 - May 2006
The Princeton Review January 2005 - December 2005
Skills
Biotechnology, Venture Capital, Research, Patents, FDA, Lifesciences, Marketing, Higher Education, Medical Devices
Education
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 2003 — 2008
PhD, Biology
University of North Carolina at Charlotte - Belk College of Business 2001 — 2003
MBA
University of Hawaii at Manoa 1997 — 2000
BS BA, Biology, Chemistry, Japanese
BioD, LLC March 2015 - Present
Sales & Operations Consulting November 2012 - March 2015
Webster University October 2013 - May 2014
Spine Enthusiast, LLC November 2011 - October 2012
K2M May 2010 - November 2011
Pioneer Surgical Technology May 2007 - May 2010
Abbott June 1999 - May 2007
Mariner Post-Acute Network March 1996 - March 1999
Florida Oncology Network, P.A. September 1993 - March 1996
Skills
Operating Room, Spine, Surgeons, Market Development, Sales Management, Capital Equipment, Medical Devices, Sales Process, Healthcare, Hospitals, Sales, Leadership, Orthopedic, Sales Operations, Surgery, Neurosurgery, Disposables, Selling, Sales Effectiveness, Surgical Instruments, Cross-functional Team..., Product Development, Management, Biotechnology, Product Launch, Commercialization, Cardiology, Team Building, Product Marketing, Vascular, Neurology, Urology, Pharmaceutical Sales, Sales Force Development, Oncology, Minimally Invasive..., Vascular Surgery, Critical Care, General Surgery, Cath Lab, Managed Care, Physicians, FDA, Interventional Radiology, Biologics, Pulmonology, ENT, Clinical Research, OB/GYN, Healthcare Management
Education
Webster University
MHA, Healthcare Administration
Nova Southeastern University 1987 — 1989
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business, Management (emph. Healthcare)
Gentex Corporation May 2015 - Present
Michigan Technological University August 2010 - Present
Gentex Corporation May 2014 - August 2014
RTI Surgical July 2013 - August 2013
Pioneer Surgical Technology May 2013 - July 2013
Michigan Technological University August 2011 - May 2013
Skills
Medical Devices, Solid Modeling, Engineering Drawings, Microsoft Office, Product Design, Technical Documentation, Biomedical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Matlab, Customer Service, SolidWorks, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Engineering
Education
Michigan Technological University 2010 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering/Biomedical Engineering
Michigan Technological University
AffiniPay September 2009 - Present
LawPay September 2009 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology 2007 - 2009
Pfizer 2002 - 2006
Skills
Account Management, Sales Management, New Business Development, Solution Selling, Customer Retention, Direct Sales, Salesforce.com, Online Advertising, Business Development, Leadership, Strategic Partnerships, Customer Service, Banking, CRM, Start-ups
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1996 — 2000
BS, Corporate Communication
The Kinkaid School 1981 — 1996
Globus Medical March 2014 - Present
Exactech January 2007 - June 2013
Pioneer Surgical Technology 2006 - 2009
Skills
Medical Devices, Design Control, Spine, Product Development, Design for Manufacturing, Solidworks, Orthopedic, Engineering, Microsoft Office, Product Management, Microsoft Word, Regulatory Affairs, Orthopedics, Word, ProE
Education
Kent State University 1973 — 1977
School of Health Care Sciences
University of South Carolina
Pioneer Surgical January 2011 - Present
Doctor's Research Group January 2010 - December 2010
Pioneer Surgical Technology April 2002 - December 2009
Skills
Surgeons, Operating Room, Medical Devices, Orthopedic, Sales, Healthcare, Surgery, Market Development, Neurosurgery, Disposables
Education
Northern Michigan University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Science, Speech/Communication
Matek & Mazar, LLC May 2007 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology August 2012 - August 2013
The Law Office of Adrian E. Mazar January 1991 - April 2007
Kevin Rogers & Associates January 1990 - January 1991
Chase & Werner, Ltd. May 1985 - December 1990
Skills
Automobile Accidents, Professional Malpractice, Bankruptcy, Personal Injury, Trials, Jury Trials, Torts, Litigation, Legal Writing, Commercial Litigation, Corporate Law, Arbitration, Intellectual Property, Appeals, Civil Litigation
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 1980 — 1983
JD, Law
Knox College 1976 — 1980
BA, Economics and Business Administration
Wayland Academy 1972 — 1976
H.S. Diploma
RTI Surgical December 2006 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology December 2005 - December 2006
Fahrner Asphalt May 1999 - November 2005
Tazlina Hotshots April 2002 - November 2002
Skills
Manufacturing, Design Control, Medical Devices, Solidworks, Pro Engineer, FDA, Finite Element Analysis, FMEA
Education
Northern Michigan University 2006 — 2008
Bachelors of Science, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Northern Michigan University 2005 — 2006
Certificate, Computer Numeric Control
Northern Michigan University 1997 — 2002
Bachelors of Science, Physics and Math
Minimus Spine July 2012 - Present
Nuzign Concepts July 2012 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology February 2010 - July 2012
Spine Smith Partners June 2006 - February 2010
Abbott Spine from Spinal Concepts September 2003 - June 2006
Spinal Concepts (then Abbott Spine) July 1997 - September 2003
Intermedics Orthopedics January 1995 - July 1997
Intermedics Orthopedics November 1992 - January 1995
Wright Medical February 1989 - November 1992
Skills
Medical Devices, Spine, Product Development, R&D, Biomedical Engineering, Manufacturing, FDA, Design Control, Engineering, Surgical Instruments, Product Launch, ISO 13485, Quality Assurance, Design for Manufacturing, Quality System, Orthopedic, Start-ups, Commercialization, Surgeons, Surgery, Injection Molding, Engineering Management, Solidworks, New Business Development, Machining, Validation, Product Design, Patents, Inventory Management, Regulatory Submissions, 510 K, Quality Systems, Strategic Planning, Company Operations, Medical Device Product..., Pro/Engineer, Lean Manufacturing, Market Development, Biomaterials, Capital Equipment, Manufacturing..., V&V, Design of Experiments, FMEA, ISO, CAPA, CAD, Quality Control, Orthopedics
Education
The University of Memphis 1987 — 1990
BSET, Engineering
Northwest Jr. College 1985 — 1987
Associates, Drafting / Design Technology
Zimmer Biomet June 2013 - Present
Spine Wave, Inc. January 2011 - May 2013
Pioneer Surgical Technology January 2007 - December 2010
Synthes November 2003 - December 2006
NuVasive September 2001 - October 2003
Boston Scientific February 1994 - August 2001
Skills
Orthopedic, Operating Room, Medical Devices, Capital Equipment, Surgical Instruments, Disposables, Market Development, Sales, Product Development, Sales Operations, Spine, Surgeons, Interventional Radiology, Neurosurgery, Product Launch, Orthopedics
Education
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics
Cisco September 2013 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology April 2011 - September 2013
Bioinitiatives August 2010 - March 2011
Orthofix August 2009 - August 2010
VQ OrthoCare June 2004 - August 2009
Merck August 2002 - June 2004
Stride and Associates July 1999 - August 2002
Vanderbilt University Department of Neuroscience January 1999 - May 1999
Skills
Orthopedic, Spine, Biologics, Bone Grafting, Adult Stem Cells, Operating Room Sales, Training, Sales, Sales Rep Training, Product Specialists, Neurosurgery, Medical Devices, distributor training, field sales training, Distributors, Networking, Strategic Planning, Operating Room, Surgeons, Contract Negotiation, Employee Training, Hospitals, Selling Skills, Sales Process, Recruiting, New Business Development, Medical Sales, Capital Equipment Sales, Healthcare, Commercialization, Pain Management, General Surgery, OB/GYN, Pharmaceutical Sales, Surgery, Clinical Research, Interventional..., Product Launch, Orthopedics
Education
Vanderbilt University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts, Cum Laude, Spanish and Neuroscience (double major)
Universidad Complutense de Madrid 1997 — 1997
Fall Semester Abroad
University of California, Berkeley
Interior Design & Interior Architecture, A
SEPHORA November 2012 - Present
Arthrex January 2014 - June 2014
Pioneer Surgical Technology January 2013 - June 2013
Abiomed January 2012 - July 2012
Skills
Leadership, R&D, Biomechanics, Biomedical Devices, Matlab, Dissection, Test Engineering, Finite Element Analysis, Technical Documentation, CAD, Customer Service
Education
Northeastern University 2010 — 2015
Bachelor’s Degree, Mechanical Engineering
Marblehead High School 2006 — 2010
High School Diploma
Frontier Medical Devices September 2011 - Present
Northern Michigan University August 2013 - December 2014
Pioneer Surgical Technology July 2007 - September 2011
General Motors January 2006 - October 2006
General Motors 1999 - 2005
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, ISO 13485, Problem Solving, Data Analysis, CAPA, Continuous Improvement, Manufacturing Operations, Quality System, Planning & Scheduling
Education
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Master of Science (M.S.), Engineering Science - Management and Technology, Manufacturing Systems
Michigan Technological University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Mechanical Engineering
Shopko February 2014 - Present
Shopko April 2012 - February 2014
Schenck SC September 2009 - February 2012
Pioneer Surgical Technology April 2008 - July 2009
Skills
Accounting, Audit, Financial Reporting, Auditing, Accounts Receivable, Financial Statements, Budgets, GAAP
Education
Northern Michigan University 2004 — 2009
B.S., Accounting
IMECO Division of Trident Maritime Systems May 2015 - Present
Handshake April 2014 - December 2014
Easy Ice January 2013 - May 2014
Marquette Junior Yacht Club June 2011 - December 2013
Library Restaurant and Pub August 2011 - December 2012
Pioneer Surgical Technology June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Entrepreneurship, Marketing, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Operations Management, Software Solution Sales, Software Sales..., Social Media, Start-ups, Fundraising, Microsoft Excel, Research, Leadership, Sales, Management, Marketing Strategy
Education
Michigan Technological University 2011 — 2015
Finance, Business, Senior
Culver Academies 2007 — 2011
MJP Medical Consulting Group 2012 - Present
HEALTHPOYNT 2013 - Present
SRC Medical 2009 - 2012
Pioneer Surgical Technology 2007 - 2009
Globus Medical 2007 - 2007
Medtronic Spine & Biologics 1997 - 2007
Northern Illinois University Athletics 1994 - 1996
University of Iowa Athletics 1991 - 1994
Education
University of Iowa 1985 — 1990
Bachelor’s Degree, Exercise Physiology & Biomechanics
ProLogistix August 2012 - September 2015
Xeridiem Medical Devices September 2008 - July 2012
Pioneer Surgical Technology March 2007 - September 2008
Michaels Arts & Crafts May 2005 - March 2007
Great Lakes Energy Systems March 2003 - December 2004
Art of Framing March 1988 - June 2002
Skills
Medical Devices, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Sales, Manufacturing, Team Building, Material Handling..., ASRS, Order Picking, RF Scanners, Thermal Printers, Forklift Operator, Cpr Certified, SAP ERP, Packaging, ADP E-Time, FIFO, Supervising, OSHA, Clean Rooms, SLI, BOL, Customer Service, Kitting, International Shipping, Inventory Control, Lean Manufacturing, Purchasing, Warehousing, Logistics, Contract Negotiation, Recieving, Distribution Center..., UPS Shipping, Warehouse Management, Physical Inventory, Customs Regulations, Inventory, Inventory Accuracy, Cycle Counting, Hiring, Training, Supply Chain Management, ISO 13485, Operations Management, Order Fulfillment, Reverse Logistics, Inventory Management, LTL
Education
Pima Community College 2011 — 2013
Advanced Certification, Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Suomi College 1980 — 1982
Associate of Arts (AA), Fine/Studio Arts, General
Lundin Mining Corporation October 2014 - Present
Lundin Mining Corporation July 2013 - Present
Rio Tinto September 2011 - July 2013
Capgemini April 2011 - September 2011
Pioneer Surgical Technology August 2005 - April 2011
Ford Motor Company January 2005 - July 2005
Self-employed April 2004 - December 2004
Edward Jones March 2002 - March 2004
Systems Control October 2000 - February 2002
Ford Motor Company July 1993 - September 2000
Skills
Information Technology, Information Technology..., Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Leadership, Technical Leadership, Leadership, Global Strategy, Global Operations, Project Management, Project Portfolio..., Policy, Medical Devices, Pharmaceutical Industry, Automotive, Lean Manufacturing, Manufacturing, Underground Mining, Mining Exploration, Mining, SAP ERP, SAP BW, SAP HR, SAP Implementation, SAP BI, SAP MM, SAP, SAP SD, SAP WM, SAP PP, SAP PM, SAP FICO, Certified SAP Consultant, SAP Supply Chain, Sarbanes-Oxley, Governance, SAP Portal, SAP Workflow, SAP Basis, Compliance, Syteline ERP, ERP Implementations, ERP Selection, ERP, Visual Basic, Process Improvement, SMB, SME sector, Greenfield Projects, Greenfield Development, Acquisitions
Education
University of Michigan 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Computer Engineering
Michigan Technological University 1991 — 1993
Master of Science, Operations Management
Westwood High School
Exide Technologies January 2014 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology January 2012 - August 2012
TetraPhase Pharmaceuticals January 2011 - June 2011
Lonza January 2010 - June 2010
Skills
HPLC, P&ID, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Matlab, C++, Laboratory, Production Process..., Design Research, SAP, Microsoft Excel, Lunch & Learns, Medical Devices, Validation, GMP, R&D
Education
Northeastern University 2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering
Marquette General Health System April 2010 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology May 2006 - January 2010
Skills
Hospitals, Orthopedic, Surgery, Spine, Healthcare Information..., Physician Relations, Healthcare Management, Medical Devices, Healthcare, Surgeons, Clinical Research, Managed Care, Revenue Cycle, Pediatrics, Healthcare Consulting, Patient Safety, EMR, EHR, HIPAA, Physicians, Nursing
Education
Northern Michigan University
Bachelor, Business Management
Pioneer Surgical August 2012 - Present
Marquette General Health System December 2008 - August 2012
Pioneer Surgical Technology June 2007 - December 2008
Marquette General Hospital March 2000 - June 2007
Negaunee Public Schools February 1993 - April 2000
Skills
Healthcare, Hospitals, Administrative..., Outlook, Office Management, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Process Improvement, Microsoft Word, Budgets, Data Entry, Team Building, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Management, Nonprofits, Leadership, Administrative...
Education
National American University - Colorado Spring, CO 1988 — 1990
Associate's degree, Business Administration and Management, General, 3.81
Northern Michigan University
University of Maryland, Kitzingen, Germany
Reckitt Benckiser June 2013 - August 2013
Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago June 2012 - August 2012
Pioneer Surgical Technology June 2009 - August 2011
Skills
Laboratory, Engineering, Design of Experiments, Research, Solidworks, Manufacturing
Education
Carnegie Mellon University 2010 — 2014
Altec March 2015 - Present
Altec January 2013 - March 2015
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology September 2008 - January 2013
BD May 2012 - August 2012
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology September 2011 - May 2012
BLACK HILLS JUNIORS CLUB September 2011 - May 2012
Pioneer Surgical Technology May 2011 - August 2011
Pioneer Surgical Technology May 2010 - August 2010
Pioneer Surgical Technology May 2009 - August 2009
Skills
AutoCAD, Solidworks, SAP, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Project, Minitab, Teamwork, Manufacturing, Manufacturing..., Kaizen, Process Engineering, Six Sigma, SolidWorks
Education
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Industrial Engineering and Engineering Management
Adroit Surgical Design July 2015 - Present
VGI Medical, LLC June 2014 - June 2015
Pioneer Surgical Technology July 2012 - June 2014
Pioneer Surgical Technology 2008 - August 2012
Skills
Biomaterials, Product Development, Solidworks, Process Engineering, R&D, Design for Manufacturing, Design of Experiments, Biomedical Engineering, FMEA, Design Control, GD&T, Manufacturing, ISO 13485, FDA, Medical Devices, CAPA, Minitab, SolidWorks, Product Launch, Quality System, Cross-functional Team..., Orthopedics
Education
Northern Michigan University 2004 — 2008
MET, Mechanical Engineering
Sisu Spine, LLC May 2010 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology April 2010 - May 2010
Pioneer Surgical November 2008 - April 2010
MAKO Surgical Corp. November 2007 - November 2008
Synthes June 2004 - November 2007
Secant Medical June 2003 - April 2004
Aesculap March 2000 - January 2002
UroSurge, Inc. November 1996 - August 1999
Haemotronic November 1994 - March 1996
Spire Corporation May 1993 - November 1994
Skills
Spine, Ankle, Foot, Knee, Hip, Laparoscopy, Surgical Instruments, Surgeons, Operating Room, Medical/Surgical, Minimally Invasive..., Minimally Invasive..., Surgery, Market Development, Biologics, Disposables, Medical Devices, Neurosurgery, Urology, Laparoscopic Surgery, Orthopedic, Product Launch, Sales Operations, Capital Equipment, Product Development, Orthopedics
Education
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1987 — 1992
B.S., Materials Engineering
GE Capital: Energy Financial Services December 2014 - Present
GE Power & Water January 2014 - July 2014
Pioneer Surgical Technology January 2013 - June 2013
Northwestern University June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Social Media
Education
Northeastern University 2011 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Chemical Engineering
The Taft School 2007 — 2011
Fuel3D, Inc January 2012 - Present
MxBiodevices, LLC August 2009 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology May 2007 - July 2009
Encelle, Inc February 1996 - May 2007
Skills
Financial Reporting, Mergers, Marketing Strategy, Tax, Internal Controls, Financial Analysis, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Due Diligence, GAAP, Mergers & Acquisitions, Process Improvement, Forecasting, Finance, US GAAP, Strategic Planning, Management, Financial Accounting
Education
East Carolina University
BSBA, Accounting
PSEG June 2011 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology May 2009 - December 2010
Empire Solar Solutions July 2008 - May 2009
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc September 2007 - June 2008
DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc September 2004 - June 2008
U.S. Department of Energy January 2001 - August 2004
Pennslyvania State University January 2000 - June 2000
General Motors January 1998 - June 1999
Skills
Energy, Analysis, Program Management, Sales Operations, Sales, Training, Energy Efficiency, Sustainability, Management, Marketing Strategy, Networking, Coaching, Environmental Awareness, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Renewable Energy, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Pennsylvania State University 1999 — 2000
Master of Engineering, Environmental Pollution Control
Purdue University 1995 — 1997
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Vincennes University 1993 — 1995
Associate of Science, Chemical Engineering
River Cities Capital Funds May 2003 - Present
Netsertive October 2015 - Present
EndoChoice May 2008 - Present
Advanced Practice Strategies (APS) March 2015 - Present
Continuity Control October 2014 - Present
ABT Molecular Imaging September 2012 - Present
Univa UD 2010 - Present
Council for Entrepreneurial Development 2008 - Present
Fullscope August 2007 - March 2015
Pioneer Surgical Technology January 2009 - July 2013
Skills
Private Equity, Venture Capital, Entrepreneurship, Medical Devices, SaaS, Strategic Planning, Corporate Development, Business Development, Business Strategy, Strategy, Start-ups, Mergers & Acquisitions, Strategic Partnerships, Product Management, Due Diligence, Management, Competitive Analysis, Finance, Program Management, Mergers, Product Development, Management Consulting
Education
Duke University - The Fuqua School of Business 2002 — 2004
MBA
Vanderbilt University 1992 — 1996
BME, Mechanical Engineering
Anthony Products, Inc 2013 - 2015
Signus Medical, LLC 2007 - 2013
Pioneer Surgical Technology 2000 - 2007
Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics 1986 - 2000
Skills
Commercialization, Capital Equipment, Spine, Medical Devices, Orthopedic, Surgical Instruments, Operating Room, Surgeons, Market Development, Product Management, Neurosurgery, Sales Management, FDA, Strategic Planning, Product Marketing, Marketing Management, Cross-functional Team..., Disposables, Strategy, Sales Operations, Surgery, Start-ups, Product Development, ENT, Interventional Radiology, Orthopedics, Healthcare, Product Launch, Professional Mentoring, Cardiology, Sales, Sales & Marketing...
Education
Marquette University
Bachelor's Degree, Liberal Arts - Biology
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater
MBA, Marketing
Self-Employed December 2013 - Present
RTI Surgical June 2013 - November 2013
Pioneer Surgical Technology November 2009 - June 2013
Self-employed March 2005 - November 2009
Abbott Spine (formerly Spinal Concepts) January 2000 - February 2005
Skills
Medical Devices, Marketing Strategy, Product Development, Product Launch, Orthopedic, Biomedical Engineering, Strategic Planning, FDA, Corporate Communications, Marketing, Media Relations, Market Development, Management, Global Communications, Cross-functional Team..., Product Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Management, Orthopedics, Commercialization
Education
Louisiana State University 1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing
Anika Therapeutics October 2014 - Present
MIT Enterprise Forum of Cambridge June 2013 - Present
Medical Capital Advisors July 2012 - October 2014
Harvard University - School of Engineering and Applied Sciences January 2012 - May 2013
MIT Enterprise Forum of Cambridge May 2011 - May 2013
Pioneer Surgical Technology November 2008 - June 2012
MIT Enterprise Forum of Cambridge May 2009 - May 2011
MIT Enterprise Forum of Cambridge May 2009 - May 2011
Pioneer Surgical Orthobiologics October 2007 - November 2008
Angstrom Medica, Inc October 2006 - October 2007
Skills
Medical Devices, Biotechnology, Venture Capital, Start-ups, Commercialization, Regenerative Medicine, Cell Therapy, M&A experience, Lifesciences, R&D, Surgery, Market Development, FDA, Product Launch, Spine, Orthopedic, Product Development, Entrepreneurship, Biomedical Engineering, Biomaterials, Strategic Partnerships, Oncology, Mergers & Acquisitions, Cardiology, Patents, Clinical Trials, Clinical Development, Technology Transfer, Nanotechnology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Stem Cells, Business Development, ISO 13485, Strategy, Market Analysis, Characterization, Business Planning, Protein Chemistry, Cross-functional Team..., Hardware Diagnostics, Corporate Development, Regulatory Affairs, Science, Validation, Global Marketing, V&V, Drug Delivery, Technology Evaluation, Biopharmaceuticals, Design Control
Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
PhD, Chemical Engineering
Massachusetts Institute of Technology
M.S., Chemical Engineering Practice
Stanford University
B.S., Chemical Engineering
Phillips Academy
RTI Surgical March 2015 - Present
RTI Surgical January 2014 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology May 2010 - Present
RTI Biologics January 2008 - January 2010
Nexa Orthopedics August 2006 - August 2007
Osteotech March 2005 - August 2006
Skills
Orthopedic, Medical Devices, Spine, Biologics, Selling Skills, Sports Medicine, Sales, Capital Equipment, Process Improvement
Education
The University of Texas at Austin
BA
The University of Texas at San Antonio
The University of Texas at San Antonio
RTI Surgical October 2011 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology November 2010 - October 2011
IMDS January 2009 - August 2010
MedicineLodge, Inc. April 2007 - January 2009
BD Medical November 2006 - March 2007
University of Utah August 2004 - May 2006
University of Utah November 2003 - August 2004
Skills
Medical Devices, Product Development, Design Control, Biomedical Engineering, Solidworks, Mechanical Testing, ISO 13485, Design for Manufacturing, Surgical Instruments, Finite Element Analysis, Quality System, Biomaterials, R&D, DFMEA, Intellectual Property, Mechanical Drawings, Spinal Implants, Project Management, Solid Mechanics, Risk Assessment, Analytic Thinking, Risk Management, Mechanical Inspection, FDA, SolidWorks
Education
University of Utah 2004 — 2006
MS, Bioengineering
University of Kansas 1997 — 2003
BS, Mechanical Engineering
RTI Surgical March 2015 - Present
Ore Dock Brewing Company 2011 - Present
RTI Surgical October 2013 - March 2015
Pioneer Surgical Technology June 2012 - October 2013
Pioneer Surgical Technology June 2008 - December 2012
Pioneer Surgical Technology May 2007 - June 2008
Data Sciences International March 2007 - May 2007
Data Sciences International May 2004 - February 2007
Skills
Medical Devices, Biomedical Engineering, FDA, Design Control, ISO 13485, Solidworks, Quality System, Product Development, Product Launch, Validation, Design for Manufacturing
Education
Michigan Technological University 1999 — 2003
B.S., Biomedical Engineering
Symmetry Medical July 2011 - Present
Symmetry Medical August 2010 - July 2011
ZimmerTrauma September 2004 - November 2010
Pioneer Surgical Technology January 2003 - September 2004
University of Kansas Medical Center May 2002 - August 2002
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Medical Devices, Product Development, Biomedical Engineering, Testing, Leadership, Engineering, Competitive Analysis, Design Control, FDA
Education
Ball State University -Miller College of Business 2006 — 2012
Master, Business Administration
Michigan Technological University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor, Science Biomedical Engineering
RBC Medical Innovations February 2015 - Present
GWC Valve, Inc. May 2013 - January 2015
Flowserve February 2011 - May 2013
X-Spine December 2008 - December 2009
Pioneer Surgical Technology September 2005 - December 2008
Valeo Electronics 1999 - 2001
Boston Scientific 1996 - 2000
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Process Improvement, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Change Management, Contract Negotiation, Troubleshooting, Personal Development, Medical Devices, FDA, Quality System, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Procurement, Manufacturing..., Purchasing, Logistics, Materials Management, Management, Supplier Quality, Six Sigma, Program Management, Leadership, Continuous Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing Operations, Manufacturing, ISO, Kaizen, Value Stream Mapping, DMAIC, Quality Control, Machining, Start-ups, GD&T, Process Engineering, Quality Management
Education
California Coast University 2010 — 2012
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General, 4.0
California Coast University 2009 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
University of Michigan - Stephen M. Ross School of Business 1997 — 1998
Management of Managers, Executive Education
RTI Surgical (Aquired Pioneer Surgical 7/2013) July 2012 - July 2014
Pioneer Surgical Technology March 2010 - June 2012
Pioneer Surgical Technology December 2008 - February 2010
Pioneer Surgical Technology November 2007 - November 2008
Angstrom Medica February 2006 - October 2007
Angstrom Medica January 2005 - January 2006
Boston Scientific September 2003 - March 2004
Skills
Solidworks, Matlab, Nanomaterials, Minitab, Mechanical Testing, Ceramics, Biotechnology, Biomaterials, Medical Devices, Product Development, Orthopedics, Engineering, R&D, Six Sigma, Spine, Biomedical Engineering, DOE, Orthopedic, Design Control, FDA, Design of Experiments, Commercialization, Biomechanics, Ceramic, Design for Manufacturing, Product Launch, ISO 13485, Product Design, Surgical Instruments, CAPA, V&V, Quality System, Market Development
Education
Northeastern University 1999 — 2004
BS, Mechanical Engineering
Arthrex May 2015 - Present
CR Bard April 2014 - May 2015
Pioneer Surgical Technology June 2013 - December 2013
Bioventus May 2012 - June 2013
Smith & Nephew Biologics March 2010 - May 2012
Teleflex Medical April 2008 - March 2010
Closure Medical May 1998 - April 2008
Skills
Medical Devices, ISO 13485, FDA, CAPA, Regulatory Affairs, Quality Control, Clinical Research, V&V, Validation, GMP, Quality System, Biotechnology, Pharmaceutical Industry, Biomaterials, Testing, Biomedical Engineering, Technology Transfer, Commercialization, ISO 14971, Quality Assurance, Change Control, Regulatory Submissions, 21 CFR Part 11, Design of Experiments
Education
Alcorn State University 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Science, Chemistry
Charleston High School 1988 — 1992
Honors Diploma
RTI Surgical November 2010 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology November 2010 - April 2012
LDR Spine June 2007 - November 2010
Abbott Spine March 2000 - June 2007
Skills
Spine, Operating Room, Surgeons, Product Launch, Medical Devices, Market Development, Neurosurgery, Surgical Instruments, ISO 13485, Capital Equipment, Commercialization, Orthopedic, Product Management, Hospitals, Disposables, Design Control, Surgery, Sales Effectiveness
Education
Northwestern State University 1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology/Chemistry
RTI Surgical July 2013 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology November 2009 - Present
CPA Global October 2007 - October 2009
Intellevate, LLC Part of the CPA Group February 2007 - October 2007
CPA Global June 2005 - February 2007
Intellevate, LLC Part of the CPA Group December 2004 - June 2005
Schwegman, Lundberg, Woessner & Kluth September 2003 - December 2004
Schwegman, Lundberg, & Woessner 2003 - 2004
Skills
Patent Prosecution, Patents, Intellectual Property, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Word, Excel, Patent preparation, Patent Portfolio..., Legal Research, Outlook, Budgeting, Problem Solving, Access, Medical Devices, Lotus Notes, CPI, FoundationIP, Thomson Innovation, PatBase, Delphion, Global IP Estimator, CPA Inprotech, CPA Memotech, Trademarks, Microsoft Excel, Intellectual Asset..., Patentability, Patent Searching, Prosecution, Patent Applications, Invention, Trademark Infringement, Copyright Law, Patent Litigation
Education
Northern Michigan University 2001 — 2003
RTI Surgical July 2013 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology January 2013 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology April 2012 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology January 2010 - April 2012
Zimmer Spine October 2008 - December 2009
Abbott Spine May 2008 - October 2008
Abbott Spine March 2007 - May 2008
Abbott Spine June 2005 - March 2007
Boston Scientific Neurovascular 2004 - 2004
Ap June 2003 - September 2003
Skills
Medical Devices, Leadership, Product Management, Spine, Mergers & Acquisitions, R&D, Capital Equipment, Product Development, Marketing, Market Development, Design Control, Product Launch, Commercialization, Biomedical Engineering, Operating Room, Product Marketing, Orthopedic, Clinical Trials, Process Improvement
Education
Stanford University Graduate School of Business 2003 — 2005
MBA, Business, Management
Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1998 — 2000
M.S., Biomedical Engineering
Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1994 — 1998
B.S., Mechanical Engineering
RTI Surgical 2006 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology June 2006 - February 2011
Marquette General Health System November 2002 - June 2006
Northern Michigan University 1999 - 2002
Skills
Cross-functional Team..., Microsoft Office, Orthopedic, SAP, Product Development, Troubleshooting, Operations Management, Strategic Planning, Manufacturing, Report Writing, Crystal Reports, Medical Devices, Six Sigma, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance
Education
Northern Michigan University 1998 — 2002
Bachelor's degree, Computer Information Systems/ Systems Analysis and Design
Northern Michigan University
Pioneer Surgical Technology December 2012 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology January 2011 - December 2013
Pioneer Surgical Technology January 2010 - December 2010
Pioneer Surgical Technology January 2009 - December 2009
Pioneer Surgical Technology January 2008 - December 2008
Pioneer Surgical Technology June 2003 - December 2007
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, SAP, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, IT Management, Cost Accounting, Process Improvement, Medical Devices, Risk Management, Healthcare, Six Sigma, Cross-functional Team..., Strategic Planning, Manufacturing, Management, Supply Chain, Quality Assurance, Budgets, Leadership, Analysis, Project Planning
Education
Northern Michigan University 2001 — 2005
BS, Accounting/CIS
RTI Surgical July 2013 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology October 2004 - July 2013
McDonnell Douglas 1987 - 1998
Boeing Commercial Airplanes 1987 - 1998
US Army 1984 - 1987
The United States Army 1983 - 1987
Skills
Medical Devices, Design Control, Design for Manufacturing, FDA, Solidworks, Manufacturing, Biomedical Engineering, Design of Experiments, Surgical Instruments, ISO 13485, R&D, Product Launch, Quality System, GD&T, Six Sigma, CAPA, Pro Engineer, V&V, Minitab, FMEA, Cnc, Spine, Lean Manufacturing, Product Development, Biomaterials, Commercialization, Healthcare, Orthopedic, Geometric Dimensioning..., PHP, HTML, html5, MySQL, Linux, Unix, Programming, C, JavaScript, Web Design, Website Development, Orthopedics
Education
Michigan Technological University 1979 — 1983
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
RTI Surgical January 2013 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology December 2010 - December 2012
Medtronic December 2007 - December 2010
Grant Thornton 2003 - 2007
Makela Toutant Hill and Nardi 2001 - 2003
Education
Northern Michigan University 1996 — 2001
Negaunee High School 1993 — 1996
Pioneer Surgical Technology December 2004 - Present
Diosynth 1999 - 2003
Education
North Carolina State University
BS, Microbiology
ChoiceSpine February 2015 - Present
Medical Devices 2010 - Present
Alphatec Spine 2012 - 2014
Pioneer Surgical Technology 2009 - 2012
Archus Orthopedics 2004 - 2009
Spinal Concepts (acquired 2003 by Abbott Labs) 2000 - 2004
Skills
Strategic Planning, Medical Devices, Orthopedics, Spine, Biologics, Startups, MBA, Expert Witness, Consulting, New Business Development, Licensing, Acquisition Integration, Cross-functional Team..., Customer Service..., Clinical Trials, Global Strategy, Global Business..., Orthopedic, Product Development, Operating Room, Commercialization, Start-ups, Capital Equipment, Hospitals, Disposables, Surgeons, Product Marketing, Neurology, Surgery, Product Launch, Market Development, Healthcare, Neurosurgery, Surgical Instruments, Marketing, Biotechnology, Product Management, Sales Operations, Management, Strategy
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management
MBA
The Ohio State University - The Max M. Fisher College of Business
B.S., Business Administration, Marketing
RTI Surgical January 2014 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology April 2013 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology January 2011 - April 2013
Pioneer Surgical Technology January 2010 - January 2011
Pioneer Surgical Technology August 2007 - January 2010
Lear Corporation 2005 - 2007
Visteon April 2003 - 2005
Skills
Spine, Orthopedic, Surgical Instruments, Medical Devices, Surgery, Market Development, Capital Equipment, Product Launch, ISO 13485, Surgeons, Operating Room, Disposables, Commercialization, Neurosurgery, Orthopedics, Biomedical Engineering
Education
Michigan Technological University
BS, BioMedical Engineering
University of Michigan
MBA, Marketing
Pioneer Surgical Technology Business ManagerPremier Medical Imaging2004 - 2006
Education
Northern Michigan University
BS, Business Management
RTI Surgical July 2013 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology February 2012 - July 2013
Pioneer Surgical Technology January 2010 - February 2012
Archus Orthopedics April 2007 - February 2009
DePuy Spine 2009 - 2009
Skills
Medical Devices, Product Launch, Product Development, Product Management, Product Marketing, Cross-functional Team..., Operating Room, Marketing Strategy, Disposables, Market Research, Surgical Instruments, Surgeons, Management, Orthopedic, Sales, Spine, Start-ups, Neurosurgery, Surgery, Orthopedics
Education
St. Edward's University 2011 — 2013
Army School of Health Sciences 2000 — 2000
Certification, Surgical Technology/Technologist
University of Maine 1998 — 2000
RTI Surgical July 2013 - September 2013
Pioneer Surgical Technology June 2012 - July 2013
Molina Healthcare Wisconsin February 2011 - June 2012
Upper Peninsula Health Plan January 2001 - February 2011
Great Lakes Health Plan 1998 - 2001
Skills
Healthcare Compliance, Medicare Compliance,..., Managed Care, Analytical Abilities, Writing Skills, Government Relations, Operations Management, Medicare, Medical Compliance, Lobbying, Health Policy, Analytical Skills, Orthopedic, Healthcare, Team Building, Negotiation, Policy, Process Improvement, Hospitals, Strategic Planning, Customer Service, Clinical Research, Training, Leadership Development, Business Strategy, Public Speaking, Medicaid, Analysis, Provider Relations, Credentialing, Healthcare Management, HIPAA, Healthcare Information..., Healthcare Consulting, Strategy, Physicians, Medicaid Managed Care, Healthcare Industry, Network Development, Health Insurance, Utilization Management, Revenue Cycle, Physician Relations, EHR, Medicare Part D
Education
Northern Michigan University
M.P.A., Health Care
Carroll College
BA, Communication Studies
Parkland College
AS, Dental Hygiene
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
Studied 3 years, Fine and Studio Arts
Pioneer Surgical Technology January 2012 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology March 2003 - January 2012
Education
Michigan State University - The Eli Broad College of Business 2009 — 2011
MBA, Integrative Management
Michigan State University 1999 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Supply Chain Management
SRC Medical 2007 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology 2008 - 2010
Globus Medical 2007 - 2008
Medtronic Spine & Biologics 1997 - 2007
Education
University of Iowa 1985 — 1990
B.S., Exercise Phisiology and Biomechanics
Michigan Technological University December 2013 - Present
Michigan Technological University 2009 - December 2013
Pioneer Surgical Technology 2009 - 2009
Plante & Moran, PLLC 2006 - 2008
Dana Corporation September 2005 - 2006
Skills
IT Audit, Segregation of Duties, Governance, PCI DSS, Information Security, Security, Financial Risk, CISA, Penetration Testing, Business Continuity, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Internal Audit, Information Technology, Disaster Recovery, Auditing, Internal Controls, Sarbanes-Oxley, Analysis, Risk Assessment, HIPAA
Education
Capella University
Master of Science (MS), Information Assurance and Security
Michigan Technological University 2001 — 2005
Bachelors, Management Information Systems
Paragon 28 April 2014 - Present
Nexxt Spine LLC July 2013 - April 2014
Nexxt Spine LLC February 2010 - July 2013
Pioneer Surgical Technology March 2008 - February 2010
Argonics January 2007 - March 2008
Skills
FDA, Design Control, Medical Devices, ISO 13485, ISO 14971, Solidworks, Spine, Design of Experiments, Design for Manufacturing, Orthopedic, V&V, Biomedical Engineering, Product Development, Surgical Instruments, Biomaterials, SolidWorks, Orthopedics
Education
University of Indianapolis - School of Business 2010 — 2011
Executive MBA
Northern Michigan University 2003 — 2008
B.S, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Medtronic ENT May 2010 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology May 2003 - April 2010
Linvatec January 1993 - May 2003
Honeywell Space and Strategic Systems 1985 - 1992
Education
University of Florida
BSME
Contract October 2010 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology May 2000 - January 2010
Wolfsong Mechanical Consulting 1997 - 1997
Ford Motor Company May 1985 - May 1990
Skills
FDA, Quality System, Packaging Engineering, Quality Assurance, Validation, Medical Devices, V&V, Manufacturing, ISO 13485, CAPA, Design of Experiments, FMEA, Sop, Packaging, ISO, Engineering, Manufacturing..., Software Documentation, GMP, Testing, Continuous Improvement, SOP
Education
Michigan Technological University
BSME, Mechanical Engineering
Michigan Technological University
BSME
Texas Advanced Computing Center (TACC) May 2013 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology October 2012 - May 2013
Pioneer Surgical Technology May 2009 - October 2012
Freelance 2009 - 2010
Skills
Web Design, Branding & Identity, Adobe Creative Suite, Brand Development, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Advertising, Illustrator, Product Development, Corporate Communications, Packaging, Marketing Communications, Photography, Art Direction
Education
Northern Michigan University 2004 — 2009
BFA, Graphic Design
RTI Surgical 2013 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology 2012 - 2013
Pioneer Surgical Technology 2008 - 2012
Menards 2004 - 2007
Marshall Field's 2003 - 2004
Skills
Medical Devices, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Management, Human Resources, Cross-functional Team..., Healthcare, Orthopedics, Quality System, Manufacturing
Education
Oakland University 2000 — 2003
Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
Luthern High Westland 1994 — 1996
Anide, LLC June 2013 - Present
Bonovo Orthopedics January 2011 - May 2013
Pioneer Surgical Technology April 2003 - December 2010
Disc Dynamics 2001 - 2003
Advanced Bio-Surfaces 1998 - 2001
Pfizer 1989 - 1998
Hydron International 1987 - 1989
Skills
Design Control, Biomaterials, Medical Devices, Spine, Biomedical Engineering, ISO 13485, FDA, Orthopedic, R&D, Product Development, Surgery, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Biomechanics, Patents, Product Launch, Start-ups, Biotechnology, Market Development, Lifesciences, Design of Experiments, Quality System, Strategy, Validation, CAPA, Commercialization, Capital Equipment, Pharmaceutical Industry, Regulatory Affairs, Clinical Research, Clinical Trials, Technology Transfer, V&V, Design for Manufacturing, Surgical Instruments, Mergers & Acquisitions, GMP, Hardware Diagnostics, Cardiology, Venture Capital, Medical Imaging, Oncology, Polymers, FMEA, Biologics, Clinical Development, Global Marketing, Intellectual Property, Product Management, Quality Auditing
Education
University of Delaware 1983 — 1987
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Chemistry
Zhejiang University 1978 — 1982
Bachelor's degree, Chemistry
Pioneer Surgical Technology 2007 - Present
Gander Mountain 2000 - 2007
Education
Northern Michigan University 1994 — 1999
B.S., Geography
Takeda Pharmaceuticals March 2003 - Present
Alta/Sontec Surgical September 2001 - March 2003
Pioneer Surgical Technology October 1998 - September 2001
Touring and recording January 1995 - August 1998
Education
Northern Michigan University 1990 — 1994
B.S., Health/Science/Management
Aerocrine April 2014 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology September 2010 - November 2013
Quintiles Transnational 2008 - 2010
PPD 2006 - 2008
Northwestern Memorial Hospital May 2003 - April 2006
Skills
Biologics, Clinical Research, Medical Devices, Clinical Trials, Biotechnology, FDA, Orthopedic, Orthopedics, Regulatory Affairs
Education
Loyola University Chicago 2001 — 2004
MS, Biology
University of Evansville 1994 — 1998
BS, Biology
West High School, Iowa City, IA
North Star Academy February 2015 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology May 2007 - September 2014
Neenah Paper December 2000 - May 2007
Superior Central School August 1995 - December 2000
Superior Central School August 1995 - December 2000
Skills
FDA, ISO 13485, Supply Chain, Budgets, Manufacturing, Spine, Medical Devices, Design Control, Product Launch, Management, Lean Manufacturing, CAPA, Product Development, Market Development, Quality System, Cross-functional Team...
Education
Northern Michigan University 1990 — 1993
Accounting
Tyco Fire Protection April 2015 - Present
Tyco Fire Protection December 2010 - April 2015
Tyco Fire Suppression & Building Products January 2008 - December 2010
Karl Schmidt Unisia December 2005 - December 2007
Pioneer Surgical Technology January 2005 - November 2005
Skills
Six Sigma, Manufacturing, Design for Manufacturing, Engineering, Solidworks, Product Development, Process Improvement, GD&T, AutoCAD, SAP, Lean Manufacturing, Value Stream Mapping, Root Cause Analysis, Engineering Management, FMEA, DMAIC, Kaizen, Continuous Improvement, Process Engineering, ISO, Manufacturing..., Project Management, Testing, Design of Experiments, Product Design, 5S, Pro Engineer, Minitab, Mechanical Engineering, Team Leadership
Education
University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh 2010 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.)
Northern Michigan University 2002 — 2005
BS, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Rogers Corporation June 2011 - Present
Pfizer November 2007 - June 2011
Pioneer Surgical Technology January 2006 - August 2007
Education
Northeastern University 2003 — 2005
Masters of Science, Chemical Engineering
Stonehill College 1999 — 2003
Bachelors, Chemistry and Mathematics
Pioneer Surgical Technology May 2003 - Present
Autoliv January 1997 - May 2003
Education
Northern Michigan University
RTI Surgical November 2014 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology January 2009 - November 2014
Stryker Orthopedics 2005 - 2007
B.H. Barkalow March 2002 - March 2005
Skills
Medical Devices, FDA, Biomedical Engineering, CAPA, ISO 13485, Regulatory Affairs, Biomaterials, ISO 14971, Orthopedics, Quality System, Design Control, Product Development, V&V, Validation, Product Launch
Education
Michigan Technological University
Biomedical Engineering
Upland Hills Health December 2013 - Present
Aegis Therapies December 2013 - Present
Southwestern Wisconsin Technical College January 2012 - Present
Aegis Therapies August 2013 - December 2013
Inland Label April 2010 - February 2011
Rockwell Automation April 2007 - February 2009
Pettibone, LLC June 2004 - April 2007
Pioneer Surgical Technology June 2000 - June 2004
Springs Window Fashions April 1998 - June 2000
United States Air Force December 1987 - January 1992
Skills
Hospitals, Kinesio Taping, Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Acute Care, Inpatient, Treatment, Manual Therapy, Outpatient Orthopedics, Sales and Operations..., Lean Healthcare, CPR Certified, Orthopedic
Education
Northern Michigan University 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (BS), Major: Human Physiology / Minor: Chemistry
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College 2011 — 2013
Associate of Applied Science (AS), Physical Therapist Assistant, Graduated with Honors
University of Michigan 2012 — 2012
Lean Healthcare Certification
Cellectar Biosciences, Inc. May 2014 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology September 2011 - September 2013
TomoTherapy July 2010 - August 2011
Metavante March 2001 - November 2009
Herman Miller March 1997 - February 2001
Kaydon Corporation February 1996 - March 1997
Arthur Andersen & Co. June 1989 - January 1996
Skills
Strategic Planning, Medical Devices, SAP, Mergers, Manufacturing, Accounting, Budgeting, Financial Analysis, Financial Planning, Financial Reporting, Budgets, Process Improvement, Strategic Financial..., Operations Management, Negotiation, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Due Diligence, Management, Corporate Finance, Start-ups, Cross-functional Team..., Six Sigma, Executive Management, Treasury Management, Board Relations, Investor Relations, Hyperion Enterprise, Finance, Leadership, Managerial Finance, Acquisition Integration, SEC filings, Consolidation, Revenue Recognition, Variance Analysis, Auditing, Cost Accounting, GAAP, US GAAP, Cash Management, Sarbanes-Oxley, General Ledger, Financial Audits, Forecasting, Risk Management, Financial Modeling, Cash Flow, Internal Controls, Mergers & Acquisitions
Education
Hope College 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General
RTI Surgical May 2013 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology December 2008 - May 2013
Dr. Jamieson's Orthodontics August 2003 - December 2008
Skills
Design for Manufacturing, Design Control, Quality System, Medical Devices, ISO 13485, FDA, V&V, Design of Experiments, CAPA, Solidworks, Manufacturing
Education
Northern Michigan University 2003 — 2009
Baccalaureate Degree, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Pioneer Surgical Technology 2008 - 2011
Education
Northern Michigan University 2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Business Administration and Marketing
Pioneer Surgical Technology June 2009 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology December 1999 - May 2009
Education
East Carolina University 2009 — 2011
Master of Arts (M.A.), Health Education
East Carolina University 2004 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Health Information Management
Pioneer Surgical Technology September 2005 - Present
Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company 2002 - 2005
Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company 2002 - 2004
Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company 1986 - 2002
Cleveland Cliffs Iron Company 1974 - 1986
Skills
Electronics Repair, Manufacturing, Solidworks, Soldering, Multimeter, Field Service, Test Equipment, Hardware Diagnostics
Education
Ishpeming High School
Northern Michigan University
Associate's degree, Industrial Electronics Technology/Technician
Pioneer Surgical Technology June 2010 - Present
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Research, Windows, Outlook, Photoshop, Teaching, HTML
Education
Boise State University
Classes toward CADC Certificate
Northern Michigan University
Bachelor's degree, Psychology
Pioneer Surgical Technology October 2009 - April 2013
Emerson Tool Company March 1998 - March 2008
Skills
FDA, Medical Devices, Medical Compliance, ISO 13485, Quality System, Orthopedic, Hospitals, CAPA, Quality Assurance, Surgical Instruments, Healthcare, Quality Management, Quality Control, GMP, Six Sigma, Surgery, Process Improvement, Regulatory Affairs, Lean Manufacturing, Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Cross-functional Team..., Manufacturing, Minitab, Root Cause Analysis, V&V, Quality Auditing, Design Control
Education
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College 2007 — 2009
Associate's degree, Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
Pioneer Surgical Technology June 1993 - Present
US Navy December 1990 - April 1993
Skills
Medical Devices, Manufacturing, Lean Manufacturing
Education
Michigan Technological University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Cliffs Natural Resources May 2015 - Present
Cliffs Natural Resources May 2013 - May 2015
Pioneer Surgical Technology May 2012 - August 2012
Cliffs Natural Resources May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Continuous Improvement
Education
Michigan Technological University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering
Pioneer Surgical Tech/RTI Surgical May 2010 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology October 2007 - May 2010
Neenah Paper 2007 - 2007
Kimberly-Clark/Neenah Paper 2000 - 2007
Kimberly-Clark 1996 - 2000
Kimberly-Clark 1992 - 1996
Skills
Lean Manufacturing, Customer Service, Continuous Improvement, Logistics, Supply Chain, Forecasting, Purchasing, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Cross-functional Team..., Process Improvement, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Management
Education
Northern Michigan University
Bachelor's degree, Business Administration and Management, General
Hoosier Energy REC, Inc. August 2013 - Present
Pioneer Surgical Technology March 2012 - December 2012
Cliffs Natural Resources May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Learning Quickly, Microsoft Office, AutoCAD, Solidworks, Work Well Independently, Dependable Team Player, Design for Manufacturing, Engineering, Power Generation, Power Plants
Education
Northern Michigan University 2009 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Mechanical Engineering Technology
Orthofix December 2014 - Present
Orthofix April 2014 - December 2014
Dryan Medical August 2010 - March 2014
Pioneer Surgical Technology September 2008 - August 2010
Accellent 2003 - 2006
Skills
Operating Room, Spine, Medical Sales, Biologics, Surgical Instruments, Surgeons, Medical Devices, Minimally Invasive..., Market Development, Product Launch, Sales Operations, Sales Management, Healthcare
Education
Saint John's University 2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Hofstra University 2004 — 2006
Pioneer Surgical Technology 2011 - 2012
Professional Plantscaping Services November 2007 - December 2009
Skills
3D Modeling, Game Design, Level Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Drawing, Painting
Education
Northern Michigan University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Electronic Imaging
Cliffs Natural Resources October 2014 - Present
Cliffs Natural Resources July 2012 - September 2014
Cliffs Natural Resources November 2011 - July 2012
Cliffs Natural Resources February 2010 - November 2011
Cliffs Natural Resources August 2008 - February 2010
Pioneer Surgical Technology January 2007 - August 2008
Skills
Maintenance Management, Continuous Improvement, Plant Maintenance, Mining, Preventive Maintenance, Predictive Maintenance, Root Cause Analysis, Planned Preventative..., Safety Management..., RCM, Inspection, Reliability Engineering, Maintenance & Repair, 5S, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Process Improvement, Change Management
Education
University of Phoenix 2012 — 2013
Master of Business Administration (MBA), International/Global Studies
Northern Michigan University
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering Technology