Experienced National Manager of Surgeon Education specializing in Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery with a proven track record in biosurgery products, infection prevention, laparoscopic instruments, and medical technology. Skilled in management, innovative thinking, building team culture, and driving success. Core strengths and expertise include strategic planning, training development, and fostering strong relationships within the medical community.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
National Surgical Education Manager
Becton Dickinson (BD)
04.2023 - Current
Lead the development of the Plastics and Reconstructive Surgery KOL program for Surgical Specialties.
Development and management of Surgeon/KOLs to meet associated educational business needs
Deck and content development and ownership; for all surgeon training procedures/protocols.
Building of relationships between Surgical Education and other BD business units.
Onboard and Support Surgical Education Speakers across multiple specialties.
Ensure the field sales organization/regions has the training and resources vital to achieve business objectives.
Monitor and measure the surgical education program’s efficiency and effectiveness.
Handle comprehensive guidelines/protocols for surgical education.
Participate in evaluating and establishing new modalities and programs.
Territory Sales Consultant
Becton Dickinson (BD), formerly CareFusion and Cardinal Health
08.2008 - 05.2023
National Sales Trainer: Oversee twenty Field Sales Trainers
Acting RBM when RBM is out of the business
Mentor and Cadence Territory Managers and Associate Territory Managers
Responsible for sales of BioSurgery Products, ChloraPrep Infection Prevention Products, and Laparoscopic Instruments
Territory consists of Colorado. Prior territories included New Mexico, Montana, Wyoming, Kansas, and Florida
Sell surgical hemostats Arista and Avitene, cardiothoracic sealants Progel and Tridyne
Maintain the highest degree of value to surgeons through reliable case coverage, new product design, and follow through
Continuously build and maintain successful relationships with target surgeons and key hospital personnel
Attend surgical procedures regularly to provide direction and support and manage trials over various specialties, including general surgery, pediatrics, bariatrics, gynecology, urology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, ENT, and cardiovascular surgery
Deliver profound customer service experiences with surgeons, hospital administration, and c-level relationships
Develop annual surgical education business plan.
Territory Account Manager – T-Mobile Hotspot
Advantage Sales & Marketing / MarketSource
02.2007 - 08.2008
Responsible for developing sales and marketing strategies to increase T-Mobile Hotspot internet sales
Responsible for the largest territory in the country to include FL, GA, TN, LA, TX, NC, SC, and San Juan-Puerto Rico
Responsible for training/supporting various levels of management including IT, Engineers, and frontline employees
Provide in person and phone support for over one hundred T-Mobile Hotspot locations
Worked with various technology companies learning new systems, VOIP technologies, and multi-distribution of devices
Attended all sales and industry conventions, T-Mobile Hotspot launch events, and leadership summits
Mentor for all new hires
Met and exceeded all monthly metrics set forth by MarketSource and T-Mobile
Retail Sales Manager
T-Mobile
10.2002 - 09.2005
Responsible for sales, sales rep performance, store performance, store operations, inventory, training, and P&L
Supervised/Managed up to seven people including one assistant manager
Responsible for maintaining a currency of emerging technology
Division’s key facilitator/trainer of Selling the T-Mobile Way for all new hires
Created and implemented the Recognition and Rewards program for Georgia
Education
Master in Strategic Leadership - Healthcare Organizations
University of Denver
Denver, CO
BS in Health Administration - Psychology
University of Central Florida
Orlando, FL
Skills
Surgeon Education
Surgeon Development
Executed 323 ESPs
Denver Project/Chicago Project
3 Cardiothoracic Labs
IDN Targeted Surgeon Education
Built & Implemented: Surg Ed New Hire Training Program
19 years in medical sales & observed over 10K surgical cases
Surgical Labs
Education Programs
Medical Affairs
Operating Room Protocol
Hospital Contract Negotiations
Leadership & Team Building
New Business Development
New Product Development
Relationship Building
Account Management
National Training Instructor
Large IDN Hospital Conversions
Med Device Marketing
Strategic Planning
Mentor five TMs per year
Accomplishments
Promoted from Surg Ed Manager to Surg Ed Regional Manager in under two years (2025)
Two time Winner's Circle Awardee (2020 & 2013)
Three time President's Club Winner (2020, 2013, & 2010)
National Sales Trainer (2021 - 2023)
Field Sales Trainer (2020 - 2021)
Collaboration Captain (2021)
Achieved Quota 11 out of 14 years
Selected to be in the VP Mentorship Program (2017)
Selected to be in the Leadership Development Program (2015)
Life Changers Award Nominee (2013)
Rising Star Winner (2010)
Timeline
National Surgical Education Manager
Becton Dickinson (BD)
04.2023 - Current
Territory Sales Consultant
Becton Dickinson (BD), formerly CareFusion and Cardinal Health
08.2008 - 05.2023
Territory Account Manager – T-Mobile Hotspot
Advantage Sales & Marketing / MarketSource
02.2007 - 08.2008
Retail Sales Manager
T-Mobile
10.2002 - 09.2005
BS in Health Administration - Psychology
University of Central Florida
Master in Strategic Leadership - Healthcare Organizations