Eric Peloquin Email & Phone Number

Greater Boston

• Provide a high level of direct-to-consumer customer service, responding quickly and appropriately to meet their needs.• Evaluate for and provide appropriate rehab equipment for each client to meet their unique needs.• Refer clients and families to community-based services, including adapted sports & recreation opportunities.• Develop, maintain, and grow existing accounts while building relationships with prospective partners.• Provide in-services and education to our business and clinical partners as well as our consumers.• Increase Numotion's market share in Massachusetts.• Collaborate within a multi-disciplinary team to meet our consumer's needs.• Responsible for interviewing and approving the hiring of my support staff.• Assisted with the training of a team of new rehab sales representatives hired in upstate New York after a company acquisition.

Massachusetts

• Increased market share for Invacare throughout Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and upstate New York.• Met monthly, quarterly, and annual quotas; finished 100% to plan 4 out of 6 complete fiscal years.• Achieved Chairman's Circle Award (top 5 in sales for the company) 2 out of 5 eligible years.• Managed business-to-business growth with DME owners and purchasing agents.• Prepared presentations for progress, sales, and strategy meetings.

Reading, Ma

• Facilitated community recreation programs including social outings, team sports, fitness programs and play skills for youth and adults with developmental disabilities.• Developed and coached Special Olympics track & field team for teens and young adults.• Coached Special Olympics basketball team for youth and adults. • Supervised and trained assistant coaches and community volunteers.

Boston, Ma

• Developed and supervised new programs including animal assisted, music, art, and massage therapies. • Built collaborative relationships with adaptive sport and recreation providers which increased visibility and marketing opportunities for the hospital while expanding the client base for recreation providers.• Increased awareness of therapeutic recreation by providing regularly occurring trainings to physicians, nurses, inpatient and outpatient therapists, social workers, and case managers.• Instrumental in the improvement of patient satisfaction and ensuring Joint Commission and CARF accreditation standards.• Created and facilitated support groups including a weekly inpatient group and a bi-monthly group for family and friends of people with SCI.• Provided patient and family emotional support through education on the psychosocial aspects of living with SCI, such as communication dynamics, relationships and coping strategies.• Educated patients and families on community accessibility through direct instruction, community reintegration outings, and real-life situations. • Designed and implemented comprehensive individualized patient care plans including assessment, treatment planning, and interventions with a focus on patient-driven goals and increasing long term quality of life. • Assessed and taught wheelchair mobility skills including, but not limited to, proper wheelchair propulsion techniques based on Wheelchair Skills Test Version 4.1.• Worked as an integral part of a multi-disciplinary team, meeting weekly regarding the progress of patients and contributing to discharge planning.• Coordinated and managed a team of 50+ volunteers including providing orientation to the rehabilitation unit, education regarding patient population, role-specific training and ongoing supervision.• Recruited, oriented, and supervised new volunteers for SCI peer mentor program from former patients and community members living with SCI.

Springfield, Ma

• Managed and supervised five full-time faculty and 27 part-time student employees.• Collaborated with inter-faith groups to provide retreats, diverse religious services and community service projects.• Coordinated national and international outreach programs and mission trips.• Coordinated local community outreach programs for youth at risk.• Facilitated volunteer training sessions.• Assisted with the preparation of the mid-year and annual department budget.• Assisted with the calculation and preparation of reimbursement billings and reconciled monthly accounts receivable. • Promoted to Interim Director for academic year 2005-2006.

Anchorage, Alaska

• Worked collaboratively within a multi-disciplinary team as a contract employee at Alaska Regional Hospital (ARH) on the rehabilitation unit.• Designed and implemented treatment plans for individuals with spinal cord and traumatic brain injuries at ARH.• Conducted community safety assessments for people with developmental disabilities.SADLER'S ULTRA CHALLENGE• Assisted with outreach and organizational logistics of Sadler’s Ultra Challenge, an international wheelchair and handcycle race.• Coordinated 50 volunteers before and during event, including providing initial orientation, daily communications, and event operations.• Provided race support, equipment maintenance, and oversaw daily logistics for an individual athlete.• Returned in July, 2006 as a volunteer to provide individual athlete support.• Coordinated and directed community trips and events for people with developmental disabilities.• Organized and facilitated adapted water sports event for Challenge Alaska participants and their families.• Organized and guided a weekend camping trip for Challenge Alaska participants with developmental disabilities.• Assisted with the facilitation of an adapted shooting range event for Challenge Alaska participants of all abilities.

Master Of Education, Therapeutic Recreation Services

Activities and Societies: Newman Community, Campus Ministry

Bachelor Of Science, Sport Management

Activities and Societies: Cross Country, Track and Field, New Student Orientation, Key Club