Georgia Bio (GABIO), founded in 1989, is a non-profit, membership-based organization that promotes the interests and growth of the life sciences industry. We are the state’s largest and most influential life sciences advocacy and business leadership organization which works to improve access to innovative technologies and grow Georgia’s life sciences economy.

Manage Private Label OEM sales and commercialization process under ISO 13485 and 9001Operational oversight of cross functional commercialization teamsResponsible for international sales growth through extensive distributor networkHave expanded distribution network in new markets including the Middle East and Africa Since its founding in 1998, Omega Bio-tek develops and manufactures high quality, convenient and cost-effective kits for nucleic acid purification. Our diverse portfolio consists of 800+ products ranging from RNA isolation from plants to DNA extraction from dried blood spots. With the ability to offer separate components and customized kits, we help reduce waste and increase productivity.

VWR International is a global, premier distributor of laboratory equipment, supplies and chemicals to biotech, pharmaceutical, medical device, food & beverage, and industrial customers.* VWR Collection Sales VIP 2016* Exceeded 2015 and 2016 VAS Sales and Margin Plan* Catalyst Services Top Performer 2015* Kimberly Clark 2015 and 2016 Sales Champion

Graham Field is a universally recognized manufacturer of leading brands such as Lumex and Everest & Jennings, in clinical seating, transport, mobility, and diagnostic equipment categories serving hospitals, clinics, nursing homes, and home care providers.Managed sales force and related P&L for Medical Business Unit covering the USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico. Replaced, recruited, and developed new talent to significantly grow sales force. Consistently grew sales and margins in difficult economic environment, exceeding plan for three consecutive years of FY10, 11 and 12. Managed equipment sales to distributors and IDNs. Brands include Lumex seating and Grafco diagnostic equipment.

Alere globally manufactures an array of diagnostic equipment and rapid tests for the clinical laboratory and patient self testing markets.*Responsible for sales growth of point-of-care testing products in physician office, reference, and hospital laboratory, and corporate health and wellness market. Finished 2009 at 106% to sales plan.*Salesforce.com Super User and Trainer.*Cholestech trainer during Inverness sales force integration.

Cardinal Health is a world class provider of medical and laboratory products, and supply chain solutions to hospitals and ambulatory care facilities. Promoted to this position managing all aspects of region sales for 12 territory representatives. Exceeded laboratory capital equipment quota for FY05 and FY06 at 130% and 106%. Southeast leader for multiple sales and margin KPIs. Training manager for launch of new national customer service center, and at national sales meetings.

Managed a team of high potential customer service specialists engaged in commercialization of large enterprise IDN accounts. Significantly reduced the time between deal presentation, contract signing, and go-live for shipping and invoicing product.

Sales Excellence Award Winner