Hired as the first commercial hire for this exciting medical device start-up company. Responsible for OUS and US Marketing and Sales support.

 Successful selection and implementation of external facing Global LMS supporting five business units and their customers. Project took 2 years to complete.  Followed HPMS process for implementing the Global Digital LMS project. Lead two project teams within this process.  Collaborated with peers across Medtronic to ensure RTG digital education is integrated with the total digital customer experience.  Brought point-of-view and thought leadership in the areas of digital learning, learning platforms and other technologies, including Webinars, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Simulated Procedure Training, and other. Acted as an internal consultant, assessed learning needs and oversaw design and deliver of custom learning to meet business and region training goals.  Managed a team of instructional designers, graphic designer, project manager and digital specialist, some of which are remote workers.  Monitored the digital learning environment identifying opportunities for new capabilities, tools for programs that would help the team achieve its objectives on a large scale.  Developed communications including written communications and presentations for a wide range of stakeholders to drive acceptance and adoption of new digital learning technologies.  Lead direct reports and/or cross-functional partners, and vendors in program design and implementation of training programs that include the evaluation, design, and delivery of programs  Integrated continuous innovation and learning into the learning pathway development. Served as liaison or champion between the broader learning communities to establish common standards, best practices, policies and procedures. Identified and implement best practices and opportunities to leverage technology, LMS and other innovative learning practice. Worked with Finance and IT to scope projects and determine project cost, size, timeline and people resources required. Managed 1 mil Budget.

Transitioned from the Spinal division to the Restorative Therapies group. Responsible for the delivery of distance learning for 5 business units utilizing multiple Learning Management Systems.  Conducted 6-month project to streamline and automate all training assignments. Collaborated with LMS vendor and internal team to automate the LMS with Workday to ensure users were added to the LMS in a timely manner as well as added to correct role. Managed internal regulatory review process for content submitted for distance learning platform.  Completed internal LeaderMe training which included leadership and presentation skills.  Managed a team of technical writers, graphic designers, Instructional Designers, Contract Technical Writers and LMS administrators. Guided them in daily duties and career goals.

Member of Training Review Board which was responsible for determining the appropriate training for individuals based on their job function.  Provided monthly reports to the Training Review Board as well as the Regional Vice Presidents and District Managers regarding overdue training.  Managed a team that includes a technical writer, graphic designer and LMS administrator. Guide them in their daily duties as well as provide guidance regarding their career goals.  Oversee distance learning program – including production of content, interface with stakeholders and provide communication. Transferred existing curriculum to e-learning platforms utilizing Articulate 360.

Launched, implementation and management of the company’s Spinal and Biologics Learning Management System for field sales personnel. Determined Distance Learning content through needs analysis and created success metrics for Distance Learning programs and monitor achievement. Write and edit Distance Learning course content for accuracy, quality and relevance. Managed vendor relationships and analyzed and procured internal e-learning development tools and products. Presented to Sales Training classes on the use of the available online tools for education.  Served as a consultant and advised management to ensure sales training strategies are communicated to and implemented with all employees. Established effective relationships across functional groups including sales, marketing, education, operations, Human Resources and sales training.

Launched new small to medium size business product line to existing and potential customers. Gained accounts with approximately $3.5 million dollars in deposits. Scheduled appointments with decision makers through aggressive phone and in person cold calling. Responsible for completing detailed proposals for prospective customers based on their current financial statements.

• Coordinated, developed and implemented on-line sales training courses associated with the Prestige® Cervical Disc, the first marketed cervical disc.• Train Sales Representatives on the utilization of a Consultative Sales process.• Coordinated the acquisition of Apple iPods used to disseminate launch information to the sales force.• Interact with and educate surgeons during internal and external corporate visits, National meetings and Medical Education courses by discussing products, surgical techniques and associated anatomy and pathology.• Serve as co-captain for all key national and international meetings by coordinating samples, booth coverage, offsite surgeon meetings, and monitoring divisional activities at these meetings.• As Project Manager for the cervical division’s National Sales Meeting, responsible for coordinating all activities, scheduling and breakouts.• Assess and develop division specific sales training needs through planning meetings, product launches, report analysis, and collaboration with Marketing.• Continually develop sales training into a more interactive and indication/pathology based process.• Thoroughly evaluate the effectiveness of all divisional presenters.