Continuing cardiac device interrogation and interpretation for a 7 man EP group as well as Cardiologists for a population of over 8000 patients-also continuing to train all support staff and nurse specialists in device data interpretation and troubleshooting-maintaining detailed patient education

Providing device and programmer education for RNs and MDs who support the device clinic. Conducting routine patient interrogations, interpretation of rhythms, programming, and generation of physician reports. Assist with device implants in the Cath lab.

Mentored in the development of new hires, assisted in strategic sales planning for the centralOhio region, and offered clinical expertise in the development of new business.

Expanded business opportunities in numerous accounts within the Central Ohio Region.Partnered with Riverside Methodist Hospital as a center for excellence hospital, a top 10account for Guidant. * Appointed by the Regional Sales Manager to manage and create new accounts within the central Ohio area * Physician requested and appointed to key account ­ Riverside Methodist Hospital * Met all sales percent to plan 12 out of 13 years * Participated in the clinical evaluation and approval for initial Biventricular devices * Recipient of annual sales awards for growth and achievement of plan * Recipient of the President's Club Award for the largest volume of AICD (Automatic Implantable Cardioverter Defibrillator) growth in the nation

Appointed to a specialized group to bridge the gap on current research for referring physiciansin the recognition of high-risk patients for sudden cardiac death and arrhythmias. * Called on Cardiologists to increase patient referral base to Electrophysiologists * Presented clinical articles to key Cardiologists supporting evidence for AICD use * Worked with hospital staff to open cardiovascular centers for new product development as well as clinical phase I, II, and III studies

* Selected by company officers to develop a field support group for the expansion of the first clinically approved AICD * Nationally managed a team of 10 FCEs in major cities throughout the country * Developed an educational program implemented by the FCE group to train the Electrophysiologist's supporting staff as well as operating room personnel

* Opened new clinical centers worldwide for world's first AICD evaluation * Collected data for all patient enrollments for the clinical trial * One of three individual specialists to implement implants in FDA approved centers

*Assisted with all types of surgical procedures including Open Heart operations