Rick Preusse Email & Phone Number

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA, US

Cerapedics is an orthobiologics company focused on developing and commercializing novelbone grafts that enhance and accelerate bone growth in a variety of orthopedic procedures.The Company has developed a technology platform based on a synthetic small peptide, P-15,which has a novel mechanism of action designed to support safer and more predictable.

Sales and Business Development, Marketing, Training, and Sales Management Consulting for Medical Devices, Orthobiologics, and Regenerative Medicine.

National

• Developed sales training programs, including videos, presentations, and written communication,for the sales team on the science, research, and new products of Stryker Spine’s biologics portfolio.
• Managed double-digit sales growth for 13 years through hiring, training, and optimizing the sales team consisting of distributors and direct sales representatives.
• Created an Advanced Biologics Training program in February 2014 that generated $1.3 million incremental sales in 6 months with 12 representatives
• Trained nearly 400 Stryker Spine representatives in 7 seminars nationwide on Vitoss and over 100 Stryker Reconstructive Surgery representatives in 10 seminars nationwide on Vitagel.
• Consistent quantifiable sales growth following field visits with sales professionals
• Assessed and reported the strengths and weaknesses of sales team members to senior sales management toward meeting corporate goalsVitoss orthobiologics for regenerative medicineAdditional Duties included the Sales and.

National

• Launched, promoted, sold, and trained Orthovita’s complete product line nationwide for 10 years, leading to consistent double-digit sales growth.
• Achieved quarterly bonus goals of double-digit sales growth 36 out of 38 quarters with Orthovita
• Assessed and reported the strengths and weaknesses of sales team members to senior sales management toward meeting corporate goals
• Conducted clinical training for surgeons, nurses, and other health care professionals highlighting the clinical and competitive advantages of Orthovita’s product line
• Developed sales training programs, including videos, presentations, and written communication, for the sales team on the science, research, and new products of Stryker Spine’s technology platforms.Vitoss orthobiologics.

Rancho Santa Margarita, CA

• Initiated several programs including surgeon training seminars, convention speakers and videos to promote the company’s highest profile general surgery product
• Led the marketing diligence effort for a $4,000,000 acquisition
• Implemented a distribution agreement to increase catheter revenues by $1,000,000
• Managed two product managers; mentored and developed three product managersAdditional duties included the sales and business development, marketing, training, and management of cardiovascular, vascular, general surgery.

Irvine, CA

• Managed over 87% of the units sold globally in the Edwards Critical-Care product portfolio, including Swan-Ganz catheters and TruWave pressure transducers
• Sustained consistent global sales growth for mature product lines
• Promoted the expansion of Critical-Care products in the International marketAdditional duties included the sales and business development, marketing, training, and management of cardiovascular and critical care.

Mcgaw Park, IL

• Promoted the expansion of the sale of autotransfusion and wound drainage products in the international market
• Developed strategic marketing plans to increase Baxter’s share of the $90 Million combined U.S. market of autotransfusion and wound drainage productsAdditional duties included the sales and business development.

Valencia, CA

• Directed new product field trials, moderated focus groups, and conducted interviews.
• Trained in Questionnaire Development through the Burke Institute, Cincinnati, Ohio

Southern California

Responsible for product and sales training of eleven new representativesAdditional duties included the sales and business development, marketing, training, and management of cardiovascular and neurology products used in cardiovascular surgery

Southern California

• Recipient of 1989 All Star Award - Ranked in top 10% of sales force
• Recipient of Mega Account Award - Expanded two major accounts

Southern California

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Business Administration And Management, General

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Chemistry

Activities and Societies: Alpha Phi Omega, MDA Danceathon, IMPACT Speakers Forum, WRVU