STEVEN S. KAY
YORBA LINDA, CA
TEL: 714-***-**** *********@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Accomplished healthcare professional with experience in Durable Medical
Equipment. Solid work history with building professional relationships
between Orthopedic physicians, hospitals and insurance companies.
Background in sales and marketing of orthopedic rehab products and medical
supplies. Successful track record of hiring and managing a staff of 15
sales representatives and 40 delivery technicians. Ability to effectively
mentor and motivate teams to produce sales and to provide quality service.
EXPERIENCE
Frontier Medical Inc. Pico Rivera, CA: Vice President
1989-2013
Sales professional producing maximum sales results while successfully
cultivating and developing customer relationships with various key decision
makers in the Hospital and medical community. Demonstrated experience in
managing teams to increase sales and to provide quality customer service.
Trained all Sales Representatives and implemented a 90 day training period
This included new sales reps working closely with the manufacturer reps on
the complete product line, ride a-longs with delivery technicians, ride a-
longs with sales representatives, attending in-services and various medical
meetings and conventions.
Sales Representatives Accounts included:
* Hospitals, (central supply and discharge planning)
* Surgery centers, (operating nurse and discharge nurse)
* Orthopedic physician offices, (back office nurse and surgery
scheduler)
* Sales representatives required to make 30 sales calls per week
Trained Delivery Technicians
This included new Technicians working closely with the manufacture reps
covering the complete product line for an understanding of equipment
application. All Technicians needed to complete the Joint Commission
classes to insure proper safety and standards. During the training period
all Technicians worked in the dispatch office for one week to understand
the importance of the 3 hour delivery system along with the 24/7 service.
Other accomplishments
Initiated a new concept for hospitals in Southern California to rent
Orthopedic DME equipment rather than purchasing new equipment. Equipment
included CPM machines, Hot/Ice machines, IF units, Muscles stims and
bracing products. This program resulted in hospitals saving hundreds of
thousands of dollars each year.
Initiated a new concept for hospital discharge patients by providing the
same equipment for home delivery which allowed for an earlier discharge
and saved the hospitals money.
Developed the first Orthopedic DME company to provide 3 hour delivery
service in Southern California, 24 hours per day, 7days a week.
COMPANY ACCOMPLISHMENTS
* Managed yearly sales of $55,000,000.00
* Managed staff of 15 Sales Representatives and 40 Delivery technicians
* Contracted with 75 hospitals, 26 IPA groups and 15 Insurance
companies
* Implemented the process of equipment sterilization and bar coding
* Implemented Joint Commission Accreditation
* Conducted seminars for case managers for CEU credits
SKILLS
Organizational Leadership
Staff development and training
Create a strategic vision of new product development
Positive attitude and excellent communication skills
Conduct and prepare sales staff and delivery meetings
Provide and promote quality service
ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE
American Medical Supply Co. La Habra, CA: Territory Sales Rep
1983-1989
Sales professional calling on Physician offices and selling medical
supplies ranging from pharmaceuticals, paper products, gloves, gowns,
instruments and medical equipment. Called on 15 Physician offices daily.
Established over 100 new accounts after 2 years. Awarded salesman of the
year for 3 years with the highest volume and gross profit.
EDUCATION
Fullerton College (FJC) Associate of Business Degree
1981-1983