Profile
To obtain a position that will allow me to utilize my skills and advance my
career.
Experience
Innovative Spine Distributor- July 2010 to Current
Distribute and manage the sales of spine implants/devices and instruments;
Manage and adhere to surgeon/client needs;
Work with surgeons to develop new advanced technology for spine, primarily
in the area of minimally invasive spine surgery;
Manage inventory, primarily spine implants used on a daily basis in
surgery.
Manage hospital staff, which includes but not limited too; scrub techs, OR
Coordinator, materials management..;
Negotiate construct pricing;
Aid surgeon/clients in area referral network;
Attend NASS and AANS and other important industry society meetings. This is
important to maintain relationships on a national scale, stay on top of
trends, pay attention to latest data/studies in regards to product/patient
outcomes, marketing, adhere to surgeon clients interests in these matters;
Manage and make sales calls with sales representatives;
Targets are surgeons, surgeon's staff, hospital administrators
Depuy Spine (Johnson & Johnson),Territory Manager- July 2007-2010
Educate scrub technicians/doctors on the functionalities of the product;
Sales/Marketing campaigns to inform surgeons and patients on their options
in existing and new technology for spine surgery;
Assisted in developing marketing campaigns to build/improve a practice
through e-marketing and strategic marketing/planning;
Responsible for inventory for all spine implants and instruments;
Maintaining effective communication between a local distributor, physician
and corporate;
Provide education to representatives, physicians and others;
Responsible for knowledge of the OR department, developing relationships
and effective communication with staff;
Attend Depuy National Sales Meetings and National Spine Meetings;
Attend MedEd and sales classes at Depuy headquarters in Raynham, MA;
Generated $1.5 million in 2008, accounting for 1/5 of entire territories in
business;
Obtained account from competitor and increased Graft sales by %100 in
territory;
%110 to quota first year;
%120 to quota second year;
Quotas resulting in sales VIP status;
Foxhall Entertainment, Producer- June 2005-2007
Devoloped short films;
Promoted and executed deliverables for these films;
Exhibited these films at the Cannes Film Festival;
Baltimore Ravens, Internship- January to May, 2005
Set up production sets;
Participated in shooting commercials promoting the sales of box seats at
the stadium;
Edited game tapes;
Organized and logged video library;
Directed players video spots in order to promote the, the Ravens, and/or
special causes;
Fox News, New York City, Intern- September-December, 2003
Script runner;
Copy editor;
Proofed and verified information;
Covered United Nations Security Council
The Firm, Beverly Hills, CA, Intern- May - September, 2003
Handled touring and scheduling for music clients;
Maintained contact information of regional radio stations
Worked alongside marketing advisor for FIRM clients
United Talent Agency, Beverly Hills, CA, May 2000 - December 2002
Handled and maintained agent scheduling
Managed high profile client scheduling
Coordinated incoming and outgoing submissions for the literary department
Reviewed and summarized scripts and provided character breakdown, made
recommendations
Scheduled screenings with major producers for clients' works
Various office duties and errands: arranged bank runs, arranged lunch and
other personal needs, handled special personal assignments
Education
American University, Washington, DC- 2003 to 2006
Masters in Communication
American University, Washington, DC- 1996 to 2000
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Law and Society - Minor in Communications
Skills
Proficient or familiar with a vast array of writing skills (masters in
communication), management, team building, projects and presentation,
sales, and following thru with other deliverables.
Activities
Snowboard Instructor, Vail, Colorado
Volunteered for Sundance Film Festival, 2009
Volunteered for Winter X Games 2009
Writers Boot Camp, June-July 2003
Larry Moss Studio, Santa Monica, CA, January 2002 - June 2002
Acting, Coldreading
UCLA Extension, Los Angeles, CA, Spring 2001
Agenting from a New Perspective; Website Design - Entertainment: Pre-
Production and Production for Film
New School, New York City, NY, October 1998
Screenwriting Workshop Seminar
New York Film Academy, Los Angeles, CA, June-July 1998
Short Film Boot Camp
UCLA, Los Angeles, CA, 1996-1997
Screenwriting; Film & TV Internship Class; Acting 101
Referrals
Richard Taleghani
Innovative Spine
Medical Device Distributor (Spine)
3131 Bishops Way
Franklin, TN 37064
**********@***.***
3131 Bishops Way
Franklin, TN 37064
**********@***.***