Customer Service Sales

FRANK F. ALMASRI

Toronto, CA • 647-***-****

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www.linkedin.com/in/falmasri5

INTERNATIONAL BIOMEDICAL EQUIPMENT PROJECT MANAGEMENT

BIOMEDICAL/CLINICAL APPLICATION /BIOMEDICAL SALES

Biomedical clinical applications/ Hospital management background, solid foundation of expertise in biomedical applications / therapy and medical imaging, understanding of functionality, maintenance and repair of corresponding equipment, corresponding equipment to successfully manage / sell products in the industry, with correlative technical knowledge. Dedicated Project Manager with in-depth understanding of project life cycle, successful start-up experience, practical issue resolution capacity, cost containment and budget planning. Committed Sales Professional, adept at product development, new product research / introduction, networking and public speaking. Progressive Leader able to readily determine personnel assets and direct team accordingly to fulfil project within deadline and budget, with interpersonal skills to communicate at all levels, internally and externally.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

Medical Device • Hospital Management • Sales / Marketing • Project Management • Operational Excellence • Inspirational Leadership • Start-Up Ventures • Problem-Solving • Budget Control • High Potential Clients • Customer Service Quality Engagement Deliverables • Engagement Portfolio • Product Growth • Client Executive Personnel Management / Development • Diverse Team Leadership • Procedure Development Negotiation • Strategic Planning • Quality Control • Equipment Maintenance • Regulatory Compliance Safety Protocols • Radiation Safety • Hazardous Materials Handling • Conference Presentations Public Speaker • Publications • Vevo 770 • Ultrasonix • Faxitron Radiation System Imaging Systems • Ultrasound Therapy System • Matlab

EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL TRAINING

Master of Science in Biomedical Physics

Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Supervisor: Dr. Raffi Karshafian

Ultrasound and microbubble enhancing chemotherapy and radiotherapy

Honours Bachelor of Science in Medical Physics

Ryerson University, Toronto, Ontario, Canada, Supervisor: Dr. Raffi Karshafian

Ultrasound and microbubble enhancing chemotherapy

Sales and Marketing Course; Develop Ultrasound and Microbubble Treating System Project

Linear Accelerator Quality Assurance course; Linear Accelerator Dose Measurement course

Imaging Systems (High Frequency Vevo 770, Ultrasonix); Faxitron Radiation System

Ultrasound Therapy System (in-house); Animal Treatment and Cell Culturing Certification

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SUNNYBROOK HOSPITAL / RYERSON UNIVERSITY, Toronto, Ontario, Canada • 2012-2014

Biomedical Clinical Application

Teamed with scientists and engineers to design, implement and test innovative therapy system technology for cancer treatment. Responsible for engagements’ impact and quality. Collaborated with Product Pricing Team on marketing, positioning, communicators and modality management, and Sales & Finance Team to develop pricing strategy and revise distributor pricing. Lead and manage a portfolio of engagements and projects. Support assigned components, assemblies and systems that meet projects standards and product requirements. Helps to attract high potential candidates to the products business to support products growth. Reviewed effects of combining chemotherapy and radiotherapy with ultrasound / microbubble using in vitro and in vivo cancer models.

Accomplishments:

• Collaborated to produce ultrasound and microbubble therapy system development product

• Delivered initiatives / projects in line with objectives / commitment, supporting business targets.

• Completed Ultrasound & Microbubble Potentiated Enhancement of Chemotherapy & Ionizing Radiation In Vitro & In Vivo project.

RYERSON UNIVERSITY, Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Laboratory Manager • 2010-2012

Managed labs, including equipment installation, maintenance, service, training, and safe operation. Procured equipment and supplies for new labs, faculty and students. Oversaw schedule of staff and student experiments. Designed new lab and developed procedures. Communicated regulatory and technical information to faculty members, medical doctors and students. Ensured absolute compliance with safety protocols and proper hazardous materials handling. Directed product development, PR, new product research / introduction, start-ups, cost containment and budget planning / control. Collaborated in data collection, validation, analysis and synthesis to support engagement objectives. Responded to Executive work / project requests. Modelled and directed Knowledge Management. Developed and trained junior staff. Conducted project, report, presentation and meeting research. Created presentations, reports and briefings, and redrafted documents using word comparison systems. Directed local, regional, international and staff meetings.

Accomplishments:

• Yielded cost savings of $100,000 from lab equipment budget.

• Negotiated supplies gratis for 6 months for all labs.

• Solicited, modelled, promoted and fulfilled timely performance feedback to team members.

• Collaborated on planning / fulfilment of high quality engagement deliverables on time, in budget.

• Won 3rd Place Award for Best Poster Presentation at 2011 Imaging Network Ontario symposium.

• Awarded Dennis Mock Honour Best Leadership certificate from Ryerson University. (2011)

Research Engineer • 2008-2010

Conducted in vitro and in vivo studies of chemotherapy, ultrasound and microbubbles. Analysed RF ultrasound signals. Prepared samples for histological analysis. Performed microscopy & cell culturing.

Accomplishments:

• Earned 3rd Place in Medical / Biological Physics category for Best Oral Presentation at October 2010 Canadian Undergraduate Physics Conference at Dalhousie University.

• Granted Student Travel Award to 2010 Canadian Association of Physicists in Montreal, Canada.

Teaching Assistant / Laboratory Instructor (part-time) • 2008-present

Clarified, taught & tested principles, & designed / directed lab experiments, for 200+ engineering and science students. Tutored / coached students toward goals. Interfaced routinely with students, faculty & staff. Graded exams, quizzes and lab reports. Instructed 4 Physics courses.

Accomplishments:

• Advised and supported Pre-Medical, Biomedical Engineering, Pre-Pharmacy, and other Pre-Health Science students, averaging 100 advisees per semester. (2009-2012)

• Organized social events and founded / managed Social Committee. (2009-2012)

ELECTED LEADERSHIP

President, Graduate Student Representative for Biomedical Physics Department Council (2011-2012)

Liaised with faculty, staff and students, facilitated meetings and served as POC for graduate students.

President of Medical Physics Course Union (2009-2010)

Served as student / department liaison, student representative and Campus Groups advisor.

Vice President of Finance for Ryerson Science Student Society (2008-2009)

Prepared annual fiscal budget and approved Society’s financial matters.

Undergraduate Representative of Ryerson (2008-2009)

Organized student mentoring program annual meeting, chairing student activity.

Vice-President of Medical Physics Course Union (2007-2008)

Organized social events and charity fundraisers, and motivated students

VOLUNTEERISM

Science Rendez-Vouz Fair (May – 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013)

Educated visitors about research and passion for science, facilitated mini Science Olympics / Science Club for kids, guided medical institution tours, and served as POC and Spokesperson.

Ryerson University (2012)

Vice President of a committee that organized an International Conference as Convener for international students, university professors and industries

Cancer Society at Sunnybrook Hospital (2010, 2011)

Performed campus, departmental, & monthly graduate speeches, & presented weekly group updates.

PRESENTATIONS

Almasri, Firas. (April, 2013). Ultrasound and Microbubble Potentiated Enhancement of Chemotherapy

In Vitro: Effect of Drug Concentration and Microbubble Concentration on Cells. Poster presentation at Chemical Biophysics Symposium, Toronto, Ontario.

Almasri, Firas. (September, 2012). Ultrasound-Microbubbles Combined with Chemotherapy

Enhanced Response of Ionizing Radiation in Prostate Cancer Cells. Oral presentation at Canadian Association of Radiation Oncology Annual Scientific Meeting, Ottawa, Ontario.

Almasri, Firas. (April, 2012). Enhancing Chemotherapy by Ultrasound and Microbubbles: Effect of

Acoustic Pressure and Treatment Order In Vitro Suspension of Breast and Prostate Cancer Cells. Poster presented at Chemical Biophysics Symposium, Toronto, Ontario.

Almasri, Firas, Czamota, G.J., Karshafian, R. (January, 2011). Ultrasound and Microbubble

Potentiated Enhancement of Chemotherapy In Vitro: Effect of Cell Type and Acoustic Pressure. Poster presentation at Imaging Network Symposium, Toronto, Ontario.

Almasri, Firas, Czamota, G.J., Karshafian, R. (October, 2010). Ultrasound and Microbubble

Potentiated Enhancement of Chemotherapy In Vitro: Effect of Cell Type and Acoustic Pressure. Oral presentation at Canadian Undergraduate Physics Conference, Dalhousie University, Halifax, Canada.

Almasri, Firas. (May, 2010). Ultrasound and Microbubble Potentiated Enhancement of Chemotherapy

In Vitro: Effect of Cell Type and Acoustic Pressure. Oral presentation at Canadian Association of Pathologists, Montreal, Canada.

ABSTRACTS

Karshafian, R, Almasri, F., Giles, A., Czamota, G.J. (2011). Ultrasound-Microbubble Enhanced

Chemotherapy of Docetaxel in Breast Cancer: In Vitro and In Vivo Tumour Models. Canadian Association of Radiation Oncology.

Karshafian, R, Almasri, F., Giles, A., Czamota, G.J. (2011). Ultrasound-Microbubble Enhanced

Chemotherapy of Docetaxel in Breast Cancer: In Vitro and In Vivo Tumour Models. Canadian Association of Physicists.

Almasri, F., Czamota, G.J., Karshafian, R. (January, 2011). Ultrasound and Microbubble Potentiated

Enhancement of Chemotherapy In Vitro: Effect of Cell Type and Acoustic Pressure. Imaging Network Ontario symposium.

Karshafian, R, Almasri, F., Giles, A., Czamota, G.J. (October, 2010). Enhancing Chemotherapy by

Ultrasound and Microbubbles: Effect of Acoustic Pressure and Treatment Order in Vitro Suspension of Breast and Prostate Cancer Cells. IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium.

Almasri, F., Czamota, G.J., Karshafian, R. (October, 2010). Ultrasound and Microbubble Potentiated

Enhancement of Chemotherapy In Vitro: Effect of Cell Type and Acoustic Pressure. Canadian Undergraduate Physics Conference, Dalhousie University.

Almasri, F., Giles, A., Czamota, G.J., Karshafian, R. (June, 2010). Ultrasound and Microbubble

Potentiated Enhancement of Chemotherapy In Vitro: Effect of Cell Type and Acoustic Pressure. Canadian Association of Physicists.

Karshafian, R., Alamsri, F., Giles, A., Czamota, G.J. (2010). Enhancing Chemotherapy by Ultrasound and Microbubbles: Effect of Acoustic Pressure and Treatment Order in Vitro Suspension of Breast and Prostate Cancer Cells. IEEE International Ultrasonics Symposium.

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