Theresa L. Matson
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626-***-**** **************@*****.*** www.linkedin.com/in/theresamatson
Marketing professional with proven performance and experience marketing medical devices and consumer goods. Proficiency in marketing strategy and tactical execution with global product launch experience. Skilled in driving product awareness and driving product adoption and sales growth through key opinion leader development, professional education programs, and social media outreach.
Marketing professional with extensive creative design experience
New product launch experience
Ability to work effectively and efficiently in high pressure environment
Strong conceptual, analytical, and execution skills
Professional Experience
TLM Consulting, LLC – Neenah, WI January 2018 – Current
Marketing Consultant
Consulting in areas of marketing, customer service, and website development
Presbia PLC. - Irvine, CA November 2009 – December 2017
Director of Product Marketing (June 2017-December 2017)(remote)
New Product Development
Created design needs and requirements for new product as well as line extensions
Lead cross functional team in product testing including voice of customers interviews and wet lab demonstrations to provide feedback on required product changes
Marketing
Developed and executed product launch plans, marketing plans, and clinic specific plans in Asia Pacific, and select European countries
Managed tradeshows, events, and key opinion leader and user meetings
Sales and Customer Support
Direct contact for all representatives, managed customer orders, RMAs, and customer support
Clinical Support
Created patient and physician labeling to ensure optimized claims
Represented marketing on clinical IDE (FDA) cross functional team
Achievement
Part of the team who developed the corporate strategy and US FDA launch plan scheduled to be implemented upon approval
Sr. Product Marketing Manager (May 2015-June 2017)(remote)
Product Development, Marketing and Advertising
Managed all tradeshow attendance and sponsorship coordination, including booth details, off-site meetings and events with key opinion leader and users, and wet lab coordination
Worked closely with ophthalmic clinics to develop and execute a customized marketing plan, including social media, online advertising, print, TV, and radio
Worked closely with media agencies to ensure all advertising was properly executed and tracked
Developed and monitored all metrics for campaigns, including leads, calls, views, reach
Sales, Clinical, and Customer Support
Provided support to the sales team with sales material, research, and industry news updates
Worked closely with clinical team to ensure that all training material was up to date and distributed
Managed customer orders, RMAs, and customer support
Direct Reports
Managed Marketing Associate and oversaw all aspects of social media marketing
Achievement
Completed patient enrollment for pivotal FDA study in a record 5 months
Marketing Manager (Nov. 2009-May 2015)(remote 2011-2015)
Created sales, marketing, and training material including brochures, advertisement, and product labels
Managed tradeshows, including booth details, off-site meetings and events, and wet lab coordination
Worked closely with accounts to ensure they were properly trained
Provided support to the sales team with sales material, research, and industry news updates
Worked closely with clinical team to ensure that all training material is up to date and distributed
Managed customer orders, RMAs, and support
Achievement
The development and implementation of a new logo and branding was well received by customers
KIK Custom Products (Chem Lab Products, Inc. was acquired by KIK) - Ontario, CA May 2005 - October 2009
Marketing Associate
Managed marketing, advertising and promotional activities for multi-million dollar accounts
Analyzed market conditions and competitor information to effectively introduce new products and expand existing product lines
Created sales and marketing material including brochures, sell sheets, product catalogs, and flyers
Increased brand awareness by creating and implementing effective promotions and redesigning product labels and packaging
Redesigned and maintained corporate website
Created, edited, and published the company’s quarterly newsletter
Created sales presentation material and product samples for line reviews and customer sales calls
Worked directly with retail businesses to set up and maintain their product line including the design of shelf layouts and product displays
Managed receptionist and oversaw progress on marketing-related duties
Achievements
Increased annual revenue from $19M to $24M with retail expansion and updated branding
Simplified pool care by developing a five-step pool and spa care system
NationJob Network, Inc. - Des Moines, IA August 1999 - November 2004
Community Development Manager (Jan. 2001- Nov. 2004)
Worked with over 20 chambers of commerce in large cities across the country to sell and promote NationJob services to their business communities
Developed and executed marketing plans to increase corporate client base
Created advertisements, articles and press releases
Coordinated business conferences and trade shows
Managed site submissions, web page rankings, and Internet links to increase website traffic
Created monthly newsletters
Account Manager (Aug. 1999 – Jan. 2001)
Sold Internet job-listing services to corporate clients
Consistently ranked as the top sales associate in sales volume and revenue
Education
Bachelor of Science in Marketing, AACSB International Accredited St. Cloud State University, St. Cloud, Minnesota, 1999
Computer Skills
Creative design: Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver, and WordPress
Administrative: Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, and Outlook
Business development: Goldmine, Visio, Shelf Logic, Salesforce, Landslide CRM, and Priority CRM
Inventory management and order processing: Clear Spider