Emergency Medical Vice President
Resume:
Richard Bilger
Wilsonville, OR *****
*******@******.***
https://www.teachmyproducts.com
Professional Summary
Experienced, dynamic, and focused business professional with expertise in diverse areas, including marketing, sales, business cultivation, long-range planning, and education/training. Work Experience
Wholesale Accounts Manager
Rescue Essentials-Leland, NC
2014 to 2024
• Built Global Distributor Network for all Rescue Essentials Products
• Introduction and launch of Slishman Traction Splint into the distribution channels for Emergency Medical Services both domestic U.S. and International markets.
• Built training program and tools for end-user education and distributor support.
• Responsible for significant adoption and sales of the product (300% over three years). Owner
LIFE SIGNS PLUS-Walker, MN
2011 to 2014
• Created a successful and dynamic business focused on citizen CPR, AED, and first aid training as well as training for local area first responders and emergency medical technicians.
• Provided LSP AEDs and first aid supplies and equipment to local area responders and businesses.
• Utilized human resource skills, operational management abilities, financial acumen, business strategies.
Vice President, Business Development
Your Personal Defibrillator Expert LLC-Hilton Head Island, SC 2009 to 2011
• Cultivated strategic alliances with manufacturers of AEDS (automated external defibrillators) and implemented long-lasting partnerships with large-scale distribution partners.
• Secured distribution arrangements for five of the primary AED manufacturers and created a specific home AED that could be sold for half of the current price.
• Partnered with business colleagues to secure a manufacturers agreement and initiated the complex process for approval of the AED through the FDA.
Strategic Alliances Manager
WORLDPOINT-Wheeling, IL
2007 to 2009
• Hired as regional sales manager to rebuild a fragmented ten state territory. Substantially grew sales and finished 2008 at 104% of plan.
• Initiated new role as Strategic Alliance Manager in 2009, resulting in new business partnerships and an expanded reseller program. Expanded and opened new opportunities in the retail channel. Director of Sales and Marketing
INFORMED-Tigard, OR
2004 to 2007
• Successfully increased sales by 200% over a two-year period
• Increased communication between the organization and its customer base of more than 300 distributors.
• Grew brand recognition within the markets served.
• Led the launch of new website with e-commerce and interactive capabilities, bringing all online sales functions in-house.
• Executed the launch of three new titles, including the NIMS: Incident Command System Field Guide, selling out its first printing in less than six weeks with minimal outlay of marketing funds. Director of Sales and Marketing
MEDIC FIRST AID-Eugene, OR
2003 to 2004
• Collaborated with the president and CEO on the development of new marketing initiatives, including new branding a new website with capabilities of direct communications and interactive features.
• Improved ecommerce sales through the usage of online sales tools and detailed analytics.
• Established continual relationships between MFA and several large contract opportunities that developed into long-term ROI for the organization. Founder and Publisher
MERGINET.com-Walker, MN
1995 to 2003
• Built the most respected online portal for emergency responders, with a strong focus on resuscitation.
• Launched the CPR-AED discussion list, becoming the focal point for discussion during the formation of public access defibrillation.
• Based on a key three-year plan towards profitability and acquisition, successfully sold the company to Moore Medical, Inc. in July 2000, serving on retainer as publisher for two additional years. Consultant
KELLY MEDICAL PRODUCTS-Princeton, NJ
1992 to 1995
• Partnered with the Owner and CEO in the launch of the CPRplus Cardiac Resuscitation Monitor.
• Coordinated the development of marketing, research, and sales channels through distribution and direct sales.
Account Manager
JEMS COMMUNICATIONS-Carlsbad, CA
1988 to 1992
• Responsible for base set of advertising accounts combining print sales, exhibition sales and promotions.
• Experienced regular growth in sales through strategic planning of annual sales campaigns for our clients.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Graphic Design Communications Bemidji State University - Bemidji, MN
September 1980 to May 1984
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