GEORGE V.GALGANO
Freehold, NJ 07728
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Highly motivated individual, with extensive
orthopedic rehabilitation background,
interested in Medical Sales/Marketing position.
Accomplished sales professional experienced in medical device sales and demonstrated performance in account growth and management, clinical staff training, customer service presentation, negotiation, program development and implementation. Competitive spirit, winning attitude, strong relationship builder, ability to set and implement short and long-term goals. Seven years of health care experience. Ability to generate sales - dynamic, goal oriented personality.
EDUCATION
KEAN UNIVERSITY, Union, NJ
BS Degree in Athletic Training, Spring 2004
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DYNASPLINT SALES/MARKETING (1/2007- present)
Brooklyn/Staten Island Sales Representative responsible for opening new territory.
Selling dynamic splinting devices that help patients with joint stiffness regain range of motion in their peripheral joints.
Following an injury, surgery or disease, and immobilization, the resulting joint stiffness restricts movement.
Call on Orthopedic Surgeons, DPMs, Physical Therapist, Occupation Therapist, Neural Surgeons. to generate orders.
In Service and educate all levels of the health care profession on how Dynasplint complements the rehab process and helps maximize patient outcomes.
Fit patients, instruct them how to use the Dynasplint and follow up throughout the course of use.
Maintain detailed account and patient information.
Provide excellent customer service to existing accounts while consistently developing new business opportunities in my territory.
Declared top performer in initial sales training class.
Brought territory to 90% of first year goal in 2007, 110% of goal in 2009 and 120 % of goal for 2011.
Currently ranked 1 on team of 10 and in top 50 of a company with over 500 sales consultants.
President cup member- 2010
ATHLETIC TRAINER CERTIFIED (8/2004– 1/2007)
Peak Performance Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, Staten Island, NY
Work to rehabilitate, evaluate, manage and prevent athletic injuries.
Observe patients during treatment and compile/evaluate data on patients' progress.
Instruct, motivate, safeguard and assist patients during exercises and functional activities.
Confer with orthopedic surgeons to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment.
Assist and secure patients into or onto therapy equipment.
Proficient in ReDoc billing system and ChartLogic Electronic Medical Records software.
Record treatment given and equipment used.
Clean/organize work area and disinfect equipment after treatment.
Perform general administrative duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering calls, taking messages, and completing forms.
ATHLETIC TRAINER, per diem (2004 - Present)
Public School Athletic League, Staten Island, NY
Supervise injured players.
Remain on site during athletic games in case of additional injuries.
PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDE (2002 - 2004)
Peak Performance Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine, Staten Island, NY
ATHLETIC TRAINER ASSISTANT (2002 - 20003)
Public School Athletic League, Staten Island, NY
PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDE (2001 - 2003)
One on One, Staten Island, NY
PHYSICAL THERAPY AIDE (1998 - 2002)
Dr. Nelson Physical Therapy, Staten Island, NY
ATHLETIC TRAINING INTERNSHIPS
Kean University Rehab Center, Spring 2003
Cared for athletic injuries using physical therapy, equipment, various techniques and medication.
Evaluated athletes' readiness to play and provide participation clearances when necessary.
Linden High School, Fall 2003
Conducted initial assessment of athlete's injury/illness to next course of treatment.
Applied protective or injury preventive devices such as tape, bandage, or braces to affected body parts. Assessed and reported the progress of recovering athletes to coaches and clinical instructors.
Developed /implemented comprehensive rehabilitation programs for athletic injuries.
Advised athletes on the proper use of equipment.
Plan and implement comprehensive athletic injury and illness prevention programs.
Developed training programs and routines designed to improve athletic performance.
Instructed coaches, athletes, parents, medical personnel, and community members in the care and prevention of athletic injuries.
Wagner College/Independent Internship, 2004
While a student, studied injury prevention, evaluations, management, treatment and rehabilitation, educational programs, and counseling for student-athletes.
Provided athletic training services for the Athletic Department, including attendance at scheduled team practices and home and away competitions under the supervision of the Head Athletic Trainer.
SKILLS
Proficient in ReDoc medical billing system, ChartLogic EMR,
MS Outlook, MS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and Internet Research.
REFERENCES
Jill Kissel, DPT
Leaps and Bounds Pediatric Physical Therapy
Ivan Candelaria MS, ATC, CSCS
Director of Peak Performance Physical Therapy and Sports Rehabilitation
Gregory Montalbano, MD
Orthopedic Surgery