2017 Resume

1. Chris Paradise
2100 5th
Street  White Bear Lake, MN 55110  651-285-6004  chrisparadise1977@gmail.com
Summary
Award winning, results oriented professional with experience in sales, marketing, and operating room consultation.
Proven results in customer relationship management, product launch effectiveness, and sales of FDA Approved
Medical Devices to all levels of Healthcare.
Professional Experience
Integra Lifesciences Minneapolis, MN
Sales Consultant Aug. 2015 – Present
Responsible for targeting, selling, and consulting on a broad portfolio of products to Plastic, General, Podiatric,
Orthopedic, and Vascular surgeons. Portfolio includes Regenerative Burn/Wound Care Products, Orthopedic
Implants Including Total Ankle, Amniotic Tissue, and Nerve and Tendon Solutions.
 2016 Quota Achiever, growing the territory by 20% over previous year
 Gained access to a locked Hennepin County Burn Unit and Operating Rooms
 Developed key relationships with surgeons, staff, and key decision makers in Minneapolis Market
 Organized and Facilitated Continuing Education for Orthopedic, Plastics, Vascular, and Podiatric Surgeons
 Converted 8 new surgeon customers in 2016
 2015 Quota Achiever in Orthopedic and Tissue Technologies
CAP Construction Hugo, MN
Framer Apr. 2012 – Jul. 2015
Responsible for assisting framing services to local builders. Working side by side with builders in order to make
sure framing is up to code.
Medtronic Spinal & Biologics (Team Spine MN) Minneapolis, MN
Sales Consultant May 2006 – Nov. 2011
Responsible for selling, marketing, advertising, and training on Medtronic’s full line of spinal instruments, implants,
and biologics to Neurological and Orthopedic spine surgeons. Also responsible for working with all levels of hospital
employees to ensure cases were ready ahead of schedule. Consulted on all surgeries where Medtronic products were
used.
 Territory growth from $1.5 million in sales to $4.5 million in 3 years
 Managed a $3.5 million Level One trauma center, which accounted for 80 percent of territory sales
 Trained surgeons and hospital staff on new technologies
 Consulted clinically on degenerative, trauma, tumor, deformity, and minimally invasive procedures
 2008 and 2009 Medtronic Spinal and Biologics Presidents Club Winner
 2009 Medtronic Spinal and Biologics Salesman of the Year for Minnesota and North Dakota
 2008, 2009, 2010, 2011 Medtronic Spinal and Biologics Quota Achiever
Boston Bruins Boston, MA
Professional Hockey Player Sep. 2002 – Apr. 2006
Signed a two year contract with the Boston Bruins of the National Hockey League. Played four years between the
AHL, ECHL, UHL, and the Asian Ice Hockey League. This experience allowed me to work in a team atmosphere
with diverse groups of people.
Education
University of Denver Denver, CO
BSBA Real Estate and Construction Management Graduated in June 2002
 Four-year varsity member of the University of Denver hockey team
 Voted Assistant Captain in Junior and Senior season
 Academic All-Conference 1999 and 2001
 Residential Practicum 2001-2002. Responsible for development and oversight of the construction of a single-
family residence while utilizing marketing, finance, and construction knowledge.
 Microsoft Office