James Adams Savage is an experienced sales, marketing, and training professional with over 30 years of experience in the medical device and healthcare industries. He has held roles such as Field Support Manager, Team Manager, Business Unit Manager, and Marketing Services Manager. Savage is looking for a new opportunity that utilizes his strong communication and presentation skills as well as his expertise training customers, representatives, and developing marketing strategies.

1. James Adams Savage
37 Tudor Crescent
Cosham
Portsmouth
Hampshire
PO6 2SR
E-mail: james.savage6@btinternet.com
Telephone: 02392 325789
Mobile: 07770905507
December 2017
It has been close to 3 years since I was part of the Medical Device/Healthcare industry, I can only think age
is my issue,(born 1956), but I will keep trying to find an employer who will benefit from what I can offer, if
given the opportunity!!
Clearly I am mature experienced sales/trainer/educator individual (strong presentation and communication
skills) with product manager/product specialist roles, and history of sales and marketing. My past areas of
involvement are in X-Ray Contrast Media, Interventional Radiology/Cardiology Devices, Orthopaedics and
Patient Temperature Management. I have an overall excellent knowledge of working in Theatres/
Interventional Radiology and Cardiology Labs as well as ITU/ ICU/ Wards. I have always gained my
targets/goals and proved my worth to advance business within all my previous roles.
I, with my experience have a lot to offer and will show a true willing to come out on top. I can fulfil your
needs, being involved in the Industry is what I want.
Employment:
Feb 2015 – Present Part time positions in Retail Outlets.
Dec 2013 – Feb 2015 Armstrong/The37Company–Specialist/Consultant – Patient Warming
Sep 2002 – Dec 2013 3M – (previously Arizant UK / Actamed)-Patient Temperature Management
– Field Support Manager (Clinical Support Specialist)
• Responsible for training and development in national and
international markets, including customers, field representatives
and international distributors.
• Created and presented a programme to train the entire USA field
force in the use of clinical evidence on the company's products.
• Carried out initial product inductions for all new starters.
• Provided clinical training on a one-to-one basis and in teaching
groups.
• Reporting directly to the National Sales Manager, but also working
closely with the Southern Regional Sales Manager and eight Field
Account Managers
Jul 1998 – Dec 2000 Kimal PLC – Team Manager/Business Unit Manager
• Involved in all aspects of sales, marketing and business planning
within the Radiology and Cardiology Team, which specialised in
diagnostic and interventional healthcare.
• Managed a team made up of five field sales staff, two field clinical
specialists and a Product Manager.

2. Sep 1991 – May 1998 Interventional Therapeutics Corporation (ITC)
– Director of International Operations and UK Sales
Target Therapeutics – Global Marketing Manager
• Operated the UK-based subsidiary of the company with
responsibilities for all sales, marketing, finance, administration, IT
services, promotions and training.
• Established the distribution of products, order processing,
accounting, and continuing training programme for product
development in international markets.
• Worked with a core of 28 European and international distributors,
as well as managing direct sales within the UK.
• During the first 12 months of transition following the merger of ITC
with Target, provided intensive sales training to the company's
global sales organisation.
Development of marketing plans, programmes and pricing structures with
regional VPs and VP of Global Marketing with Target.
• Supported the development of sales goals and monthly demand
forecasts.
• Initiated and participated in the creation of selling tools and
marketing materials.
• Assisted the Global Marketing Team with identifying product line
extension and modern technology products.
Jan 1982 – Sep 1991 E Merck Pharmaceuticals – Marketing Services Manager
• Responsible for all marketing within the Radiology Division, for
contrast media and with special responsibility for devices.
• Co-ordinated the introduction of a range of devices into the UK
from businesses based in the USA and France.
• Supervised two Product Managers, and performed inductions and
continuing training for a team of 10 field representatives.
Apr 1980 – Dec 1981 Metropolitan Police Forensic Laboratories – Scientific Officer
Jan 1978 – Apr 1980 Huntingdon Research Centre – Scientific Officer
Education
1974 - 1977 University College Cardiff:
BSc Hons Biochemistry and Chemistry
1967 - 1974 Senior Schooling (Sullivan Upper, N. Ireland) – 4 A Levels, 7 O Levels
Interests and Activities:
• Cooking; Home Improvement; Gardening; Football
Skills and Achievements:
• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Train the Trainer Certified/ Microsoft Office expertise/CRM type usage/Critical Care
Course/Certificate in Infection Control/Certificate in People Development Training
References – When needed