Tech Startup Growth Hacking 101 - Basics on Growth Marketing
CHRIS M. WALTON RESUME
1. CHRISTOPHER M. WALTON
224 RIVA RIDGE CT. LOVELAND, OH 45140 WALTONCHRIS3@GMAIL.COM 513-400-7626
OBJECTIVE
To further establish myself within the medical device industry and contribute to positive and consistent growth
and development resulting in increased revenue and profitability, while building lasting relationships that
contribute to improved patient outcomes and sales growth.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ZOLL CARDIAC MANAGEMENT March 2013 – March 2014
Territory Manager, Greater Cincinnati, OH Territory (Departed due to reimbursement loss)
Consultatively influenced Clinical and Interventional Cardiologists, Cardiac EP, Heart Failure, Cardiothoracic
and allied staff to utilize the LifeVest wearable defibrillator to protect patients upon Sudden Cardiac Arrest
Immediately increased annual revenue 60% with adoption from new and existing accounts totaling near $1M
ETHICON ENDO SURGERY (JOHNSON & JOHNSON) June 2012 – December 2012
Full Line Sales Representative, Cincinnati, OH Territory (Departed due to downsizing)
Expanded sales of all surgical products and successfully converted surgeons from competitive product use
resulting in $4.4M annual revenues in general, bariatric, colorectal, ENT, GYN, plastic and thoracic surgery
103% Finish 2012 - Endo Mechanical product lines (Trocars, Staplers, Cutters, and Clips)
Immediately increased territory revenue $185K, with the sale of 5 upgraded generators for Energy devices
Successfully maintained exclusive Endo Mechanical use at Christ Hospital, defending $2.6M account annually
BIOMEDIX VASCULAR September 2009 – May 2012
Sales Representative, Ohio Territory (Departed due to company bankruptcy)
Consultatively sold a vascular device that detected cardiovascular disease to PCPs, Cardiologists, Radiologists,
and Vascular Surgeons, while also selling a $.5M capital equipment program to C-Suite level decision makers
4th of 69 Reps Ranked - 130% Finish 2011 (525K Quota – Highest in Mid East Region)
6th of 45 Reps Ranked - 104% Finish 2010 (500K Quota – Highest in Mid East Region)
Awarded Tips from the Top Panel at NSM 2011 (only 8 selected), and became a sales mentor and team leader
AUTOMATIC DATA PROCESSING August 2008 – August 2009
District Manager, Greater Cincinnati, OH Territory (Departed to enter medical device sales)
Acquired Purchase Orders from business owners concluding an in-depth and rigorous sales cycle
Exceeded territory expectations through corporate partnerships and persistent prospecting activities
129% Finish 2009, (Generating 12+ new units equating to $50K+ YTD)
TRUSTAFF HEALTHCARE MANAGEMENT September 2006 – July 2008
Account Executive, National Territory (Departed for outside sales experience)
Maximized national exposure into health systems, & clinics through successful consultative staff management
Surpassed sales quotas for entire tenure exceeding 100% of goal, estimating $2.1M annually
Ranked 4th Nationally among 28 account executives, achieving Sales Recruiter of the Month recognition
MAXIM HEALTHCARE SERVICES October 2003 – August 2006
Accounts Manager, Tennessee, Kentucky, and Ohio Territory (Departed due to relocation)
Successful in consultatively selling staff management services to the entire clinical hierarchy and all
departments including the Operating Room, Cath Lab, Radiology, Pharmacy, Therapy, and Laboratory
Finished 2005 Ranked #1 on quota accomplishments and sales averaging $2M annually
Generated new clients and grew existing base by $1.4M resulting in a 39% annual increase in revenues
Ranked #1 in sales honors for Southeast Region in 2004, reaching a $3.6M annual average
Lead team of sales recruiters to manage contractual sales processes and maintenance of accounts
EDUCATION & EXTRACURRICULAR
OHIO UNIVERSITY, Bachelors Degree in Business: Major: Marketing | May 2003
~ Pichler Academic Scholarship Recipient ~
OHIO UNIVERSITY LACROSSE TEAM: Attack, VP Chair, Fall 1999 – Spring 2003
~ References Available Upon Request ~