I am the Corporate Accounts Director for the Western part of the U.S. managing Advanced Wound Care, Ostomy Care and Critical Care lines for Convatec. I work primarily with Supply Chain leadership in the largest Health Systems in the West. I lead and coordinate a team approach to grow new business within these Integrated Delivery Networks.
I was hired in March of 1994 as a Territory Manager in the Ostomy Care Division in Albuquerque, New Mexico. I had been working for an Orthopaedic soft goods company in San Diego and was relocating back to my hometown of Albuquerque looking for an exciting new opportunity. When I found out about an opening with Convatec I was excited to apply for it as I was well aware of the market leading Ostomy and Advanced Wound Care products that Convatec has in their portfolio.
I was a field sales Territory Manager for 7 years and had the opportunity to work in the Ostomy Care business unit first and then later the Advanced Wound Care business unit. Getting experience in both groups really provided a strong foundation for me of the Convatec business. As a field sales representative I was provided the opportunity to become a Field Sales Trainer and work on many internal projects with the Marketing, Training and Sales Operation Groups. That exposure sparked my interest in leadership. When a Regional Sales Manager position opened up in the U.S. Southwest I applied for the promotion and then spent 21 years as a Regional and Senior Regional Sales Manager. I loved leading a sales team as it was such a rewarding position. When a Corporate Accounts Director role became available in the West recently, I was ready for a new challenge and transitioned into my current role and am loving it.
