Kim Balser RN
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Nikhil Gandhi
I have worked with Kim for the better part of the past decade. She has always exceeded my expectations in what she has achieved for our brands. Her customers enjoy interacting with her, and she has a great handle of subject matter. She is at her best in front of a crowded room, interacting with her audience, developing a rapport, and educating. I've witnessed her engage audiences and make complex material easy to understand. She has a great skill set for any role in marketing, sales, or training.
Tim Rice
It was my pleasure to work closely with Kim for more than 7 years. For the last 5 years, Kim and I made up a 2 person team covering the entire U.S. Kim's work ethic is exemplary. She is passionate about providing education for her customers. I would recommend Kim without reservation to anyone interested in a loyal and hard-working employee. Tim Rice, R.Ph., Hemostasis Sales Specialist, Grifols
Nikhil Gandhi
I have worked with Kim for the better part of the past decade. She has always exceeded my expectations in what she has achieved for our brands. Her customers enjoy interacting with her, and she has a great handle of subject matter. She is at her best in front of a crowded room, interacting with her audience, developing a rapport, and educating. I've witnessed her engage audiences and make complex material easy to understand. She has a great skill set for any role in marketing, sales, or training.
Tim Rice
It was my pleasure to work closely with Kim for more than 7 years. For the last 5 years, Kim and I made up a 2 person team covering the entire U.S. Kim's work ethic is exemplary. She is passionate about providing education for her customers. I would recommend Kim without reservation to anyone interested in a loyal and hard-working employee. Tim Rice, R.Ph., Hemostasis Sales Specialist, Grifols
Nikhil Gandhi
I have worked with Kim for the better part of the past decade. She has always exceeded my expectations in what she has achieved for our brands. Her customers enjoy interacting with her, and she has a great handle of subject matter. She is at her best in front of a crowded room, interacting with her audience, developing a rapport, and educating. I've witnessed her engage audiences and make complex material easy to understand. She has a great skill set for any role in marketing, sales, or training.
Tim Rice
It was my pleasure to work closely with Kim for more than 7 years. For the last 5 years, Kim and I made up a 2 person team covering the entire U.S. Kim's work ethic is exemplary. She is passionate about providing education for her customers. I would recommend Kim without reservation to anyone interested in a loyal and hard-working employee. Tim Rice, R.Ph., Hemostasis Sales Specialist, Grifols
Nikhil Gandhi
I have worked with Kim for the better part of the past decade. She has always exceeded my expectations in what she has achieved for our brands. Her customers enjoy interacting with her, and she has a great handle of subject matter. She is at her best in front of a crowded room, interacting with her audience, developing a rapport, and educating. I've witnessed her engage audiences and make complex material easy to understand. She has a great skill set for any role in marketing, sales, or training.
Tim Rice
It was my pleasure to work closely with Kim for more than 7 years. For the last 5 years, Kim and I made up a 2 person team covering the entire U.S. Kim's work ethic is exemplary. She is passionate about providing education for her customers. I would recommend Kim without reservation to anyone interested in a loyal and hard-working employee. Tim Rice, R.Ph., Hemostasis Sales Specialist, Grifols
Experience
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VMS BioMarketing
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United States
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Advertising Services
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100 - 200 Employee
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PRN Contract Clinical Educator
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Jul 2018 - Present
Responsible for utilizing professional skills and clinical experience to train patients and healthcare professionals on Osteoporosis and a prescribed therapy regimen, engaging Clinical Sales Specialists, patients, and healthcare professionals by building ongoing relationships. Responsible for utilizing professional skills and clinical experience to train patients and healthcare professionals on Osteoporosis and a prescribed therapy regimen, engaging Clinical Sales Specialists, patients, and healthcare professionals by building ongoing relationships.
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Cleveland Clinic
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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PRN Nurse Navigator Surgical Specialty Care NE
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Oct 2018 - Mar 2020
Responsible for coordinating referrals from physicians and healthcare facilities for patients referred to the Colo-Rectal Health Canter, providing a significant level of patient education related to their illness and planned treatment. Responsible for coordinating referrals from physicians and healthcare facilities for patients referred to the Colo-Rectal Health Canter, providing a significant level of patient education related to their illness and planned treatment.
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Grifols
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Spain
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Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
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700 & Above Employee
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Hyperimmunes and Vaccines Liaison
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Sep 2015 - Jun 2018
I interfaced with the sales and marketing in the relaunch of HyperRho. And I delivered ongoing informational trainings to sales staff to support operational success. Plus, I facilitated presentations for large hospital systems and IDN’s to boost awareness. • Increased sales 25% with an 11-member sales team covering the entire US with responsibility for carrying two additional products. I interfaced with the sales and marketing in the relaunch of HyperRho. And I delivered ongoing informational trainings to sales staff to support operational success. Plus, I facilitated presentations for large hospital systems and IDN’s to boost awareness. • Increased sales 25% with an 11-member sales team covering the entire US with responsibility for carrying two additional products.
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CSL
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Australia
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Biotechnology Research
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700 & Above Employee
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Rhophylac Sales Specialist-East Region
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Jul 2013 - Nov 2014
I drove sales success and measurable outcomes by focusing on large hospitals and IDN’s to deliver optimal conversions.• Increased sales in region (half of the US) 25% per year with 45% trending in five months of FY 2014.• Ranked #1 with 45% of top 50 hospitals in the region; converted 55% of top 800 birthing hospitals.• Consistently maintained 98% of sole source and 94% of preferred source contract hospitals.
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Rhophylac Field Sales Specialist-East Region
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Jul 2010 - Jun 2013
I managed sales, promotion, and formulary approval for 1736 birthing hospitals in the assigned region. I promptly responded to all customer inquiries within 24 hours to maintain 99% retention.• Achieved consistent growth of 25% or more per year during tenure in role.• Increased East Region Sales by 35%, 26%, and 105% over three fiscal years.• Developed education materials on IV administration; decreased training time in new accounts by 40%.• Decreased hospital training time by 40% by utilizing newly designed education materials. Show less
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Rhophylac Field Liaison – Marketing | Medical Science Liaison – Medical Affairs
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Jan 2004 - Jun 2010
I grew the overall market share by delivering training programs to support brand messaging. This meant I sourced and developed key physician opinion leaders to promote the product via presentations, articles, and studies. • Oversaw 22 top markets advisory panels; increased sales within area by 30% to 55%.• Led training programs for an important launch of ITP indication.
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Various Companies
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United States
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700 & Above Employee
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Previous Roles
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Feb 1990 - Dec 2005
Clinical Product Specialist at HAEMACURE CORPORATION Staff Nurse/OR Scheduling Coordinator- NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OR Nurse II- JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Cardiac Surgical Services- MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL Clinical Product Specialist at HAEMACURE CORPORATION Staff Nurse/OR Scheduling Coordinator- NORTHWESTERN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL OR Nurse II- JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY HOSPITAL Cardiac Surgical Services- MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL HOSPITAL
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RUSH University Medical Center
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Registered Nurse-OR Cardiac
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Aug 1996 - Dec 1997
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Johns Hopkins Hospital
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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OR Nurse III
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Apr 1992 - Jul 1996
-Alternated day to day operations of 8-10 Oncology/GI/Thoracic OR room schedules and staffing -Over $200K annual cost savings through initiation of specialty room supply program -oversaw protocols for oncology surgical studies. -Alternated day to day operations of 8-10 Oncology/GI/Thoracic OR room schedules and staffing -Over $200K annual cost savings through initiation of specialty room supply program -oversaw protocols for oncology surgical studies.
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Methodist Le Bonheur Healthcare
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Registered Nurse-OR
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Feb 1990 - Feb 1992
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Massachusetts General Hospital
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United States
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Hospitals and Health Care
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700 & Above Employee
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Registered Nurse Cardiac Surgical Services
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Feb 1982 - Jan 1990
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Trumbull Memorial Hospital
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Warren, OH
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Registered Nurse-OR
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Jun 1977 - Jan 1982
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Education
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Kent State/Trumbull Memorial School of Nursing
Diploma In Nursing, Nursing
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