A charismatic, decisive and confident leader dedicated to using my strengths to improve the lives of others. New business creation, forging and developing strong relationships and continuous learning are my professional passions, and I continually seek new challenges and solutions.
Founder & CEO @ Memory Jar helps you become more mindful of the small moments. Text your small moments to your Memory Jar and receive your memories on printed strips of paper inside your Memory Jar. Open your Memory Jar and share it with loved ones. From June 2015 to Present (7 months) Cincinnati AreaBusiness Development Manager, Center for Technology Commercialization @ The CTC Business Development Manager is chiefly responsible for the development of external networks and relationships to drive the development and licensing of innovations weather through a collaboration, alliance or license to an industry partner.
As a member of the CTC leadership team, the Business Development Manager is responsible for advancing the office culture and educating the team on how to think of the needs, wants and concerns of industry partners when identifying, protecting and marketing innovations. From July 2012 to June 2015 (3 years) Cincinnati AreaAdministrative Resident @ Administrative Resident for Planning and Business Development. Position has provided exposure to many areas of the hospital, along with opportunities to interact with professionals across the entire organization, including senior leadership. Served as Team Leader and participated as a team member on several projects aimed at improving service delivery and reducing costs across the organization. From May 2011 to June 2012 (1 year 2 months) Graduate School Student @ Health Service Administration
Team Leader From August 2009 to May 2012 (2 years 10 months) Administrative Intern @ Recruited and led a team of 3 process improvement professionals plus 2 support staff. Established strategic plan and chartered project, clearly defining scope, objectives, and deliverables for each team member. Utilized Lean and DMAIC principles to observe processes, people and resources; identified strengths, inefficiencies and solutions Results:
• Developed and implemented improvements that: (1) Expanded capacity by 40% in the Women’s Center, eliminated backlog and reduced next available to 1 day. (2) Increased ultrasound productivity 25% while reducing labor costs 12%. From May 2010 to December 2010 (8 months) Owner / Manager @ Built business from start-up to a thriving business generating $250K in annual revenue. Developed leadership skills; recruited, hired and trained 5 employees. Negotiated leases, advertising, and vendor agreements. Sourced, purchased equipment, supplies and merchandise for resale. Expanded business lines. Achieved profitability by second year.
• Aligned internal systems with business goals and market demands. Researched, purchased and built a computer network that supported standardized procedures and met rapidly growing business needs.
• Developed and launched advertising and publicity campaigns. Sent press releases that resulted in a front-page article in the Cincinnati Enquirer and 3 appearances on local television news shows.
• Negotiated sale of the company in 2009. From February 2006 to February 2009 (3 years 1 month) Sales Representative @ Sold Surgical sports medicine implants and instruments to hospitals and surgery centers by targeting surgeons, but worked with all levels of the facility including administration, purchasing & materials management, orthopedic coordinators and nursing.
Sales Representative/Sales Trainer – Sold surgical sports medicine instruments and implantation devices, specializing in suture anchors and ACL screws (over 1,000 products total).
• Developed excellent ability to communicate/develop relationships with physicians.
• Landed several major accounts including Southern Ohio Medical Center ($250K), Integrity Orthopedics ($200K) and St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center ($200K).
• Ranked in top 10 out of ~200 reps nationwide for instrument sales. Achieved M Club (2 years) and Commission Club (2 years) status for strong sales performance. Earned Depuy Mitek Division Recognition Award, 2005. From January 2001 to February 2006 (5 years 2 months) Product Specialist @ Achieved 117% of product quota
Promoted to Sales Representative ahead of schedule From January 2001 to January 2002 (1 year 1 month) Account Executive / Senior Account Executive @ Managed home care equipment and sales in excess of $2.5M
Account Executive of the Quarter 3rd and 4th quarter 2000
Negotiated & implemented contracts for full product lines to home health agencies,
skilled nursing, and long term care facilities From January 1999 to January 2002 (3 years 1 month) Account Executive @ Managed home medical equipment sales in excess of 2.5 million dollars.
Negotiated contracts for full product lines to Home Health Agencies, Hospices, Skilled Nursing Facilities, Long Term Care and Hospitals
Trained 3 new Account Executives From January 1999 to January 2001 (2 years 1 month)
Master, Health Service Administration @ Xavier University From 2009 to 2012 Bachelor of Science Degree, Business Administration & Marketing @ Truman State University From 1995 to 1999 Rockhurst High School From 1991 to 1995 Chris Stahl is skilled in: New Business Development, Start-ups, Strategic Planning, Organizational Development, Team Building, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Process Improvement, Financial Analysis, Healthcare, Supervisory Skills, Small Business, Statistics, Non-profits, Clinical Research