James Adams Savage

37 Tudor CrescentCosham

PortsmouthHampshirePO6 2SR

E-mail: james.savage6@btinternet.comTelephone: 02392 325789

Mobile: 07793 086017

I am an experienced trainer/educator and product specialist with history of sales and marketing, my particular expertise is in Interventional Radiology Devices, Orthopaedics and Patient Temperature Management, with overall excellent knowledge of working in Theatres/Wards/Day Surgery. I have always gained my targets and proved my worth to advance business.

Employment:

July 2014 – Feb 2015 The 37 Company – Consultant in Temperature Management

Dec 2013 – June2014 Armstrong Medical Ltd – Temperature Management Specialist

Sep 2002 – Dec 2013 3M (previously Arizant UK (2007-11) and Actamed (2002-07)) – Field Support Manager (previously 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 new staff. 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.

May 1996 – May 1998 Target Therapeutics – Global Marketing Manager

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.

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 new technology products

Sep 1991 – May 1996 Interventional Therapeutics Corporation (ITC) – Director of International Operations and UK Sales

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.

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 Sullivan Upper School, Holywood, County Down, Northern Ireland:A Levels: Biology; Chemistry; Physics (Use of English)

O Levels: English Language; English Literature; Maths; Biology; Chemistry; Physics; Geography

Interests and Activities:

Cooking; Home Improvement; Gardening; Football; Fish Whisperer

Skills and Achievements:

Full UK Driving Licence.

Train the Trainer Certified/ Microsoft Office expertise/CRM type usage

References:

Available upon request.