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Neal Schlumpf

Cameron Park,NSW

Summary

I am a diligent Senior Product Manager offering 9 years' experience in Product Management - both Regional & Global - plus over 3 years' experience in Sales & Clinical roles. This varied, comprehensive experience in the Medical industry provides me with a unique ability to understand customers & the market from multiple angles.

I am a passionate, motivated professional with strong leadership & communication skills, with the ability to work efficiently both individually & as part of a team.

I am detail-orientated, strategic & focused on providing best-in-class solutions for customers & patients.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Product Manager - ANZ

Olympus
08.2021 - Current
  • Collaborated with sales, marketing, and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
  • Reviewed sales, customer concerns, and new opportunities to drive business strategy at weekly planning sessions.
  • Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.
  • Prioritized roadmap in order to achieve product goals and metrics.
  • Managed product demonstrations and testimonials for performance evaluation.
  • Monitored market trends and competitor performance to update promotional strategies.
  • Analyzed metrics to measure product performance.
  • Maintained positive vendor relations to build strong partnerships.
  • Reviewed new opportunities to drive business strategy at planning sessions.
  • Directed planning and budgeting efforts.

Product Manager - ANZ

B Braun
02.2019 - 08.2021
  • Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.
  • Reviewed sales, customer concerns, and new opportunities to drive business strategy at weekly planning sessions.
  • Collaborated with sales, marketing, and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
  • Prioritized roadmap in order to achieve product goals and metrics.
  • Managed product demonstrations and testimonials for performance evaluation.
  • Coordinated project planning and execution with team members and team leads.
  • Analyzed metrics to measure product performance.

Product Manager - Global

ResMed
02.2015 - 02.2019
  • Oversaw global product development and partner relationships, enabling footprint expansion into new markets.
  • Communicated effectively with team members to deliver updates on project milestones and deadlines.
  • Documented user stories, specifications, and product features into detailed work order to communicate across teams and build mandatory requirements.
  • Developed product documentation to communicate upcoming features and products to internal teams.
  • Collaborated with sales, marketing, and support teams to launch products on time and within budget.
  • Reviewed sales, customer concerns, and new opportunities to drive business strategy at weekly planning sessions.
  • Prioritized roadmap in order to achieve product goals and metrics.
  • Managed product demonstrations and testimonials for performance evaluation.
  • Reviewed new opportunities to drive business strategy at planning sessions.
  • Spearheaded collaborative efforts to bring products to market.
  • Analyzed metrics to measure product performance.
  • Liaised with clients to better understand business needs and current market landscape.
  • Monitored market trends and competitor performance to update promotional strategies.
  • Established criteria for each milestone within product roadmap as means to measure developmental progress.

Business Manager - Respiratory Care (NSW/ACT/QLD)

ResMed
01.2013 - 02.2015
  • Managed customer accounts to secure customer satisfaction and repeat business.
  • Retained excellent client satisfaction ratings through outstanding service delivery.
  • Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
  • Developed and implemented sales strategies to increase profits.
  • Met with existing customers and prospects to discuss business needs and recommend optimal solutions.
  • Generated weekly and monthly reports on sales performance to provide recommendations to meet sales goals.
  • Generated new leads through networking and attending industry events.
  • Utilized CRM software to manage customer accounts and track performance metrics.
  • Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.

Anaesthetic Technician

Auckland City Hospital
02.2009 - 03.2012
  • Maintained and cleaned anesthesia machines by changing soda-lime, refilling vaporizers with anesthetic agents and replacing nitrous, oxygen and air cylinders.
  • Stocked anesthesia supplies in anesthetizing locations, fiber optic carts, ploss carts and emergency airway bags.
  • Assisted anesthesia personnel with insertion and setup of temporary pacemakers, catheters, invasive monitoring lines and central lines for hemodynamic monitoring.
  • Operated invasive hemodynamic monitoring equipment, intubation bronchoscopes and ultrasonic scanning devices under direction of licensed anesthesia provider.
  • Assisted with transports of invasively monitored O.R. and I.C.U. patients.
  • Adjusted and monitored injectable and inhaled anesthesia and sedation by thoroughly assessing vitals and health of patients.
  • Performed blood gas analysis, using blood gas analyzing and centrifuge equipment to monitor and determine carbon dioxide, sodium, pH and oxygen saturation in patients.
  • Pretested and calibrated anesthesia delivery systems and monitors.
  • Handled emergency situations by stepping in to perform CPR on patients until anesthesiologist arrived.
  • Provided airway management interventions, tracheal intubation and ventilatory support.

Education

Diploma in Applied Science (Anaesthetic Technology -

Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, New Zealand
12.2011

Bachelor of Applied Science - Human Anatomy & Physiology

Auckland University of Technology
Auckland, New Zealand
12.2008

Diploma in Sport & Health Club Management -

Varsity College
Cape Town, South Africa
12.1999

Certificate in Personal Training -

Sports Science Institute of South Africa
Cape Town, South Africa
12.1998

Skills

  • Effective Organization
  • Attention to Detail
  • Strategic Planning
  • Launch New Products
  • Timeline Management
  • Staff Management
  • UI Improvements
  • Customer Needs Assessments
  • Marketing and Advertising
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Stakeholder Relations
  • Product Management and Branding
  • KPI Tracking
  • Client Meetings
  • Marketing Plan Development
  • Business Administration
  • Business Needs Analysis
  • Roadmap Development
  • Marketing Strategies and Research
  • Product LifeCycle Management
  • Business Development

Timeline

Product Manager - ANZ

Olympus
08.2021 - Current

Product Manager - ANZ

B Braun
02.2019 - 08.2021

Product Manager - Global

ResMed
02.2015 - 02.2019

Business Manager - Respiratory Care (NSW/ACT/QLD)

ResMed
01.2013 - 02.2015

Anaesthetic Technician

Auckland City Hospital
02.2009 - 03.2012

Diploma in Applied Science (Anaesthetic Technology -

Auckland University of Technology

Bachelor of Applied Science - Human Anatomy & Physiology

Auckland University of Technology

Diploma in Sport & Health Club Management -

Varsity College

Certificate in Personal Training -

Sports Science Institute of South Africa
Neal Schlumpf