Joseph Backe
Chicago
Summary
Passionate and adaptable individual with a diverse background of experience including my career as an O.E.S., professional athlete, mechanical engineer, and student. Expansive technical knowledge on research, component design, and machinery. Along with expanded knowledge in the medical device field and Karl Storz product technical knowledge. Seeking a position to learn Sales techniques and processes from an experienced Executive sales team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Onsite Endoscopic Specialist
Karl Storz Endoscopy
08.2023 - Current
- Assisted in the training of medical students, residents, and fellows in endoscopic techniques and best practices.
- Adhered to safety procedures during cleaning, disinfecting and sterilizing endoscopes and related equipment.
- Transferred scopes to appropriate department for repairs and maintenance.
- Supported physicians and nursing staff during procedures.
- Handled inventory and preparation for upcoming procedures by ordering supplies and ensuring rooms were stocked and set-up for patients.
- Installation of 13+ Operating Rooms with 4k systems with upgrades throughout existing rooms.
Professional Rugby Player
Utah Warriors MLR
08.2021 - 07.2023
- Drafted 9th overall in the 2021 MLR draft as a top athletic prospect
- Trained Full-time as a professional athlete alongside and under top rugby players and coaches
- Participated in strategic meeting and gameplanning for games
- Traveled to various events to promote the team to different groups as well as teach rugby to children at team organized camps
- Team Mental Health Ambassador, giving presentations about High Level Athlete mental preparation at Adobe Headquarters
- Used to working within teams and groups to accomplish larger goals immediately, as well as, long term projects
Mechanical Engineer
Altman Manufacturing
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Designed, Tested, and implemented automated machinery and die components
- Wired electrical panels for testing machinery and electrical components
- Manufactured components based off of technical drawings for clients given dimensional constraints of client warehouse layout
- Operated heavy machinery that includes CNC machines, Lathes, and drill presses on various materials dependent on the component use and lifespan
Mechanical Engineer Intern
Edgewater Automation
05.2018 - 08.2019
- Designed, tested, and implemented automated machinery for automation shows
- Created and printed technical drawings for other projects using Computer-Aided Design software
- Traveled offsite to clients to troubleshoot and fix machinery currently in use
- Learned how to identify potential problems with machinery before testing phases, and problem solved independently or alongside a team of engineers to accomplish a positive outcome
Education
B.S.E. - Mechanical Engineering
Western Michigan University
Kalamazoo, MI05.2021
Skills
- Patient education and counseling
- Interdisciplinary collaboration
- Identification of current and future issues
- Timely troubleshooting both onsite and remote
- Endoscope reprocessing
- Sterilization techniques
- Room preparation
- Procedure assistance
- Equipment maintenance
- Device repair
Timeline
Onsite Endoscopic Specialist
Karl Storz Endoscopy
08.2023 - Current
Professional Rugby Player
Utah Warriors MLR
08.2021 - 07.2023
Mechanical Engineer
Altman Manufacturing
05.2021 - 08.2021
Mechanical Engineer Intern
Edgewater Automation
05.2018 - 08.2019
B.S.E. - Mechanical Engineering
Western Michigan University
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