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JOHNATHAN L LAWRENCE MAHAFFEY
Valparaiso, IN 808-220-8675 johnmahaffey1188@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY Healthcare professional and sales leader transitioning into pharmaceutical and medical device sales. Former U.S. Army medic and surgical technologist with extensive clinical experience and proven success in sales management. Skilled in building trust with physicians, clinical staff, and patients while driving results in competitive markets. Seeking an entrylevel pharmaceutical sales role with a company that provides training and development.
SKILLS • Relationship Building with Physicians • Clinical Product Knowledge
& Clinicians
• Sales & Territory Management
(Orthopedics, Surgery, Emergency Care)
• FDA & Healthcare Compliance
Awareness • Training & Team Leadership
• Consultative Selling & Product
• Negotiation & Closing Skills
Demonstrations • Communication & Presentation
EXPERIENCE Surgical Technologist
December 2024 - Current
Capital Medical Center | Olympia, WA • Participated in patient care planning conferences with other healthcare professionals. • Provided post-operative care instructions to patients and their families as needed. • Ensured proper positioning of patients on operating table. • Maintained strict adherence to infection control policies throughout pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases. • Readied patients for procedures with proper site preparation, positioning and draping. • Maintained accurate documentation of surgical procedures and instrument counts for medical records.
Surgical Technologist – U.S. Army
December 2021 - January 2025
Madigan General Hospital / Field Operations | Tacoma, WA • Assisted in more than 500 surgical procedures, including orthopedic, cardiovascular, and general surgeries. • Maintained strict adherence to infection control policies throughout pre-, intra-, and post-operative phases. • Collaborated directly with surgeons, nurses, and vendors—gaining insight into how medical products influence clinical
decision-making. • Educated peers on surgical equipment handling, ensuring compliance with sterile technique and patient safety
protocols. • Disposed of biohazardous waste materials safely and appropriately following each surgery.