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Careers in High Tech Manufacturing with Syncro Medical Innovations

Posted Thursday, March 4, 2010

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9:00 to 9:45 a.m.

10:00 to 10:45 a.m.

Syncro Medical Innovations manufacturers and sells the Syncro BlueTube™ to hospitals across the country.  This product helps provide nutrition to critically ill patients that cannot eat normally. 

In addition, Syncro is actively involved with research and development to create new products for the growing medical manufacturing industry.  A small, entrepreneurial company – Syncro Medical Innovations is poised to grow big!

Two of their executive team members are looking forward to sharing more about the company, their products, how they come up with new product ideas and then test those ideas – and what it’s like to work in an environment where each and every person’s contribution directly affects the bottom line. 

•Company President Gary Wakeford with an extensive background in sales and management.  Mr. Wakeford was recruited by a venture capital company to start Syncro Medical Innovations.

•Marketing Director Vanessa Shields background is in product management, marketing and working with high tech medical device companies.  Ms. Shields will discussion will include highlighting the world renowned scientific advisory board that guides the company’s work.

Your students shouldn’t miss this very entrepreneurial presentation about careers in one of the fastest growing industries in Ohio.

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Guests

Gary Wakeford, President of Syncro Medical Innovations

Vanessa Shields, Marketing Director of Syncro Medical Innovations

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Transmission Mode: NOTA and eTech/Ohio IP Networks Schools interested in participating in this program should contact John Ramicone at: 216-916-6360 or by March 1st. This is High Tech Manufacturing Program is sponsored by MAGNET and FREE to all participating schools.

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