David Colombo

Experience

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  Midwest Computer Works

  Jan 1990 - Jan 1994

  Sales Representative

  Inside hardware and software sales for local, national and international customers including UNC Aviation and the Central Bank of Nigeria.

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  Siemens Hearing Instruments, Inc.

  Jan 1994 - Jan 1999

  Computer Products Manager

  I helped develop Siemens Hearing Instruments Unity system including the Office Management Suite, Audiometric Products and Conexx Hearing Aid fitting software. I also founded and managed Siemens tech support phone center.

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  Rexton

  Jan 1999 - Jan 2003

  Regional Sales Manager

  I managed all hearing aid sales for Rexton (a division of Siemens) in Illinois, Iowa, Nebraska, Missouri, Kansas, and Wisconsin.

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  Phonak

  Jan 2003 - Jan 2007

  Regional Sales Manager

  I was known for going the "extra mile" with customers as I analyzed and provided product solutions. With my articulate presentation and communication skills, I interacted with customers, and representing Phonak at national and regional meetings. I won the "President's Club" award for being the top commercial sales rep.

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  Professional Hearing & Audiology Clinics

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2011

  Vice President, General Manager

  I was directly responsible for the day to day operations of 20 Audiology Clinics, including personnel decisions, advertising, marketing, product acquisition, pricing, new locations, and clinical procedures. Under my guidance Professional Hearing saw three consecutive years of double digit growth.

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  Widex

  Apr 2011 - May 2018

  Regional Sales Manager

  I helped double territory sales in less than 2 years and helped lead a team effort re-establishing the Widex brand in Illinois.

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  Audiologic Services

  May 2018 - Jan 2022

  Clinic Director

  I helped direct the day to day operations of a busy, long established, Audiology Clinic during a transition of ownership and the COVID-19 pandemic. My responsibilities included: hearing testing , fitting hearing devices, mentoring students and training staff. I also provided on-site Hearing Healthcare services for four (4) large Senior Communities.

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  HearingLife

  Feb 2022 - Jul 2022

  Hearing Care Provider

  I help more people hear better by providing clinical expertise to diagnose and treat hearing loss while ensuring a positive patient experience. I’m responsible for creating an exceptional patient journey through patient care and appropriate treatment options.

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  Costco Wholesale

  Jul 2022 - now

  Hearing Aid Center Manager