1. Suzanne Ward, MBA, MEng, PMP smward@att.net / 503.969.2250
Product, Brand, Marketing Management; Program Management; Product Development; Global Focus
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‘This is written as a strong recommendation for Suzanne Ward and her work. Having worked with her for
approximately fifteen months, I can attest to the fact that she is detail oriented, succinct, and able to write
complex information in a very clear manner. Her knowledge of the medical business world, government
requirements and necessary documentation is thorough and expansive. She has a single minded determination
regarding meeting goals and objectives in a timely manner that is impressive, yet she has the highest ethical
standards under which to work. She has been a pleasure with whom to work and the improvement in our
marketing material and presentations of data reflect her many contributions. She has made life ever so much
simpler as she can do the statistical mathematical equations I need done on data, graph them for me, and
write a synopsis of what I have found by the time I get my computer up and running. Quite simply, she is a
pleasure and a star in the business world of medical sales, data and technology.”
Ann Anderson, Director Clinical Support, LifeSync Corporation, 1.5 years, Peer
“I really wanted to take the time to really give some major Kudos to Suzanne for all the impressive things that
she has done for LifeSync in only her one year of employment with LifeSync. This lady is on the ball. She has
churned out so many new tools for us that are so valuable and in such a short period of time. These tools,
studies, articles and upgrades to the product are what we’ve been looking for to help us for years.”
Mike Feutral, Sales Manager, LifeSync Corporation, Known 1.5 years, Coworker
“Suzanne has outstanding knowledge of medical product management and is a resource to other departments
and drives compliance and accuracy and cost effective ways to get to the market place. Very knowledgeable of
FDA rules, follows them closely, and always puts LifeSync Corporation and patient safety first. She has
suggested multiple ways to improve processes within quality and product management. She understands
urgency of projects, and is excellent at multitasking and can handle many projects at one time. She is aware of
deadlines and need to meet timelines, very reliable. Very independent but works closely with management for
joint decisions and exhibits excellent judgment regarding any decisions. She is cooperative and willing to work
with others. Is always willing to do what is needed and has taken over many jobs during our downsizing.”
Lou Ann Beggs, Senior Vice President Marketing, LifeSync Corporation, Known 1.5 years, Manager
“Suzanne Ward is one of the most brilliant individuals I have ever worked with. She is an exceptionally good
program manager and outstanding professional. Her knowledge of product development and marketing is
excellent. I wouldn’t hesitate to hire Suzanne and would welcome the opportunity to work with her again. In
addition, Suzanne always conducts herself in an highly professional manner. Suzanne has been instrumental in
various successful projects at LifeSync Corporation. Suzanne is an excellent product development partner and
she will always be a critical member of the multidisciplinary team intended to create a product to satisfy an
specific end user.”
Felix Quintanar, Distinguished Engineer, LifeSync Corporation, Known 1.5 years, Peer
"Suzanne is an overachiever who is truly dedicated to her work in the medical device industry. I had the
pleasure of working directly for Suzanne at LifeSync Corporation. Her commitment to excellence and
constant willingness to do whatever it takes to get the job done, distinguish her from the rest. She continues
to be a mentor in Product and Marketing Management and has the unique ability to challenge the people
around her to become the best at what they do. She is able to relate on many levels within the organization
including but not limited to CXO’s, Product and Marketing Managers and Engineers. Her accomplishments
and wealth of knowledge in the medical device industry are ongoing and I can not think of a more qualified
individual for employment. If you have the pleasure of working for or with Suzanne, consider yourself
blessed."
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2. Suzanne Ward, MBA, MEng, PMP smward@att.net / 503.969.2250
Product, Brand, Marketing Management; Program Management; Product Development; Global Focus
Susan Simpson, Product Manager; LifeSync Corporation, Known 2 years, Direct Report/Mentee
"If you are seeking a direct, knowledgeable, vibrant communicator for Marketing Director in your company,
Suzanne should be your top choice. Suzanne's experience and connections within the industry allow her to
gather and assess information quickly and accurately to provide the market inputs required to develop the
right product for the intended market without delay. Suzanne is confident and decisive and has the ability to
manage the product realization process from concept to post market surveillance in any industry."
Kal Hendry, Program Manager, LifeSync Corporation, Known 1.5 years, Peer
“I am a technical support engineer with a degree in electrical engineering for the past 23 years in both the
defense and medical industries. I have worked with many different people in various fields of expertise over
the course of my career. Ms. Suzanne Ward has demonstrated the ability to understand a product from end
user needs as well as from a forward looking, what's next point of view. She understands the needs of the
end user, the product market, and the potential of the technology. She has been working in medical product
development and understands the product cycle, from concept to profit, obsolescence to next generation. I
highly recommend Ms. Ward. She is an asset to the industry.”
Jim Schoenauer, OEM Support Manager, Welch Allyn, Known 7 years; Coworker/Mentee
“Suzanne was instrumental in the conception of the patient monitoring device on which I am working as a
software engineer. She is extremely intelligent and also a quick and resourceful thinker. She is clear and
precise in her communication and she conveys her ideas about even complex aspects of the product quite
skillfully. She has an ability to maneuver the product development from seemingly impossible circumstances
to practical results. She is extremely hardworking and enterprising. She is one of the best quick thinkers and
smart problem solvers I have had a chance to interact with in my career ".
Salil Wadnerkar; SW Engineer, Welch Allyn Singapore, Known 4 years; Indirect Report/Mentee
“Suzanne is one of the most intelligent individuals that i have ever had the pleasure of knowing. Her expertise
in project management methodology and knowledge of product development for the global market is
outstanding. She would be an enormous asset to any global minded organization.”
Leigh Haller, President, Haller Industries; Known 10 years; Supplier
“I feel that Suzanne Ward has a professional style that wants to learn all there is to know about the job she is
doing. She always seeks to advance beyond stated objective requirements and goals. If you are looking for
someone like that, then Suzanne is the person you want in your organization. Suzanne has great
communication skills, a solid work ethic and great standard of excellence. There is no detail too large or small
that escapes her attention. Suzanne Ward would be a great staff addition to a worthy organization.”
Mercy Nunez, President, MGN Promotions; Known 10 years; Supplier
“I have always been impressed with her ability to combine innovative ideas to meet product line growth
targets with aggressive, yet attainable financial goals. Suzanne exhibits limitless energy and enthusiasm for her
work and its challenges. She has tremendous domestic and international experience, and best of all, she is
seemingly fearless in the face of what I can only assume are equally qualified and intelligent individuals.”
Leslie Mueller, Merchandise Manager, Federated; Known 25 years; Coworker, Mentee
“I have worked for several years with Suzanne Ward. Over the entire time that we worked together, Suzanne
was always a reliable manager as well as a great resource for me and the company. Her impressive
background, together with her personal abilities and a superlative personality, made her a key individual for
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3. Suzanne Ward, MBA, MEng, PMP smward@att.net / 503.969.2250
Product, Brand, Marketing Management; Program Management; Product Development; Global Focus
the well being and success of our company. She is a highly analytical person, with remarkable learning skills,
always knowing how to implement all her previous and continuous education into the work process with
greatly achievable performance.”
Rene Benea, Design Engineer; Welch Allyn; Known 7 years; Coworker
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