Braden Bond
O'Fallon
Summary
Dynamic healthcare professional with a robust background in patient education, surgical support, and operating room environments, complemented by strong relationship management skills. Demonstrated success in driving revenue through effective patient consultations, optimizing clinical workflows, and fostering collaboration with physicians and surgical teams. Proficient in medical technology, case coordination, inventory management, and delivering exceptional customer service. Eager to apply clinical expertise and a sales-driven mindset in the role of Sales Representative I, Spine with Medtronic.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Medical & Perioperative Technician
Brinton Vision
Creve Coeur, Missouri
05.2024 - Current
- Consultation Technician, generating $500,000+ in surgical booking revenue through patient education and case conversion
- Perform pre- and post-operative evaluations using corneal topography, OCT, Visante, Pentacam, Lenstar, and Wavescan for LASIK, SMILE, PRK, Light Adjustable Lenses and Custom Lens Replacement planning
- Led surgical workouts and patient education on procedures and post-op care
- Manage patient follow-up pipeline, ensuring consistent communication, addressing concerns, and guiding patients from initial consult to surgery scheduling
- Assist in minor procedures including punctal plug insertion and corneal marking for surgical orientation, ensuring precision and patient comfort
- Prepare and organize perioperative surgical materials to ensure efficient and safe day-of-surgery workflow
- Lead postoperative visits, assessing healing progress and identifying complications early using clinical judgment
- Coordinate surgical scheduling and collaborate with physicians and staff to optimize patient flow and experience
- Travel to out-of-state clinics to strengthen co-management relationships and enhance continuity of care
- 2000+ hours
Student Assistant
Mizzou Sports Medicine
Columbia, Missouri
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Assisted sports medicine team with injury prevention, rehabilitation exercises, and first aid care for athletes during practices and events
- Gained hands-on experience in athlete care by observing and supporting certified athletic trainers and medical staff in implementing treatment protocols
- 150+ hours
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
O’Fallon, Missouri
07.2022 - 03.2024
- Handled monetary exchanges as well as resolve issues with insurance companies and prescribers
- Prepared materials for medication administration, including counting pills or tablets, measuring liquids, and mixing solutions
- Performed COVID-19 PCR test for patients
- 400+ hours
Education
Bachelors of Health Science - Health Science, Pre Professional, Biology
University of Missouri
Columbia, MO12-2024
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Territory Support
- Consultative Selling
- Revenue Generation
- Surgical Case Support
- Presentation Skills
- Physician Collaboration
- Product Knowledge
Certification
- Bloodborne Pathogens 2026
- CPR / AED / First-Aid 2026
- Responsible Conduct of Research 2023
- Conflicts of Interest 2023
Timeline
Medical & Perioperative Technician
Brinton Vision
05.2024 - Current
Student Assistant
Mizzou Sports Medicine
03.2024 - 12.2024
Pharmacy Technician
Walgreens
07.2022 - 03.2024
Bachelors of Health Science - Health Science, Pre Professional, Biology
University of Missouri
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE
Missouri Students Association, STRIPES Director of Operations | Columbia, MO | January 2024 – November 2024
- Directed operations and coordinated partnerships for a campus-wide transportation program serving thousands of students.
- Led outreach initiatives and represented the organization at campus events, increasing awareness and engagement.
- Collaborated with university leaders, student organizations, and external partners to execute program goals and improve service delivery.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
BBondCollects - Founder & Operator, O’Fallon, Missouri, March 2025 – Present
- Sports/Collectibles Business
- Generated $8,000+ in sales through buying, selling, and trading sports collectibles.
- Managed inventory, pricing strategy, customer acquisition, and fulfillment operations.
- Completed 60+ transactions with 100% positive customer feedback while growing social media engagement.
PUBLICATIONS
- Braden J. Bond, Brian Shariffi, Jennifer L. Harper, Neil J. McMillan, Anna M. Gonsalves, Aubrey M. Pipikins, Leena N. Shoemaker, Camila Manriques-Acevedo, Jaume Padilla, Jacqueline K. Limberg,Effect of Insulin on Indices of Cerebral Blood Flow and Cerebrovascular Compliance in Young Adults. American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology. H-00668-2024R1,2024, PMID: 39584591
- Braden J Bond, Dain W. Jacob, Brian Shariffi, Natasha G. Boyes, Samuel Anthony Martin, Anna M Gonsalves, Jennifer L. Harper, Brian P. Bostick, Jacqueline K. Limberg, β-Adrenergic receptors mediate sex differences in vasodilation but not sympathetic-mediated vasoconstriction during hypoxia. American Journal of Physiology-Heart and Circulatory Physiology. H-00192-2025R1
RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Limberg Labs, Jacqueline Limberg | Columbia, Missouri | October 2022 – December 2024
- Research Assistant fo over 20+ subjects
- Prepared study rooms for research testing and processing human blood samples and venous endothelial cells on the day of the study
- Assisted with participant instrumentation for cardiorespiratory monitoring (e.g., ECG, SpO2, blood pressure) and administration of the cold pressor test
- Ran blood processing procedures
- Carried out cell scrape analysis of participants endothelial cells taken, using a J-wire through intravenous arterial line
- Actively participated in weekly lab meetings where we read and presented relevant research articles to the team
- 800+ Hours