Michelle Stanford

Michelle Stanford of the Los Angeles area balances her demanding career as a Senior Principal and Coronary Sales Representative at Medtronic, Inc., with involvement in community groups and national charities. Prior to establishing an accomplished background in medical sales, Ms. Stanford studied biology and biochemistry and earned a Bachelor of Science from Los Angeles-based Loyola Marymount University. On top of earning her degree within two years, she also received several scholarships for maintaining good academic standing.

A member of the Medtronic sales team since July 2006, Michelle Stanford sells a full line of products, including coronary and peripheral vascular intervention devices, for the company's coronary division. Her day-to-day duties include networking, educating, and distributing interventional products to catheterization labs in the Los Angeles metro area and in the communities of Palm Springs, San Bernardino, Riverside, Apple Valley, Covina, and Monterey Park. For her consistent sales growth and client retention levels, Michelle Stanford has received numerous company awards over the last five years.

During her free time, Michelle Stanford enjoys giving back to organizations for special causes. In the past, she has supported the American Heart Association, the American College of Cardiology, Catholic Charities U.S.A., and regional catholic school scholarships as a donor to the St. Monica Academic and Spiritual Heritage (SMASH) Auction. Ms. Stanford also takes full advantage of Southern California's numerous outdoor areas during her free time. Some of her favorite activities include hiking and mountain biking in the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area and surfing and running at Santa Monica Beach.