Kristie Smith
About Kristie Smith
Kristie Smith is the Director of Sales Training at BillionToOne, with a background in oncology and genetic counseling. She has held various roles in sales and clinical support across multiple organizations, earning several awards for her contributions to the field.
Current Role at BillionToOne
Kristie Smith serves as the Director of Sales Training at BillionToOne, a position she has held since 2023. In this role, she is responsible for developing and implementing training programs aimed at enhancing the sales team's effectiveness. Her focus is on equipping sales personnel with the necessary skills and knowledge to promote the company's innovative products.
Previous Experience in Sales and Training
Prior to her current role, Kristie Smith held various positions that contributed to her expertise in sales and training. She worked as the Senior Sales Director at Sema4 from 2017 to 2021, where she focused on clinical support, education, and training. Additionally, she served as the VP of Clinical Support, Education and Training at Sema4 from 2021 to 2023. Her earlier experience includes roles at Myriad Genetics and PerkinElmer, where she developed her skills in sales and clinical support.
Educational Background
Kristie Smith earned her Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Biology from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, where she studied from 1994 to 1998. She furthered her education by obtaining a Master of Science (MS) in Human/Medical Genetics from the University of Michigan, completing her studies in 1999. This academic background laid the foundation for her career in genetics and sales.
Awards and Recognitions
Throughout her career, Kristie Smith has received several awards recognizing her contributions to the field. Notably, she won the PerkinElmer Healthy Impact Award in 2015 and was recognized as the Diagnostic Lab Services MVP in 2013. She also received the inaugural Sema4 President’s Award in 2019 and the Sales Excellence Award in 2013. These accolades highlight her commitment to excellence in sales and training.
Career Timeline
Kristie Smith's career spans over two decades, with significant roles in various organizations. She began her career as an Oncology Product Specialist at Myriad Genetics from 2001 to 2009. After that, she worked at Elizabeth Wende Breast Clinic as a Certified Genetic Counselor in 2011-2012. She continued her career at PerkinElmer in multiple roles from 2012 to 2016 and later at Sema4 until 2023. Her diverse experience has equipped her with a comprehensive understanding of the genetics field.