Heidi Van Stralen
About Heidi Van Stralen
Heidi Van Stralen is a Sales Representative at Nevro, specializing in neuromodulation sales with a strong background in customer service for the spine sector. She has transitioned from nursing to sales, utilizing her clinical knowledge to inform her strategies.
Work at Nevro
Heidi Van Stralen has been employed at Nevro as a Sales Representative since 2022, serving the Charlotte Metro area. Prior to her current role, she worked as a Senior Therapy Consultant at Nevro from 2020 to 2022, also in the Charlotte Metro region. Her career at Nevro began as a Therapy Consultant from 2019 to 2020 in the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill area. Throughout her tenure, she has developed a strong understanding of neuromodulation sales within the medical device industry.
Education and Expertise
Heidi Van Stralen earned a Bachelor's Degree in Health Sciences from the University of Iowa, where she studied from 2008 to 2011. Additionally, she completed a Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training program at City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College, obtaining a certificate from 2011 to 2012. Her educational background supports her expertise in customer service, particularly in the spine and neuromodulation sectors.
Background
Before joining Nevro, Heidi Van Stralen worked at Globus Medical as a Spine Specialist from 2016 to 2019 in the Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina area. This role contributed to her extensive knowledge of the medical device industry and her ability to effectively communicate with healthcare professionals. Her transition from nursing to sales has allowed her to leverage her clinical knowledge in developing sales strategies.
Career Progression
Heidi Van Stralen's career in the medical device industry reflects a clear progression of roles and responsibilities. Starting as a Therapy Consultant at Nevro, she advanced to Senior Therapy Consultant before becoming a Sales Representative. Her experience at Globus Medical as a Spine Specialist further solidified her expertise in the field, enabling her to effectively navigate the complexities of neuromodulation sales.