Mara Shamakian Thrush
About Mara Shamakian Thrush
Mara Shamakian Thrush is the Strategic Account Director for North America at Carbon, where she focuses on expanding the company's 3D printing platform in the dental sector. With a diverse background in medical device sales and enterprise account management, she has held various roles at Dentsply Sirona and RR Donnelley over her career.
Work at Carbon
Mara Shamakian Thrush serves as the Strategic Account Director for North America at Carbon, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she is responsible for expanding the Carbon 3D printing platform within leading national dental laboratories and manufacturing businesses. Her focus is on building strategic partnerships and driving the adoption of innovative 3D printing solutions in the dental industry.
Previous Experience at Dentsply Sirona
Prior to her current role at Carbon, Mara worked at Dentsply Sirona in various capacities. She served as an Outside Territory Manager for Endodontics from 2015 to 2019, where she managed sales in the Cleveland/Akron/Canton area. She later became the National Account Manager from 2021 to 2022 and held the position of Senior Region Business Specialist (Lab) for three months in 2021. Additionally, she worked as a Senior Clinical Development Manager from 2019 to 2021, focusing on cross-divisional key technology accounts.
Experience at RR Donnelley
Mara's career includes significant experience at RR Donnelley, where she worked for a total of ten years. She began as a Leadership Development Program Associate from 2005 to 2008, followed by a role as a Strategic Account Executive from 2008 to 2015. Her tenure at RR Donnelley provided her with a strong foundation in enterprise account sales and leadership development.
Education and Expertise
Mara Shamakian Thrush studied at Miami University, where she earned a degree in Marketing and International Business from 1998 to 2002. This educational background has equipped her with the skills necessary for her roles in sales and account management, particularly in the medical device and dental industries. Her expertise spans both medical device sales and enterprise account sales.
International Experience
Mara has also gained international experience, having worked as a Marketing Associate at GS1 Ireland for six months in 2002. This role contributed to her understanding of global marketing strategies and practices, enhancing her capabilities in her subsequent positions in the United States.