DRU SIMMONS
Harrisonburg
Summary
Health Sciences student with B2B sales experience and clinical exposure to OR workflows and medical devices. Prospected 600+ clients using CRM tools, led a record breaking $28K+ fundraising campaign for a 250+ member organization, and bringing strong relationship-building, consultive communication, and leadership skills to an entry-level medical device sales role.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Intern
Hilldrup
06.2026 - Current
- Prospected 600+ potential clients through strategic outreach to generate new business opportunities.
- Leveraged HubSpot CRM and ZoomInfo to identify prospects, manage pipelines, and track client engagement.
- Collaborated with sales leadership on business development initiatives and territory growth strategies.
Server
Cracker Barrel
12.2024 - Current
- Consistently met performance expectations in a high-volume environment through effective customer engagement, upselling, and efficient service.
Teaching Assistant
James Madison University
Harrisonburg, VA
08.2024 - 12.2025
- Facilitated training sessions on biology laboratory procedures, enhancing leadership and interpersonal communication skills.
- Managed laboratory organization, demonstrating adaptability and effective problem-solving capabilities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences | Pre-PA Minor
James Madison University (JMU)
Harrisonburg, VA12-2026
Skills
- Client Prospecting & Pipeline Management
- Consultative Communication
- Public Speaking & Presenting
- Clinical Acumen & OR Familiarity
- Relationship Building
- Leadership & Team Development
Certification
- First Aid & CPR Certified
- REVIVE! Trainer Certification (Naloxone Administration & Training)
Timeline
Sales Intern
Hilldrup
06.2026 - Current
Server
Cracker Barrel
12.2024 - Current
Teaching Assistant
James Madison University
08.2024 - 12.2025
Bachelor of Science - Health Sciences | Pre-PA Minor
James Madison University (JMU)
LEADERSHIP & INVOLVEMENT
VP of Philanthropy & Service, Zeta Tau Alpha
- Promoted from Philanthropy Assistant to VP, leading fundraising and community engagement for a 250+ member organization while securing professional sponsorships.
- Directed the chapter’s largest spring fundraising campaign to date, raising $28,000+ across 1,999 individual donations.
Vice President, ResQED
- Delivered overdose prevention and naloxone education to 400+ students per semester across diverse audiences, driving a 100% increase in campus engagement.
- Partnered with former Virginia First Lady Suzanne Youngkin and the It Only Takes One Campaign to expand program reach.
CLINICAL & RESEARCH EXPERIENCE
Cardiology Shadowing, Mary Washington Hospital
- Observed interventional cardiology procedures and patient rounds, gaining direct familiarity with OR workflow and medical devices.
Genetics & Biology Research, JMU
- Analyzed genomic mutations in yeast and conducted DNA barcoding research identifying mold and invertebrate species.