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Kim Tarka

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Vice President at Smith & Nephew, Inc.
📍 New Bloomfield, Missouri, United States

Kim Tarka is a Vice President at Smith & Nephew with deep expertise in the medical device sector, particularly in the Federal, Military, and Veterans Administration markets. A graduate of the University of Missouri-Columbia, she is a strategist focused on product development, market share growth, and leading transformational initiatives.

Her personal interests suggest a strong connection to her professional life, including an interest in the US Army, which aligns with her work in military health markets. She also follows the Harvard Business Review, indicating a passion for business strategy and leadership principles.

Unique fact: Early in her career, she managed a department that grew tenfold, from 55 to over 550 employees.

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Experience
39 Years
Current Role
Vice President
Job Level
Senior
Location
New Bloomfield, Missouri, United States
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Federal & Military Health
Has extensive experience and a proven track record of success in the Federal, Military, and Veteran's Administration markets throughout her career.
Post-Acute Care
Previously held a director-level role specifically focused on developing business and managing the entire product portfolio for the post-acute care market segment.
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Career

Work history

5-2017
Vice President
Smith & Nephew, Inc.
8-2015 - 4-2017
Director Post Acute & Federal Health
Smith & Nephew Wound
6-2008 - 8-2015
Senior Manager, Health Policy
Smith & Nephew Wound
10-2006 - 6-2008
Director of Medicaid
Kinetic Concepts, Inc.
2001 - 9-2006
, Patient Financial Services / Manager Patient Financial Services
Kinetic Concepts, Inc.
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Education
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
University of Missouri-Columbia
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