CORE STRENGTHS Sales Forecasting Problem Resolution Professional Presentation Persuasive Communication Skills Networking Client Development Marketing Management Customer Relationship Building Revenue Growth Medical Terminology New Business Development Strategic and Tactical Planning EDUCATION Bachelor of Arts in Speech Communication - GPA 3.23 (1997-2001) EASTERN KENTUCKY UNIVERSITY RICHMOND, KY CERTIFICATION Certified Pharmacy Technician CVS Pharmacy ACTIVITIES Ronald McDonald House-Cooked and Cleaned – Volunteer Ran 5k in Support for Breast Cancer OTHER EXPERIENCE Enterprise Rent-A-Car - Nicholasville, KY Branch Manager 2001-2002 PROFILE Goal-driven, dedicated Pharmaceutical Specialty Sales professional with successf ul history of expanding market share while ensuring loyalty of existing clients. Top record of performance in exceeding sales and performance standards, sales p romotion, market share, marketing communication efforts, customer retention, and revenue generation. Customer-focused communicator with proven ability to unders tand and convey complex product information develops rapport, build strong relat ionships with customers, and deliver high-impact sales presentations. Energetic contributor with demonstrated detail orientation and multi-tasking/organizationa l proficiency. Committed to driving new business by establishing and strengtheni ng strategic relationships with key physicians, influential professionals, pharm acists, and corporate staff. Motivated and ambitious with excellent interpersona l communication, relationship management, and presentation skills. RELEVANT EXPERIENCE SCHERING-PLOUGH PHARMACEUTICAL ~ LOUISVILLE AND SOMERSET, KY Pharmaceutical Sales Representative 2004-2010 - Oversaw two sales territories in Somerset and Louisville in Kentucky; dr ove sales and marketing of Schering-Plough pharmaceuticals to primary care and s pecialty physicians. - Track medication sales and research competitor pricing. - Developed and maintained strong customer relations through delivering wi de-ranging sales presentations and responding promptly to request, inquiries, an d/or concerns. - Collaborated with cluster to develop and execute individual customer dev elopment plans to attain sales targets for assigned products. - Successfully attained sales performance objectives for five consecutive years. - Chosen to act as communication coordinator for Cincinnati District in 20 08 and 2009 to correspond with district mates concerning forthcoming events and deadlines. ATHLON PHARMACEUTICALS ~ LEXINGTON, KY Pharmaceutical Sales Representative 2002-2004 - Supported pharmaceuticals for disease states, ranging from allergy to re spiratory, rheumatic, and neurological illness. - Established verified sales results by providing top-line customer servic e in the fields of pediatrics, rheumatology, and neurology. - Received $1,000 bonus for making it to top five companywide for the thre e month promotion period of Dolgic LQ. - Ranked as number 1 in the district for three months promotion of new pro duct Dolgic LQ. - Positioned in #5 out of 154 in the company for promotion contest. AWARDS AND HONOR - Inducted into the President Club | Awarded with the District Representat ive - 2006 - Chosen by district manager and regional director to represent the distri ct on the South Central Regional Leadership Council for 2007 as well as Schering -Plough at the 2007 AAAAI Meeting - Ranked #1 out of 18 in region, #1 out of 136 in area, and #5 out of 525 in nation for overall portfolio sales - Achieved promotion to Professional Sales Representative Level 2 - 2006 - Received the “Exceptional Award†for sales performance in 2006 and 2007 - Acquired “Exceed Expectations Award†for sales performance in 2008 and 2009