Ann Halloran

1615 1/2 S. Owasso Tulsa, OK 74120

Career Objective:
Dynamic, creative, adaptable sales, marketing and communications professional s
eeking opportunity to launch career to a new level.
Current Work:
6/2006 - Present:
Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation
Tulsa, Oklahoma
Sr. sales consultant in General Medicines, promoting cardiovascular portfolio, c
urrently enrolled in Novartis' Management Development Program, training to becom
e a District Manager; also serving as Communications lead for Southwest Operatin
g Unit Regional Council for Diversity and Inclusion, most recently producing an
internal video presented to Global Diversity and Inclusion leaders in Basel, Swi
tzerland.
Awards & Recognitions:
General Manager's Award 2009; President's Club 2008; International Sales Award o
f Excellence 2008; MVP 2008; Director's Advisory Board; Brand Advisory Panel mem
ber; President's Club 2007; Director's Award 2007; multiple awards and recogniti
on for leadership and sales contests results.
Other roles and responsibilities:
Sales Training breakout leader August 2010, East Hanover, NJ
Mentor to new sales associates, 2007 to present
Team leader as "quarterback" 2009
Member of Dallas Regional Advisory Board Communications Task Force, 2008
Conducted District Planning Meeting training sessions
Team thought leader and managed care point-of-contact, 2008-2009
Brand Advisory panel member, 2007
Prior sales experience:
2/2004 - 6/2006:
Sanofi-Aventis Pharmaceuticals
Oklahoma City, OK
Sales representative for Respiratory Division promoting allergy and antibiot
ics products.
1/2006 Marketed diabetes portfolio in Specialty Products Division
Significant accomplishments:
Consistently ranked as top sales performer
Successfully launched first-in-class anti-infective agent
Regional Sales Award winner representing company's top 10%, 2005
Ring Award winner in 2004, 2005, 2006 in top 25% of sales force
Winner of several products sales contests
Prior Work Experience:
Television News Journalist: 1989-2003
Roles and responsibilities:
Award-winning evening co-anchor/ reporter at NBC and CBS affiliates in markets i
ncluding Wichita Falls, TX, Lexington, KY, Providence, RI, Raleigh, NC and Oklah
oma City, OK.
On-camera and voiceover freelance talent for commercial production.
Proof-read, edited and wrote news content for daily delivery of newscasts. Acted
as editorial leader as evening anchor, supervising and maintaining high ethical
standards in news department.
Edited, wrote and produced special investigative and high-impact stories, result
ing in recognition for commitment to community service.
Significant accomplishments:
Host of Emmy award-winning 30-minute news special "Life and Death of Rose Kenned
y."
Emmy nomination and other national and local awards for special series and inves
tigative reporting.
Orchestrated state-wide conference on gang violence in Rhode Island, after begin
ning policy-impacting franchise: "Family Matters"
Reported at "Ground Zero" three weeks following 9/11
Host/writer/producer of nationally syndicated TV program on Speedvision
Independent voice-over and on-camera talent, writer/producer for commercial TV,
radio and film projects, 1996-2000
Business Acumen:
Excellent written and verbal communications skills, with specialty in persuasive
presentations.
Ability to uncover unmet customer needs, build strong, productive relationships,
network and close deals to drive business.
Strategic thinker who uses innovative and creative thinking skills to design pla
ns that deliver desired outcomes.
Goal-oriented, outside-the-box team player with strong leadership skills.
Referred to by colleagues as an enthusiastic, positive and motivating force amon
g teammates.

Education: 1991: University of Oklahoma: B.A. in Journalism: Radio/TV/Film

*References available upon request