Experience

Meda Pharmaceuticals

• Pharmaceutical Manufacturing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Medical Sales Representative

  • Jan 2006 - Present

  Responsible for sales of Astepro, Optivar and Soma 250. Involved with 3 successful product launches (Astepro, Astepro .15, Soma 250). District won trip for SOMA250 sales launch contest. Ranked #17 in company for Soma 250 sales. Ranked 46 out of 278 for overall portfolio sales Won Top 10 Regional Primary Care Representative for Optivar Sales in 2006/2007. Appointed Managed Health Care Expert for Michigan in 2008. Considerable training in respiratory and pain disease states. Responsible for sales of Astepro, Optivar and Soma 250. Involved with 3 successful product launches (Astepro, Astepro .15, Soma 250). District won trip for SOMA250 sales launch contest. Ranked #17 in company for Soma 250 sales. Ranked 46 out of 278 for overall portfolio sales Won Top 10 Regional Primary Care Representative for Optivar Sales in 2006/2007. Appointed Managed Health Care Expert for Michigan in 2008. Considerable training in respiratory and pain disease states.



Bristol-Myers Squibb, Princeton, New Jersey

• Territory Business Manager

  • 2005 - 2006

  Responsible for sales of Plavix (anti-platelet agent), Avapro and Avalide (hypertension agents). Territory exceeded nationwide and district in new Rx shares in all 3 products. Developed territory management plans that identified and prioritized activities to accomplish short and long term goals. Responsible for Lansing budget of $25,000. Conducted market analysis, planning, forecasting and gathered competitive intelligence to optimize business strategies and drive sales within territory. Effectively used promotional materials and clinical data to increase value to the customer (Primary Care Physicians and Cardiologists) by providing education on Bristol-Myers Squibb cardiovascular products. Completed extensive training in hypertension, diabetes, and cardiovascular disease states. Show less



The Sterling Corporation

• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Account Executive/Production Manager

  • 2002 - 2005

  Responsible for implementation of fundraising plans for political candidates and Political Action Committee clients. Identified new funding sources/opportunities for clients, schedule and attend meeting with previous and potential donors, track contributions. Project management of corporate client work. Production, Event and Office Manager Assisted with the copy writing and design of brochures and campaign material for political clients. Directed the timely and accurate production of 400+ political brochures/mailings with estimated revenues of 3 million dollars for over 40 candidates and clients. Participated in statewide campaign efforts for Governors race 2002 as well as numerous local and ballot issue campaigns. Developed, planned and implemented fundraising events for clients. Responsible for daily office operations and oversight of staff and intern program, accounts payable/receivable, miscellaneous HR tasks. Show less



MICHIGAN STATE SENATE

• Executive Assistant and Legislative Aide

  • Jan 1997 - Jan 2002

  Researched state and federal legislative issues, attended meetings with lobbyists, associations, special interest groups, advised Senator on policy. Attended legislative committee meetings, prepared and delivered testimony. (Specialized in Appropriations-Community Health Budget and Families, Mental Health and Human Services Committee.) Corresponded and collaborated with state departments to resolve constituent concerns and local government issues. Provided administrative support of a highly confidential nature to the Senator. Coordinated Senator's schedule, personal correspondence and all matters related to business and private life. Managed staff/intern efforts, office budget and office operations. Helped develop campaign strategies and mode of message delivery and assisted in all day-to-day activities on campaign re-election efforts. Show less



JACKSON COMM. COLLEGE and FOOTE HOSPITAL

• Instructor

  • Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

  Health and Exercise Classes Designed educational learning material and exercise routines. Instructed wellness and physical fitness courses. Conducted health assessments and served as personal trainer. Created and marketed incentive programs for clients of Foote Hospital Wellness Center. Researched health issues, drafted and delivered presentations to staff, students and clients. Health and Exercise Classes Designed educational learning material and exercise routines. Instructed wellness and physical fitness courses. Conducted health assessments and served as personal trainer. Created and marketed incentive programs for clients of Foote Hospital Wellness Center. Researched health issues, drafted and delivered presentations to staff, students and clients.