Dynamic sales leader with a proven track record of driving revenue growth and expanding market presence. Expertise in strategic planning, team leadership, and managing diverse client relationships. Consistently exceeds goals and adaptable in fast-paced settings, with strong prioritization skills. Proficient in leveraging data-driven insights to enhance sales presentations and communication efforts.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
Work History
Regional Sales Director, Louisiana
Onco360
11.2021 - Current
Responsible for identifying, ranking, prospecting, and developing key oncology practice and hospital-based business relationships in the state of Louisiana.
Support education and delivery of key messages and product presentations to Oncology and Urology physicians, their nurses and referral coordinators at cancer care hospitals and clinics throughout Louisiana: Ochsner, LCMC, Mary Bird Perkins, Willis Knighton, Christus, Thibodaux Cancer Institute, Opelousas Cancer Clinic and Lake Charles Memorial Cancer Center.
Determine 340b opportunities and assist with the implementation and transfer of new and existing accounts: LCMC, Willis Knighton, Christus, Terrebonne Hospital and Thibodaux Cancer Institute.
Increased revenue from $43M to $210M by end of 2025.
Work closely with the Marketing team to provide guidance on the field team's marketing needs to drive sales growth.
Specialty Sales, GI Care
Abbvie Inc./Allergan
12.2019 - 11.2021
Responsible for educating primary care physicians and specialists in Gastroenterology, Oncology and OB/Gyn on the features and benefits of Creon, Linzess and Viberzi.
District Trainer and assisted in several new hire/refresher trainings for Linzess/Viberzi. Conducted field rides with new sales representatives.
Assisted the Digestive Account Executive in establishing new dosing/diagnosis protocols in top accounts.
Chosen by RSD for the Account Executive 9 month Mentorship Program
Awarded Unrivaled Leader award and have assisted in several regional training initiatives.
Member of EDE&I and Women Leaders in Action Employee Resource Groups.
Senior Sales Representative
Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America
02.2004 - 06.2019
3 Time Cresset/Excellence award winner
Responsible for educating primary care physicians and specialists on the features and benefits of several Products: Dexilant, Amitiza, Uloric, Colcrys and Trintellix. Previously sold Prevacid, Lialda, Edarbi and Actos.
In 2018, ranked 6th in the Nation (106% to goal) for Uloric and led the region to a 1st place finish for Amitiza (107% to goal.) Recognized by Regional Business Director for impressive sales growth.
New Product launch experience in several disease states: Gastroenterology, Psychiatry and Cardiology.
Hospital sales experience promoting Prevacid Solutab and Prevacid IV.
Sales training advisor for Gastroenterology products: Dexilant and Amitiza. Responsibilities included training, mentoring and certifying sales representatives at regional meetings and monthly field rides.
Held several leadership roles within the region: District Trainer, Managed Care Lead, Marketing Specialist and Capaci Lead.
Medical Administration
Louisiana Air National Guard
01.1995 - 01.2001
Responsible for direction and supervision of the medical administrative team
Support the effective operation of the 159th Medical Squadron through ongoing communication with physicians and other medical personnel re: deployments, meetings and training initiatives
Responsible for accuracy and confidentiality of medical files, immunization records, and related publications for all Air National Guard personnel
Earned Distinguished Graduate award in Air National Guard technical school
Assisted in two humanitarian missions to Honduras to aid victims of natural disasters