Colleen Lambert
Gretna
Summary
Professional sales specialist bringing strong ability to drive revenue growth through strategic planning, client relationship management, and effective communication. Skilled in identifying market opportunities, negotiating deals, and delivering compelling sales presentations. Consistently contributes to team success with focus on collaboration, adaptability, and achieving measurable results. Recognized for reliability and ability to thrive in fast-paced environments.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Oncology Sales Specialist
Johnson & Johnson
05.2018 - Current
- Demonstrated strong clinical knowledge in the area of oncology which gained trust amongst physicians and other health care providers.
- Launched 2 bispecific multiple myeloma products within a 2 year period
- Educated customers about clinical trials and benefits to aid in selecting best options for each patients' needs.
- Built strong client relationships through consistent communication and effective problem-solving.
- Managed sales pipeline effectively, prioritizing tasks to maximize revenue potential.
- Developed and executed a comprehensive market analysis strategy that identified new growth opportunities for 3 multiple myeloma products.
Clinical Nurse Educator
INC Research/inVentiv Health
01.2017 - 05.2018
- Travel in assigned territory of multiple states to educate health care providers regarding an infusible monoclonal antibody indicated for multiple myeloma after first relapse
- Educate infusion nurses regarding indications, side effect management, administration guidelines, and pre-medications for medication
- Collaborate with Janssen Biotech hematology and oncology sales teams to target key accounts
- Utilized adult learning principles to adapt teaching methods according to individual learner needs, maximizing comprehension and retention of material presented.
- Enhanced patient outcomes by developing and implementing evidence-based educational programs for clinical staff.
RN Program Coordinator- Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Institute
Ochsner Health System
07.2013 - 01.2017
- Supervise nursing staff, manage day-to-day operational needs of infusion center including staffing, hiring, budgetary needs, liaison between hematology/oncology clinic and chemotherapy infusion
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary team and coordinate the delivery of plan of care, develop policy and procedures, staff education for new medications and procedures
Clinical Supervisor Bone Marrow Transplant Unit
Tulane University Hospital
09.2010 - 07.2013
- Clinical supervisor: Supervise and train staff regarding infusion protocols, side effect management, administer stem cell infusions, provide daily patient care, educate patient and families during bone marrow transplant admission
- Bone Marrow Transplant Coordinator: Outpatient care management of post stem cell transplant patients, coordinate follow-up appointments and procedures
Oncology Clinical Nurse Educator
Quintiles Transnational
10.2009 - 09.2010
- Territory- Louisiana, Oklahoma, Arkansas
- Planned, developed and implemented the educational programs for two oncology medications
- Met with target gastroenterologists to discuss new diagnostic tools available for earlier diagnosis of carcinoid syndrome
- Consulted/educated nurses about carcinoid syndrome, bone metastasis, and mechanism of action of medications
- Worked in conjunction with sales team to coordinate and facilitate increased revenue in the territory
Education
Bachelor of Science - Nursing
05.1998
Bachelor of Science - Elementary Education
12.1991
Skills
- Strategic Relationship Management
- Customer Relationship Management
- Effective Team Interaction
- Sales Acumen
- Sales Development Training
- Strategic Account Oversight
- Skilled in Objection Resolution
- Sales Closing Strategies
Accomplishments
- Ranked #5 in the nation for 2023
- Successfully launched Tecvayli and Talvey
- Field Learning Trainer for district
- District lead role for Tecvayli and Darzalex
- Member of winning sales team for Southeast region- (2024)
- Consistently meets or exceeds sales goals yearly as well as metrics for calls and direct customer engagement
Affiliations
Oncology Nursing Society
Phone
cell, (504) 579-4292
Certification And Licensure
- Registered Nurse, Louisiana State Board of Nursing, 06/98, current
- Oncology Certified Nurse (OCN), Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation, 01/04- 2018
- Bone Marrow Transplant Certified Nurse (BMTCN), Oncology Nursing Certification Corporation, 02/14- 2018
- Chemotherapy and Biotherapy Provider certified, Oncology Nursing Society, 01/04- 2018
Top Sales Performer of the Year (2023)
Ranked #5 out of 103 Sales Specialist in the nation for 2023
Timeline
Senior Oncology Sales Specialist - Johnson & Johnson
05.2018 - Current
Clinical Nurse Educator - INC Research/inVentiv Health
01.2017 - 05.2018
RN Program Coordinator- Gayle and Tom Benson Cancer Institute - Ochsner Health System
07.2013 - 01.2017
Clinical Supervisor Bone Marrow Transplant Unit - Tulane University Hospital
09.2010 - 07.2013
Oncology Clinical Nurse Educator - Quintiles Transnational
10.2009 - 09.2010
Our Lady of Holy Cross College - Bachelor of Science, Nursing
Our Lady of Holy Cross College - Bachelor of Science, Elementary Education
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