Award winning, experienced sales professional who excels in building relationships with current and prospective clients, as well as target leads for growth. Secures key decision makers by winning over gatekeepers in hospitals and physician practices. Adept at working in highly fluid, complex and changing environments. Strong communication, listening and leadership skills. Enjoys overcoming perceived obstacles and making an impact with purpose, compassion and professionalism.
Launched business from concept to successful sustaining entity. Services include puppy housebreaking & dog training, daily dog walks, pet sitting. Organically grew client base through professional networking, client referrals and a comprehensive marketing campaign of print ads, digital media and promotional events. Recruited and trained 3 Independent Contractors.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS - 2019 NAPPS Business of the Year Award, Established (2016) Village of West Clay Annual Halloween Pet Parade, Organized the collaboration of 5 Eagle Scout Projects at The Humane Society for Boone County
Called on Small and Large Veterinary Practices, Purdue University Veterinary Hospital and Humane Societies to sell and educate about pet aftercare services and memorial products.
WINS - Purdue University Small Animal Veterinary Hospital, 2 Large Equine Hospitals, 14 Small Animal Hospitals & 3 Humane Societies
L&L's - 24 Educational Lunch & Learns
Trade Shows - Indiana VMA, Purdue University Veterinary Conference
Supervised, developed and managed a staff of 10 paraprofessionals and 2 veterinarians. Screen, interview and train new employees. Scheduled Educational L&L's with vendors. Make schedules and conduct reviews for paraprofessionals. Prepare monthly business review reports.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS - 3 new hires onboarded. Organized and implemented first practice EDD (Extra Dental Day). Increased OWP enrollments by 10%. Increase of 3 pets per day seen by DVM's.
Responsible for attaining Formulary status in premier teaching and community based hospitals. Increased Rx sales by cultivating relationships with high volume Cardiologists, Nephrologists and Endocrinologists. Coordinated physician dinner meetings and target key physicians to develop as consultants. Facilitated L&Ls with hospital department fellows. Mentored new hire sales reps.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS - Formulary WINS for 2 of 3 products (Diovan & Lotrel) in the top 3 teaching hospitals in territory. President's Club Qualified in Q1&Q2 2003. Promoted to Senior Hospital Cardiovascular Metabolic Specialist
Responsible for growing core product market share in 5 community hospitals, specialty physician offices and 1 VA hospital. Organized and implemented physician dinner meetings, hospital Grand Rounds events plus hospital department displays. Appointed divisional lead on peer journal review articles for team.
Mentored new hire sales reps.
ACCOMPLISHMENTS - Launched 4 new products. Achieved 110% of goal for total products promoted in 1999. Achieved 156% of goal for total products promoted in 1998. Received a Special Achievement Award, Northeast Business Operations in 1998. Received 1998 Super Star Award for achieving 174% of sale goal.
Strategic Territory Data Analysis, Planning & Execution
Effective Communication & Listening
Deliver Exceptional Customer Experience
Individual Contributor & Team Collaborator
Establish Key Customer Relationships
SalesForce CRM
Microsoft 365
Microsoft Powerpoint
Microsoft Teams
Zoom Video Calls
Apple MAC