Dedicated and driven professional whose career has been distinguished by successful experience in patient access and reimbursement, as well as sales, including numerous product and indication launches, achieving multiple promotions and honors. Accumulation 27+ years in access and reimbursement, biotech, specialty pharmaceutical and medical device sales with vast industry knowledge, and 2 years of rewarding management experience. Excellent business planning, account management, presentation and communication skills. Proficient at working under pressure with minimal supervision and highly adaptive to change.
2024-2025: Successful SKY UC launch resulting in highest written praise from Gastro RSD, DM and IBPs
Elevated buy-and-bill knowledge/problem solving with launch
Effective and compliant coordination with IBPs lead to increased Complete enrollments and decreased delays in onboarding/continuation of therapy
Strong communication and collaboration with largest account Houston Methodist resulted in 2 reimbursement analysis, account-wide CPRO use and improved process flow
Exceeded expectations in Agile and Accountable and Make Possibilities Real
2023: Rheum/Derm Divisional FAS of the Year Award
Grade level promotion - Field Access Specialist II; overall rating of EE on annual performance review
Selected as mentor for Mentoring Complete Program and RBA Networking Mentoring Program
Director-chosen for NNLRP Market Disruptors Team
Entrusted to actively cover additional geography during FAS extended absence
2022: Actively participated in quarterly calls with Patient Services marketing team to provide feedback, identify and develop best access and reimbursement resources to support Immunology FAS organization
Served as mentor for Gastro FAS new hire to help ensure successful transition from sales to patient services
Facilitated monthly calls with Market Access and Texas Immunology FAS team to establish regular open communication as to updates in payer landscape and to help overcome access barriers
2021: Actively participated on Patient Services Marketing Team
Led marketing resources presentation at regional meeting to introduce new resources and discuss ways to use each in field
2019: Finished year in top 10% of nation during Rinvoq launch
Selected as an Architect for the Rheum Builder program to mentor new hires during Rheum expansion initiative
2018: Achieved top 5 in nation for Ambassador enrollments to goal
Served as district sales trainer, leading multiple presentations, webexes and conference calls at district and regional levels
Invited to and actively participated in summer RD/DM NSM
Led Culture/DIY Workshop for region at NSM
2017: Successfully completed the rigorous BOOST program
Served as district sales trainer, leading multiple presentations, webexes and conference calls at a district level
Appointed interim district manager while manager was overseas; successfully carried out all duties and met all deadlines.
2016: Achieved #1 brand in territory
Exceeded expectations for patient services
2015: Exceeded expectations for patient services
Exceeded expectations in 3 of 5 of AbbVie's The Ways We Work
2014: Summit rank 8 of 31 (top 25%); exceeded sales goals all 4 quarters
2012: Promoted to Level IV Senior Sales Representative
Exceeded expectations in business planning/core job responsibilities
Established a regional team for Exercise Across AbbVie
2010: Exceeded expectations for business management
Selected by management to serve as guest trainer for new hires
2008: Promoted to Rheumatology Practice Specialist
Selected for Advanced Sales Training, 1 of 15 reps in nation
2007: Level 3 promotion
2004 Top Performer Tarka® Summer Storm, growing market share by 56%
2003 Exceeded franchise expectations in Personal Leadership, Building Relationships and Self Development
2003 District Trainer and District iPAQ Trainer
Launch team member for oncology franchise
Successfully managed largest geographical territory, encompassing 4 states out of 21-member sales force
Exceeded product sales goal by $113,500
District device team leader and trainer for launch of new infusion device
Launched two new satellite clinics in service area, thus increasing program participation and enhancing customer service
Consistently achieved record monthly quotas exceeding agency expectations and ensuring agency's #1 in county rating
Orchestrated and headed agency-wide customer service training retreat for 90 employees
Divisional Rheum/Derm FAS of the Year Award
FAS Regional Culture, CPRO and Marketing Champion/Market Access Liaison
New Hire Mentor
BOOST Graduate
Division VP Immunology National Advisory Board
Regional Culture Advisory Board/Regional Advisory Board
District Sales Trainer for Multiple Franchises
Rheum Builder Architect
Tour de Rheum Award for Achieving #1 Brand in Territory
Peer-nominated “Express Your Best” Award
District Most Valuable Player Award
PACS Certification (Prior Authorization Certified Specialists)
Registered Dietitian, Commission on Dietetic Registration 833441