Leslie Priest
Bowling Green,KY
Summary
Sales professional and entrepreneur with a proven record of success. Honors include: Top 15% in the nation as a pharmaceutical sales representative. An entrepreneur, building nearly $1,000,000 in revenue and a $150,000/year, home-based, health and wellness coaching business from the ground up. Named top 10% of earners in a national coaching organization. Top performing Cardiometabolic Educator Sales Strategist, partnering with HCPs and stakeholders to improve patient care and appropriate pharmacotherapy growth.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Cardiometabolic Educator Sales Strategist
Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals
Plainsboro, New Jersey
02.2024 - Current
- Educated HCPs and stakeholders on the clinical impact of Novo Nordisk's cardiometabolic portfolio, specific focus on type 2 diabetes, obesity, CKD, MASH and CV risk management to drive customer behavior.
- Delivered persuasive, evidence and guideline based presentations to HCPs, effectively positioning Novo Nordisk products by establishing unmet needs and clinical differential.
- Collaborated cross-functionally with MSLs, sales counterparts, and market access teams to pull through wins in complex market.
- Analyzed market dynamics, managed care impacts, and customer needs to develop and implement effective customer engagement and sales strategies.
- Regional Award Winner - MASH guidelines sales/education presentation.
Health and Wellness Coach
OptaJoy, LLC
Bowling Green, KY
12.2013 - Current
- Built a $150,000 income/yr. health and wellness coaching practice as a solo entrepreneur. Created nearly $1,000,000 in yearly revenue.
- Named top 10% of earners within national coaching organization.
- Marketed coaching practice to acquire clients and assisted more than 500 to better health and wellbeing.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals including: registered dietitians, physicians and pharmacists, creating buy and bill and referral options to assist patients.
- Built strong and lasting relationships with clients by cultivating trust through consistent coaching sessions, with helpful tools, education and encouragement.
- Developed and trained over 50 new health coaches to assist clients and build a successful coaching practice.
Producer, Writer, Owner
Lifesong Documentaries, LLC
Bowling Green, KY
02.2007 - 12.2010
- Co-created and launched a successful local production company.
- Selected to create short, feature film for city's largest fundraiser, The Med Center Charity Ball.
- Managed workflow of projects from concept through post-production.
- Conducted all marketing/client acquisition, payroll, scheduling and creative for the business.
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
GSK
Philadelphia, PA
02.2000 - 11.2002
- Top 15% of sales
- Consistent monthly sales leader in region, moving product marketshare from 7%-14% in one quarter.
- Specialty sales experience in the cardiometabolic market, including diabetes, calling on endocrinologists, cardiologists and nephrologists.
- Specialty sales experience in dermatology and psychiatry.
TV News Anchor/News Reporter
WBKO-TV
Bowling Green, KY
01.1998 - 02.2000
- Voted Best Anchor and Newscast in market for daily morning show broadcast.
- AP Award for Best Investigative piece.
- Created trusted relationships with coworkers and within the community: law enforcement, political figures, business owners and protected sources.
- Represented TV station in the community hosting events, giving presentations and promoting the city on a state level.
Homemaker/Caregiver
Career Pause
2002.07 - 2010.13
- Career paused during 2002-2007 following the birth of the first of my three children. Family decision made for me to care full time for the family.
- Career paused during 2010-2013 following a breast cancer diagnosis and recovery.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN12.1997
Timeline
Cardiometabolic Educator Sales Strategist
Novo Nordisk Pharmaceuticals
02.2024 - Current
Health and Wellness Coach
OptaJoy, LLC
12.2013 - Current
Producer, Writer, Owner
Lifesong Documentaries, LLC
02.2007 - 12.2010
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
GSK
02.2000 - 11.2002
TV News Anchor/News Reporter
WBKO-TV
01.1998 - 02.2000
Homemaker/Caregiver
Career Pause
2002.07 - 2010.13
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Indiana University Bloomington
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