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PAOLA BROOKSHIRE

Gilbert,AZ

Summary

Experienced business owner with a demonstrated history of driving operational efficiency and strategic growth. Skilled in identifying business opportunities, implementing strategies, and optimizing business operations. 17+ years experience with Medicare advantage plans, specializing in helping the Hispanic community with AHCCCS/Medicaid benefits and additional resources.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Owner

Brookshire & Associates
Gilbert, AZ
07.2022 - Current
  • Managed the acquisition of both new clients and retention of existing ones.
  • Focused on helping the Hispanic elderly population enroll in Medicaid/AHCCCS Plans, Medicare Savings Plans, and Limited Income Subsidy plans.
  • Trusted seminar speaker for several insurance carriers which increased enrollments for carriers.

Sales Executive

CVS/AETNA
Phoenix, AZ
09.2007 - 06.2022
  • Implemented professional Medicare Advantage Plan sales presentations to creatively communicate product quality
  • Strengthened profit opportunities by developing key customer relationships with Health Care Professionals
  • Conducted internal product training to all MCA Sales Executives

Case Manager

Schaller Anderson Incorporated
Phoenix, AZ
09.2003 - 09.2007
  • Collaborated with various healthcare providers to facilitate delivery of services
  • Determined and coordinated appropriate level of care for patients
  • Informed patients and families of treatment options and at-home care strategies to reduce unnecessary burden on hospital resources

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Forest Laboratories Inc.
Phoenix, AZ
04.1999 - 06.2001
  • Achieved territory, individual and company goals for call metrics, sample distribution, market share and sales
  • Developed relationships with Arizona Physicians and provided individualized customer service to maintain longevity of accounts

Education

Master of Arts - Counseling

University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ
05.1999

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05.1994

Skills

Bilingual with Spanish speaking skills

Computer Proficiency: PC, MS Office, QNXT system, Salesforce

Certifications: Producers Life/Health (Arizona)

Timeline

Business Owner

Brookshire & Associates
07.2022 - Current

Sales Executive

CVS/AETNA
09.2007 - 06.2022

Case Manager

Schaller Anderson Incorporated
09.2003 - 09.2007

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Forest Laboratories Inc.
04.1999 - 06.2001

Master of Arts - Counseling

University of Phoenix

Bachelor of Science - Psychology

Arizona State University
PAOLA BROOKSHIRE