Highly talented and motivated, inspirational leader with over 21 years of industry experience within multiple disease states, dedicated to positively impacting patient lives. Passionate about coaching, mentoring and developing people. Recognized as a team-builder who bolsters trust, teamwork and collaboration. Has a proven track record of taking initiative and driving business results. Ability to identify strategic business opportunities and create tailored solutions.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Interim District Business Manager, Rare Disease
Bristol-Myers Squibb
12.2022 - Current
Lead and manage highly talented sales team of 10 Territory Business Managers, both Retail and Institutional, who are responsible for driving results for ELIQUIS and CAMZYOS
Responsible for executing on brand objectives, business analytics, effective resource utilization
Coach and mentor for career development
Drive business results
#1 District Nationally for CAMZYOS in T1 2023
#1 District Nationally for Eliquis, Retail, T2 2023 to Date
Manager of Regional Field Operations
Bristol Myers Squibb
10.2021 - Current
Support 10 District Business Managers, Regional Business Director and over 100 Territory Business Managers
Manage multi-million-dollar budget
Monitor effective Regional resource utilization
Ensure compliant Regional operations
Account Planning for launch of ground-breaking first in class product, rare disease
Creator and Content manager for National Cardiovascular SharePoint site
Analyze performance and sales force execution data to identify opportunities for growth and performance improvement and present recommend response plans
Effectively collaborate across Matrix team
Create and disseminate weekly Regional performance recognition
Liaison between Home Office and Regional management team to discuss and solve operational issues
Edit and disseminate National communications
Executive Territory Business Manager
Bristol Myers Squibb
07.2013 - 10.2021
Hospital and Retail Sales - Cardiology, Pulmonology, PCP, Oncology, Orthopedics
Eliquis Product Launch
Responsible for Hospital Formulary Inclusion and utilization as well as Retail sales
Top 20% Nationally 2017
Top 7% Nationally 2016 – Achieved Pinnacle Award
Top 5% Nationally 2015 – Achieved Pinnacle Award
Top 5% Nationally 2014 – Achieved Pinnacle Award
Promoted to Executive Level Business Manager (3/18)
Inducted into Sales Leadership Society 2016-2021
Created revised Region Budgeting tool
Participated in creating and executing new sales training program
Training Class Advisor
Appointed District Sales Trainer for 2015 and 2016
Awarded 212 Degree Award for exceptional teamwork and building relationships, and multiple peer awards
Developed National KOL
Mentored peers Nationally
Acting District Business Manager
Bristol Myers Squibb
04.2018 - 03.2019
Managed team during manager's leave of absence
Ensured strategic sales plans were being achieved
Monitored sales performance and identified areas for improvement
Provided guidance, support and motivation
Ensured team was operating within all compliance guidelines
Acting Regional Manager of Field Operations
Bristol Myers Squibb
01.2014 - 01.2015
Supported 10 District Manager and Regional Manager (Region won Pinnacle Award during tenure)
Served as liaison between Home Office and Regional management team in functional areas (i.e.: Marketing, Targeting and Alignment, Sales Training, Alliance Management, etc.) to discuss opportunities and/or troubleshoot regional operational issues
Ensured efficient utilization of region allocations through use of various tools (i.e.: HCP Connect) as well as identified, allocated and tracked pull through resources (i.e.: Region Flex, Access Resources, Samples, Promotional Programs, Marketing sponsored programs, etc.)
Managed coordination and implementation of Region meetings and teleconferences
Analyzed performance and productivity data with a focus on identifying opportunities for growth and performance improvement; developed and recommended response plans
Analyzed Payer Channel performance metrics against regional/ district/ territory plan goals, (Cardiology and Endocrinology focused selling)
Diversity and Inclusion Initiatives
Bristol Myers Squibb
02.2020 - Current
Editor of Global B-NOW (Bristol Myers Network of Women) Newsletter
Launched US Field Chapter of B-NOW and appointed Communications Lead, led diverse team
Became certified Verified Inclusion Partner by Neuro Science Institute
Created and Presented National Inclusion Initiatives to top level management
Southeast Region Diversity and Inclusion Lead
Cardiovascular Specialty Representative
AbbVie, formally Abbott Laboratories
05.2006 - 07.2013
Top 5% of Sales Force for Q1, 2013
Top 11% of Sales Force for 2012
Awarded 2012 Vision Award, peer nominated, for demonstrating clinical knowledge, winning sprit, and business ownership
Appointed by Area Manager to National Sales Advisory Board- “It’s About Time”
Appointed member of East Area ACE initiative to develop and execute area level teleconferences, training representatives on successful strategies to grow Niaspan 2012
PACE Award, peer nominated for Abbott Value of Enduring
Consistently exceeding 100% of quota by focusing on targeting, messaging and resources
Selected as MVP by Peers for Outstanding Leadership, Innovation, Collaboration and Teamwork 2010
Achieved ‘All Star’ – Top 6% of Sales Representatives 2008
Achieved #1 Market Share in Nation for New Product Launch 2008
Achieved ‘All Star’ – Top 5% of Sales Representatives
Pharmaceutical Specialty Representative
Abbott Laboratories
11.2003 - 05.2006
Walk-In Clinics, Primary Care Physicians, Emergency Rooms, Urology, Cardiology, Endocrinology, and Rheumatology)
Top 20% Nationally
Managed team driven co-promotion of Arthritis and Antihypertensive products as well as solo promotion of Antibiotic, BPH, Thyroid, and Lipid medications
Formulated effective presentations including customer education and in-services and developed tailored messaging to target needs of varying physician specialties
Identified new opportunities to develop new customers and increase sales
Copier Sales Representative
Toshiba Business Solutions, IKON
01.2001 - 01.2003
Management Trainee and Loss Control Administrator
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
01.1998 - 01.2000
Education
MBA -
Stetson University
Deland, FL
05.2008
BBA - Marketing
Stetson University
Deland, FL
05.1998
Skills
Leadership and Team Building
Strategic Business Planning
Budget Management
Goal Development and Execution
Customer Focused Selling
Rapport Building
Communication and Interpersonal Skills
Mentoring and Coaching
Data Analysis
Accomplishments
#1 District Nationally for CAMZYOS in T1 2023
#1 District Nationally for Eliquis, Retail, T2 2023 to Date
#2 Region Nationally 2022
Top 20% Nationally 2017
Top 7% Nationally 2016 – Winner's Circle
Top 5% Nationally 2015 – Winner's Circle
Top 5% Nationally 2014 – Winner's Circle
212 Degree Award for exceptional teamwork and building relationships
Top 11% Nationally 2012
Vision Award for demonstrating clinical knowledge, winning sprit, and business ownership 2012
PACE Award, peer nominated for the Abbott Value of Enduring
MVP Award for Outstanding Leadership, Innovation, Collaboration and Teamwork 2010
Top 6% Nationally 2008 - All Star
#1 Market Share Nationally for New Product Launch 2008
Top 5% Nationally 2007 - All Star
Certification
Verified Inclusion Partner (NeuroLeadership Institution) Certified (2020,2021)
ACC (American College of Cardiology) Certified (2012, 2013,2022)
BCCL (National Lipid Association) Certified (2011)
Joslin Diabetes Center (2007)