WENDY MARSH
Monroe,Louisiana
Summary
Accomplished entrepreneur with a track record of driving revenue growth and enhancing operational efficiency across diverse industries, including a standout performance at Takeda Pharmaceuticals America. Leveraging deep knowledge of market trends and robust management skills, consistently exceeds sales targets. Excels in cultivating client relationships and leading teams to achieve over 50% sales growth in one trimester.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Air Extreme Dba Altitude Trampoline Park
Monroe, LA
03.2014 - 08.2021
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
- Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
- Evaluated suppliers to maintain cost controls and improve operations.
- Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
- Generated revenues yearly and effectively capitalized on industry growth.
- Monitored market conditions to set accurate product pricing and take advantage of emerging trends.
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenue.
- Researched target market to discover customer needs and analyze competitor trends.
- Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Owner / Operator
ORANGE LEAF YOGURT
MONROE, LA
10.2010 - 01.2016
- Responsible for all operations of running a business (a jack-of-all-trades)
- Responsive for planning and maintaining working systems
- Coaching and leading a group of people to manage their time effectively
- Developed procedures and policies that enable and encourage optimal performances from employees and other resources within a business
- Developed a great presence in each community
- Exceeded $750,000 in sales in 1 year.
Co-Owner / Entrepreneur
NO LIMITS ADVENTURES
MONROE, LA
09.2002 - 01.2006
- Portable 25 ft
- Rock Climbing Wall
Professional Sales Representative
TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS AMERICA
MONROE, LA
05.2001 - 09.2002
- Established new relationships while maintaining current customer group
- Leveraged customer relationships to achieve sales growth
- Q4- #1 in division for market share change
- Finished 2001 at 107% of Territory Goal Attainment
- Brought territory from #501 to #47 in less than 1 year.
Senior Biological Product Specialist
AVENTIS PASTEUR
MONROE, LA
02.1999 - 05.2001
- Responsible for selling the pediatric line of immunizations to physicians, managed care providers, public health units, and hospitals in Northern and Central Louisiana
- Responsbile for selling DDAVP to urologists
- Delivered sales growth in a declining territory
- Established new relationships while maintaining current customer group
- Accomplished 50% sales growth in one trimester
- Successful in getting the state to place a combination vaccine on its order form within the first few months in the field
- Ranked #1 in my division and #3 in the country for the most conversions in T2, 1999
- Public Health, Medical Education and ROI Point Person.
Co-Owner/Operations Manager
YOU'RE INVITED
Orlando, FL
05.1995 - 02.1999
- Responsible for professional image/concept development and maintenance for all marketing products and materials
- Developed new accounts (individual and corporate) through cold calling and presentations
- Business exceeded $350,000 the first year of business
- Responsible for generating 80% of all sales
- Handled purchasing at various markets
- Responsible for store displays, payroll, inventory, employee sales and training
- Maintained close relationships with all customers and vendors.
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB/MMD
Baton Rouge, LA
05.1993 - 04.1995
- Responsible for co-promoting Bristol Laboratories' line of antibiotics and Stadol Nasal Spray to various physicians and area hospitals
- Commitments included detailing 25 - 30 physicians and 10 hospitals weekly
- Experienced in sales to every medical specialty - from FP, IM and GS, Urologists, Pediatricians and Cardiologists
- Exceeded goals on all products
- Grew sales 32% in one trimester ending T1, 1995.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Economics -
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY
Baton Rouge, LASkills
- Proven management skills
- Knowledge of methods for promoting and selling products or services
- Includes marketing strategy and tactics, proven sales techniques, and critical thinking
Awards
- 2000 Quota Buster Award for T3
- 1999 Runner up for Divisional Sales
- 2000 Quota Buster Award for T2
- Associate of the Year
- 2000 Millennium Champions
- 1999 Award for Anything is Possible
- 1999 Divisional Hall of Honor
- 1994 Awarded for Most Sales Growth
- 1999 #1 Increased Sales in one trimester in Territory
Timeline
Owner
Air Extreme Dba Altitude Trampoline Park
03.2014 - 08.2021
Owner / Operator
ORANGE LEAF YOGURT
10.2010 - 01.2016
Co-Owner / Entrepreneur
NO LIMITS ADVENTURES
09.2002 - 01.2006
Professional Sales Representative
TAKEDA PHARMACEUTICALS AMERICA
05.2001 - 09.2002
Senior Biological Product Specialist
AVENTIS PASTEUR
02.1999 - 05.2001
Co-Owner/Operations Manager
YOU'RE INVITED
05.1995 - 02.1999
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB/MMD
05.1993 - 04.1995
Bachelor of Arts in Economics -
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY