JOSHUA M. OGLESBEE

*** ******** ***** ● Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157 ● 601-***-****

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Letter of Application

The attached resume outlining my professional experience is submitted for your consideration. I am currently seeking a position as a Sales Representative and feel my previous experience and background will make me an excellent candidate for your organization.

I am a self-motivated professional with extensive experience in sales and customer service. I have an earned reputation for success in any endeavor I encounter, and my leadership abilities and excellent interpersonal skills magnify my potential success in sales. My experience in the business world has taught me the importance of responding, prioritizing, and reacting in a timely manner to ensure optimal results. I am confident I can serve as a valuable resource to your organization.

Thank you for your time and consideration; I look forward to hearing from you in the very near future.

Respectfully,

Josh M. Oglesbee

JOSHUA M. OGLESBEE

605 Wendover Drive ● Ridgeland, Mississippi 39157 ● 601-***-****

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Sales Representative

Self-motivated professional with excellent interpersonal skills combines strong planning and organizational skills with the ability to provide excellent customer service. Solid reputation for developing a client base and consistently achieving solid sales results. An effective communicator; well-developed presentation and negotiation skills. Excellent problem solving techniques; analytical and resourceful in resolution. A team builder; skilled in training and motivating employees. Computer literate; can quickly learn any industry specific software/systems. Both flexible and versatile, a well-rounded performer committed to continued excellence.

Professional Experience

ORGANOGENESIS, INC. – Canton, MA 2007 - Present

Biotechnology Company that is the global leader in regenerative medicine. The flagship product, Apligraf, is a medical device that is a living, human skin substitute used in chronic wound healing.

Tissue Regeneration Specialist (TRS)

Sell the medical device Apligraf into the OR, Ambulatory Surgery Centers, Wound Centers,

and Physicians Offices

Work procedures and perform rounds daily with physicians to assist in patient evaluation and

Apligraf candidacy

Consult Vascular Surgeons, Plastic Surgeons, General Surgeons, Podiatrists, and other wound

care specialist on Apligraf and advanced wound care

Mentor newly hired sales representative

Conducted interviews for the hiring process of new TRSs

Selected for the Management Development Program

Key Accomplishments:

Ranked # 4 nationally in 2007 (top 10%); 1st year with the company

Awarded “ Gold Club Member” in 2007

Awarded “Stock options” in 2007

141.5% growth in territory compared to company growth of 27% in 2007

129.3% quota achievement in 2007

1 of 13 TRSs selected for Management Development Program

Grew 28% over past year in 2008

Grew 22% over past year in 2009

Grew Mississippi territory to profitable take on North and South TRS

Grew my territory 59% in 2011 and finished 106% to plan

Gulfport Regional Award in 2011

Continued…

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ADVANCE WOUND CONCEPTS, INC. – Brandon, Mississippi 2005 - 2007

Medical Sales Representative

Primary focus is to sell Medical equipment to hospitals, home health agencies and nursing homes.

Work closely with vascular surgeons, general surgeons, orthopedic surgeons, plastic surgeons, and cardiologists in the state of Mississippi.

Key Accomplishments:

Built up a large client base from scratch for a new territory.

Worked closely with clients to build professional relationships to increase customer service and market retention rate.

Gained a reputation as one of the top salesman in medical sales.

Got a trial in St. Dominic’s within 3 months of hire date.

Got a trial with University Medical Center and VA Hospital within eight months of hire date.

Currently have 18 machines out since hire date.

Level I Certificate for Negative Pressure Wound Therapy.

TITLE FIRST, LLC – Jackson, Mississippi 2004 – 2005

Sales Representative

Marketed to potential clients for future business.

Managed an overhead of $25,000 a month and payroll duties.

Managed five employees in time management and quality of work.

Key Accomplishments:

Strategically increased sales from zero to $154,000.

Developed and implemented a business plan that generated $504,000 in gross sales.

PRESTIGE TITLE, INC – Jackson, Mississippi 2003 – 2004

Vice President of Marketing

Managed and maintained service for a National Mortgage Company and National Banks in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Alabama.

Selected by management to manage and train sales representatives in their territory.

Key Accomplishments:

Exceeded monthly quota of 30 per month with an average of 65 closings a month.

Increased sales by $30,000 per month.

Promoted within 6 months of hire date from Account Executive to Vice President of Marketing.

Continued…

Professional Experience

CIMARRON MORTAGE COMPANY – Jackson, Mississippi 2001 – 2003

Account Executive

CENTEX HOME EQUITY CORPORATION - Jackson, Mississippi 1999 - 2001

Senior Loan Officer

Education

UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI – Oxford, Mississippi 1995 – 1999

Bachelor of Business Administration

Managerial Finance, Banking & Finance

Major GPA: 3.0

President of Financier’s Club

Appointed Student Representative on the Business School Advisory Board

Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE), member

Wall Street South Organization, Member

American Marketing Association, Member

Kappa Sigma Fraternity, Rush and Social Chairman

Computer Skills

Windows 2000 • MS Word • Excel • PowerPoint • Internet Explorer • Outlook

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