Timothy C. Solomon
** ******** **** ******* *** Kensington, PA. 15068
Cell 650-***-****
*********@*****.***
SPECIALTY SALES MANAGEMENT
Device/ Medical Sales: Twelve years of experience in Biotech, Medical
device, Specialty sales and sales management. A "sales professional"
with capacity for physician relations and evaluating marketing
effectiveness. Accustomed to interacting with physicians at all
levels from general practice to advanced specialties
(Cardiologists,Rheumatologists,Dermatologists,Pain Management), and
hospital administration. Well versed in "Team Dynamics",
Hiring/Interviewing practices, Team Evaluation and Effectiveness.
Operations/Communications: Experienced in managing large operations
involving macro personnel and evaluating performance. Skilled in
inventory control, budget control, employee scheduling, corporate
documentation, and compliance. Can secure top performance by
stimulating others to give full cooperation and effort. Exceptional
written and verbal communication skills.
Personal Profile: A well-organized decision maker who is accustomed to
accepting responsibility. A "leader by example" who can work
independently or as a fully cooperative team leader. A quick learner
with a strong work ethic - accustomed to contributing more than is
required to get the job done. Computer literate utilizing
applications run on Windows and Lotus Notes/Outlook as well as Excel
and Word.
EDUCATION
HAMILTON UNIVERSITY NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Bachelor of Science Degree Kellogg Graduate School of Management
Business Administration-GPA 3.5
Management Training Program
SUFFIELD UNIVERSITY
Masters Degree
Business Administration-GPA 3.8
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
NEUROGESX San Mateo, California
Area Account Manager (2010-Present)
. Captured first retail prescription written in the country
. Start-up Venture
. Launch of novel Pain Management treatment
. Buy and Bill business model
. "Pull Through" strategist
. In depth sales process coupled with reimbursement management
. "In-Service" training for accounts
. Neurology, Pain Management, Orthopedics, Spine
. Strategic Environment Board Member
. Commonly utilize physician "Peer to Peer" selling algorithm
AMGEN Columbus, Ohio
Senior Biopharmaceutical Representative (2006-2010)
. Member "FIT Team" (Field Implementation Team).
. Responsible for 45 Million Dollar Territory
. Documented sales success at all levels
. Maintains 100% to goal or above
. Injectable Device Specialist
. National board member for Managed care, Payor initiatives
. 2007 " Team Excellence" Award Winner
. 2008 "Team Excellence" Award Winner
. Presidents Club Award Winner
. Management Development Program
SERONO/MERCK KGAa Columbus, Ohio
ASTELLAS PHARMA US, INC. Columbus, Ohio
Senior Professional Specialty Representative/Dermatology (2004-2006)
. Biotherapeutic/Injectable Specialty Sales Experience
. Reimbursement Support Specialist
. Sales Management Development Training program
. Sales and Marketing Pilot program panel member
. Responsible for high quintile Dermatologists, Pediatricians, and
Allergists
. Presently covering specialty private practice as well as OSU, and MCO,
and hospitals
. Consistently Ranked in Top 10% of Sales Force
ABBOTT LABORATORIES, Columbus, Ohio
Cardiovascular Specialty Representative / Senior Sales Representative (1997-
2004)
. Interim District Manager/Senior Team Leader
. Responsible for a large territory covering OSU, Riverside, Grant and
Mount Carmel hospitals, as well as private practices (totaling over
300 physicians and hospital administrators)
. Strong technical background in cardiology, lipids, and osteoarthritis
- accustomed to protocol of cath lab and emergency room
. Proven successful in launching new products and building and
maintaining relationships with physicians and staff
. Founding Member of Regional Managers Advisory Board; Regional Field
Trainer
. Rank in top 15% of regional sales force and top 22% of national sales
team
. Consistently exceed sales plan/goals of 100%; increased market share
by 30% from 2002-2003
. 2001 All Star/Presidents Club winner
SCHOENEMAN CORPORATION, Pottsville, Pennsylvania
Salon Sales Consultant (1996-1997)
. Represented several leaders in the beauty industry via sales and in-
depth marketing strategies of new and existing products
. Managed territory of Pittsburgh and surrounding area
. Well-versed in servicing established customers as well as researching
and recruiting new clientele
TREESDALE GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB, Gibsonia, Pennsylvania
Golf Professional (1991-1996)
. Assisted in developing, operating, and managing this new facility,
including supervising a staff of 10
. Recruited, trained, and developed a 15-person sales and membership
services team which increased membership from 0 to 400 in two years
. Prepared a comprehensive Policy and Procedures Manual for employees
which resulted in a problem free golf operation and significantly
improved operations
. Advised on golf services improvement, club membership sales, and
marketing effectiveness
. Ordered and controlled inventory
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS, United States and Abroad
Military Police Officer-Sergeant (1985-1991)
. Supervised up to 15 personnel
. Emergency Medical Technician
. Held positions as Desk Sergeant, Communications Dispatcher, Patrolman,
Traffic Control, V.I.P. Security Officer, and Cross-Country Chaser for
prisoner recovery
. Served on land and aboard ship during Persian Gulf War, Operation
Desert Shield/Desert Storm
Awards/Medals include:
. Combat Action Medal
. USMC Expeditionary Unit Medal
. National Defense Service Medal
. Saudi Arabia Liberation of Kuwait Medal
. Iraq Campaign Medal
. Kuwait Liberation Medal
. 2 Southwest Asia Campaign Medals
. 2 Sea Service Deployment Medals
. 2 USMC Good Conduct Medals
. Navy Unit Citation Ribbon
. Navy Battle "E" Ribbon
. Presidential Unit Citation Ribbon
. 2 USMC Meritorious Unit Citation Ribbons