DAVID ANDERSON, JR.
Macon, GA 31211
478-***-**** . ****.************@*****.***
Career Summary
Versatile and detailed senior medical sales professional with
over 20 years of experience with a proven track record in the
healthcare industry.
Qualifications
* Proficient in developing and executing strategies that
increase market share and sales; identify and capitalize on
growth opportunities through analysis, product experience
and sound business instincts.
* Proactively approach account and business challenges,
applying problem-solving skills, persistence, teamwork and
resourcefulness to achieve positive results.
* Proven ability to quickly cultivate relationships with
influential decision makers that are difficult to access.
* A proven, verifiable track record for accomplishing the most
challenging goals, making a strong commitment with a sense
of personal responsibility for the whole, resulting in
superior products and service.
* Motivated self-starter with an aptitude for learning new
skills quickly.
* Strong presentation and closing skills.
* Proven ability to work independently, handle simultaneous
projects, and meet deadlines.
* Maintain composure under pressure; able to work autonomously
with little direct supervision.
Experience MERCK VACCINE & INFECTIOUS DISEASE DIVISION, Macon, GA
2006 - Present OB/GYN Vaccine Specialist, Women's HealthCare
* Currently ranked 3rd for sales performance in the Southeast
for both NuvaRing and Gardasil during 2010.
* Conducted 3 Clinical Training Programs in 2010 to help
residents, physicians, and nurse practitioners/midwives
become FDA certified to insert IMPLANON , a contraceptive
implant. IMPLANON sales have grown 43.87% over last year's
sales in the eight months I have promoted it.
* Took charge of a territory without market presence,
formulary acceptances nor established account
contacts/decision makers and delivered significant results
in all quantifiable objectives.
* Manage 30 public health accounts and conduct nursing in-
services when needed.
* Responsible for conducting market development among OB/GYN
physicians to get this "non-vaccinating" group acquainted
with the process of vaccination, which resulted in a
marketplace that was very prepared for the launch of
Gardasil .
* Assisted practices with Electronic Medical Records to
improve patient outcomes and Gardasil sales performance.
* Experienced exhibitor. Represented Merck at the Georgia
OBGYN Society meeting held on Sea Island and United Advanced
Practice Registered Nurses of Central Georgia Annual
Conference held at Warner Robins Air Force Base.
* Considered a valuable resource by my peers. Currently
mentoring 2 new team colleagues.
* Selected to assume leadership roles District-wide.
* Recruited to provide strategic planning and leadership
direction to the Macon territory.
* Assisted District Manager with District meeting planning and
biweekly teleconferences.
* Recruited and developed thought leaders to become Merck
speakers.
* Received the District Star Team Player Award voted on by
colleagues, June 2008, January 2009, April 2009, July 2009.
1989-2006 Merck, Sharp & Dohme
MERCK US HUMAN HEALTH DIVISION, Macon, GA
Professional Sales Representative
* Developed launch plan for two new indications for Cozaar as
the lead representative for that product, which resulted in
class leadership.
* Released and promoted over 15 products in numerous
therapeutic areas.
* Maintained communication and coordination among a team of
ten representatives.
* Created and conducted quality medical education programs.
* Effectively faced significant challenges with Vioxx from
competitors and still helped the sales team grow market
share over the previous year.
* Used my selling/persuasive skills, product knowledge, and
business analysis to help the sales team achieve the top
market share in the Southeast RBG for Zocor .
* Developed strong relationships with high influence customers
while managing formularies for large accounts at The Medical
Center of Central Georgia, Warner Robins Air Force Base,
Dublin Veterans Administration Hospital and Central State
Hospital.
* Received the Mevacor Market Share Southeast Region Award,
63% market share, 1991.
* Received the Business Director's Teamwork Award Presented by
Atlanta Region, 1995, 1997, 1999.
Education PRESBYTERIAN COLLEGE Clinton, SC
May 1989 Bachelor of Science Degree in Business Administration, Minor in
Biology, May 1989. Fraternity, Theta Chi, IFC Secretary and
Treasurer, Varsity Soccer Team, Women's Soccer Coach,
Intramural Volleyball, Football, Softball, Special Olympics
Additional Eagle Scout, Past Cub and Boy Scout Troop Leader, Indoor Soccer
Coach for youth team, Past Little League and T-Ball Baseball
Coach
References Available Upon Request