Toneka R. Kelly-Bunton
Linkedin.com.toneka-kelly-bunton . Olive Branch, MS 38654 . 901-***-**** .
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PERFORMANCE PROFILE
Accomplished pharmaceutical sales consultant with a proven track record of
meeting and exceeding sales goals and objectives, developing new business,
training healthcare professionals on product efficacy, safety and patient
tolerability. Extremely innovative individual, with a diverse background
including 10 years sales and management experience. Highly skilled in
communicating information and identifying trends. Possess finesse in
rapport building, motivation, and quality management. Organized and
innovative leader who consistently seeks opportunities to improve territory
efficiency, productivity and profitability.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Consultative Selling Skills Urology and Obstetrics & Gynecology
Marketing
Strategic Planning Infectious Disease Marketing
Customer Focused Gastroenterology & Endocrinology
Marketing
Program Coordination & Account Cardiovascular Marketing
Analysis
Speaker & Advocate Development Psychiatry & CNS Marketing
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Merck/Schering Plough Pharmaceuticals, Memphis, TN 2007 to 2010
Top Sales Consultant, Memphis South Territory
Responsibilities include territory management of physicians, nurses,
pharmacist, and hospitals within the Memphis South territory in order to
increase product utilization, and visibility of Merck/Schering Plough
Pharmaceuticals. Product mix included Vytorin, Zetia, Levitra, and
Clarinex.
. Ranked Top 1/3rd in Nation; finished 341 out of 1013 1st Quarter 2010
. Top 10% National performance during less then positive trial outcomes
2009-2010
. Ranked 1 of 11 in Region 2nd Quarter 2009
. Attained 106% Portfolio Goal 2009
. Increased National Ranking from 378 to 89 within six months
. Established and maintained quality relationships with physicians in new
territory to ensure increased sales and proper use of products
. Promoted participation in key educational programs that enabled
Merck/Schering to educate and train physicians, pharmacists, and nurses
on our products and services
Novartis Pharmaceuticals, Memphis, TN 2001 to
2007
Top Sales Consultant, Memphis East Territory
Sold Enablex, Exelon, Elidel, Diovan, Famvir, Lamisil, and Zelnorm to
physicians, nurses, pharmacist, and hospitals within the East Memphis and
Northern Mississippi territory; increased product utilization and
visibility of Novartis Pharmaceuticals.
. Top 1/3 for Presidents Club 2006
. 2006 Award, "Most Improved District"
. Top 10% overall sales ranking 2005-2006
. 2004 "District of the Year"
. Promoted from Sales Representative to Sales Consultant based on sales
performance
. Successfully completed Professional Sales Training Workshops 1-3
. Successfully launched three new products by gaining early formulary
acceptance, through establishing partnerships with influential medical
providers and developing product advocates
. Increased anti-viral sales by 25% through identifying new product usage,
conducting product in-services and targeting specialist
. Developed 162 targeted physicians as Novartis advocates and speakers
. Secured sponsorship and participation in key educational programs that
enabled Novartis to educate and train physicians, pharmacists, and nurses
on our products and services
. Increased territory ranking to #1 from last in the region within one year
OTHER RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
Imagination Creations, Memphis, TN 1998 to Present
Owner, Operator
Design creative layout for invitations, programs and flyers enhancing the
client experience
Oversee the entire project, from inception to completion, bring the
imagination into realization
EDUCATION
MS, Management, Indiana Wesleyan University, Fort Wayne, IN
BS, Telecommunications, Ball State University, Muncie, IN
AFFILIATIONS
Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority
Indiana University Tau Chapter
Chapter One Girls Talk
Dress for Success
National Sales Network
WORDS OF PRAISE
"I've never worked with a more creative (out of the box thinking), hard
working, ethical, not to mention, positive person in my tenure in the
Pharmaceutical Industry." Twana Russell, Partner