Sales Representative
Resume:
Sherry L. Sexton
**** ********** **** ****, **********, FL. 33762
abik4f@r.postjobfree.com
www.facebook.com/sherrysexton
Power Statement
Highly diversified, non-traditional sales and marketing professional with
proven entrepreneurial success who is always striving to develop new and
creative strategies to motivate others to succeed. Experienced with social
media, excellent communication and presentation skills, effective
fundraising, and strong ability to think "outside the box". Self- starter
as well as great team player.
Professional Chronology
Entrepreneurial Business Consultant
President of Imagine Coaching LLC (Clearwater, FL)
1/2007-Present
*Consulted with entrepreneurs in the start-up phrase or re-launch of their
business by implementing new strategies including social media to attract
new clients and generate more revenue
*Advised clients on the importance of balance in their lives and being in
sync with their values and their purpose
*Founded Imagine Coaching Institute and developed and implemented
professional coaching courses for both external (the individual looking to
start a career in coaching) and internal (for managers, HR professionals,
CEOs looking to facilitate a coaching model within their organization) -
both courses following the guidelines set forth by the International Coach
Federation
*Received and maintains women-owned business certification through the
Office of Supplier of Diversity
*Chosen as Finalist for Rookie Business of the Year in 2008-Tampa Bay
Business Journal
*Author of The T-Shirt to Prove it!- the passionate journey of 25
successful women entrepreneurs
*Creator of a web series entitled "Entrepreneurs Rocking the World" to
interview inspiring entrepreneurs
*Keynote speaker for organizations and corporations such as; Suntrust Bank,
Tampa Bay Association of Health Underwriters, WorkNet Pinellas, Women in
Networking, eWomen Network, Women Etcetera, BNI, Working Women of Tampa Bay
and other networking organizations
*Featured in Skirt Magazine, "She's So Skirt", WomenEntrepreneur.com, and
the Examiner.com
Executive Sales Representative
GlaxoSmithKline, Research Triangle Park, NC (Territory: St. Petersburg, FL)
11/2001- 11/ 2006
*Maintained consistently high rankings: finished among top 10 of the region
four out of five recent quarters with company. Region ranked #1 in east
sector of the country.
*Served as District Sales Trainer for 2004; orientation and mentoring of
new hires
*Facilitated Advair asthma and COPD product presentations, as well as
reviewing current guidelines and clinical papers at regional meetings.
*Recruited by management in 2003 to serve as Interim Respiratory Specialist
for New Port Richey territory; improved communication within sales team and
assisted sales team in expanding physician relationships.
*Mentored new hires to develop sales skills and territory management.
*Organized numerous outreach disease and brand awareness programs, such as
area mall events and All Children's Hospital Asthma Family Day as well as
served on national and local convention teams.
*Succeeded in getting Advair added to Pinellas County Social Services
formulary, resulting in reduced costs to county due to better asthma
control.
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Women Health Care Specialist
Women First Health Care, San Diego, CA (Territory: Central Florida)
3/2001-8/2001
*Marketed specialty prescription pharmaceuticals to Obstetricians and
Gynecologists for care of women in mid-life.
*Acquired extensive training and knowledge in hormone replacement therapy
*Excelled at territory planning and time management to effectively market
and serve a 200-physician account base.
Regional Sales Representative
Innovex, Inc., Parsippany, NJ (Contract with GlaxoSmithKline)
7/1997-3/2001
*Focused on marketing respiratory products to primary care physicians
*Facilitated in training opportunities and presentation at district
meetings
*Management Career path established
Education and Academic Achievements
Certification in Professional Coaching, University of South Florida, St.
Petersburg, Florida, 2006
Master of Science, Mental Health, Nova Southeastern University, Ft.
Lauderdale, Florida, 2003 (3.97)
Bachelor of Arts, Biology/Pre-Med, Summa Cum Laude, University of South
Florida, Tampa, 1997(3.97)
Associate of Arts, Pre-Med, St. Petersburg College, St. Petersburg,
Florida, 1995(4.0)
Volunteer Contributions
2010 Chairperson of All Children's Hospital Charity Ball (St. Petersburg,
FL) - Highly successful in raising over $ 80,000 to fund the neo-natal
intensive care unit of new hospital
2009 Co-Chair of All Children's Hospital Charity Ball (St. Petersburg, FL)
- Assisted chairperson in raising over $90, 000 to benefit the neo-natal
unit in current hospital
Women for Women International- Sponsor since 2006, currently sponsoring
fourth woman in the Sudan
Susan B. Komen Foundation- Company led team in 2008
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