Vicki L. Fischer
***********@***.***
Eau Claire, WI 54701
715-***-**** home
715-***-**** cell
Profile Summary:
. Highly motivated self-starter, can manage multiple priorities
. Ability to direct complex projects
. Goal-oriented individual
. Organized, detail-directed problem solver
. Creative, persistent, skilled at developing long-term relationships
. Proven ability to work in team concept
. Strong work ethic
. Proven strong leadership abilities
Sales/Management Skills:
Directed recruitment, training, and supervision of staff of 15
Managed all areas of small business
Successfully refined, implemented new projects
Skilled in introduction of new products
Experience with pre and post call reports
Advertising/Marketing of product base
Met daily/weekly/monthly sales quotas
Successful medical business relationships
Proficient in dialogue presentations
Experienced in Microsoft Word, Powerpoint
Completed course in Technical Business Writing
Additional post graduation education experience: Opportunity to
address university Capstone class for professor
Education:
University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire - graduated May, 2009 Magna Cum
Laude
Major: Communications/Organizational Communications
Major GPA 3.77, Cumulative GPA 3.66, Dean's List, Academic
Distinction
Minor: Topical -"Human Growth and Development"
Relevant Courses - Biology, Psychology, Psychopharmacology,
Leadership, Technical Business Writing
Chippewa Valley Technical College - Entrepreneurship
Wisconsin State sponsored class - Professional Business Plan
Development
Graduate NAPRX 's Pharmacology/Pharmaceutical Sales Training Program
2006
Post graduation education experience: Invitation by faculty to
address Capstone class - University of WI-Eau Claire,
January, 2010
Certifications/Affiliations/Awards:
Certification National Association of Pharmaceutical Reps - March
2006
Certification Xerox Professional Sales Course
Member Sigma Gamma Zeta II Honors Society
UWEC Student Research Day 2nd place Award in Behavioral Sciences
Division
UWEC Recognized - 2009 Student Awards -Leadership Award/ Community
UWEC Visual Communications Award -"Best Use of Time" in Student
Produced Movie
Relative Work History:
Sales/Marketing/Management Experience:
Small Business Owner/Account Manager - Fischer and Associates
Marketing, Eau Claire, WI 1982 - 1994
All areas of business to business management, cold calling,
account management. Areas of concentration: pharmacies, corporate, and
small retail within a five-state area. Goals met - established business
within community, designed successful promotions for new product
introductions into community, successfully introduced various products for
the first time in the state of Wisconsin into corporate retail. Represented
Hanes, Playtex, Gitano, Hawaiian Tropic
Clinic Management - NutriSystem Medical Clinic, Eau Claire, WI 1981-
1982
Management of clinic and staff of eight physicians, four
professional counselors, four office personnel, trained staff in sales,
cold calls, and closing, monitoring of medical testing. Goals met-
Successfully opened and maintained office for absentee owner; promotional
events planning for center, which increased center client base by four
fold.
Account Manager/Trainer - Telephone Specialist, Inc., Eau Claire, WI
1979-1981
Interconnect Industry sales and training of 10-key business
telephone systems and Mitel computer switchboards in business-to-business
environment. Areas of concentration were both small and large corporate
accounts. These included primary care physicians, and clinics. Skills
included estimating, dialogue presentations, training of customers. Areas
of strength: Cold calling, closing sales, training
Volunteer Activities:
Community Theatre, Judge -Miss Eau Claire, Miss Teen Wisconsin;
United Way; Little League, Babe Ruth; Choir Director; Founder "Citizen's
Concerned for Quality Education"