CHARLES W. OSTROM
Somerset, NJ 08873
Home: 732-***-**** *****.******@*****.*** Cell: 732-***-****
PHARMACEUTICAL SALES PROFESSIONAL
Experienced and goal-oriented medical professional with a track record of
consistently meeting and exceeding established goals and objectives related
to management, training and education, and client relations. Skilled in
building long-term relationships with all levels of office staff and
pharmaceutical representatives. Achieved significant results related to
promoting organizational growth and staff development, securing necessary
industry-related designations, and increasing overall prescription volume.
Motivated and ambitious with excellent interpersonal communication,
relationship management, and presentation skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BOEHRINGER INGELHEIM PHARMACEUTICALS, Ridgefield, CT 1998 - 2009
Senior Professional Sales Representative
Promoted anti-hypertensive (Micardis), anti-cholinergic (Spiriva,
Combivent, and Atrovent), alpha-blocker (Flomax), dopamine agonist(Mirapex)
and NSAID's (Mobic) to High Decile Cardiologists, Pulmonologists,
Urologists, Neurologist and Orthopedic physicians throughout Somerset and
Middlesex counties in NJ. Also called on Internists and Family
Practitioners.
. District trainer and mentor for new representatives.
. Managed District spending budgets.
. Ranked #1 as of August 2009 in President Club Ranking (2009).
. Primary product performance currently at 110% to quota.
. Winner - Presidents Club - Top Primary Care Team in Northeast Region
(2008).
. Winner - Gold Status in Micardis Marketshare Mover contest (2008).
. Lead district POA workshops for Flomax (2003 - 2005).
. Winner - "Micardis Matters" - Highest increase in market share (2004).
. Winner - "President's Club Top 6% (2004).
. Winner - "Spiriva Pursuing Excellence Contest" - Top team in Zone 1
(2004).
. Responsible for cultivating local speakers.
. Launched four products: Micardis, Spiriva, Aggrenox, and Mobic
PEP BOY'S AUTOMOTIVE, East Brunswick, NJ 1995 - 1998
Parts Counter Assistant Manager
. Assisted customers / Order inventory.
. Interviewed new hire candidates.
. Developed weekly work schedules.
EDUCATION
BA, Communications, Rutgers University, New Brunswick NJ
Employed Full-time while pursuing BA