Pamela H. Brown, MBA
Chagrin Falls, Ohio 44023
Home: 440-***-****
Cell: 216-***-****
Email: ablpkx@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER SUMMARY
Results oriented marketing professional with a proven track record
developing and launching new products that increase companies' bottom line.
Manager of cross-functional teams comprised of staff and volunteers from
various parts of the globe. Extensive knowledge and experience in product
management, marketing and sales. Experience in writing product plans,
market research analysis and marketing materials. Exceptional rapport with
both internal and external customers.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
ASM International, Materials Park, OH 2006 - 2009
Product Manager
. Product Manager for the Materials for Medical Devices Database.
Increased content by working with a team of international experts. Data
was gathered from internal resources, volunteers, FDA 510k's (for
cardiovascular and orthopedic implantable devices); manufacturers'
datasheets and journal articles. Revenue for this database was $100,000
with 53 customers.
. Managed three interns from Case Western Reserve University. Matched
interns' knowledge and course work with internal projects. Trained,
budgeted, and managed students work. Interns' work increased published
content by 50%.
. Team Leader and coordinator for the Medical Devices Database Committee
and Materials Data Management Consortium Committee. Committees comprised
of global experts that guided and recommend improvement of content and
software capabilities. Leadership recommendations increased sales by
30%.
. Developed, managed and promoted the Materials for Medical Devices
Database/Website. Job duties included formulating the product plans,
conducting focus groups and revising marketing materials. Results from
focus groups increased sales by 10%.
Hope Consulting, Chagrin Falls, OH 2003 - 2006
Sales & Marketing Consultant
. Sold pharmaceutical wholesale contracts to Directors and Presidents of
hospitals. Developed sales campaigns, sales calls, etc. Efforts led to a
$10 million contract proposal.
. Generated $100k in new sales by identifying customers buying habits and
correlating purchases to company's product lines.
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. Managed a staff of 20 sales representatives. Planned, managed and
coordinated tradeshows. Generated new revenue of $50K.
. Developed a survey that led to product line extensions and new products.
Results from the survey generated $5K in new sales.
Direct Healthcare Supply, Hudson, OH 2001 - 2003
Sales & Marketing Manager
. Created the mail order respiratory business unit. Completed competitive
analysis, market research, SWOT and financial analysis. Developed new
marketing materials and trained sales representatives regarding
marketplace, products and sales techniques. Conducted sales
presentations to physicians, and consumer groups. Generated over $100K
in new sales.
. Developed, managed and trained sales representatives. This led to
increased sales and customer satisfaction and retention by 20%.
. Promoted from Marketing Manager to Sales and Marketing Manager within one
year.
Independence Medical, Twinsburg, OH 1999 - 2001
Marketing Manager
. Created specific promotional pieces, pricing contracts and sales
opportunities regarding durable medical supply products. Wrote monthly
sales brochures and redeveloped the company's catalog. Sales increased
from $100K to $2 million in two years.
. Developed the podiatry business. This included market research and
analysis, sales calls, marketing materials, catalogs, and tradeshows.
This led to $120K in new revenue.
. Managed an interdisciplinary team that was accountable for meeting and
maintaining company's financial objectives. Reduced costs by 10%.
EDUCATION
MBA, Baldwin-Wallace College (BW)
. Business Systems
BS, Michigan State University (MSU)
. Food Systems Economics Management
. Hotel Restaurant Management
PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS
Sales Marketing Executives
Cleveland Museum of Art
Cleveland Playhouse