Tammy L. Grodnick **** Abbey Hill Drive ( Minnetonka, MN 55305
M: 612-***-****
ablzab@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY OF PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
. Accomplished and versatile Sales Professional with a proven record of
leadership and results; consistent Top Sales Performer.
. Highly effective in developing relationships with physicians, key
decision makers and healthcare providers.
. Demonstrated success in account and market share growth.
. Skilled communicator, motivator and presenter.
. Extensive experience and knowledge with Twin Cities market and
specialist.
. Dedicated and enthusiastic contributor; committed to team success.
. Expertise in:
. Consistent Top Sales Performer
. Key Opinion Leader Development
. Strong Physician Relationships
. Respected Company Advisor
. Team Leadership and Mentoring
. New Business Development
. Creative Strategies and Solutions
. Healthcare Industry
CAREER HISTORY
Pfizer, Inc. - New York, NY 1999 - 2007
Professional Healthcare Representative - Parke Davis-Cardiovascular
Division (2005 - 2007)
As part of the Pfizer Cardiovascular Division, responsible for the product
sales of Lipitor (lipid lowering agent), Caduet (combination therapy for
hypertension and dislipidemia) and ZMax (antibiotic).
. Extensive knowledge of the clinic systems in the Twin Cities healthcare
market, including hospital accounts, nursing homes, primary care
physicians, long-term care, specialists and metro and rural healthcare
markets.
Sales Achievements and Awards
> 102% of goal for Lipitor (highest weighted product)
> 100,000 ACE (Awards Celebrating Excellence) Points for outstanding
performance in the field
Healthcare Representative - Pfizer Inc. Alta Division (1999 - 2005)
As part of the Alta Division of Pfizer, responsible for sales of products
used for the treatment of depression (Zoloft), allergies (Zyrtec), migraine
headaches (Relpax), arthritis and pain (Celebrex & Bextra), and Alzheimer's
disease (Aricept). This experience furthered development of sales
techniques and relationship building skills.
. Certified Medical Representative
. Conducted district Plan of Action (POA) meeting sessions quarterly as
product leader. Updated district on new clinical studies and competitive
information.
. Served as Pharmacia Acquisition Liaison (PAL) for the merger with
Pharmacia.
. Developed and adhered to Clinic Call Plan (CCP).
Sales Achievements and Awards
> "Bextra Blitz" Contests Winner
> Zoloft "1 by 1 by 1" Contest Winner every quarter for a full yearT
> Zyrtec "Beat the Buzzer" Contest Winner
> "Passport to Paradise" Contest Winner
> Celebrex and Bextra "Power Up" Contest Winner
> Celebrex "Be the Best" Contest Winner
> 127.61% of goal for Zyrtec (highest weighted product)
> 108.15% of goal for all products (weighted average)
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Family Hearing Care - Beaver Dam, WI 1998 - 1999
Audiology Intern
. Obtained information from patients, families, teachers and speech
pathologists
. Determined type and degree of hearing impairment
. Assisted in hearing aid selection and sales, fitting (programmable and
digital), counseling and auditory training
VA Medical Center - Mountain Home, TN May - August 1998
Audiology Intern (Paid)
. Obtained information from patients and medical charts
. Administered and interpreted hearing evaluations, ABRs and ENGs
. Performed hearing aid selection and fittings
. Referred patient to physician if medical treatment was deemed necessary
VA Medical Center - Milwaukee, WI February - May 1998
Audiology Intern
. Administered and interpreted hearing evaluations
. Performed hearing aid fitting procedures
. Implemented prevention, habilitation and rehabilitation services
University of Wisconsin Speech and Hearing Clinic - Madison, WI 1997
Student Clinician
. Gained familiarity with clinical audiometric instrumentation
. Obtained information from patients and family
. Determined type and degree of hearing impairment
. Assisted patients in hearing aid selection, orientation and counseling
Damark International - Brooklyn Center, MN 1992 - 1993 and 1994 - 1995
Technical Sales Representative (Full Time)
. Handled incoming calls for catalog orders while assertively upselling
customers
. Sold Preferred Buyer Club (PBC) memberships and Damark Service Plans
(DSP)
. Provided technical training, support and services to customers who have
purchased Damark products
. Employee of the Month (June 1994) at Damark International, based on
highest sales volume and customer talk time
EDUCATION
Paralegal Certificate-Minnesota Paralegal Institute 2009
Master of Science (Audiology) - University of Wisconsin - Madison 1999
Bachelor of Arts (Communicative Disorders) - University of Wisconsin -
Madison 1997
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