Paige L. Slepsky

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Virginia Beach, VA 23452

abmm1k@r.postjobfree.com c: (757)

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Objective:

To obtain a position as a consultative healthcare sales representative,

specializing in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, dental and/or related

medical sales

Education: James Madison University, Harrisonburg, VA

Bachelor of Science- Health Communication and Interpersonal Communication,

May 2005

Major: Communication Studies Minor: Healthcare Marketing GPA:

3.6 Cum GPA: 3.34

Medical & Pharmaceutical Sales Positions, Dec 2005-present:

Territory Manager-Cardiovascular Sales, Publicis Selling Solutions-Pfizer,

Inc. partnership, Newport News, VA June 2009- May 2010

. Responsible for promotion and sales growth of Pfizer medications,

LIPITOR , Chantix and Toviaz (re-launch), primarily to high

volume PCP, IM and associated staff in a clinical setting

. Key role in implementation and success of GET QUIT-Mayo-Clinic

smoking cessation clinic (Sentara Williamsburg Regional Hospital,

March 17, 2010)

. Contributed to Norfolk, VA District win (Pfizer SE RBU) for "District

Destination" contest measuring product volume growth-Norfolk team

awarded win for exceeding NRx goals

. Q3 2009: 100.87% to Quota Goal Attainment for Lipitor in Newport

News territory, the highest volume and revenue territory in Norfolk,

VA district for #1 prescribed drug, worldwide

Territory Manager-Diabetes Sales, AMYLIN Pharmaceuticals, Inc., Petersburg,

VA March 2009-May 15, 2009 (RECRUITED)

. Responsible for promotion and sales of diabetes injectable

medications, BYETTA (exenatide injection) and Symlin (pramlintide

injection), as well as Cialis to PCP, IM and Endocrinologists, CDEs,

nurses, pharmacists and associated staff in a clinical setting

o High accountability for increasing market share and volume

growth of AMYLIN diabetes and Eli Lilly products in S.

Richmond to Hampton Roads, VA territory

. Medical device experience specific to diabetes injectable market

. Strong disease-state knowledge and sales experience in TI/TII

diabetes injectable markets

Diabetes Specialty Representative, Sciele Pharma Sales, Inc., A Shionogi

Company, Richmond, VA Dec 2007-March 2009

. Responsible for promotion and sales of diabetes products (Prandimet ,

Prandin , Fortamet , Triglide , Fenoglide ) to PCP, IM and

Endocrinologists, CDEs, nurses, pharmacists and associated staff in a

clinical setting

. Successfully maintained and exceeded yearly sales volume and growth

quota for all products, while managing 200+ customers, KOLs and 16

Hospital accounts in a solo territory

. One of three Sciele representatives (Mid-Atlantic Region), and ONLY

PCC1 rep to be promoted into Sciele Diabetes Specialty Division

. Product launch experience, cholesterol/lipid market, Fenoglide

(March 2008)

. Product launch experience, diabetes oral market, Prandimet (January-

March 2009)

o Top ranking territory in nation for Prandimet , Q1 2009

Cardiovascular Sales Representative, Sciele Pharma Sales, Inc., Richmond,

VA Mar 2007-Dec 2007

. Promotion and selling of cardiovascular products (Sular , Triglide ,

Nitrolingual Pumpspray , Zovirax Ointment and Zovirax Cream ) to

PCP, IM and Cardiologists, nurses, pharmacists and associated staff

in both clinical and hospital (cath lab) settings

. Q4 2007-Ranked #1 for Nitrolingual Pumpspray (Cardiology specialty

sales) for Mid-Atlantic Region

o Progressed from NLPS Q3 Rank=30th to NLPS Q4 Rank=1st by

increasing market share and volume growth by 55% within 6

month period

. Ranked #7 in April 2007 Sciele PC-Cardio/Diabetes New-Hire Training

Senior Sales Representative, Tidewater Medical Supply, Inc., Virginia

Beach, VA Dec 2005-Feb 2007

. Senior outside medical sales representative for Virginia Beach,

Norfolk and Portsmouth territories, the most competitive geographic

sales region (MD to NC border) (May-Feb 2007)

o Responsible for growth and retention of customer base

. Increased volume growth of oxygen device sales by 33% in 4 months in

a highly competitive market, and sustained positive market share

growth and customer retention year over year

. Responsible for agenda and proceedings of medical equipment/device

in-services

o Direct interaction, demonstration and device education to

physicians, nurses, respiratory therapists and relevant

medical staff

. Experienced sales professional in various health settings including

PCP, IM, specialty offices (neurology, rheumatology, oncology,

urology, pulmonology, endocrinology, cardiology), dialysis centers

(clinicians/case workers) and hospitals (discharge planners)

. New-Rep Field trainer-responsible for evaluation of prospective new-

hires and projection long-term selling potential

. Extensive knowledge of durable medical equipment and devices,

strengthening business relationships with physicians/customers, and

using sales techniques for business growth, in a clinical setting

Related Experience:

Intern, Merck & Co., Inc., Elkton, VA Sept 2004- April 2005

. Responsible for creating Merck media kit, press releases,

distribution of Merck The Daily newsletter and assisting Head of

Public Affairs regarding Merck media relations and community

initiatives

. Gained internal perspective and understanding of Merck culture, as a

pharmaceutical company and leader in innovative healthcare

. Strong understanding of Merck MMD vaccine and pharmaceutical

manufacturing practices, Global Vaccines Technology initiative, and

products manufactured at Merck-Stonewall plant, Elkton, VA

Marketing/Health Promotion Intern, James Madison University Office of

Health Promotion, Harrisonburg, VA Nov 2003-June 2004

. Key role in development, promotion, and facilitation of 2004

American Cancer Society/VDH EDGE Conference, UHC health campaigns

and affiliated events designated by Director of JMU Health Promotion

. Developed and evaluated health programs by tracking various media

outlets, researching audience awareness of events and analyzing

relationship between advertising methodology and audience persuasion

Skills: Computer experience: Proficient in MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS

Excel

Activities and Interests:

Virginia Beach Task Force on Aging, Member & Committee Member, Feb

2006-Dec 2007

. Comprised of professionals actively working on the behalf of the

geriatric community

National Communication Honors Organization (Lambda Pi Eta) JMU,

Sept.2004-present

Club Tennis, James Madison University Athletics, Harrisonburg, VA, Sept

2001-May 2005

Alpha Sigma Alpha Sorority (Beta Epsilon Chapter), JMU, Sept 2003-

May 2005

. Executive Board, Standards Board, and Scholarship Chairperson, Nov

2003-May 2005

References: Available upon request

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