PATRICK M. RYAN
717-***-**** Ephrata, PA 17522 Email: abntfz@r.postjobfree.com
SUMMARY
Results oriented experienced sales professional with a background in pharmaceuticals and
telecommunications. Identified as a strong leader creating cohesiveness within teams, proven
ability to build strong customer relationships, self motivated and an innovative thinker. Recognized
for professionalism, passion for excellence, enthusiasm, sensitivity to diversity, and proven sales
achievement in a constantly changing work environment.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GLAXOSMITHKLINE, Field Based, Harrisburg, PA 2003 – 2009
Senior Therapeutic Specialty Representative
Responsible for specific product growth in Cardiology, Endocrinology, Dermatology and Urology.
Client focused on hospital and pharmacy selling; including residents, fellows, and attending staff.
Territory Selling Team leader, "speaker" training development, manage promotional budget,
coordinate displays/conferences. Work closely with District Sales Manager and Market Development
Manager to achieve targeted sales goals.
Senior Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Sell pharmaceutical products to specific customer market, using developed business plan to
increase market share. High level of customer intimacy and customer knowledge of GSK. Creative
and resourceful in developing sales strategies to work “tougher” accounts. Work closely with key
opinion leaders arranging specific opportunities within territory to increase “peer-to-peer” selling
opportunities. Sell with integrity and bring true “value add” to customers by exceeding
expectations.
• Recognized by senior management for sales and teamwork excellence resulting in
“Coaches Award” selection in 2004.
• US Pharmaceuticals Spirit Awards – 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008 for outstanding
sales achievements, PA PDL Initiatives, leadership and teamwork.
• Promoted to Specialty level position as a result of superior performance,
professionalism, and leadership over longer tenured and experienced representatives in
2006.
• Developed & implemented targeted business plan that allowed "new" territory selling
team to be ranked 3rd in Region out of 43 in 2008.
• Responsible for product relaunch with individual selling responsibility and achieved
800% of national goal attainment and surpassed national market share in 3rd quarter of
2008.
• Demonstrated ability to create and build outstanding customer relationships resulting
in increased revenues and loyalty.
THE WIRELESS AUTHORITY, Harrisburg, PA 2000 – 2003
Account Manager
Sold wireless services to businesses. Matched appropriate technology to users' needs and
negotiated with carriers on their behalf. Managed accounts to ensure retention and fiscal
responsibility. Participated with Lancaster Chamber of Commerce and Associated Builders and
Contractors, Inc. to network and promote business relationships.
• Awarded Top Sales Representative in Pennsylvania 2001 and 2002 Sprint/Nextel
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AT&T WIRELESS/CELLULARONE, Lancaster, PA 1992 – 2000
Area Manager/Account Executive
Managed Inside Sales Representative, Sales Support staff and Technician in the Ephrata Area
Office. Attained personal sales goals as Account Executive. Prospected and marketed wireless
services to top 100 corporate accounts and business users in a designated territory.
Major Account Executive
Prospected and marketed wireless services to corporate and personal users in top 100 corporate
accounts.
Account Executive
Successfully prospected and sold business users in designated territory.
Operations Supervisor
Managed daily operations including inventory, deposits, scheduling, and sales auditing. Supervised
Inventory Specialist and Operations Representatives.
• Presidents Club Winner (Top 5% in Nation) 1997, 1998, and 1999.
• 11-Month Sales Contest Winner (Top 10% in Nation) 1996, 1997, 1998, and 1999.
• 3-Month Sales Contest Winner 1998 and 1999.
PRIME CABLE OF ALASKA, Anchorage, AK 1986 – 1992
Manager of Administrative Services
Managed complete operations of Management Information Services, Accounting, and Customer
Service departments. Accountable for budgeting, cash flow, receivables, etc. Responsible for over
25 employees while reporting directly to the General Manager.
• Successfully transitioned and grew company through 3 separate ownership groups.
• Created new collections program which cut "bad debt" receivables by 47%.
• Automated customer receivables and pay-per-view scheduling which reduced errors
28% saving approximately $30,000 per year in research.
EDUCATION
University of Alaska, Fairbanks, AK
• Bachelor of Business Administration, Emphasis in Management/Marketing