Sales Representative
Resume:
James Scott Williamson
Lexington, Kentucky 40515
PROFILE: Success oriented with high energy and a positive mental attitude; strong sense of responsibility and self motivation; excellent written and verbal communication skills; attention to detail; and, great problem solver and team player with the ability to work independently.
EDUCATION: B.S. Degree - Union College 1978
Barbourville, Kentucky
PROFESSIONAL
EXPERIENCE: 2011- Republic Bank Regional Merchant Services Manager 2009 – 2010 PDI, Inc. Long Term Care Specialist Tamiflu 2004-2009 Executive Director, Department of Highways (D7) Kentucky Transportation Cabinet
Responsible for annual budgeting, contracting, personnel, and state and local government affairs for central Kentucky area. Oversee all project / construction management for district road building. Executive Director, Boards & Commissions
Kentucky Cabinet for Health & Family Services
Responsible for selecting, vetting and recommending to Kentucky’s Governor all board appointments in the Cabinet (over 210 boards and 1,400 individuals)
2001-2003 Senior Central Nervous System Sales Specialist Astra Zeneca Pharmaceuticals
Specialty in hospital and government affairs
1998-2001 Senior Anti-Infective Sales Specialist
Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceuticals
Responsibilities including: contract hospital marketing with pharmaceutical directors, pharmaceutical and therapeutic committee members.
*Hospital & managed care directors
*10 years experience assisting state government affairs managers concerning Medicaid issues for Roche Labs and Ortho-McNeil Pharmaceuticals
JAMES SCOTT WILLIAMSON
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1983-1998 Senior Territory Manager/Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Roche Pharmaceuticals
Responsibilities were to promote Roche products to physicians, hospitals, pharmacies, and nursing homes throughout Southeastern and South Central Kentucky. Also did extensive work with discharge managers and care managers. Directed many speaker and continuing educational programs related to the pharmacology of antibiotics and other pharmaceutical products. Member of the Kentucky Pharmaceutical Task Force for 8 years. Extensive experience with Kentucky Medicaid in Frankfort lobbying for the pharmaceutical industry.
Awards and Honors:
*Two time winner of the Roche Presidents Achievement Award
*One time winner of the Roche Superior Achievement Award
*Ranked among the top five territories in Kentucky in sales for ten years
1981-1983 Pharmaceuticals Sales Representative
Wyeth Laboratories
Pharmaceutical sales and marketing. Formulary and contracting with hospital pharmacies
1976-1980 The Singer Company
Corbin, Kentucky
Retail sales and service
COMMUNITY
INVOLVEMENT:
1993-2004 Mayor
City of Corbin, Kentucky
Elected to serve three consecutive terms, representing approx 17,500 Kentuckians; resigned to accept appointment from Governor of Kentucky.
1994-1998 Board Member
Kentucky League of Cities
1994-1996 Board Member
Kentucky Community Service Commission
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