James Scott Williamson

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Lexington, Kentucky 40515

606-***-****

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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