Burleson, Texas *****
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AMANDA BLEDSOE
OBJECTIVE Obtain a position in a company where we both can effectively utilize my skills to positively contribute to the growth and goals of the company and where I can learn new skills to assist in the growth and development. SKILLS & ABILITIES Microsoft Office Suite; Oracle; willing to learn; organized; detailed; excellent communication skills; ability to multi-task; time management; strong initiative; independent; dependable; reliable; team player; flexible; accepting of feedback and willing to make necessary changes; think outside the box; RFQ/RFB process; contract administration EXPERIENCE SALES SUPPORT SPECIALIST, SUPERVISOR, UNITED ORTHOPEDIC GROUP January 2012 – December 2015
Developed department to assist in growth and reputation of the company as well as development of sales force, calculated commissions including loading new matrices into the system; processed tracings from GPO’s; quota planning; pricing for locally negotiated contracts as well as GPO’s and 3rd Party Billers; created and dispensed sales reports; assisted with administration of National Contracts for GPO’s and 3rd Party billers; developed and maintained consignment inventory process; work with Sales and Marketing on new product launch reporting; maintained DAPA; assisted with RFP’s; maintained sales representative list; conducted InSITE (sales reporting tool) training; maintained administration of InSITE (sales reporting tool); maintained sales lead database SALES ADMINISTRATOR, BLEDSOE BRACE SYSTEMS
December 2004-January 2012
Created and dispensed sales reports; assisted with National Contracts for GPO’s and 3rd Party billers and the VA; assisted with Independent Sales Representative Agreements; helped determine sales quotas for the year; sales correspondence; liaison for sales representatives customers, and employees; developed process for on/ off boarding sales representatives and sales representative groups; added products to the DAPA; assisted with RFP’s; maintained sales representative list; conducted InSITE (sales reporting tool) training; developed training manual for InSITE (sales reporting tool); maintained sales lead database
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MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS COORDINATOR/MARKETING ADMINISTRATOR, BLEDSOE BRACE SYSTEMS
September 2002-December 2004
Assisted Director of Marketing with all brochures, photo shoots, marketing material and advertisements; developed a process for proofreading all marketing material; developed a process for development of marketing material to correspond with release of new products; organized booth, products, and budget for tradeshows; attended trade shows; planned and executed sales training and continuing education courses; organized direct mail outs; organized translation of application instruction sheets to appropriate languages; published sales force newsletter; developed Return on Investment evaluations for advertisements and trade shows
EXECUTIVE ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT, BLEDSOE BRACE SYSTEMS June 1995-September 2002
Made all travel arrangements; planned meetings; organized booth and products for tradeshows; maintained schedule for President and Vice-President; supervised receptionist; managed and ordered office supplies; planned and executed sales training and continuing education courses including obtaining and maintaining CEU certifications; assisted with applying and being awarded the VA contract; maintained sales representative list; assisted with correspondence; maintained sales lead database ASSISTANT SECRETARY TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS, BLEDSOE BRACE SYSTEMS June 1995-October 2007
Kept meeting calendar; assisted with correspondence and reports to board of directors as well as stockholders; responsible for minutes and record keeping; issued stock certificates as needed; organized all Board of Director and Stockholder meetings; maintained assumed name certificate RECEPTIONIST, BLEDSOE BRACE SYSTEMS
September 1994-June 1995
Answered multi line phone; greeted visitors; assisted customer care; organized meetings; processed incoming and outgoing mail; operated copiers and fax machines; maintained sales representative list
EDUCATION TEXAS WOMANS UNIVERSITY, DENTON, TEXAS, B.S. HUMAN BIOLOGY REFERENCES FRED MADY
Director of Business Development, Toxicology Management Services *****@***.***
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MARSH MOORE
Principal, MRM Marketing Consultants, LLC
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DRUE POUNDS
Chief Financial Officer, Pharmaceutical Strategies Group ****.*.******@*****.***