NICK PATEL, MD

*** ********* ***** • Macon, GA **210 • 478-***-**** • acvth3@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: PHARMACEUTICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE

Highly motivated professional with a unique combination of qualifications for pharmaceutical sales including the completion of a degree in Medicine, supported by experience as a Sales Representative since 2014 in a highly competitive industry with NxTec USA, a national distributor of industrial supplies. Qualifications:

• Completion of Doctor of Medicine degree and multiple surgical and clinical rotations

• Extensive pharmacology knowledge and experience diagnosing patients as well as prescribing pharmaceuticals

• In-depth knowledge of dosage administration, contraindications, side effects and outcomes of drug therapy

• Experience in surgery using a diverse range of equipment, implants, devices, and instrumentation

• Sales skills in cold calling, presentations, account development, and selling the quality/value of products

• Strong interpersonal skills for developing relationships with physicians, surgeons, and nurses EDUCATION

Doctor of Medicine (2013) - AMERICAN UNIVERSITY OF ANTIGUA, Antigua President Medical School Class 3rd & 4th year; VP 2nd year; Dean's List 2008-2011; Alpha Omega Alpha President 2008-2011; 2nd Place Winner ASIM Research Poster Competition; GPA 3.43 B.S. Double Major Biology & Biochemistry (2002) - MERCER UNIVERSITY, Macon, GA Dean's List Recognition; GPA 3.65

SURGICAL & CLINICAL ROTATIONS

Developed extensive experience during surgical/clinical rotations with surgical procedures, surgical instrumentation, and prescribing a broad range of pharmaceuticals/biotechnology products used for complicated disease state management:

• Non-Surgical Clinical Rotations: Completed six to 12 week rotations in Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Emergency Medicine, Pulmonary Disease, Preventative Medicine, Radiology, and OB/GYN.

- Mastered clinical skills in physical examinations, differential diagnosis, diagnostic testing, therapeutic techniques, disease prevention, epidemiology, pathophysiology of disease, and medication prescribing

- Treated a diverse range of abdominal, cardiovascular, pulmonary, endocrine, metabolic, nutritional, hematologic, immune system, systemic infections, musculoskeletal, nervous system, obstetric, renal, thoracic respiratory, gynecological, and psychiatric/behavioral disorders.

- Gained experience with image guided therapeutic techniques including radiological diagnosis, nuclear radiology, diagnostic ultrasound, magnetic resonance imaging, and interventional procedures

• Surgical Rotations: Completed six to eight week rotations in General Surgery and Orthopedic Surgery that included hands-on experience with surgical procedures in a diverse range of scopes, implants, and other surgical equipment or instrumentation.

- Performed orthopedic surgical procedures including knee ligament repairs, internal fixation of broken bones, total joint replacement, and other sports injury related arthroscopic procedures.

- Assisted in performing general surgery and laparoscopic procedures including appendectomies, gallbladder removals, gallstone removals, hernia repairs, and others. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sales Representative - NXTEC USA, Macon, GA 2013 - 09/2014

• Developed a strong base of business-to-business sales experience with this industrial product and facility maintenance supply distributor that involved cold-calling, converting businesses from competitors, and building relationships to increase account retention rates with hospitals, office buildings, schools, restaurants, and hotels.

• Generated an immediate impact on sales growth by successfully securing approximately 25 new accounts and maintaining or growing business with existing accounts in the territory.

• Achieved results in a highly competitive industry by identifying potential new sales opportunities and maximizing sales call frequency through persistent daily sales activity in the territory.

• Differentiated the company from competitors by focusing on establishing relationships with key decision-makers and selling them on the company’s commitment to quality, product availability, and customer service. NICK PATEL, MD - PAGE 2

Office Manager - PETRO OIL, Macon, GA 2002 - 2005

• Provided office administration, bookkeeping and account updates for this gasoline distributor supplying local area fuel providers and convenience stores.

Emergency Room Technician - COLISEUM MEDICAL CENTER, Macon, GA 1999 - 2002

• Performed a diverse range of medical services including EKGs, phlebotomy, splinting, foleys, CBI, acute and subacute care, and hospital code response assistance. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

Mercer University, Department of Chemistry, Fall 2002, Peptide sequencing and beta turn formation Ultrasound Guided Aspiration of Ganglion Cysts. February 18, 2011 - February 17, 2012 MRI and Arthroscopic Appearances of Common Knee Pathologies: A Pictorial Review 8/24/2010 - 8/23/2011 NICK PATEL, MD

516 Commanche Place • Macon, GA 31210 • 478-***-**** • acvth3@r.postjobfree.com Dear District Manager:

With a combination of experience as a Sales Representative and Physician, I have a unique background that differentiates me from other candidates applying for this pharmaceutical sales position. At this point in my career, I am interested in making a contribution to a pharmaceutical sales company by capitalizing on my extensive medical knowledge and sales experience to educate physicians on the advantages of using your products to treat patient-specific disease states. My clinical experience along with my interpersonal skills will enable me to immediately establish credibility with top prescribing specialty or primary care physicians and discuss the indications and competitive advantages of selecting your products as their first line of therapy. Here are a few of my specific strengths that demonstrate what I can offer:

• Excellent knowledge of pharmacology and the ability to build physician relationships

• Strong record of business-to-business sales experience in a challenging industry

• Ability to educate physicians on the value and patient benefits of using a specific medication

• First hand on experience treating a diverse patient population and prescribing medications Based on the unique aspects of my life experiences, medical knowledge, and sales background, I have all the qualifications that will make me a valuable addition to your sales team. If you are looking for a dedicated, committed, and achievement driven sales representative to join your team, then I would like to meet with you for an interview to sell you on why I am the best candidate for this opportunity. Please contact me at your convenience to schedule a time when we can meet. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you. Sincerely,

Nick Patel, MD