MEGAN G. MCGOWAN

*** ****** *** *** **: Yonkers, NY 10704

401-***-**** acyv5v@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

New York University: College of Arts and Sciences September 2011

B.A. in Journalism (concentration in Print Journalism)

B.A. in Environmental Studies (concentration in Science)

Minor in Psychology

New York University in Prague, Czech Republic: Fall 2010

Coursework in Journalism, Environmental Policy, and Classical Training in European Opera

New York University in Florence, Italy: Spring 2009

Coursework in Italian Immersion Program, Psychology, and Classical Training in Italian Opera

WORK EXPERIENCE

Pharmaceutical Sales Representative: Janurary 2016- Present

Kowa Pharmaceuticals America Inc.

530 Industrial Park Blvd. Montgomery, AL 36117

-Completed Kowa Pharmaceuticals America Inc. Sales intensive Training Course at company headquarters for two weeks in Montgomery, Alabama and obtained certification for pharmaceutical sales

-Responsible for upper Manhattan and Bronx area

-Call on doctors’ offices to obtain new clients as well as manage existing clients

-Educate and update doctors on reasons why they should prescribe the medications my company sells

-Report to my District Manager and to corporate in regard to goals and compliance

-Create my own routing and schedule to accommodate doctors’ schedules and to maximize my selling

-Maintain a storage unit for medication samples and operate a company vehicle

-Well versed in the Veeva computer system with which I submit calls from the field

Merchandiser/Account Specialist: June 2012- January 2016

Illy Caffe North America Inc: 275 Madison Avenue, 31st floor New York, NY 10016

-Responsible for the merchandising, sales and promotion of illy coffee and espresso machines to businesses (i.e. Bed Bath and Beyond, Whole Foods, and Sur La Table)

-Maintenance of relationships with clients through consistent travel to stores in NY, NJ, and CT

-Conduction of demonstrations and staff trainings with extensive product knowledge

-Establishment of new accounts and selling new items into existing accounts

-Promotion of brand through trade shows (i.e. Fancy Food Show) and events (i.e. NYC Coffee Festival)

-Honed time management and prioritization skills through the establishment of my own schedule while achieving directives and meeting goals

-Constant communication with the national team to coordinate efforts to launch new products

Server: Brio Tuscan Grille: February 2012-May 2012

75 Market St. Ridge Hill Mall, Yonkers, NY

-Opened the restaurant, went through extensive training

-Responsible for superior service and high degree of professionalism

-High volume of customers, and standards of excellence

-Proficient in the MICROS system

Cashier/Server: August 2011-September 2011

Bella Napoli: 130 Madison Ave, New York, NY

-Accountable for customer satisfaction and cash register processes at a high volume location

-Responsible for register performance reports daily, weekly, and monthly

-Built strong relationships with customers, managers, and owners.

Waitress/Hostess: April 2011-August 2011

Bella Napoli: 1477 York Ave, New York, NY

-Responsible for seating, serving, and attending to customers

-Trained new employees; enforced teamwork skills

-Answered phones, took orders, and during down time, helped the kitchen staff prepare orders

Science Learning Facilitator Intern: January 2011- May 2011

American Museum of Natural History, New York, NY

-Worked in the Discovery Room, a hands-on science learning experience for children

-Fostered educational interaction between parents/caregivers and children in addition to teaching children myself about science and technology

-Assisted with research projects; by collecting and examining water samples, fossils and minerals

Librarian: January 2009-May 2009

NYU Villa La Pietra, Firenze, Italia

-Helped students find books and materials

-Maintained order and inventory of all resources

-Responsible for loss prevention and other secondary desk responsibilities i.e. updating databases

Performer/Waitress/Hostess: June 2008-September 2008

The Newport Playhouse & Cabaret Restaurant Newport, RI

-Performed in a professional cabaret as a singer and dancer

-Responsible for taking orders and customer satisfaction

-Often catered to the elderly and disabled.

SKILLS

-Proficient in Microsoft Office; Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.

-PC and Macintosh literate

-Fluent in Italian

-Exceptional interpersonal skills as well as communication and writing abilities

PERSONAL

-References available upon request

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