Lara J. Oakes
**** ********* ****, *********, ** 37027
615-***-**** (H) 615-***-**** (M)
add6a8@r.postjobfree.com
Professional
Experience:
*/**** – 3/2020 Account Executive, Solis Mammography
Opened Tennessee territory marketing Solis breast imaging services at Stonecrest Hospital in Smyrna, TN and Skyline Medical Center in Nashville. Called on physician offices offering benefits of 3D screening and diagnostic mammograms in comforting spa-like setting. COVID-19 prompted RIF due to business decline during social distancing measures.
3/2014 – 8/2019: Business Development Account Manager, Premier Radiology
Developed client relationships to identify and facilitate patient referrals. Identified problems impacting accounts to improve access to services. Coordinated marketing activities to sustain market share, reviewed referral patterns to respond to changes for competitive edge.
1/2008-3/2014: Physician Relations Account Manager, Saint Thomas Outpatient Rehabilitation
Liaison between hospital division and primary care physicians, practitioners, medical centers and specialty practices throughout Middle Tennessee. Held health fairs, stroke clubs, patient groups and physician/therapist information sessions to exceed growth targets.
7/2003-8/2007: Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
Sciele Pharma Sales Inc. Middle TN Territory
Sales representative for drug maker with brands Sular, Nitrolingual Pump Spray, Triglide, Fortamet, Altoprev, and more. Called on primary care physicians, practitioners, hospitals, medical centers and pharmacists. Exceeded monthly/yearly sales targets.
7/2000-6/2003: Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
PDI Corp. Middle TN/Southern KY Territory
Contract sales representative for Bayer Corp. selling Cipro and Avelox. Called on primary care physicians, practitioners, hospitals, medical centers and pharmacies. Exceeded monthly/yearly sales targets. Contract with PDI later rolled over to Sciele Pharma direct sales.
1/99-6/2000: Medical Equipment Sales Representative
Rotech Corp. Nashville, TN Territory
Marketed respiratory therapy, inhaler medication and durable medical equipment to physicians and hospitals (St. Thomas, Centennial, VUMC, Meharry Medical Center). Received “Pride in Performance” award for outstanding performance.
1/97-1/99: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist
Vanderbilt Stallworth Rehabilitation Hospital, Nashville, TN
Provided rehab services for patients recovering from adult/pediatric brain/spinal cord injuries, strokes, multiple sclerosis and neurological disabilities. Did patient assessments, community re-entry, training.
Education: BS, Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, TN
Accreditations:
Memberships: NCTRC Certification
ATRA and NRPA