Pharmaceutical Sales Representative

Willie L. Lewis, Pharm D

***** ****** ***** *****. ●Prairieville, La. 70769

Phone: (225) 313-608 Cell: 504-***-**** ************@***.***

Summary of Qualifications

EXPERTISE Motivated professional skilled in developing productive and profitable relationships with physicians and medical staff, meeting and exceeding sales goals, maintaining up-to-date knowledge of pharmaceutical trends, major account development and analysis, and utilizing sales skills and interpersonal abilities to enhance market share.

Exceptional sales and marketing skills

Well-developed communication skills

Reputation established through leadership, work ethics and interpersonal relations

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Executive Hospital Representative; 2000 to 2009

MERCK & CO., INC. – Big East Region

New Orleans, Louisiana

Perform all pharmaceutical sales representative duties, including coordinating with physicians, medical staff, hospitals, clinics, pharmacies, and others to introduce new scientific information. Maintain and increase market share in existing lines and provide technical education on drug features and benefits.

Sales promotions of Zocor®, Fosamax®, and Singulair®. Successfully launched and promoted Vioxx®, Zetia®, Vytorin®, Cozaar®, Hyzaar®, and Aggrastat®. Enrolled institutions in the Heart Care Partnerships and SAVE contracts. Advocate development for leading pharmaceutical corporation

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2008 Ranked 3rd Big East Hospital Region –Tab B JV Supplemental Bonus Ranking

2008 Promoted sales of Singular®, Vytorin®, and Zetia®

Award of Excellences

2008 Collaborative Leaderships Principles

2007 1st Overall Regional Ranking 145.4 % PPO, Ranked 3rd National Power Ranking

2007 Vice-President Award

Awards of Excellences

02/07 Marketing and Leaderships Principles

11/07 Collaborative Leaderships Principles

2005 PPO 110.3%.

Finished 2nd in the South Central Region in Zocor® sales and market share change

Achieved a 2001 performance growth of 35%, PPO 102%, and sales of $552,000 (objective was $541,000)

Coronary Syndrome Specialist; 1998 to 2000

MERCK & CO., INC. – South Central Region – Louisiana

New Orleans, Louisiana

Obtained 85% of the target accounts stocking Aggrastat®.

Received a Certificate of Appreciation for contributions, support, and commitment to Aggrastat® in 2000.

Received Performance Award 2nd Term and 4th Quarter

In 2000: 2000 106% PPO, performance growth of 45%, and achieved $524,000 in sales ($496,000 objective).

In 1999, achieved 3rd overall in sales in District 09 for Aggrastat®.

Identified and supported key thought leaders, established and maintained market share for Aggrastat®, and developed relationships with internal and external customers. Promoted Glycoprotein 2b/3a receptor inhibitor usage in Acute Coronary Syndromes, and developed protocols and guidelines for treatment of Unstable Angina and Non-Q-wave myocardial infraction. Additionally responsible for advocate development.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Clinical Pharmacy Specialist; 1997 to 1998

MERCK & CO., INC. – South Central Region – LA & AR

Served as a Clinical Pharmacy Liaison responsible to facilitate clinical

Activities within the Medical schools and Pharmacy schools of LA & AR

RELATED PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Staff Pharmacist In-Patient (full time 2010)

OUR LADY of THE LAKE MEDICAL CENTER

Baton Rouge, La

Retail Pharmacist (PRN 2010)

WALMART

Baton Rouge Area

Staff Pharmacists In-Patient (part-time)2007- 2009

TULANE MEDICAL CENTER

New Orleans, Louisiana

Staff Pharmacist In-Patient (part-time); 2003 to 2004

LAKELAND HOSPITAL

New Orleans, Louisiana

General Staff Pharmacist; 1983 to 1994

MEDICAL CENTER of LOUISIANA at NEW ORLEANS

New Orleans, Louisiana

EDUCATION

Registered Pharmacist

STATE of LOUISIANA

Pharmacy License #11883

STATE of KENTUCKY

Pharmacy License #010831 (inactive)

Residency in Pharmacy; 1994 to 1995

UNIVERSITY of KENTUCKY

A.B. Chandler Medical Center

Lexington, Kentucky

Doctor of Pharmacy Degree; 1994

XAVIER UNIVERSITY of LOUISIANA – College of Pharmacy

New Orleans, Louisiana

Bachelor of Science Degree; 1980

XAVIER UNIVERSITY of LOUISIANA – College of Pharmacy

New Orleans, Louisiana

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENT

Assistant Professor of Clinical Pharmacy; 1995 to 1997

XAVIER UNIVERSITY of LOUISIANA – College of Pharmacy

New Orleans, Louisiana

Teaching Assistant; 1992

XAVIER UNIVERSITY of LOUISIANA – College of Pharmacy

New Orleans, Louisiana

Division of Clinical & Administrative Sciences

PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS

Louisiana Pharmacists Association

Louisiana Society of Health-System Pharmacists

Louisiana Board of Pharmacy

National Sales Network Louisiana

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