Mark Sparkman
Van Buren, AR 72956
Email: ************@****.***
Work Experience:
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
InVentiv Health/ Novartis Consumer Health
Fort Smith, AR District
Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
Sales representative in Fort Smith, Arkansas territory
Appointed as District point person for Prevacid 24HR
Appointed to the Representative Advisory Board
My territory and job starting in October 2009 was the launch of Prevacid 24 hour over the counter. Prevacid had grown each quarter since launch.
Other products that I promote to physicians are; Excedrin Migraine, Benefiber and Boost nutritional drinks.
Sales on the other products are based on Physician recommendation and have done well at the territory level.
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative
6/2004-12/2008
Novaquest Pharmaceuticals/Fort Smith, AR
Biotechnology/Pharmaceuticals
Sales representative in Fort Smith, Arkansas territory for Novaquest Pharmaceuticals/partnership with Eli Lilly
My territory and job starting in June 2004 was the launch and marketing of Cymbalta, which was a new SSNRI used for depression. During the past 4 years the indications for DPNP, GAD and Fibro were added to Cymbalta.
My territory had growth throughout the 4 years from the launch of Cymbalta to the present. My sales allowed me to be on the President’s club in 2005. During 2004 to 2007 I was in the top 25%.
Other products co-marketed with Eli Lilly during the past 4 years were Strattera, Evista, Cialis and Symbyax. Each of the products showed growth during the time that I carried them in my bag.
Alternative Education Teacher
8/2003 – 05/2004
Pocola Public Schools/ Pocola, OK
Education
Teacher for the alternative education program at Pocola, Oklahoma
I was a teacher for the alternative education department at Pocola, Oklahoma public schools. Students were put in the system as an alternative to dropping out or being held back in their current grades.
My goal was to advance my students toward obtaining their High School diploma at or close to their intended graduation date.
Teacher
08/2001 – 07/2003
Arkoma Public Schools/ Arkoma, OK
Middle school math and history teacher/ High school math teacher
I was a teacher in the middle school math and history departments. I also taught two high school applied math coursed. I am certified to teach Middle /Intermediate Math, US History, Oklahoma History, US Government, Economics and Business Education. In my first year as a teacher our performance math scores rose over 15%. I was required by the State of Oklahoma to teach my students the PASS skills to a knowledgeable level and improve upon those scores by at least 5% per year.
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Education:
Master’s Degree, Administrative Leadership/ Liberal Studies
University of Oklahoma/ Norman, Ok
I am currently completing my Masters degree in Liberal Studies with a focus on Administrative Leadership
Bachelor’s Degree
Arkansas State University/ Jonesboro, AR
Skills
I have been in sales most of my life and have management experience. I am comfortable with Microsoft Word and various other Microsoft programs.