PAUL SHIELDS
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Cell: 516-***-**** wkz2re@r.postjobfree.com
Professional Summary
An accomplished medical device and sales specialist with office and
hospital based expertise. Excellent selling and leadership experience.
Unique blend of skills in the pharmaceutical and medical device markets.
Consistent top performer in achieving and exceeding sales goals through the
ability to develop broad and deep business relationships
EXPERIENCE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Percutaneous Systems,Inc, Palo Alto, CA Jan.
2009 - Present
Territory Manager
Launched and marketed the company's new kidney stone management devices to
NY Metropolitan Hospitals.
Opened 29 new accounts in first 9 months
Sold product into major endourology centers at Northshore LIJ, Cornell MC,
Columbia Presbyterian, Stony Brook University MC, Westchester MC.
Number one in sales, revenue and units sold for 2009, 2010 and 2011.
Have 1,800+ hours of operating room experience
Vivus, Inc., Mountainview, CA Jan.
2000 - Aug. 2008
Northeast Regional Sales Manager
Marketed the company's pharmaceutical products in the New York Metropolitan
area, through target marketing of specific physicians, while maintaining
core business with urologists, GP's, hospitals and teaching institutions.
Helped to initiate and conduct a study to evaluate the efficacy of our
product for an additional clinical indication in post radical prostetectomy
patients.
At or near the top in sales and market share 2000-2007.
Increased market share 30 out of 34 quarters.
Conducted many Grand Rounds, Journal Clubs and US Too prostate cancer
support meetings.
Grey Direct Marketing Group, Inc., (NY, NY) Jan.
1999 - Dec. 1999
Director of Sales
A newly created position to help the agency to proactively develop new
business. Selling integrated direct marketing programs to Senior Level
Executives including: Database development and management, Website
development and management, DRTV, Direct Mail and Production Outsourcing.
Designed and developed the Grey Direct New Business Sales Process which
resulted in four new clients in the New York area within the first six
months.
Process Design Associates, Inc. (Clark, NJ) 1988 - 1998
Co-founder of this sales and sales management skills consulting firm, which
specialized in designing and developing customized training programs for
major organizations. Concentrated on consultative programs to improve
Sales Representative and Sales Management productivity.
Successfully sold programs to Fortune 500 companies
Successfully influenced Senior Level Executives
Built long standing relationships with clients resulting in multiple tiered
sales
Negotiated client contracts
Developed and implemented comprehensive business plans
Managed and guided staff to sell successfully
Coordinated production, controlled costs, and maintained quality control of
all products and services
Cal Industries, Inc. (New York, NY) 1986 -
1988
Senior Sales Representative
Canon USA, (New York, NY) 1982 - 1986
Sales Manager (1986)
Sales Representative (1982 - 1985)
Stanley Works, (New Britain, CT) 1981 -
1982
Sales Representative
Sold company products in a ten state territory (Western region of the
United States)
Civic Organization
Volunteer at local soup kitchens, local hospital, Meals on Wheels and
American Legion Post.
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts Degree Siena College, Loudonville NY