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Pharmaceutical Sales Representative Resume
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| Desired Industry: Biotech |
SpiderID: 3718 |
| Desired Job Location: Seattle, Washington |
Date Posted: 9/26/2005 |
| Type of Position: Full-Time Permanent |
Availability Date: 10/30/2005 |
| Desired Wage: 45000 |
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U.S. Work Authorization: Yes |
| Job Level: Experienced with over 2 years experience |
Willing to Travel: Yes, 25-50% |
| Highest Degree Attained: Bachelors |
Willing to Relocate: No |
Objective: * medical industry knowledge * sales experience and achievements * primary care and specialty physician relationship-building skills * bilingual
Motivated professional with a unique background of experience (1) providing interpretation services to Russian clients interacting with medical professionals; and (2) promoting and increasing internet advertising and marketing services. Established a strong record of healthcare industry knowledge and pharmaceutical insight developed from working in various clinical environments. Strengths that are transferable to pharmaceutical sales include:
* Physician Relationship-Development: Comfort level working with physicians from a diversity of specialties and experience building relationships with nurses, administrators, pharmacists, and other medical office staff.
* Healthcare-Related Knowledge: Knowledge of medical terminology/conditions, surgical procedures, and drug applications gained while explaining drug implications and side effects; interpreting pharmacist/physician dosage instructions; and translating surgical procedures.
* Sales: Experience calling on and managing business accounts, exceeding quotas, generating continuous annual revenue growth, and maintaining a high account retention level.
Experience: MEDICAL TRANSLATOR CONTRACTOR, Seattle, WA, 1993 - Present
Medical Translator. Work as an independent contractor providing language assistance and interpretation services to Russian clients seeking medical treatment.
* Accompany patients to physician offices, hospitals, outpatient diagnostic facilities, dental clinics, and pharmacies.
* Serve as the interpreter between clients, physicians, nurses, and medical office staff.
* Explain implications, side effects, and dosage administration protocols for a range of pharmaceuticals.
* Translate surgical procedures to patients as well as cardiac cath, angioplasty, and other procedures.
* Translate at outpatient surgery facilities.
* Assist clients at pharmacies to translate between pharmacists' instructions regarding drug dosages/applications.
* Built a strong network of contacts with physicians from nearly every medical facility in the metropolitan area.
* Developed in-depth knowledge of medical terminology.
* Gained strong knowledge regarding different drugs and how they are used to treat specific disease states.
STRATAC ENTERPRISE, Seattle, WA, 1996 - 1999
Sales Representative. Increased sales of internet advertising and marketing services by calling on businesses, making presentations to key-decision makers, preparing quotes, and building/maintaining long- term relationships.
* Consistently met/exceeded sales quotas by selling customers on advertising benefits/value over price.
* Assisted clients with developing advertising strategies/layouts that were most effective for increasing business.
* Followed-up with clients to review ad success, strengthen relationships, answer questions, resolve problems, and ensure long- term business and satisfaction.
OMEGA ENTERPRISES, Seattle, WA, 1992 - 1995
Sales Representative. Increased sales of a broad line of apparel, CD's, and other general merchandise at this company that catered to international customers.
* Provided levels of service that generated repeat business and referrals.
Education: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, Moscow State University, Moscow, Russia
Skills: * medical industry knowledge * sales experience and achievements * primary care and specialty physician relationship-building skills * bilingual
Additional Information: AL STEKLAR 31003 14 Avenue South #B11 * Federal Way, WA 98003 Home: (253) 946-7900 * Cell: (206) 234-3337 Email: steklar@comcast.net
Dear District Manager:
I am interested in utilizing my unique background of sales and healthcare industry experience to begin a career in the pharmaceutical sales industry. Enclosed is a copy of my resume detailing my qualifications, education, and professional experience working as a Medical Translator and Sales Representative in the advertising industry. I am confident that my background will enable me to increase territory revenues and build long-term physician relationships for your company.
Please allow me to highlight a few strengths that will enable me to be a valuable addition to your sales force:
* Sales experience for exceeding quotas, generating revenue growth, and managing business accounts.
* Extensive pharmaceutical industry knowledge of drug applications, dosages, side effects, and indications.
* Knowledge of medical terminology and a broad range of surgical procedures.
* Built a strong network of contacts with physician practices, hospitals, outpatient diagnostic facilities, dental clinics, pharmacies, and outpatient surgery facilities.
As my resume cannot fully communicate all of my qualifications, I would appreciate the opportunity to meet with you for an interview to discuss how our association can be of mutual benefit. Thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to hearing from you soon.
Sincerely,
Al Steklar
Candidate Contact Information:
| Name: Al Steklar |
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Phone: 253-946-7900 |
| City: Federal Way |
Fax: - |
| State: Washington |
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| Zip: 98003 |
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