PROFILE

A customer-focused analytics and sales professional with more than ten years experience in the pharmaceutical and technology sectors. Proven abilities in analyzing markets and business needs, leading to the identification of revenue potential, increased efficiencies, and the driving of customer value. Strong reputation for versatility, problem solving, building relationships & cross-cultural connections, and motivating people.


BUSINESS EXPERIENCE

GlaxoSmithKline Inc. – Toronto, Ontario     2007 – 2009

  1. Sales Analysis & Business Development – Ontario Region (2009)
    Responsible for identifying and analyzing business potential, valuing market opportunities, and making recommendations to Sales Management.


  1. Territory Representative – Ontario Sales Division (2007 – 2009)
    Promoted leading and new medications to customers in one of Canada’s top-selling territories.


Morgan Stanley / Compuware Corporation – Montréal, Québec     2005 – 2006

  1. Software & Database Developer

  2. Embedded team member at Morgan Stanley, providing all necessary technology to accurately report on trades for the sales team.


AstraZeneca R&D Montréal – Montréal, Québec     2002 – 2005

  1. Software & Database Developer

  2. Created and delivered solutions to facilitate the company’s drug discovery research.


Conceptis Technologies Inc. – Montréal, Québec     2002

  1. Software Developer

  2. Created web-based healthcare software in a growing dot-com business.


Peachtree Network Inc. – Montréal, Québec     2000 – 2002

  1. E-Marketing Designer, Software Developer

  2. Created novel e-marketing & e-commerce solutions in a dynamic startup environment.


SDP Components – Montréal, Québec     1999 – 2000

  1. Graphic Designer, Website Developer

  2. Provided creative direction for the company’s marketing initiatives.


ADDITIONAL EXPERIENCE

Freelance Consultant

    Areas of expertise: Online marketing, technology solutions, website development, database design.


EDUCATION

M.B.A. (Hons) Marketing focus – Queen’s University, Kingston, Ontario     2007

(incl. an exchange at Universität Mannheim, Mannheim, Germany)

B.A. History & International Relations – McGill University, Montréal, Quebec     1999


LANGUAGES

  1. Bilingual: English and French

  2. Intermediate Spanish


INTERESTS & AFFILIATIONS

  1. Personal interests include sailing, kiteboarding, music, traveling, and physical fitness.

  2. Affiliated with the Canadian Marketing Association, and the Royal Canadian Yacht Club.

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