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
Sales Analysis & Business Development – Ontario Region (2009)
Responsible for identifying and analyzing business potential, valuing market opportunities, and making recommendations to Sales Management.
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
Software & Database Developer
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
Software & Database Developer
Created and delivered solutions to facilitate the company’s drug discovery research.
Conceptis Technologies Inc. – Montréal, Québec 2002
Software Developer
Created web-based healthcare software in a growing dot-com business.
Peachtree Network Inc. – Montréal, Québec 2000 – 2002
E-Marketing Designer, Software Developer
Created novel e-marketing & e-commerce solutions in a dynamic startup environment.
SDP Components – Montréal, Québec 1999 – 2000
Graphic Designer, Website Developer
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
•Bilingual: English and French
•Intermediate Spanish
INTERESTS & AFFILIATIONS
•Personal interests include sailing, kiteboarding, music, traveling, and physical fitness.
•Affiliated with the Canadian Marketing Association, and the Royal Canadian Yacht Club.
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