Ashley Tanner, Rdn Email & Phone Number

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex

Responsible for the development, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of our Health and wellness platform, which involves the ability to develop a team to leverage science-based evidence with reputational thought leaders to demonstrate dairy’s essential role in a healthy lifestyle and sustainable food systems.

Texas, United States

I have the privilege of representing our hard-working dairy farmer families by leading the physician education initiative within the Dairy MAX Health and Wellness team. I develop, train, and lead a team that educates healthcare professionals on the latest research demonstrating that specific dairy foods can contribute to positive patient outcomes for those with or at risk of cardiovascular disease.

Texas, United States

Oversee the management and overall success of the Dairy MAX physician education program by:• Developing and leading the annual Sales and Marketing Plan for the Program• Developing, training, and leading a successful team to educate healthcare professionals on the benefits of dairy products

Texas, Oklahoma, & New Mexico

As a field sales manager, I had responsibility for leading a team of nine Specialty Sales Executives in the states of TX, OK, and NM. I developed and executed a strategy to generate profitable sales growth on a total base of $31M, with focus in the areas of pediatrics, gastroenterology, critical care and oncology. Highlights:• Achieved 4.7% specialty product growth target on assigned accounts (2018)• Top Performing Manager for call metrics Q1-Q3, 2019 by coaching team on sales effectiveness• Defended over $1M of existing business from competitive threat by orchestrating value analysis committee presentations and performing contract negotiations• Selected by senior leadership to mentor new Area Sales Manager (2019)• Two members of my team were promoted to elevated roles within the organization• Interviewed, hired and trained eight new Specialty Sales Executives

Tx / Ok / Nm

Promoted to Region Manager due to my successful track record of consistently exceeding sales targets while assuming additional roles of progressive responsibility.• Led a regional sales team of nine Account Executives in TX, OK, and NM to grow profitable business through a complete sales force reorganization.

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Promoted to specialist role to develop and grow business relationships with assigned key accounts in addition to my local assigned territory. Functioned as the key account expert for account specific sales strategies and marketing programs and assisted local representative in obtaining contractual commitments.Highlights:• Recognized for +21% growth versus prior year with TOP Program Silver Award (2016)• Received Gold Standard Award for >100% Growth Target Achievement from program implementation until my promotion to Region Manager (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016)• Recognized with Platinum TOP Award for Lead Role on MedAssets Pre-commit Implementation & Conversion Workstream (2014)• Honored with Team MVP Award for contribution to the individual success of several colleagues (2016) • Earned Pulling Together Award for work on Premier LIDN Defense Team (2014)• Recognized with Region of the Year Award for sales team with largest growth in country (2014)• Mentored and provided new hire training as Field Trainer (2016-17)• Appointed Critical Care Resource Representative for region (2016-17)• Delivered multiple presentations country-wide as part of Internal Speakers Program (2010-17)• Constructed and delivered presentations to three GPOs as part of the RFP process in conjunction with National Accounts team• Trained new Strategic Accounts Sales team member (2009-10)• Validated CRM Implementation Plan for new product launches

Dallas/Fort Worth Area

Focused on selling specialized Medical Nutrition formulas and medical devices by growing business relationships with key decision makers and influencers. Detailed and performed product demonstrations to targets with a carefully defined messaging strategy and call sequence, leveraging business and value solutions based on evidence and outcome data.Highlights:• Distinguished with 2 Sales Leadership Conference Incentive Trips for finishing in top 5% of company (2006; 2007)• Honored with Very Best Spirit Award for work with National Accounts team on Novation RFP materials (2007)• Served as Continuing Education Field Trainer to educate peers on recently published studies and new sales collateral (2005-07)

Bedford, Tx

Clinical Dietitian, focused: ICU & OncologyTeam Lead

Fort Worth, Tx

Inpatient and Outpatient Clinical Dietitian

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Nutrition

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Clinical Dietetics