As a sales manager at National CooperativeRx, Melissa carried out the Cooperative’s sales and marketing strategy. By educating plan sponsors on how our organization can provide the right pharmacy benefits for their clients, Melissa was able to save members money and add value to their benefit plans.

*Sold Xifaxan, Uceris, Apriso, and Moviprep to Gastroenterologists and Hepatologists*Educated healthcare professionals about disease states including hepatic encephalopathy, IBS-D, and ulcerative colitis

Promoted the knee injectable, Hyalgan, to Orthopedic Surgeons, Rheumatologists, and Pain Medicine Doctors utilizing the buy and bill process.

Developed and implemented efficient and productive routing in startup WI territorySuccessfully marketed Florastor across the State of WI to Pharmacists, Gastroenterologists, Infectious Disease physicians, Family Practice physicians, Internal Medicine physicians, and Pediatricians throughout Wisconsin.Designed and presented custom Power Point presentations for in-services to Long Term Care Pharmacies and Directors of Nursing to educate them on the benefits of Florastor for the patients in these facilities.Developed strong relationships with physicians, office staff, LTC staff, and Hospital pharmacies. Built strong rapport with Midwest District team and helped drive sales for successful rollout of Midwest District from 2008 to presentKey Results:Increased sales from $5,000 - $50,000 in WI from April 2008 to the present57% increase in 200884% increase in 200965% increase in 201023% increase in 201119% increase in 201233% increase in 2013Leader Circle Winner in 2010 and 2013

Evaluated and supervised exercise training of populations entering the community fitness program, the independent exercise program, the youth fitness program, the employee fitness program, and the corporate fitness clients.Evaluated and supervised cardiac Phase III patients and pulmonary patients.Promoted wellness by providing education and exercise classes.Performed risk factor analysis according to ACSM guidelines, fitness assessments, and exercise tolerance test.Interpreted data and modified exercise prescription/program as needed.Performed glucose tests for diabetic clients.

Assisted in the creation of initial facility policy & procedures Assisted in researching & procuring all equipment necessary for the new wellness & aquatics centerAssisted in creating protocol for initiating, evaluating, & determining appropriate exercise programming for seniorsDeveloped & implemented wellness & aquatic programming ideas and topics, special events, open house, etc.Assisted in developing, scheduling, instructing, & training land and aqua based exercise classes; & individual exercise sessions for seniorsAdvertised and communicated wellness & aquatic center programs to residents Supervised gym and pool areasActed as a certified pool/spa operator & lifeguard in the pool area

Evaluated fitness levels of facility members by administering a variety of exercise testsPrepared individual exercise prescriptionsDesigned, implemented, coordinated, managed, and evaluated a variety of motivational and special events for membersCovered the fitness floor to assist with questions and concernsTaught PUMP and water aerobics when needed

Assisted in Phase II Cardiac Rehabilitation by monitoring blood pressure and heart rate, checking workload, updating the computer, updating exercise prescription, generating reports, and interpreting EKG'sAssisted in Pulmonary Rehabilitation by monitoring oxygen saturation, heart rate, dyspnea, and workloadProvided one-on-one assistance with stroke rehabilitation patients, while monitoring heart rate, blood pressure, and workload in the CVA classesHelped with the pre- and post-natal classes by providing a safe and monitored setting for maintaining or increasing physical activity for pregnant womenAssisted teaching aerobics to women ages 40+ in the Strong Bones/Strong Bodies class for osteoporosis preventionTaught an education class on exercise guidelines; developed and conducted special projectsObserved and conducted fitness orientations and assessmentsObserved clinical procedures such as CABG, catheterization, Phase I Cardiac Rehab, and stress testing