Melody Olson Email & Phone Number

Texas, United States

Houston, Texas Area

Houston, Texas Area

- Develop partnerships with CEO's, CNO's, Clinical Nurse Educators, Directors, and Managers at major healthcare systems and accounts in the East Texas Region (Houston and surrounding areas) with a shared goal of achieving a highly educated workforce- Market and promote online nursing degree programs at The University of Texas at Arlington (RN to BSN, Initial Licensure BSN, MSN in Administration, MSN in Education, RN to MSN and MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner)- Effectively implement… Show more - Develop partnerships with CEO's, CNO's, Clinical Nurse Educators, Directors, and Managers at major healthcare systems and accounts in the East Texas Region (Houston and surrounding areas) with a shared goal of achieving a highly educated workforce- Market and promote online nursing degree programs at The University of Texas at Arlington (RN to BSN, Initial Licensure BSN, MSN in Administration, MSN in Education, RN to MSN and MSN-Family Nurse Practitioner)- Effectively implement recruitment campaigns to existing healthcare accounts and establish communication plan- Host information sessions and presentations for healthcare professionals at their facilities Show less

Central United States (Based In Houston, Tx)

Houston, Tx

North Houston, TX Territory (April 2009 - March 2011)Spring, TX Territory (June 2008 - April 2009)Market and increase sales of CNS products: CONCERTA - Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and INVEGA - Schizoaffective/Schizophrenia to Psychiatry, Pediatrics, and mental health accounts and institutions. Launched CONCERTA adult ADHD indication in Q4 2008 and expanded promotion to Primary Care physicians. Launched INVEGA SUSTENNA, once-a-month injection for Schizophrenia in Q4 2009… Show more North Houston, TX Territory (April 2009 - March 2011)Spring, TX Territory (June 2008 - April 2009)Market and increase sales of CNS products: CONCERTA - Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder and INVEGA - Schizoaffective/Schizophrenia to Psychiatry, Pediatrics, and mental health accounts and institutions. Launched CONCERTA adult ADHD indication in Q4 2008 and expanded promotion to Primary Care physicians. Launched INVEGA SUSTENNA, once-a-month injection for Schizophrenia in Q4 2009 and promoted product through Q1 2010. - Sole ownership for rebuilding North Houston territory; 2nd largest by total ADHD volume in region (re-established CONCERTA as the Pediatric ADHD market leader and restored relationships with key Psychiatry and Pediatric customers). Finished 2008 in top 18% of national representatives- Formulary wins during Invega Sustenna launch period at key mental health institutions- Regional Field Trainer - completed advanced "Train the Trainer"​ development course and served as regional field trainer for new hires- Developed key opinion leaders as national product speakers- Chosen by management to cover vacant territories within district in addition to regular territory responsibilities- Selected as district representative for regional J&J CREDO Team- Chosen as member of Sales Representative Advisory Panel (SRAP) and served on Incentive Compensation team- Completed "Certified to Sell" (advanced product and market knowledge training)- Selected by management to represent company and promote products at state and regional conventionsKey Job Functions: - Analyze customer prescribing decisions to identify business opportunities and track business results- Prepare and execute a quarterly business plan to drive growth with key customers- Achieve sales forecasts and targets- Establish and maintain strong relationships with customers- Utilize and leverage brand and company resources while closely managing budget guidelines. Show less

North Houston, TX Territory (August 2004 - June 2008)Houston Medical Center Territory (May 2004 - August 2004)Market and increas sales of ULTRACET for acute pain and AXERT for acute migraine treatment to Neurology, Psychiatry, Orthopedics, Rheumatology, Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Primary Care physicians. Launched TOPAMAX for migraine prophylaxis in Q3 2004, Launched RAZADYNE & RAZADYNE ER for Alzheimer's Disease in Q1 2005 and Q2 2005, respectively. -… Show more North Houston, TX Territory (August 2004 - June 2008)Houston Medical Center Territory (May 2004 - August 2004)Market and increas sales of ULTRACET for acute pain and AXERT for acute migraine treatment to Neurology, Psychiatry, Orthopedics, Rheumatology, Anesthesiology, Internal Medicine, Geriatrics, and Primary Care physicians. Launched TOPAMAX for migraine prophylaxis in Q3 2004, Launched RAZADYNE & RAZADYNE ER for Alzheimer's Disease in Q1 2005 and Q2 2005, respectively. - Sole ownership and responsibility for North Houston territory; continue to increase TOPAMAX volume and expand the migraine prophylaxis market in Primary Care and neurology and further maximize AXERT and RAZADYNE ER new Rx's with product loyalists, 2006 - 2008- National leader in AXERT New Rx volume growth; continued to obtain quarter on quarter growth in highly competitive and saturated market. Ranked top 15% in country for AXERT sales results, 2007- Promoted to Professional Sales Representative, 2006- Successfully launched RAZADYNE & RAZADYNE ER; achieved significant market share at the expense of established competitor products in the Alzheimer's market with key customers; Ranked #1 in region after Razadyne launch, 2005- Successfully launched new TOPAMAX indication established migraine prophylaxis market in Primary Care and further penetrated market with Neurology customers; Finished 2004 ranked in top 5% of region, during Topamax launch- Covered vacant Houston Medical Center territory; re-established company presence and product market share and built relationships with key specialty customers- Selected to represent company and promote products at Pri-Med South Convention- Developed key opinion leaders as national product speakers- Selected as District Computer & Business Analytics specialist - Chosen by management as member of inaugural South Texas District Leadership Team- Selected as member of South Central Women's Leadership Initiative Show less

• Oversaw weekly intramural games and managed 20+ officials/supervisors• Proficient in rules and officiating procedures for all intramural sports; led referee and umpire training sessions for team sports and officiated games when needed• Facilitated good sportsmanship conduct, handled and resolved conflicts and provided aid to injured participants; CPR certified• Enforced all intramural rules, regulations and procedures

Worked primarily in the Volunteer Services Department- Promoted hospital services and published monthly newsletter- Supervised 50+ summer volunteers - Created weekly volunteer schedules for each hospital department- Contacted and obtained sponsors and donors for various events - Coordinated volunteer and hospital promotional events

Worked in the Accounting Department at Texaco before the Chevron merger- Verified meter statements for accuracy and balanced monthly pipeline system - Assisted management with inner-departmental financial clearings

Bba, Marketing (Minor: Chemistry)

Activities and Societies: Phi Beta Chi (Professional Women's Business Organization), American Marketing Association, UTeach Outreach.

Certificate Of Accountancy

Completed Graduate level Accounting courses (Intermediate Accounting and Accounting Information Systems) during the Spring 2011 semester.

Leadership Essentials Certificate

Business Communication - Specialization Certificate