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Houston, Texas

OAPI is involved in pharmaceutical and medical device. The company currently markets Samsca (tolvaptan), IV Busulfex (busulfan), BreathTek Urea Breath Test (UBT for H. pylori), and Abilify (aripiprazole). Hospital account managers interact with specialites including cardiologists,nephrologists and hepatologists. Strategic tactics involvle achieving sales goals, attaining formulary pull-through and educating various healthcare providers in the hospital setting.- Received a Performance award in 2014 for top growth in sales of Samsca in target accounts.- Received Vice President Club awards in 2015 & 2016.- Territory includes the Texas Medical Center and five academic facilities.

Houston, Texas Area

- Promoted Integrilin IV anti-platelet to interventional cardiologist in Texas Medical Center and Avelox anti-biotic to MD Anderson Hospital.- Promoted to Key Account Specialist, one of only sixteen selected in the country. Responsibilities included contract negotiations, developing thought leaders, composing strategic hospitals account plans and working with account representatives. Reported to District Manager and National Accounts Manager. Territory included top 15 accounts in East Texas District: Texas Medical Center, Dallas, Temple, Tyler and Beaumont. Sales results were 106% in '06; 108% in '07 and 104% in '08.- Presidents Club Winner 2005 with sales at 165%. Ranked 1st out of 342 representatives.- Presidents Club Winner 2004. Ranked 5th out of 342 representatives.

Texas, Louisiana

- Launched Angiomax, a new product for angioplasty. Gained unrestricted formulary usage in 10 out of 12 hospitals in Houston and Louisiana. Responsible for Texas Medical Center and Louisiana.- In 2003, ranked 21st out of 90 representatives.- Worked two territories after a vacancy and attained formulary approval at Lake Charles Memorial Hospital.- Calle on various specialty P&T members, (including neurologists, surgeons, hematologists), to provide education on Angiomax and persuade formulary approval.

Houston, Texas

- Promoted Procrit (for anemia with chronic renal failure) to oncologists after merger with J&J, along with chemotherapy and radiation products including Doxil and Ethyol. Responsible for Texas Medical Center.- In 2000, ranked 17 th out of 95 representatives in sales of Ditropan XL, at 151% to plan.- Proven track record led to transfer in company with oncology division.- Recommended by management for District Manager in Houston area. - Trained representatives on territory management, product knowledge, computer skills and customer interactions.- Launched Ditropan XL ( for incontinence) to urologist in Texas Medical Center and surrounding areas. promoted Elmiron (for interstial cystitis), Testoderm TTS (for testosterone deficiency), and Mycelex (for oral thrush).

Houston, Texas

- Merger with Alza Pharmaceuticals. Retained with company to promote in urology arena.- Launched new products Muse and Actis (for erectile dysfunction) to urologists, endocrinologists and neurologists in Texas Medical Center and community. Ranked in top 5% out of 70 representatives.- Managed a 2 million dollar territory extending from Houston to Louisiana for a start-up biotech company.

Houston, Texas

- Promoted Activase (for myocardial infarction, stroke and pulmonary embolism) to cardiologists, neurologists, E.R. Physicians, pharmacists and hospital administrators. Attained unrestricted formulary use in 21 accounts.- Received the Exceptional Regional Performance Award 1996.- Received top sales award four consecutive years: Activase Sales Achievement Award 1991 - 1994. Sales results were 100.3% in 1991; 119.7 in '92; 114.8 in '93 and 109.7 in '94.- Achieved performance award three consecutive years. Performance Stamina Award 1992 - 1994.- Achieved highest market: Highest Activase Market Share Award 1995- Achieved increase in market share: Top Activase Market Share Increase Award 1994- In 1992 ranked 16th out of 162 representatives. promoted to Senior Clinical Hospital Representative after one year in territory.- Joined the American Heart Association in 1995 - 1997. Assisted with increasing education in the community. Participated in organizing the 'Heart Walk', 'Jump For Fitness' and the 'Heart Ball'.

Corpus Christi, Texas Area

- Strong technical knowledge of various diseases and products indicated for hyperlipidemia, hypertension, Parkionson's disease, rheumatoid arthritis and glaucoma.- Attained formulary status for Mevacor (for hypercholesterolemia) at Naval Air Station, August 1990.- Nominated for 'Rookie of the Year' by peers in Houston Division, 1989.- Selected for position with company out of 200 candidates. Company was voted as 'Best Sales Force' among Fortune 500 companies in 1989 - 1991.