Build and promote company as a new buying GPO (Group Purchasing Organization) for independent pharmacies. Involved in selecting vendors (wholesalers), negotiating fees, and developing marketing strategies. Prospect for new business, present to owners, and finalize contracts. Interact with President, COO, and Board. * Growth to over 70 million in sales in 6 monthsGrowth will exceed 100 million plus 2023

Key player in driving and accelerating growth for Epic Pharmacies, Inc. and Epic Pharmacy Network, Inc. in the Midwest and South territories (14 states). Hired, trained and managed new Sales Reps to market company member services/benefits to independent pharmacies in GA, FL, MI, VA, and MD while continuing to personally manage a territory of 5 or 6 states. Championed a heavy focus on customer service and building customer loyalty. • More than doubled the account base and generated billions in revenue annually.• Facilitated the addition of a new wholesaler to company vendor list which led to exponential growth. • During first year of employment managed sales for 50% of U.S.

Sales Representative (2002 - 2006)Built a new territory in west Kentucky, south Illinois, Missouri and north Arkansas. Cold called on pharmacies to generate interest, to review company pricing/products, and to present comparative analysis on cost of goods to decision makers. Interacted with Dohman’s wholesalers: EPIC, McKesson, Cardinal Health, and AmerisouceBergen.• Accelerated startup and growth of a new territory; generated $6M monthly in first year.• Selected to take over 3 additional territories with $18M in monthly revenue during the acquisition of Dohmen by Cardinal Health, while continuing to maintain 100% of accounts in own territory.• Awarded Salesman of the Year in 2004.Merchandizer (2001 - 2002)Traveled throughout territory to merchandize newly-contracted pharmacies. • Merchandised 200+ pharmacies within one year in a regional Midwest territory: KY, IND, OH, WVA.• Promoted to a Sales Representative position.(PRIOR EMPLOYMENT: McKesson Corporation, Louisville, KY - Positions in Supply Chain/Logistics)