Currently serving as an approachable and fair-minded advisor and specializing in the development of soft (power) skills..• Establish and nurture long-term client relationships, fostering trust and loyalty through open communication and consistently delivering on promises.• Advise clients on effective communication tactics for the purpose of enhancing leadership and teamwork• Provide personalized coaching to business leaders, addressing leadership skills, team management, and goal setting, resulting in improved leadership dynamics and employee satisfaction.• Lead workshops and seminars on vital business topics, such as financial literacy, business development, and customer relationship management, contributing to enhanced industry knowledge among clients.

Enthusiastically serving as a trainer and facilitator specializing in communication skills enhancement. Proficiently design, develop, and deliver engaging workshops and seminars tailored to diverse audiences, equipping participants with the tools to excel in verbal, written, and nonverbal communication.• Experienced leadership training and coaching specialist with a proven track record of guiding individuals and teams towards peak performance• Adept at developing and delivering impactful training programs that enhance essential leadership competencies, including effective communication, strategic thinking, and conflict resolution.• Skilled in conducting insightful one-on-one coaching sessions that promote self-awareness, goal attainment, and leadership growth.• Proactively collaborate with clients to design customized development plans, provide actionable feedback, and inspire transformative change.• Dedicated to fostering a culture of dynamic leadership that drives organizational success through empowered and motivated teams.

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Serving in the College of Business (Managerial Studies Department) as an instructor within the Professional Selling Program. • Developed comprehensive lesson plans that blended theoretical concepts with real-world case studies, fostering a deep understanding of sales strategies, negotiation tactics, and relationship-building skills.• Leveraged industry expertise to provide insightful lectures and interactive discussions, encouraging critical thinking and application of selling principles in diverse market scenarios.• Mentored and guided students in developing persuasive communication skills, honing their abilities to deliver compelling sales pitches and presentations.• Organized guest lectures featuring sales professionals from prominent companies, offering students valuable insights and networking opportunities within the sales industry.• Facilitated role-playing exercises and mock sales scenarios, enabling students to practice and refine their selling techniques in a supportive classroom environment.• Advised students on career paths within sales, provided guidance on job search strategies, and assisted in resume and interview preparation.• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMtHbUxq7rRNZkwz9-2jh5IIqSpKPqoJS

Served in sales leadership roles with responsibility for managing sales teams in various categories within the Pharmaceutical Products Division.• Directed and motivated a high-performing sales team across multiple midwestern territories, consistently achieving and surpassing sales targets.• Formulated and executed strategic sales plans, leveraging market data and competitor analysis to identify growth opportunities and maximize market share.• Provided comprehensive product training to the sales team, enabling them to effectively communicate the value proposition of pharmaceutical products and services to healthcare professionals.• Coordinated and led engaging sales meetings, fostering team collaboration, sharing best practices, and ensuring alignment with corporate goals and strategies.• Established and nurtured relationships with key opinion leaders, physicians, and healthcare institutions, expanding the company's presence and influence within the medical community.• Monitored sales performance metrics and data to assess individual and team progress, implementing performance improvement plans and recognizing top performers.• Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing, medical affairs, and regulatory teams to ensure seamless product launches and adherence to industry regulations and compliance standards.• Conducted detailed market analysis to identify trends, challenges, and emerging opportunities, proactively adapting sales strategies to effectively address changing market dynamics.

Created, developed and facilitated sales training programs for new and experienced Hospital Sales Representatives. Project management of various hospital / key account projects were also developed and facilitated in conjunction with various marketing groups.

Promoted the use of a blood clot dissolving enzyme (Abbokinase) to cardiovascular specialists throughout the hospital. Specialized as a consultant to cardiologists, interventional radiologists and vascular surgeons. Also created numerous local marketing programs designed to increase physician referrals. Responsibilities also included the presentation of all new pharmaceutical products to hospital pharmacy for formulary review and acceptance.