Jason A.

Taravella
1148 North Pointe Dr.
Normal, IL 61761
(309) 310-1921
E-mail: jta134ea@westpost.net
CAREER OBJECTIVE
Being a very self-motivated individual, I am looking to further my career in spe
cialty pharmaceutical, or medical device sales. My experience, training, and sk
ills have truly prepared me for further success in the medical industry.
EDUCATION
Illinois State University, Normal, Illinois
Bachelor of Science, May, 2002
Marketing Major- with emphasis in sales
Heartland Community College, Bloomington, Illinois
Associates of Science, May 2000
RELEVANT COURSEWORK
Marketing Management, Marketing Research, Personal Selling, Advanced Sales
ACHIEVEMENTS/ AFFILIATIONS
a Consistently ranked in top 15% of my region in sales over the past 5 years.
a Currently completing courses to become a Certified Medical Representative
a aCymbalta Champa within Nova Quest/ Eli Lilly
a Mentor to new sales representatives ensuring quality territory startup
a Developed the advanced selling portion of the Nova Quest career development pa
th for the Chicago district
a aL.E.A.D. Program Champa within Nova Quest/Eli Lilly
a Member of the National Association of Pharmaceutical Sales Representatives
a Chosen to participate in the National Collegiate Selling Competition program f
or Illinois State University
WORK EXPERIENCE
Nova Quest/ Eli Lilly
April 2004-December 2009
Sales Representative
a Promoting Cymbalta, Strattera, Evista, Cialis, and Symbyax to Primary Care, OB
/GYNas, Rheumatologists, and Internal Medicine Physicians
a Working with psychiatrists to effectively aid in the promotion of Cymbalta, an
d Symbyax
a Ensure market share increase through team leadership and territory coordinatio
n.
a Working closely with counterparts to influence physicians by progressively sel
ling
Innovex
September 2003- March 2004
Sales Representative
a Called on OB/GYNas, Internists, Endocrinologists, Urologists, and
Primary Care physicians.
a Promoted Testosterone and Progesterone products in my territory
in order to grow market share.
Cintas Corporation
December 2002- September 2003
Sales Representative
a Outside sales to new customer base through relationship and consultative selli
ng of corporate identity uniforms and facility service products
a Grew existing customer base with new product introduction
a Met and exceeded Cintas sales goals and expectations
Vector Marketing (while attending college)
2002 Outside Sales
a Sold Cutco cutlery to qualified customers, as part of an advanced
sales class
a Gained real life experience in consultative selling
KEY STRENGTHS
a Experience. My overall, as well as pharmaceutical sales experience has equippe
d me with the tools needed to be very effective in sales.
a Training. My pharmaceutical training, and coursework at Illinois State, have
provided me with knowledge, and skills to further succeed in the pharmaceutical
industry.
a Computer Skills.
a Expense reporting, sales call tracking.
a Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Internet Explorer.
ACTIVITIES
a Family Life
a Golf
a Fishing

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