Karen A.

Zier RT (R)
187 Machell Ave.
Dallas, PA 18612
(570) 674-8910
(570) 889-7368
kz1089824@westpost.net

EDUCATION
12/00 B.S. Professional Studies, Minor Business-College Misericordia-GPA 3.4
6/96 A.A.S. Radiologic Technology-College Misericordia-GPA 3.2
WORK HISTORY
1/08- Sales Associate/Asst Manager-Buka
Present a Retail sales & management of specialty boutique
a Creative visual presentations, inventory management, high end clothing & ac
cessories
a Superior Merchandising Skills, excellent communication, maximize retail opp
ortunities
6/07 - 1/08 Surgical Products Sales Specialist-State of the Art Medical Products
, Inc.
a Responsible for calling on territory hospitals, surgeons, OR Departments, I
R Departments
a Responsible for selling numerous surgical product lines, including Arthroca
re, MedComp, Uresil, Jarit Instruments
a Superior growth of new sales and establishing excellent relationships with
customers and manufacturers
7/05 a" 5/07 Senior Sales Specialist-Neuroscience-Novartis Pharmaceuticals
a 2006 Presidentas Club Award winner
a 2006 Neuroscience Trileptal 500 winner
a 2007 Neuroscience Stalevo Area Brand Expert
a 2006 Neuroscience Rapid Recognition Award-Results Driven (T1)
a 2006 Neuroscience Rapid Recognition Award-Results Driven (T2)
a Calling on specialties of Neurology and Psychiatry
a Working as a team player within my pod and also with counterparts from other d
ivisions (Pediatric, Resp/Derm)
a- Making the most superb business/personal relationships with my targeted
physicians
5/02 a" 7/05 CNS Pharmaceutical Specialist-UCB Pharma, Inc.
a CNS East Regional Business Director Award
a Regional Reach for the Share Winner
a Safe Driving Award
a Calling on specialties of Neurology, Psychiatry, Pain Management
a Calling on Long Term Care Centers, Hospitals, VAas, Prison Systems
a- Increased Keppra MS from 8.9% to 21.5% in 27 months
a- 2005 Q1 aNational Outpacera-DDD & Metadate CD
a- Building and growing partnerships with becoming a complete resource
a- Effective use of targeting tools
a- Effectively using budget resources
a- Understanding and maximizing opportunities
a- Active involvement with Epilepsy Foundation
a- Creating and initiating new sales strategies
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative-UCB Pharma, Inc.
a 12/02 Promotion to CNS Specialty Sales Force
a 2002 2nd Quarter Managed Care Leadership Award
a Increased market share over 30% in 14 months
a Consistently increasing market share on a monthly basis
a Increasing Zyrtec D scripts up to 50%
a Strategic planning of call cycles
a Developing great physician relationships
a Active team member and leader
a Exemplifying superior time management skills
a Managing a territory of over 200 physicians
5/00 a" 5/01 Pharmaceutical Sales Representative-Innovex, Inc.
Project: UCB Pharma, Inc.
a Increased market share by 23% in 10 months
a Implementing creative sales ideas & programs
a Managing territory of 200 physicians
a Consistently meeting/exceeding goals & responsibilities
6/99 a" 5/00 Chief Fluoroscopy Technologist Supervisor-N.E. Rehabilitation
Pain Management Department
a Radiation Fluoroscopy during minor surgery
a Performing epidural steroid injections with physicians
a Monitoring patient vital signs
a Training of staff
a Supervising entire aspect of the department
5/99 a" 6/99 Endoscopy Specialist- ESI, Georgetown University Hospital
Preparation & Assistance/Instruction, of endoscopy equipment during all laprasco
pic/endoscopy procedures
a Instruction to staff of cleaning, handling, & function, of endoscopy equipment
a On-call for all cases as needed
LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, & MEMBERSHIPS
a- 2010/2011 member of the Cambridge Whoas Who Registry among
Executives and Professionals in the field of Research, Medicine
And Healthcare
a 2008 member aBiltmore Whoas Who of Business Professionalsa
a PA State Radiology license
a American Society of Radiologic Technologists
a AORN Operating Room Protocol Certified