1. TINA VEGA COSTELLO
3016 42nd Street, Metairie, Louisiana 70001
Cell (504) 259-9386 tinavega@cox.net
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Award-winning Sales Professional with over sixteen years successful outside healthcare/pharmaceutical/biologic sales
experience in highly competitive marketplaces. Strategic planner with a proven record penetrating and securing specialty
markets that produce increased growth. Intuitive and confident professional producing exceptional rather than expected
results.
PROFESSIONAL WORK EXPERIENCE
PHARMADERM, SANDOZ, NOVARTIS April 2015- Present
Executive Sales Representative Dermatology, Podiatry
• Selected as 1 of 10 reps in country to participate in a pilot program for co promotion of Cosentyx with Novartis
• Promote Cosentyx, Secukinumab (a biologic) for Plaque Psoriasis and Psoriatic Arthritis; Kerydin, Tavaborole (a
topical Boron solution) for Onychomycosis of the toenails; Veregen, Sinecatechins (a topical ointment) for
External and Perianal Genital Warts; Oxistat, Oxiconazole Nitrate (Antifungal); Pandel, Hydrocortisone (Mid
Potency Steroid); Apexicon E Cream, Diflorasone Diacetate (High Potency Steroid)
• Selected as Selling Skills Champion, Gulf States District, 2016
• Selected as Cosentyx Champion, Gulf States District, 2016
• Ranked #20 out of 93 for President’s Club 2015 (2015 New Hires)
• Rated a 3 (exceeded – highest rate possible) on 2015 evaluation
STIEFEL LABORATORIES, a GSK company April 2004- April 2015
Senior Sales Specialist Dermatology
• Selected for FVP Advisory Board, Embed and Grow Team, Rewards and Recognition Task Force ( Stiefel &
General Medicine), 2014
• Ranked #5 in nation, #1 in district for Fabior launch through Nov. 2014
• Doubled Fabior Mkt Shr vs. district & nation for R3 & R12 through Sept. 2014
• Exceeded district & nation in Trx Mkt Shr for Veltin & Sorilux for R3 & R12 Sept. 2014
• Ranked as Proficient Plus at grade 7 level (highest rep level), S1 2014
• Selected as Team1 Lead, Change Champion & GSK360 co Lead, Gulf Coast District, 2013
• Received LEAD Value Medal for Respect and Bronze Star Award, 2013
• Received certificate for “Aspire to be the most trusted partner” for participation in role play at Fabior Launch
Meeting, May 2013
• Received LEAD Recognition Letter for leadership on the MCE training call May 2013
• Ranked as Distinguished Plus at grade 7 level (highest rep level), S2 2013
• Ranked as Proficient Plus at grade 7 level (highest rep Level), S1 2013
• Performance Circle Winner, 2012
• Ranked as Exceptional (highest level) at grade 8 level, S1,2 2012
• Received LEAD Value Medal for Transparency, Dec 2012
• Promoted to Sr Sales Specialist Dermatology (grade 7, highest rep level), Nov 2012
• Ranked as Distinguished Plus at grade 8 level, S2, 2011 (no ranking for S1 2011)
• Promoted to Dermatology Senior Executive Sales Specialist, March 2011
• Exceeded national and regional market share for Veltin launch, Jan 2011
• *Beginning Jan 2011 GSK no longer ranked individuals based on sales results.*
• Promoted to Executive Therapeutic Sales Professional, August 2010
• President’s Club Winner, 2009
• Selected as the Managed Markets Liaison, 2009
• Selected as district MVP & District Sales Trainer by district manager, 2008
• President’s Club Winner, 2007
• Won Brevoxyl Market share growth contest & Top 10 Rosac Wash Contest, 2007

2. • Won Sales Excellence Award, 2nd
Quarter 2007
• Won Rising Star Award, 1st
Quarter 2007
• Selected for Brevoxyl Advisory Board, 2007 and Mimyx Advisory Board, 2006
• Won Duac “Close for the Business” Contest, July 2006 and won 5th
place in Myrac sales contest, May 2005
TINA VEGA COSTELLO
3016 42nd Street, Metairie, Louisiana 70001
Cell (504) 259-9386 tinavega@cox.net
BAYER CORPORATION April 2001 – March 2004
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative I
• Promoted and sold anti-infective products, Avelox PO/IV, Cipro PO/IV and Cipro XR PO to targeted
offices and hospital-based, high-potential physicians including Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Emergency
Room, Infectious Disease, Pulmonologists, Nephrologists and Urologists
• Promoted and sold erectile dysfunction product, Levitra, to targeted offices and hospital-based, high-potential
physicians including Internal Medicine, Family Practice, Emergency Room, Infectious Disease, Pulmonologists,
Nephrologists and Urologists
• Promoted and sold statin, Baycol, to targeted offices and hospital-based, high-potential physicians including
Internal Medicine, Family Practice and Cardiologists
• Informed and assisted physicians in withdrawal of statin from market
• Maintained contact with allied health care departments including hospital and retail pharmacies, formulary
committees and micro labs
• Gained formulary status for Avelox PO/IV at Assumption Hospital, Napoleonville, LA and Prevost Hospital,
Donaldsonville, LA
• Assisted in the development and planning of peer influence dinners and speaker programs within assigned territory
• Communicated and coordinated promotional activities with cross functional partners including Anti-Infective
Specialists, Hospital Account Specialists and other pharmaceutical sales representatives from surrounding
territories
• Performed special assignments, i.e. attending conventions and meetings as assigned
• Developed and maintained complete records of all physician/health care targets
• Controlled expenses within a defined budget
• Participated in preceptorships with key targeted physicians
• Maintained accurate sample records for up to four products
• Won Division Ready, Set, Sell Contest, July 2003
• Quintessential Certification, March 27, 2003
• Ranked fourth place in President's Club in Houston Sales Area in 2002
• Promoted from Pharmaceutical Sales Representative to Pharmaceutical Sales Representative I, October 23, 2002
• Certificate of Completion National Sales Training Department Anti-Infective Insights, November 1, 2001
GENTIVA HEALTH SERVICES February 2000 – April 2001
Combination Account Representative
• Grew current and new clients through education, sales and marketing of nursing services: RNs, LPNs, CNAs, PTs,
OTs, STs, MSWs, Dieticians and Private Duty staffing
• Grew current and new clients through education, sales and marketing for the Infusion Therapy Division:
pharmacy and high tech nursing to administer acute and chronic therapies: Synagis, Flolan, Growth Hormone,
IVIG, IVAB, Chemotherapy, Pain Management, TPN, Enteral/Parenteral Nutrition, Hydration
• Established an account list in excess of 100 referral sources including: Physicians, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners,
Physician Assistants, Medical Assistants, Discharge Planners, Social Workers, Case Managers and Trust Officers
• Called on Physician Offices and Groups, Hospitals, Independent Living Facilities, Nursing Homes, Managed Care
Companies, and Workers’ Comp in Southeast Louisiana
• Executed manage care pull through to create new contracts and maintain contracts in place
• Co-marketed with pharmaceutical representatives to promote specialty pharmaceuticals
• Recruited staff for nursing services
• Completed the educational program in Basics of Hemophilia A provided by Baxter Healthcare Corporation,
August 16, 2000

3. • Won second place in the admissions contest for April 2000 at Gentiva Health Services
• Organized and implemented a sales blitz covering a 50 mile radius including 10 sales representatives
EDUCATION
LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY, Baton Rouge, LA
Bachelor of Science: Marketing