The document is a resume for Paige Ottelin, an experienced sales specialist in the healthcare industry with over 20 years of experience. She has worked in sales roles for several major pharmaceutical companies, specializing in diabetes and cardiovascular drugs. Ottelin has consistently exceeded sales goals and received recognition as a top performer, including regional awards. She also has experience as a registered nurse and holds a nursing degree as well as degrees in social work and gerontology.
1. PAIGE D. OTTELIN RN, BSN
3713 Timberoak Drive
Greensboro, North Carolina 27410
paigeottelin69@gmail.com
336/337-4101 (cell)
PROFILE
Results driven Sales Specialist with 20 years of diverse experience in building and maintaining solid
customer base within the healthcare industry. Consistently recognized as a leader in achieving sales
objectives that drive company profits while maximizing performance goals. Areas of expertise include:
• Extensive medical knowledge: Registered Nurse with Diabetes Management Certification
• Solid work ethic with the proven ability to problem-solve
• Goal orientated, team player and self motivated
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BRISTOL MYERS SQUIBB, Plainsboro, NJ 2006 present
AstraZeneca, Wilmington, DE
Executive Diabetes Sales Specialist
• Successful launch of Onglyza, Bydureon, and Farxiga
• Consistently recognized for entrepreneurial thinking and leadership
• Selected as regional Customer Sales Team member
• Serve as regional mentor with an emphasis on product and disease state and business acumen skills
• Act as district sales trainer responsible for ensuring new sales representatives are proficient with
product and disease state
NITROMED, Lexington, MA 2005 - 2006
Cardiovascular Sales Specialist
• Achieved 150% of sales objective for 3rd
quarter 2006
• Ranked in the top third nationally
• Implemented the launch of BiDil, a therapy for African-American heart failure patients
• Created and delivered scientific, clinical presentations to cardiologists, nephrologists,
endocrinologists, primary care providers and hospital systems
• Participated in “Field Input Team”. One of ten representatives selected nationally to provide feedback
and direction to the senior management team at the corporate headquarters.
• Received “Exceeds Expectations” in all areas on annual performance review
MERCK & COMPANY, INC., Whitehouse Station, NJ 2001 - 2005
Professional Sales Representative II
• Received “Award for Excellence” for launching a new label indication for Singulair (May 2002)
• Lead district workshops to enhance disease knowledge
• Served as a mentor for all newly hired representatives
• Successfully launched Zetia and Singulair in 2003, and Vytorin in 2004
• Consistently “Exceeds Expectations” on annual performance reviews
THE MOSES H. CONE HEALTH CARE SYSTEM, Greensboro, NC 1997-2001
Staff Nurse II, Oncology & Hematology Division
• Provided direct nursing care to oncology patients receiving chemotherapy for various diseases
• Provided education and support for patients and families during chemotherapy and throughout
recovery period
• Acted as a liaison between patients and physicians to discuss treatment options
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Professional experience continued:
Staff Nurse III, Neurological/Surgical Intensive Care Unit 1995-1997
• Managed the care of trauma and surgical patients
• Worked directly with neurosurgical and critical care teams to stabilize patients post operatively/trauma
• Provided various educational in-services for staff of 65 to educate on trauma management, post
operative care and various neurological conditions
Hospice of Randolph County, Asheboro, NC 1991-1992
Social Worker and Bereavement Counselor
• Provided on-going emotional support for patients with terminal illness and offered counseling, support
and assistance to families throughout the duration of care
• Advocated for indigent patients to obtain food, shelter, and medication
EDUCATION
University of Southern Indiana
Diabetes Management Certificate Program
University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
• Magna Cum Laude Graduate
University of North Carolina at Greensboro, Greensboro, NC
Bachelor of Science in Social Work
Bachelor of Science in Gerontology
• Cum Laude Graduate
CERTIFICATIONS & AWARDS
• Certification in Diabetes Management-Current
• 2016 Regional Spotlight Award
• 2013 Circle of Excellence
• 2013 Attended the ADA meeting
• 2010 Territory Business Manager of the Year
• Amazing People Award 2010
• Award for Excellence-Merck 2002
• Rinsing Star Award-Merck 2001
• Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, 1995
• Recipient, Saint Leo’s Hospital Nursing Scholarship, 1996
• School of Human Environmental Science Academic Excellence Award, 1991