Latisha Gray

Ten years experience in Sales, Marketing, and Customer Relationship Management

Proven and measurable track record of sales performance
Able to manage multiple projects, clients, and deadlines
Polished and persuasive public speaker and presenter
Results oriented and Self motivated
Computer applications proficiency (MS Office Suite, Siebel, Adobe)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
North Hennepin Community College
2009 -current
Corporate Relations Director
Brooklyn Park, MN
Initiated new industry relationships with 100 companies leading to new training
contracts and donations
Developed industry outreach marketing strategy, programs, and cross functional c
ommittee
Managed college business outreach events creating visibility, advisory board mem
bers, and increased revenue
Sepracor Pharmaceuticals/Publicis Selling Solutions
2008 - 2009
Respiratory Sales Specialist
Madison, WI
Launched new asthma and allergy medications to Allergists, ENTs, and Pulmonologi
sts
Met district product sales projections and drove growth in new markets achieving
first sales in region
Secured managed care access and formulary coverage for new products through effe
ctive presentations
Developed relationships and opened doors with physicians in "low access" terri
tory
Midwest Airlines
2007- 2008
Community Relations Manager
Oak Creek, WI
Promoted Social Responsibility, Sustainability, and Public Relations programs in
key airline cities
Developed positive and mutually beneficial community, marketing, and corporate
partnerships
Managed 1 million dollar partnership budget for grant requests, donations, and e
vent sponsorships
Represented airline on local boards, at community events, and other philanthropy
programs
Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc.
2003 - 2007
Gastroenterology Sales Specialist (2006 - 2007)
Milwaukee, WI
Diabetes and Cardiovascular Sales (2003 -2006)
Exceeded product sales goals each quarter over three year period ranking in the
top 20% of all reps
Ranked #1 regionally in Actos Advantage Market Share Increase Contest driving g
rowth by over 50%
Planned and coordinated comprehensive monthly programs and dinners to educate p
hysicians
Created new sales through effective collaboration with physicians, managed care,
and marketing

DaimlerChrysler Motors Corporation

1998 - 2003
District Sales and Marketing Manager (1999-2003)
Waukesha, WI
Sales & Marketing Management Training Program (1998-1999)
Auburn Hills, MI
Coordinated local dealer marketing campaigns, driving owner loyalty and dealer s
ervice excellence
Launched and achieved 100% dealership Five Star certifications increasing sales
and owner satisfaction
Facilitated new vehicle launch training sessions to more than 800 retail sales c
onsultants annually
EDUCATION &TRAINING
Eastern Michigan University MS- Marketing Program - currently enrolled
Winthrop University BA - English - Graduated December 1997
Ken Blanchard Situational Leadership Training
Dale Carnegie Presentation Training