LANE DOSSETT

4523 Steere Dr.. Shreveport, LA 71105 (318) 221-7883

Cell Phone # 318-423-1400 email: ld64f598@westpost.net
Objective
To obtain a challenging position in sales utilizing the skills and training lear
ned from educational opportunities and past job experiences - a position with a
research-driven organization committed to developing and marketing products that
preserve and improve the quality of life.
Employment
GEMINI RESEARCH ( Interim Position)
Consultant ( June 2009- present)
Consultant for patients with special blood types that have commercial and resear
ch applications.
Establish travel arrangements for these patients and collect fees from the resea
rch facilities.

INVENTIV HEALTH
Pharmaceutical Sales Representative (April 20, 2008- May. 29, 2009)
Contract representative for Endo Pharmaceuticals. Called on primary care doctor
s and physician assistants in pain management. Instructed them on Endo products
including Voltaren Gel and Lidoderm Patches. Territory consisted of the Shrevep
ort metropolitan area and East Texas. Launched a new product line for Endo phar
maceuticals and conducted market research.
* Contract with Endo was not renewed
* Greg Brown manager ( 504) 338- 2416
* Annual salary $52,000, 1st Quarterly Bonus 1300
* Rank number 25 out of 205 sales representatives for Pharma 2

ATHLON PHARMACEUTICALS
Marketing Representative (Feb 2007- April 15, 2008)
Position required calling on Doctors and Physician Assistants of Cough/Cold an
d Pain Management. Instructed them of Athlon product lines such including Symtan
, Dolgic LQ, and Entex. Territory consisted of the Shreveport metropolitan are
a, East Texas, and Southwest Arkansas.
* Company went out of business
* 100% commission job ($45,000/year)

KONICA MINOLTA
Account Executive (Feb 2006-Jan. 11, 2007)
Business to Business sales of Konica Minolta Multifunctional Business Machines a
nd Solutions and customer service on Konica Minolta products and solutions.
* Increased sales 102 % in territory
* Sold high-end multi-functional copiers, printers, and fax machines
* Exceeded customer quotas making a minimum of 20 cold calls daily

UNISHIPPERS
Shipping Consultant (June 2005-December 2005)
 Cold called on every type of business for their shipping needs. The company is
a third party provider for shipping companies like DHL, Roadway, BAX, and Pilot.
Advised them on cost saving measures of overnight and ground shipping and condu
cted daily tracking of customers packages or freight. Territory consisted of al
l of Northwest Louisiana.

COX MEDIA
Account Executive (May 2000- June 2005)
Advertising Sales for Cox Communications in the Bossier Cable System. Performed
contract negotiations and sales with local and national businesses. Handled comm
ercial traffic for the Cox system and public relations for Cox Communications. W
rote scripts and produced local commercials. Extensive experience with local and
national advertising companies.
* Increased sales annually from 2000-2004
* Exceeded monthly goals
* Commendations from Regional Vice President of Cox Media
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Broadcast Journalism
Deans Honor Roll
Graduated 1998 University Of Louisiana Monroe
Associations
Shreveport Chamber of Commerce Diplomat- Team of the year 2003-2004
Bossier City Chamber of Commerce Diplomat