PEDRO ACOSTA

57-55 Granger Street, 1st Fl | Corona, NY 11368(718) 310-0743 | pedroacorona1@gmail.com

Sales & Marketing Manager Healthcare | Pharmaceuticals

Enterprising professional with a master’s degree in both Business Administration and Marketing and a solid background increasing company revenue and profitability through sales and marketing initiatives. Stellar performance in the pharmaceutical industry, having successfully launched pharma products and divisions. Possesses strong knowledge of business needs and delivers business goals through marketing research and business consulting. Executes leadership in building and mentoring productive sales teams that deliver on expectations and target goals. Fluent in English and Spanish.

Policies & Procedures Marketing Training Management

Customer Service Leadership Business Consulting Marketing Research

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EX P E R I E N C E

PARKVIEW, LLC, New York, NY 2013– 2015EXIT SUCCESS REALTY, Queens, NY 2011–2012BERCOSA CENTURY 21, Queens, NY 2006–2011Sales Representative

Sold property throughout New York City with exceptional results based on development of a highly effective door-to-door promotional campaign

Demonstrated determination and dedication that resulted in 35+ property listings within four cities during 2013

Expanded client base through implementation of strategic marketing and sales initiatives Advised potential investors on financial matters regarding property investments and sales

SMALL BUSINESS CONSULTING, New York, NY 2006-2008Self Employed Consultant

Served as a consultant to new business owners in the identification of new opportunities and the potential for business diversification

Executed relationship management by developing productive associations with American-based businesses

Conducted a tri-state fair for a Dominican bank to promote business diversification and financial banking for new business owners

UNIVERSIDAD TECNOLOGICA DE SANTIAGO, Dominican Republic 2002–2004Professor of Marketing

Prepared and taught graduate and undergraduate courses in marketing

FIRMESA, Dominican Republic 2000–2003Self Employed Business Consultant

Provided marketing and business training to business owners Engaged in market research, with resulting launch of numerous new, multi-industry businesses Trained hospital staff in customer service skills for both public and private sectors

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POLLOS VEGANOS, S.A., Dominican Republic 1999–2000Marketing Director

Executed a re-launch of the Clinica de Especialidades Vegana clinic, which contributed to Veganos’ hospital leadership in the Cibao region

Conducted nationwide research to measure market trends, market participation, brand preferences, and consumer behavior

Developed a business plan for a community bank, the Asociacion Nordestana de Ahorros y Prestamos, which included thorough training of 20+ sales representatives in customer service. Successful business plan resulted in bank prospering and remaining a leading bank in the community

Implemented marketing strategies that expanded business and sales

Earlier Experience:Professor of Philosophy: Universidad Nacional Pedro Henriquez Urena, Dominican Republic

Manager: Farach, S.A., Dominican RepublicPharmaceutical Sales Representative: Abbott Laboratories, Dominican Republic

E D U C A T I O N

Master Healthcare Administration, Long Island University, Brooklyn, NY, Expected Graduation 2017Master Business Administration, University of Quebec, Montreal, Canada, 2002

Master in Marketing, Universidad Catolica Tecnologica del Cibao, 1997Bachelor in Philosophy, Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre y Maestra, 1988

Pre-Licensing Course in Healthcare Insurance, POHS Institute, New York, NY, June, 2015