Trista Shepard

As part of the pharmaceutical healthcare industry for 24 years, Trista has evolved into an inspirational leader and talent developer that individualizes her leadership style based on each team member’s strengths.  This makes her a trusted mentor.  With a strong drive for action, Trista has consistently created a winning team culture that resulted in top ranking sales and numerous awards.

Strengths

•             Individualization: Coaching and training others based on customized needs that focus on leveraging personal strengths to maximize performance and help achieve career goals.

•             Strategic Implementation: Provides leadership on optimal execution of business plans

•             People Engagement: Motivation and team building that empowers others to take ownership towards achieving the team’s business goals.

Career Background

•             24 years in pharmaceutical industry

o             22 Years at JNJ, 2 Years at Astra-Zeneca

o             20 Years in management role

•             Kellogg Sales Company, account sales

•             Stickley Furniture, customer service

Functional Expertise

•             Managing People (20 yrs.)

•             Sales/Account Mgmt. (5 yrs.)

•             Customer Service (3 yrs.)

•             Marketing internship with Janssen (6 months)

•             Summer internship with Xerox marketing team in Uxbridge, England

•             MBA in Marketing Management

As a Gallup-Certified Strengths Coach, Trista will bring business leadership experience on how to develop a team culture focused on building engagement and joint accountability, with the ultimate goal of improved performance and outcomes.  Trista also brings years of experience mentoring others to accomplish their career development goals (ex. enhance interviewing skills, effective resume building, uncover networking opportunities).  Some workshop offerings include: Building a Team Culture and Vision, Career Planning, Behavioral Style Selling.