LEONARDO JAVIER HIGGINS MEJIA
Barranquilla,Colombia
Summary
Bilingual veterinarian and zootechnician with commercial and technical experience in a multinational pharmaceutical company, adept at navigating competitive markets. I demonstrate a strong commitment to achieving productivity and meeting objectives. I consider myself a persevering individual focused on achieving set goals, with excellent interpersonal skills and adaptability to change.
Experienced professional with focus on management and team leadership. Capable of driving projects to successful completion through strategic planning and strong interpersonal skills. Known for fostering collaborative environments and delivering consistent results.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work history
Manager
Neovets Veterinary Clinic
Barranquilla
2020.07 - 2024.11
- Supplier management
- Personnel management
- Client relations
- Strategy development
- Payroll management
- Developed the clinic into a reference point in the city for small animal care, particularly for dogs and cats
- Opened new service areas within the clinic to enhance critical care for small animals
- Managed team dynamics by implementing conflict resolution strategies.
- Facilitated staff training, resulting in better customer service.
- Delegated tasks efficiently to maximise productivity.
Mixed Sales Representative
Laboratorios Servier de Colombia
Barranquilla
2018.07 - 2020.07
- Promoted products from the HTA, antidiabetic, and phlebotonic portfolios in the northern region, including Sabanalarga and Montería
- Positioned products among targeted physicians with high prescriptive potential, including vascular surgeons and endocrinologists
- Conducted follow-up on medical prescriptions through pharmacy visits and market analysis
- Provided ongoing education to physicians
- Achieved positive growth in phlebotonic sales with vascular surgeons, matching and surpassing the previous year’s figures
- Supported physicians in the development of a Phase IV study
- Established my portfolio as the first choice among physicians based on patient profiles
Sales and Promotion Executive
Laboratorios Pharmaprix
Barranquilla
2018.01 - 2018.06
- Promoted topical antibiotics and corticosteroids to general practitioners, dermatologists, and gynecologists
- Managed sales and collection of outstanding accounts from various clients
- Successfully recovered outstanding debts
- Increased product rotation through strong relationships with the medical community, boosting sales in the region
Sales Representative (R0)
Laboratorios Pfizer S.A
Barranquilla
2017.03 - 2017.11
- Promoted SNC products, including antibiotics and analgesics, to institutional and private practice physicians
- Conducted quarterly performance reports for the assigned area
- Increased prescriptions in my area with an impact exceeding 100%
- Successfully reopened the Maicao region with positive feedback from physicians
Junior Sales Representative
Eficacia S.A for Laboratorios Pfizer S.A
Barranquilla
2015.12 - 2017.03
- Similar to the above role, promoting SNC products and conducting performance analysis
- Maintained prescription growth and high prescription index in the region
Information Manager
COA Consultores y Operadores Agroindustriales
Barranquilla
2015.07 - 2015.11
- Managed livestock software and implemented systems for dairy farms
- Trained staff in inventory management and milk production processes
- Successfully marked and systematized over 200 farms in the southern Atlantic region
Veterinary Assistant
Pen y Bryn Farm
Vancouver
2015.03 - 2015.07
- Provided care and nutrition for horses and other animals
Veterinary Assistant
Kimba Zoosalud Veterinary Clinic
Barranquilla
2014.01 - 2014.07
- Assisted with various medical tasks, client care, and sample collection
Education
Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics - Veterinary
Fundación Universitaria San Martín
07.2015
Diploma in Agribusiness and Food Security - Veterinary
Universidad Del Norte
BarranquillaX National Veterinary Medicine Seminar - undefined
Santa Marta
2015.05 - 5 2015
Diploma in Reproductive Biotechnology - undefined
Applied Biotechnology to Bovine Reproduction - undefined
2011.09 - 9 2011
Strategies for Reproductive Management of Livestock - undefined
Strategies for Livestock Management to Mitigate Climate Impact - undefined
English Language Courses - undefined
Centro Cultural Colombo Americano
English Language Courses - undefined
Inlingua
French Language Course - undefined
Alianza Francesa
Diploma of Higher Education - animal nutrition
tech university
spain 10/2024 -
Skills
- Customer relationship management systems
- Effective delegating
- Budget planning
- Negotiation techniques
- Sales strategy development
- Leadership skills
Custom
- Diploma in Agribusiness and Food Security, Universidad del Norte, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia, 2016, 120 hours
- X National Veterinary Medicine Seminar, Santa Marta, Colombia, 05/29/15, 20 hours
- Diploma in Reproductive Biotechnology, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia, 2013, 120 hours
- Applied Biotechnology to Bovine Reproduction, Montería, Colombia, 09/19/11, 40 hours
- Strategies for Reproductive Management of Livestock, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia, 07/09/10, 6 hours
- Strategies for Livestock Management to Mitigate Climate Impact, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia, 06/02/10, 6 hours
- English Language Courses, Centro Cultural Colombo Americano, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia, 2010
- English Language Courses, Inlingua, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada, 2014
- French Language Course, Alianza Francesa, Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia, 2013
Languages
English
Upper intermediate
Spanish
Proficient (C2)
French
Beginner
Affiliations
- gym
Timeline
Manager
Neovets Veterinary Clinic
2020.07 - 2024.11
Mixed Sales Representative
Laboratorios Servier de Colombia
2018.07 - 2020.07
Sales and Promotion Executive
Laboratorios Pharmaprix
2018.01 - 2018.06
Sales Representative (R0)
Laboratorios Pfizer S.A
2017.03 - 2017.11
Junior Sales Representative
Eficacia S.A for Laboratorios Pfizer S.A
2015.12 - 2017.03
Information Manager
COA Consultores y Operadores Agroindustriales
2015.07 - 2015.11
X National Veterinary Medicine Seminar - undefined
Santa Marta
2015.05 - 5 2015
Veterinary Assistant
Pen y Bryn Farm
2015.03 - 2015.07
Veterinary Assistant
Kimba Zoosalud Veterinary Clinic
2014.01 - 2014.07
Applied Biotechnology to Bovine Reproduction - undefined
2011.09 - 9 2011
Diploma in Reproductive Biotechnology - undefined
Strategies for Reproductive Management of Livestock - undefined
Strategies for Livestock Management to Mitigate Climate Impact - undefined
English Language Courses - undefined
Centro Cultural Colombo Americano
English Language Courses - undefined
Inlingua
French Language Course - undefined
Alianza Francesa
Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics - Veterinary
Fundación Universitaria San Martín
Diploma in Agribusiness and Food Security - Veterinary
Universidad Del Norte
Diploma of Higher Education - animal nutrition
tech university
10/2024 -