Linda A Schmidt

Thermo Fisher Scientific (Phadia)
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Jan 2011 to Jun 2013
Clinical Sales Consultant II - Immunodiagnostic Division
Ascend Therapeutics
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Mar 2010 to Jan 2011
Specialty Sales Representative - Women's Health
Schering-Plough
San Jose, CA
Feb 2008 to Mar 2010
Respiratory Sales Representative
UCB (Schwarz Pharma)
San Francisco Bay Area, CA
Apr 2005 to Feb 2008
Professional Sales Rep - Respiratory Pediatric Unit
AstraZeneca - Hamburg (Germany)

Jan 2004 to Dec 2004
Pharmaceutical Sales Specialist - Oncology

University of Hamburg
2001 to 2004
M.A. in Educational Psychology
UCSC
1996 to 2001
B.A. in Molecular, Cellular, and Developmental Biology; Psychology

THE VALLEY HOSPITAL

Sep 2005 to 2000
Critical Care/Psychiatric Social Worker
BERGEN REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER
Paramus, NJ
Dec 2003 to May 2005
Medical Social Worker
BERGEN FAMILY CENTER
Englewood, NJ
Jul 2001 to Nov 2003
Geriatric Care Manager

Fordham University
Tarrytown, NY
Sep 1999 to May 2002
Master of Social Work
Ramapo College
Mahwah, NJ
Aug 1991 to May 1996
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration

New Jersey Social Work License obtained: MSW and LCSW. Effective group process skills. Effective oral and written communication skills to express ideas clearly. Effective listening skills. Ability to pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to follow through using appropriate channels of communication. Ability to pay attention to details, often changing from one task to another without loss of efficiency or composure. Ability to function competently in stressful situations and the changing work environment related to changing patient needs, including working with clients with acute, chronic, and complex mental health and social issues. Ability to work cooperatively with patients, family members, multidisciplinary team members. Ability to utilize effective time management to set priorities, to perform job related responsibilities, and respond quickly to emergency situations. Ability to use effective analytical and critical thinking skills to problem-solve.

Roundhouse Marketing and Promotions

Sep 1996 to 2000
Senior Designer/Illustrator
Oakland National Color & Engraving Communications
Oakland, CA
Oct 1994 to May 1995
Art Director
Lithocraft
Oakland, CA
Oct 1991 to Jul 1994
Graphic Designer
Computer Associates International, inc
San Jose, CA
Oct 1986 to Aug 1991
Art Director
Crane/Auvil & Associates advertising
San Francisco, CA
Sep 1985 to Oct 1986
Production Artist
Austin Associates Inc.
Santa Clara, CA
Mar 1985 to Jun 1985
Production Artist

Kendal School of Design
Grand Rapids, MI
1981 to 1984
BFA in Illustration
Aquinas College
Grand Rapids, MI
1979 to 1984
Minor in Classical Piano

Technical Sklls: Knowledgeable in numerous software programs as the industry progressed. Most Efficient with (CS5.5) Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, In-Design, Apple Keynote, Adobe Acrobat Pro., Quicktime Pro. Proficient in a variety of computer generated illustration styles. Basic knowledge of multimedia presentations. Basic knowledge of web design.