Sales Representative

Cara E. Kelly

**** ******* **

Cincinnati, Ohio

Mobile: 513-***-****

E-mail: *********.*@*****.***

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OBJECTIVE To achieve a position in medical sales that supports

professional development and provides opportunities that

promote my unique skill set and experience.

PROFILE Highly motivated self-starter with the ability to develop and

implement effective sales plans and strategies and

capitalize on opportunities to build brand recognition.

Recognized as building strong customer relationships with

all levels of store management. Effective team player and

detail-oriented with excellent communication,

interpersonal, organizational and negotiation skills.

Computer skills include Microsoft Word, Excel and

PowerPoint.

EXPERIENCE Sales Representative, August 2009- November 2010

Kraft Foods; Atlanta, Georgia

Ensured effective implementation of products to close the

gap between projected sales volume and monthly sales

objectives by using customer activity plans and incremental

display opportunities.

. Achieved 3% sales growth by sustaining strong

relationships with store management and executing on key

programs

. Responsible for generating revenue for all 63 categories

of Kraft product by identifying key opportunities in

stores to build growth

. Managed a team of three merchandisers to ensure direct

store delivery to customers such as Wal-Mart, Publix and

Kroger

. Received certification in Retail Operations Training,

which allows maximizing product features and displays

. Nominated and selected as Co-captain on Team 95

. Selected as 1 of 20 Rising Stars in the Southeast region

Sales Associate

Kraft Foods; Memphis, Tennessee

Developed complete knowledge of Kraft Foods products,

systems and procedures, which allowed me to effectively

communicate stated sales material during client

presentations.

. Improved skills in order writing and managing inventory

in order to determine how much product needs to be

shipped to a store to achieve a monthly sales objective

. Attended sales workshops and cultivated skills in

communicating monthly sales plans and expectations with

store managers

Sales Representative, January 2009- May 2009

Vector Marketing; Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Presented the highest quality of kitchen cutlery to

referral customers by giving presentations and

demonstrating the use for each Cutco knife.

. Scheduled appointments with potential customers on the

phone through personal referrals and presented Cutco

products in demonstrations at the customer's home

. Attended weekly sales meetings and advanced training

workshops that instilled confidence and sharpened skills

for when presenting demonstrations to different types of

customers

Sales and Marketing Intern, May 2008- July 2008

Cincinnati Cyclones/U.S. Bank Arena; Cincinnati, Ohio

Developed and implemented new marketing opportunities to

maximize ticket sales and revenue

. Assisted the Marketing Manager and Account Managers with

daily activities and projects such as calling on new and

existing clients to increase ticket sales for Cyclone's

games

. Prepared and organized all game night activities for

each Cincinnati Cyclone's game as well as coordinating

special game night promotions

. Assisted with executing all advertising used in media

outlets including internet, print and television

EDUCATION The University of Alabama, Tuscaloosa, Alabama

Bachelor of Arts in Communication and Information Sciences,

May 2009

Major: Advertising Minor: Business

GPA: 3.2

AWARDS University of Alabama Women's Soccer Team, Aug. 2005-

May 2009

. Women's Soccer Athletic Scholarship, Recipient

SEC Honor Roll, Member, 2007-2009

Sigma Alpha Lambda, Member, 2007-2009

. The University of Alabama chapter of the National

Leadership and Honorary Society

REFERENCES Doug Norman

District Manager, Kraft Foods

Memphis, Tennessee

(W) 901-***-**** ext.122

Todd Bramble

Head Coach, University of Alabama Women's Soccer Team

Tuscaloosa, Alabama

(W) 205-***-****

Brad Burris

National Account Executive, Actelion Pharmaceuticals

Raleigh, North Carolina

(W) 919-***-****

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