Christine M. Kuzman
Cranston, Rhode Island 02921
401-***-**** Home 401-***-**** Mobile
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Objective To obtain and excel in a sales position within an expanding specialty
pharmaceutical organization.
Experience
2003-2005 Johnson & Johnson Corporate, New Brunswick, NJ
Sales Recruiting Consultant
1st place winner of "Source to Win Contest" 2004, 2005.
Exceeded standards in the Recruiting Consultant role.
Planned and executed effective phone screening on a diverse slate of
candidates to provide Recruiting Manager with an appropriate schedule
of interviews to fill candidate pipeline or to fill a vacant sales
position.
Generated prospects for current and forecasted openings by using
expert screening techniques and by identifying highly qualified,
hirable candidates.
Developed and maintained relationships with Sourcers and Recruiting
Managers.
Developed a full understanding of hiring profiles based upon company,
therapeutic drug class and situational needs.
Trained Recruiting Consultants; trained District Managers in Training
Selection and Interviewing skills.
1999-2002 Johnson & Johnson, Titusville, NJ
Sales Representative, Janssen Pharmaceutica
Successfully managed and grew market share within the Providence,
Rhode Island territory.
Ranked 2nd in district based upon Quarterly Performance Index for 3rd
and 4th quarter of 1999; received Partnering Award for 3rd Quarter of
2000 and District Representative of the Year 2000.
Designated as Advanced Selling Skills coordinator, Journal Club
coordinator, Product Knowledge Coordinator for Boston 500 Blue
district.
Managed and grew two Janssen brands with client physicians in hospital
and office environment in RI, while prospecting new opportunities for
Janssen products within these establishments.
Designated Field Sales Force Recruiter for New England; interviewed
and trained new representatives.
Managed vacant territory accepting all responsibilities, including
client relationships, company programs and industry conventions for
two months while maintaining the Providence territory, without losing
market share.
Established strong client relationships, resulting in the development
of several physicians as product speakers
1997-1999 Kelly Services, Inc., Warwick, RI
Account Representative
Supplied supplemental staffing solutions to commercial businesses
throughout RI.
Generated $1.9 million of new business for 1998, exceeding budget by
25%.
Cultivated territory through extensive and aggressive cold calling,
telemarketing and referral networking.
Focused sales activities to meet branch, regional and divisional goals
by developing solid strategic sales plans and assessing customer needs
to ensure complete customer satisfaction.
Conducted recruitment seminars to various career and technical centers
throughout RI.
Trained and supported new account representatives in other branches
within the company.
199*-****-** WHJY Radio, Providence, RI
Account Executive
Prospected and generated new business for 94 WHJY, an Album Oriented
Rock Music Station
Education
Bachelor of Arts, Mass Communications, Rhode Island College, 1996
Achievemen
ts
Received Outstanding Student Award from Dale Carnegie Sales Advantage
Training Course