Phone 617-***-****
02131
Ruth A. Murphy
Objective To cultivate my diverse skill-set in a dynamic
environment that fosters growth and opportunity.
Experience 1995-Present Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Wellesley,
Ma.
Account Executive-Commercial Business
Responsible for sales/service, training of health
care benefits to corporations, employees, Brokers
and Consultants in all size markets.
Consult with Employers, Brokers, and Key decision
makers to analyze current health benefit options.
Plan, design and promote more effective strategies
in health care to meet changing employer and
employee needs.
Assist in development and implementation of
corporate marketing and promotional programs.
Maintained Quota Persistency above 100% for 2001
through plan year 2009.
1993-1995 Harvard Community Heath Plan Wellesley
Ma.
Account Executive-New Business
Proactively sought out new business opportunities
in eastern and central Massachusetts's territory to
increase plan revenues and market share.
Pioneered expansion territories, established
initial relationships, and created a customer base.
Created, developed and formulated strategies and
business plans to implement new health programs
Negotiated with and presented to senior level
executives and their staff, and motivated the
selection of health care on the employer and
employee levels.
Orchestrated and consolidated internal functional
areas to support sales objectives.
1989-1993 Harvard Community Health Plan Brookline
Ma.
Manager
Managed and supervised various business departments
within a managed care facility.
Recruit, train and evaluate staff.
Develop and maintain annual budgets, and
successfully work within constraints. Familiar with
claims and billing process.
Extensive knowledge of clinical and administrative
operations within a managed care organization.
Maintain department documentaries and protocol.
Act as Marketing liaison with internal constituents
to provide monthly presentations for employers and
their employees.
Additional 1988-1989 Harvard Community Health Plan Brookline
Experience Ma.
Sr. Child Life Specialist
Responsible for selective preparation of medical
procedures. Worked with children's psychosocial and
emotional needs within an ambulatory health care
environment.
Developed, implemented and presented clinical
inservices for a multidisciplinary team composed of
Clinicians and Support Staff. Functioned as a
member of this team.
Supervised and evaluated undergraduate student
activities.
1987-1988 Mass Eye and Ear
Infirmary Boston Ma.
Child Life Specialist
Developed and implemented Child Life Services
within 50 bed pediatric inpatient and ambulatory
facility.
1983- 1985 Sheraton
Corporation Jacksonville Fla.
Assistant Front Office Manager
Assisted in managing finance, customer service,
sales and recruitment within a 360 room corporate
hotel.
Education 1987 Wheelock College
Boston Ma.
Master of Science
Program Focus: Child Life
1982 Jacksonville
University Jacksonville Fla.
Bachelor of Science
Double Major: Education/ Psychology
Achievements Presidents Club Member 1996, 1997, 1998.
Achievement in Sales Awards, 1997 and 1998, 2003
2006.
Proficient in database management system.
Other desktop applications.
Community
Activities Homeless Shelter-Children's Volunteer Reading
Program
Child Life Volunteer, Various children's units
within greater Boston
References Available upon Request