SHAUN P. KELLY
Lititz, PA 17543 abmtl4@r.postjobfree.com
PROFILE Diligent, self-motivated and results-oriented individual seeks
to utilize acquired skills, experience and education with
opportunities for growth based upon performance.
SUMMARY - Experience in a variety of areas including sales, account
management, new business development, multi-channel
marketing, career counseling, resume writing, customer/
public/media relations, and journalism.
- Proven ability to demonstrate a high level of flexibility
and retention of knowledge in fast-paced and rapidly
changing environments.
- Identify target audiences and develop objectives
utilizing an understanding of sales, marketing and
product management strategies; creative problem solver
with proven ability to create cost savings, increase
efficiency, and contribute to business success.
- Consistently meet time deadlines and standards of
productivity; recognized as a top-performer among
supervisors and peers.
- Computer experience includes work in Microsoft Office;
Adobe PageMaker/ Photoshop; Quark Xpress and extensive
use of Macintosh programs/applications.
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EMPLOYMENT WALGREENS, Trooper/York, PA
2009-Present
Pharmacy Technician
- Enter and sell prescriptions, promote savings club
memberships and other in-store items to patients at store
counter and drive-up window; advise customers on products
and remedies based upon past pharmaceutical experience.
- Resolve complex third-party billing issues; explain
issues to patients in easy-to-grasp language.
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MERCK & CO., INC., West Point, PA
2006-2008
USHH Professional Representative - Outbound, National
Business Group
- Called upon and managed over 400 physician offices
located nationwide while representing a variety of
company products via telephone and Internet mediums;
. Rated No. 1 in Market Share Change among all
outbound representatives in the department for JANUVIA,
Merck's latest product on the market, as of June 1,
2008.
- Participated in required training; successfully completed
exams and certification for the following products:
ZETIA, VYTORIN, COZAAR, HYZAAR, JANUVIA, JANUMET, FOSAMAX
and SINGULAIR; also completed exams and certification for
the following disease states: Hyperlipidemia,
Hypercholesterolemia, Diabetes and Diabetes Awareness,
Osteoporosis, Asthma and Allergic Rhinitis. Also
completed additional exams for Medical Terminology,
Clinical Pharmacology, along with competitor products and
disease states.
. Received award from Business Manager for placing the
highest number of total outbound calls in the first two
quarters of 2007.
- Served as team representative on Sales Representative
Council; interacted with the NBG Director in
communicating departmental issues, and worked with
multiple individuals in order to develop creative
solutions and facilitate positive change.
. Promoted from Medical Representative to Professional
Representative after one year.
SCHAUMBURG FLYERS, Schaumburg, IL
2005-2006
Director of Group Sales
- Oversaw group sales department, including the management and
training of full/part-time staff; game day duties
included the supervision of the pregame picnic area and
the customer relations booth.
- Provided excellent customer service to group leaders
and ballpark guests. Coordinated outings with contact
people; found quick and adequate solutions to a variety
of issues as they arose. Followed up with clients to
ensure satisfaction.
. Group sales totals finished $85,000 (70 percent) higher
through 2006 off-season than at the same point in 2005;
increased revenue in 2005 by more than $40,000 (15
percent).
- Presided over weekly meetings with group sales staff;
advised and motivated staff members; kept track of sales
standings and supplied weekly updates.
. Developed guidelines and orientation materials for members of
group sales staff.
SHAUN P. KELLY
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EMPLOYMENT A BETTER RESUME SERVICE, Merrillville, IN
2004-2005
(Continued) Writer / Manager
- Consulted with new and existing clients and provided a wide
range of services from resume writing to career
counseling; oversaw needs of office branch.
. Consistently ranked among company's top five branches in
sales during tenure.
THE TIMES OF NORTHWEST INDIANA, Valparaiso, IN
2001-2005
Sports Clerk / Freelance Writer
- Covered local high school and collegiate sporting events;
interviewed coaches and players; wrote articles,
features, staff reports and preseason previews on
deadline.
. Worked with Sports Information Directors and
Media Relations departments to schedule convenient
interview times with coaches and players.
- Proofread and copy-edited the work of staff and feature
writers.
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COCA-COLA BOTTLING COMPANY, Portage, IN
1995-1999
Special Events Coordinator (1999)
- Oversaw the promotions and marketing of local events
and charitable programs; sold company products in
conjunction with events.
Merchandiser (1995-1999)
- Built displays, stocked store shelves and created
signage to promote product visibility.
. Accompanied regular drivers with high volume
routes; occasionally merchandized stores and placed
orders. Trained new route merchandisers.
INTERNSHIPS CHICAGO WHITE SOX, Chicago, IL
2003
Public / Media Relations
- Worked closely with the Manager of Corporate
Communications and the Director of
Public Relations in planning for the 2003 All-Star
Game.
. Managed activity in one of the auxiliary press boxes
for the All-Star Game and the
corresponding All-Star Weekend; also returned to
provide support during the 2005
playoffs and World Series.
- Prepared media materials including player statistics,
game notes and post-game notes; drafted press releases
and promoted team events such as player appearances.
. Contributing writer for the Season-in-Review
publication.
- Assisted in the preparation of post-game news
conferences; compiled and analyzed monthly media coverage
data.
CHICAGO BLACKHAWKS, Chicago, IL
2002
Public / Community Relations
- Helped coordinate donation and charity event
requests.
- Provided support to staff before, during and after
games in press box and interviews.
- Assisted in copy editing the 2002-03 Media Guide;
wrote responses to fan mail.
. Conducted research project by compiling data from
team archives; transferred 75
years worth of information into a data base program.
- Aided in coordinating player participation at charity
events.
EDUCATION PURDUE UNIVERSITY, West Lafayette, IN
2002
. Received Bachelor's degree in Liberal Arts;
emphasis in Communication.
REFERENCES Professional references available upon request.