WHY I DESERVE AN INTERVIEW
• Formal medical device sales training program that integrates
the technical aspects of biologics, total joints, spine, sports
medicine, foot & ankle, and trauma along with proven sales
techniques to succeed in the device industry (American
Institute of Medical Sales)
o Top-Ranked Graduate
• Orthopedic/Medical Device OR experience
• Graduate of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign,
B.S. in Kinesiology
o Concentration in Human Anatomy and Physiology
o Dean’s List
• Highly competitive and successful BIG TEN collegiate athlete
o 4-year starter
o 2-year captain
o All American Honors
• 6 years of Sales and Customer Service Experience
• 2 years of Leadership and Management Experience
• Excellent communication and presentation skills which will
be evident in my interview
Colleen F. Cherington
1620 Fieldstone Drive Cell: 217-***-****
Quincy, IL 62305 E-mail: *******.**********@*****.***
Position Desired
Medical device associate sales representative in Champaign, IL
Work Experience
All of my work experiences have helped develop my sales and communications skills.
06/09 – 07/09; Graduate and Valedictorian, American Institute of Medical Sales
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o Work experience and advanced training, including OR experience, in total joints,
sports medicine, spine, foot & ankle, osteobiologics, and trauma
• 08/07 - 08/08; Campus Recreation Center, Champaign, IL
Position: Personal Trainer
• 03/08 - 05/08; Prime Time Volleyball Club, Champaign, IL
Position: Coach – Youth Volleyball Team
• 04/04-06/09; Sales and Customer Service Experience:
o Victoria’s Secret
o Bronze-It Tanning
o Bailey’s Fudge & Fine Gifts
o Legends Bar & Grill
o Buffalo Wild Wings Restaurant
• 08/07-05/09; Leadership & Management Experience:
o Illinois Women’s Volleyball Club, President & Captain
• Organized and managed 30 women for two consecutive years;
scheduling regional and national travel; director of local
tournaments; and conflict resolution.
Education
• May 2009 B.S. in Kinesiology – University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
• June-July 2009--American Institute of Medical Sales, Denver, CO
o Valedictorian, AIMS Academy
Honors
• All-American, Honorable Mention, NIRSA/NCCS 2009
• Dean’s List – University of Illinois – 2008
• President & Captain– University of Illinois Women’s Volleyball Club – 2007- 2009
• Applied Life Sciences Freshman Scholarship recipient – 2005
• Academic Scholarship – Quincy High School Athletic Department – 2005-2009
Affiliations/Certifications
• CPR/AED Certified – American Red Cross – 2007-present
• NASM Certified Personal Trainer – 2007-August 2009
Activities
• Club Volleyball University of Illinois – 2005-2009
• Peer Educator for PROJECT PEER Research Group – 2008-2009
References
• Personal and professional references available upon request.