ROBYN CONNOR
Email: *********@*****.*** LinkedIn: https:// linkedin.com/in/robynconnor / (M) 832-***-****
**** ***** *** **. ********, OH 44145
CAREER SUMMARY
Experienced, goal oriented professional, with a proven track record of success. Consistently surpassed sales quotas
and acted as a mentor and trainer for new personnel. Known for introducing innovative practices and fostering a collaborative work environment, a distinctive leader committed to improving performance and delivering high
impact results.
Strong strategic planning, team development and collaboration skills
Determined relationship builder who thrives on challenges
Successful facilitating communications between staff, management and customers
Experience performing in fast paced work environments
CORE COMPETENCIES
Market Analysis & Segmentation
Training and Mentoring
Strategic Planning
Account Management
CRM Management Solution Based Selling
Proposal Development
Expert with Microsoft Office
Profit Optimization
New Product Launches
Situational Leadership
Business Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
DR. BASMA RICAURTE OF OHIO CHEST PHYSICIANS
Medical Office Project Manager, Westlake, OH 10/2017- 05/2018
Responsible for facilitating the purchase of a new medical office and handling the office redesign and construction Worked with various vendors and technical representatives to determine and integrate the hardware and software needs of the practice.
Met all project timelines including completion date. Completed project came in 12% below estimate
Trained staffed on new software applications and revised scheduling to maximize staff utilization
Reviewed operational practices, patient flow and revenue cycle; made recommendations and implemented process improvements to increase efficiency and optimize profit
JUST PRODUCTS INTERNATIONAL
Procurement Specialist, Carmel, IN 02/2017-10/2017
Seek out and develop new vendor relationships; closed deals with international importers for Menard10, Inc. to drive incremental sales growth. Introduced two new products into distribution at Menard,Inc.
Category responsibility for food and various raw materials
Developed vendor relations with manufacturers in North America and Brazil
Input new product information using supplier portal and managed vendor agreements
INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT
Accounting/Business Management /Sales, Westlake, OH 12/2009-current
Serviced and advised small businesses with challenges in the areas of office management, accounting, project management, staff utilization, marketing, sales and staff develop.
Monthly closings, reconciling bank statements, account payables, tax payments and data entry
Supported client management activities; developed sales presentations to reach target customers
Managed social media sites: FaceBook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Instagram
Inside Sales support/lead generation/customer service/ competitive analysis
Created various marketing and promotional materials for sales representatives
GLAXOSMITHKLINE PHARMACEUTICALS
Sr. Executive Pharmaceutical Sales & Asst. Trainer/Recruiter, Houston, TX 10/2001- 03/ 2007
Executive Pharmaceutical Sales Representative, Minneapolis, MN 05/1999 - 09/2001
Sr. Pharmaceutical Sales Representative, Salt Lake City, UT 01/1997 - 04/1999 Pharmaceutical Sales Representative, Akron, OH 08/1994 - 12/1996
Promoted to successive roles within the sales organization, managed a targeted list of physicians, hospitals and pharmacies and received multiples sales awards. Implemented creative, solution based selling to increase market share. Tactical execution of call coverage to deliver distinctive, persuasive, educational messages via in services, programs and office calls. Consistently met and exceeded sales goals which resulted in numerous achievement awards.
Winner's Circle Award designated by top performance within region 1996, 1998, 2001, 2005
Regional Achievement Award for creative promotion 1997, 1998, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2004, 2005
Representative of the Year, Gulf Shores Region 2004
Selected within region for GSK Leadership / Management Development Program
Multiple Level of Excellence Awards for going "above and beyond"
THE PILLSBURY COMPANY
Direct Account Manager, Altoona, PA 06/1993 - 08/1994
Territory Sales Representative, Altoona, PA 01/1991 - 06/1992
Managed 2 key accounts and a 14 person retail sales team covering territories in PA, WV & MD with volume accountability of 200K cases annually. Managed an annual trade budget and promotions which drove sales revenue to $6.0M+. Selected and acted as Regional Sales Trainer for new employees.
Led sales region's distribution drive increasing both account bases by 28% and 25% respectively
Grew total case volume by 122% and 135%
10% YOY increase in retail display support
Promoted to key account executive in just 15 months
EDUCATION
Ashland University Bachelor of Science Major: Marketing
Ashland, OH Business Administration Minor: Management
ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATIONS
PTA Member and Chairperson Annual Volunteer Operation Christmas Child
American Business Women's Association Junior Achievement