KEITH R. NIELSEN
**** ********** ***, *** *****, CA
95758
Cell 530-***-****
Email: ***************@*****.***
Skills and Accomplishments:
- Ranked #1 out of 35 sales representatives consistently in the San
Francisco district for market share growth
- Ranked #1 out of 250 account executives for market share during first
quarter of 2005
- Increased dental products market share by 25% since taking over the
territory
- 2005, 2006, 2007, and 2008, 110% to quota, ranked #2 in 2005, ranked
#1 in the San Francisco district for 2006 - 2008 out of 15 account
executives
- 100% goal achievement for 2002, ranked in the top 3% in the region for
2003
- Increased wound VAC market share by 55% increased VAC revenue by $2.5
million annually
- Consistently rank in the top 10% of the national sales force for VAC
market share
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Self Employed:
Keith Nielsen (owner/co-owner) Sacramento, CA
04/08- Present
Home Health Care Provider
Provided patients with help moving in and
out of beds, baths, wheelchairs, and automobiles Planed, purchased,
prepared, or served meals to patients or other family members, according to
their needs
-Provided patients and families with emotional support and instruction in
areas such as caring for adults in need, preparing healthy meals, living
independently
-Performed a variety of duties as requested by client, such as obtaining
household supplies or running errands
Co-Owner, Burger King Franchise
-Monitor compliance with health and fire regulations regarding food
preparation and serving, and building maintenance in lodging and dining
facilities
-Monitor food preparation methods, portion sizes, and garnishing and
presentation of food to ensure that food is prepared and presented in an
acceptable manner
-Coordinate assignments of cooking personnel to ensure economical use of
food and timely preparation
-Schedule and receive food and beverage deliveries, checking delivery
contents to verify product quality and quantity
-Establish standards for personnel performance and customer service
Medical Device Sales
Kinetic Concepts, Inc., (KCI) Sacramento, CA
10/04 - 03/08
- Sell VAC wound healing device to Trauma, Plastic,Vascular, General,
Neurological, Orthopedic, Dermatology, OBGYN, ICU's and Cardio
Thoracic surgeons
- Assist surgeons in evaluating wounds, and placing wound VAC in the OR
- Assist District Manager in training of new VAC Account Executives
- Responsible for managing and growing VAC revenue at approximately 25
hospitals in the Northern California market
Pharmaceutical Sales
GlaxoSmithKline, Sacramento, CA
5/00 - 9/04
- Daily activities included selling Avandia, and Avandamet to
Cardiologists, Endocrinologists, family practice and internal medicine
physicians
- Ranked #3 out of 35 sales representatives in the region during 2002,
and 2003
- Member of award winning Avandia sales pod for 2002, and 2003
- 100% goal achievement for 2002, ranked in top 3% in the region for
2003
- Designated Pod leader by District Sales Manager for 2002, and 2003
Pharmaceutical Sales
Knoll Pharmaceutical Co., Sacramento, CA
3/98- 5/00
- Successfully launched Vicoprofen in the Sacramento territory in 1998
- Increased Vicoprofen market share by 46% since taking over the
territory
- Received regional sales award for third quarter of 1998, ranked #1 out
of 80 reps
- Promoted to medical sales representative for having outstanding market
share
- Consistently ranked in the top 3% of the San Francisco district since
date of hire
EDUCATION:
B.S. Management Human Resources, Park University, Parkville, MO
MILITARY SERVICE:
United States Air Force, Honorable Discharge