Sales Representative Home Health

Kathleen A. O'Keeffe

**** ****** ***** *****

Columbia, SC 29204

(803) 787 – 6981 (h) (803) 261 – 2998 (c) bxoq5n@r.postjobfree.com

OBJECTIVE: Utilize my expertise as a Certified Diabetes Educator, Dietitian, and successful pharmaceutical

experience to improve education outcomes for customers and participants

CREDENTIALS: Certified Diabetes Educator: April 1994, NCBDE #-0941-6431

Registered Dietitian: October 1988, ADA # 706198

Advanced Medical Representative – January 2011

Licensed Dietitian – South Carolina, #898 -2011

PROFESSIONAL

EXPERIENCE:

7/99 – 12/11 Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc. Columbia, SC

7/10 – 12/11 SENIOR PROFESSIONAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE

5/07 – 6/10 SENIOR SPECIALTY SALES REPRESENTATIVE - DIABETES & CARDIOVASCULAR SPECIALIST

1/03 – 5/07 MEDICAL CENTER REPRESENTATIVE

7/99 – 12/02 PHARMACEUTICAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE / DIABETES SPECIALIST

- Marketed diabetes medications to community and academic endocrinologists and cardiologists

- Developed and delivered professional presentations on various diabetes and health care related topics to teaching institution professionals, including faculty, residents and fellows

- Coached local promotional speakers

- Coordinated promotional initiatives with territory partners, district managers, account managers, and work closely with scientific liaisons to grow market share

- Served as clinical liaison for district; develop and deliver presentations on various clinical topics to colleagues and territory partners

- Coordinated clinical liaisons in Diabetes and Cardiovascular Specialty districts across the country

- Marketed diabetes, cardiovascular and sleep medications and company to practitioners in teaching institutions in South Carolina and Georgia

- Developed and delivered professional presentations on various diabetes and health care related topics to teaching institution professionals

Achievements: - Takeda Silver Performance Award – 2008; Takeda Regional Achievement Award – 2008

- Takeda Commitment Award- Summer 2007; Summer 2006

- Cresset Award winner – 2006, 2001, 2000, 1999

9/97 - 6/99 Bayer Corporation Columbia, SC

DIABETES SPECIALIST REPRESENTATIVE

- Developed educational programs, materials, and services for professional and lay audiences

- Marketed diabetes medication and glucose meters to primary care and endocrinology providers

- Developed patient education materials with other specialty representatives.

6/96 – 9/97 Sumter Medical Specialists Sumter, SC

CLINICAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR

--Coordinated educational services to diabetes and other chronic disease patients

- Functioned as part of the treatment team to provide case management of patients

- Developed educational programs, materials and services for patients, staff, and community

- Coordinated program for annual Diabetes Fair and Osteoporosis Fair

Kathleen A. O’Keeffe p. 2

1/93 – 6/96 Diabetes Treatment Centers of America Aiken, SC DIABETES CLINICAL SPECIALIST

3/91 – 1/93 University Hospital Augusta, GA

MANAGER - Outpatient Clinical Dietetics

11/90 –3/91 Cabarrus Memorial Hospital Concord, NC CLINICAL DIETITIAN

8/88 –11/90 Weight Management Center, Bruce Hospital System Florence, SC 1/90 - 11/90 DIRECTOR

8/88 - 1/90 DIETITIAN

9/86 – 8/88 Berry College Rome, GA INSTRUCTOR - Nutrition and Foods

9/84 –8/86 Auburn University Auburn, AL GRADUATE TEACHING AND RESEARCH ASSISTANT

9/81 –6/84 Greenwood Central School Greenwood, NY HOME ECONOMICS AND HEALTH EDUCATION TEACHER

9/79 – 6/81 Morrisville-Eaton Central School Morrisville, NY HOME ECONOMICS TEACHER

9/76 – 6/78 The Pennsylvania State University Franklin, PA NUTRITION AIDE - The Cooperative Extension Service

EDUCATION: REDMOND PARK HOSPITAL - Rome, Georgia

Qualifying Dietetic Experience - August 1987 - July 1988

Registered Dietitian - October 1988

AUBURN UNIVERSITY

Master of Science Degree

Major: Nutrition Minor: Exercise Physiology

INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA

Teaching certificate in Home Economics

THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY

Major: Individual and Family Studies, BS

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:

Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics American Diabetes Association

American Heart Association Diabetes Care and Education

National Lipid Association Dietitians in Business & Communications

Nutrition Entrepreneurs Ocular Nutrition Society

Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionists

Kathleen A. O’Keeffe Addendum p. 3

PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS:

O’Keeffe KA (Theme Editor)

“Dietary Fats and Diabetes: A Fresh Perspective”

On The Cutting Edge Spring 1998

O’Keeffe KA

“Have You Tried?…. Hoechst Marion Roussel’s Diabetes Education Materials”

DCE Newsflash 1997;18(3):14-15.

O’Keeffe KA

“Have You Tried?….Boehringer Mannheim’s Quick Tips Box”

DCE Newsflash 1997:18(2):16-17.

O’Keeffe KA

“Carbs Count Too!

InControl 1997; Winter:2

O’Keeffe KA

“Have You Tried?.... Eli Lilly’s ‘Managing Your Diabetes Day Board’ “

DCE Newsflash 1996:17(5):5-16.

O’Keeffe KA

“A Treasure Chest of Resources”

On the Cutting Edge 1996;17(2):21-23.

O’Keeffe KA.

“New Products Column: Frozen Desserts and Diabetes”

DCE Newsflash 1996;17(1):11-14.

O’Keeffe KA.

“Alcohol, Diabetes, and You”

Single Topic Resources October 1995; published by both the American Dietetic and Diabetes

Associations

O'Keeffe KA, Keith RE, Wilson GD, Blessing D.

Dietary Carbohydrates and Female Endurance Performance.

Nutrition Research 1989;9:819-830.

Keith RE, O'Keeffe KA, Young KA, Alt L.

Carbohydrate and Mood State in Female Cyclists.

Medicine and Science in Sports and Exercise 1991;23(2):212-216.

Keith RE, O'Keeffe KA, Young KA, Alt L.

Nutritional Status of Trained Female Cyclists.

Journal of American Dietetic Association 1989;89(11):1620-1623.

PROFESSIONAL PRESENTATIONS:

“Cooking with Kathy”: Food Demonstration and Nutrition Facts for People with Diabetes

Scheduled to be presented at the annual Carolina Diabetes and Kidney Center Fair November 2010

Presented at the annual Carolina Diabetes and Kidney Center Fair November 2009

Also presented at the annual Carolina Diabetes and Kidney Center Fair 11/08-11/00

Sumter, SC

“Diabetes Medications: What the Registered Dietitian Needs to Know” September 2008

Presented at the annual meeting of South Carolina Public Health Dietitians

Columbia, SC

Also presented at the annual meeting of South Carolina Public Health Dietitians 9/06, 9/04, 9/99

Columbia, SC

Kathleen A. O’Keeffe Addendum p. 4

“Review of Diabetes Medications” March 2001

Presented at a special workshop for Eckerd Pharmacists

Columbia, SC

“Glucose Pattern Management: The Role of the Registered Dietitian” March 1998

Presented at the annual South Carolina Dietetics Association meeting

Hilton Head, SC

“Nutrition Management of Diabetes Patients in Long Term Care Facilities” November 1997

Presented at a special workshop for Morrison Health Care dietitians

Jackson, MS

“The Impact of Diabetes on Public Health” October 1997

Presented at the annual meeting Department of Health Education Consortium Nutritionists

Columbia, SC

“The Role of Dietary Fats in Diabetes Treatment” October 1997

Presented at the monthly meeting of the South Carolina Midlands Diabetes Educators

Columbia, SC

“Marketing Nutrition Services to Health Care Providers” April 1997

Presented at the monthly meeting of the Columbia Midlands Dietetic Association

Columbia, SC

“Nutrition and Osteoporosis” May 1997

Presented at the annual Osteoporosis Fair for Oakhill Osteoporosis Center

Sumter, SC

Also presented at the annual Osteoporosis Fair November 1996

Sumter, SC

“Nutrition Update for Home Health Nurses” March 1997

Presented at a special workshop for Tri-County Home Health Care and Services, Inc.

Sumter, SC

“The Future of Medical Nutrition Therapy in Diabetes” October 1996

Presented at the annual South Carolina Dietetic Association Meeting

Myrtle Beach, SC

“Diabetes for the Home Health Aide”

Presented at a special workshop for Tri-County Home Health Care and Services, Inc.

Columbia, SC May 1996

“Diabetes Update for Dietitians”

Presented at the monthly Augusta District Dietetic Association

Augusta, GA November 1995

“Diabetes Nutrition Update for Pharmacists”

Presented at a special workshop for independent pharmacists sponsored by Smith Drugs, Inc.

Columbia, SC October 1995

“Nutrition Update”

Presented at a Diabetes Initiative of South Carolina meeting

Columbia, SC September 1995

Kathleen A. O’Keeffe Addendum p. 5

“Eating Away from Home and Enjoying Desserts”

Presented at the annual American Diabetes Association South Carolina Affiliate meeting

North Charleston, SC May 1995

“The New American Diabetes Association Nutrition Guidelines”

Presented at the monthly Greater Augusta Diabetes Educators meeting

Augusta, GA April 1995

Also presented at a weekly Continuing Medical Education Event at Aiken Regional Medical Center

Aiken, SC October 1994

“Maximizing the Role of Nutrition in the Management of Diabetes”

Presented at a special workshop at Medical University of South Carolina

Charleston, SC October 1994

"The Nutritional Needs of Recovering Substance Abusers"

Presented at the annual South Carolina Drug and Alcohol School

Clemson, SC July 1993

Also presented at a special workshop for Cleveland County Mental Health

Shelby, NC December 1989

"Power of Persuasion: Dialogue for Dollars" (Nutrition Services Payment Workshop)

Presented as a special workshop to the Augusta District Dietetic Association

Augusta, GA December 1992

"Diet, Nutrition, and Women's Health Issues"

Presented as the Quarterly Support Staff Training for South Carolina Alcohol and Drug Abuse

Barnwell, SC August 1992

Also presented at the Annual Meeting of Women in Administration

Myrtle Beach, SC February 1990

"The Use of Very Low Calorie Diets in the Treatment of Obesity"

Presented at the quarterly meeting of the Fayetteville District Dietetic Association

Fayetteville, NC April 1990

"Dietary Carbohydrates and Female Endurance Performance"

Presented at the annual meeting of the American College of Sports Medicine

Las Vegas, NV May 1987

SPECIAL AWARDS:

Commendation Award for Patient Education First Place for Single Audience Publications

South Carolina Dietetic Association 1991 Carolina Hospital Public Relations Marketing Society 1989

"Menu Planning Guide" “Meal Planning Guide”

PROFESSIONAL OFFICES:

Chair – Nominating Committee

Columbia Midlands Dietetic Association June 2002 – May 2003

South Carolina Dietetic Association June 1999 – May 2001

President

Columbia Midlands Dietetic Association August 1997- May 1999

Kathleen A. O’Keeffe Addendum p. 6

Chair-Grass Roots Task Force for South Carolina Diabetes Issues

American Diabetes Association – South Carolina June 1997 – May 1998

Network Coordinator

Diabetes Care and Education (practice group of ADA) June 1997 – May 1999

Meeting Program Chair

CMDA Legislative Meeting Planning Committee May 1997 – January 1998

Board Member – ADbA Liaison

South Carolina Dietetic Association January1997 – January 2001

Legislative Chair

Columbia Midlands Dietetic Association March 1997- August 1997

Feature Coordinator- DCE’s Newsflash

Diabetes Care and Education March 1996 – May 1998

Board Member

South Carolina Affiliate of the American Diabetes Association May 1996 – July 1997

Chair - Aiken County Affiliate

Healthy People 2000 Coalition of South Carolina September 1995- May 1996

Area III Coordinator

Diabetes Care and Education (practice group of ADA) June 1995 – May 1997

State Networker – Georgia and South Carolina

Diabetes Care and Education March 1994 – June 1995

Nutrition Services Payment System Chair

Augusta District Dietetic Association August 1991 - June 1995

President-Elect-Pee Dee Dietetic Association 1989 - 1990

PROFESSIONAL COMMITTEES

Joint committee between the American Dietetic Association and the American Diabetes Association

(New educational materials created for diabetes patients) August 1994 - October 1995

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