BERNIE JOHN
***** ********* *****, *******, ** **037
Cell 317-***-**** *********@***.***
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Ambitious, proven, and successful Sales Representative and Professional Athlete specializing in Medical Products, Insurance, Advertising and Sports industries. Outstanding relationship builder, skilled at rapidly gaining and maintaining the trust of executives and key decision makers. Excellent communicator, goal setter, and time management expert.
SPECIALTIES
• Business Ownership / New Business Development / Business to Business Sales
• Product Marketing / New Product Discussions / Presentations
• Client Relationship Management / Organized / Conscientious Professional
• Team Building / Dynamic Team Player / Microsoft Office Proficient
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Walgreens – Noblesville, IN 02/12-Present
Responsible for assisting customers in obtaining appropriate equipment and/or supplies based on doctor's prescription and customer requirements by applying knowledge of customer needs regarding HME/DME and supplies.
HME/DME Inside/Outside Sales Consultant
• Qualify patients and ensure compliance with all regulatory guidelines by applying knowledge of Medicare, Medicaid, and managed care regulations regarding coverage guidelines and reimbursement
• Responsible for providing understanding and assistance to referral sources, orthopedic surgeons, healthcare practitioners, senior living communities and customers/patients through the development of all aspects of the Home Health Care Department
• Measure, fit, and adjust supports, orthopedic braces, prostheses, and other supplies as needed
• Aid patients with ostomy, urology, and wound care product questions
Harrow Sports, Inc. – Indianapolis, IN 04/11 – 02/12
Responsible for managing an assigned territory and a current account base, providing solutions for apparel, and sports team equipment needs.
Sales Consultant
• Provide sports teams, schools, organizations and businesses with apparel and sports equipment solutions.
MDFF (Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation) – Indianapolis, IN 08/09 – 04/12
Responsible for organizing and aiding Muscular Dystrophy Family Foundation in enhancing and strengthening the lives of individuals with neuromuscular diseases and to provide, or direct their families to valuable resources in helping clients become successful contributors to the community.
VP Board of Directors
• Provided resources, services, and adaptive equipment to enable patients with muscular dystrophy and their family members to live independent and productive lives.
Yellowbook 360 – Indianapolis, IN 09/10 – 04/11
Responsible for managing an assigned territory and a current account base, providing businesses with quality solutions for their advertising needs.
Media Consultant / Account Representative
• Created advertising and marketing solutions for businesses to help them grow and give their businesses more exposure to consumers
• Grew company and product awareness in assigned territory
Cincinnati Bell – Indianapolis, IN 11/09 – 07/10
Responsible for managing an assigned territory and providing businesses with quality advice on their telecommunication needs.
Territory Account Representative
• Created telecom solutions for businesses to help them prosper and grow with next generation technology
• Grew company and product awareness in assigned territory
• Consistently met quota
Northwestern Mutual Financial Network - Indianapolis, IN 06/08 – 10/09
Responsible for providing clients with financial services allowing them to feel assured that their intentions have been understood and their needs are being addressed.
Financial Representative
• Developed relationships and helped clients achieve financial security.
• Provided expert guidance and innovative solutions for the needs of individuals and businesses in the areas of retirement solutions, insurance, investment services, estate analysis, business needs analysis, education funding, and employee benefits.
• Obtained Life and Health and Long Term Care Licenses 2008
• 30-40 Clients first year and $60,000 premium
Corpus Christi Rayz Hockey Club - Corpus Christi TX 10/04 – 05/06
Indianapolis Ice Hockey Club – Indianapolis, IN 10/99 – 06/04
Professional Hockey teams responsible for providing affordable entertainment to families and people of all ages.
Professional Hockey Player/Assistant Coach
• Named to CHL All Decade Team 2009
• Named Team Captain 1999-2006
• Selected to 7 CHL All Star games 2000-06
• Named CHL Most Gentlemanly Player by peers and coaches 2005-06
• Named CHL Most Outstanding Defenseman 2003-04
• Finished 2nd for Most Outstanding Defenseman 1999-2000, 2000-01, 2002-03,and 2004-05
• Led Team to CHL Championship 1999-2000
Sales Representative
• Sold tickets through business to business and individual sales
• Scheduled and participated in promotional and marketing events
EDUCATION
• Laurentian University – Sudbury, Ontario, Canada 1991-1992
• Sheridan College 1996-1997
LANGUAGES
• Speak fluent French