Shirley Hope
Edmonton, Alberta
T6R 1T4
780-***-**** (h)
780-***-****(c)
****.*****@*****.***
March 14, 2012
To Whom it May Concern,
I am searching for a challenging and exciting career in the realm of Sales and Marketing and was thrilled to see your job posting for a Dental Sales Rep based in Edmonton,Alberta.
I am currently an Opthalmic Sales Representative for Northern Alberta and Saskatchewan with a home base here in Edmonton. My background in the Healthcare field is that of a Registered Dental Assistant of sixteen years which includes six years of Office Management and a year as an Outside Sales Rep.
Whether it is regular meetings with Dental Sales Representatives, managing office staff and supplies or educating patients on the benefits of oral health, I maintain an outgoing, composed and professional team attitude. I have determined that my dental experience, natural sales ability along with my passion and determination to succeed makes me a perfect fit to your sales team.
These environments have further developed my organizational and time-management skills. I have an outgoing and charismatic personality, allowing me to develop an immediate rapport with clientele and coworkers.
I appreciate your time and consideration of this application and welcome the opportunity to meet with you at your convenience.
Sincerely,
Shirley Hope
SHIRLEY HOPE
513 Hegler Crescent
Edmonton, Alberta
T6R 1T4
****.*****@*****.***
OBJECTIVE
Seeking a sales career in the Healthcare Industry
SKILLS
• Proficient in time management and communication skills
• Honest, sincere, outgoing and open minded
• Excel in both independent and team environments
• Invite new challenges and have an eagerness for learning and improving
EXPERIENCE
INSIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGIES
Edmonton, Alberta
Territory Sales Manager- March 2011- present
• Sales of Opthalmic Equipment and consumables to Opthamologists, Optometrists and Opticians
• Duties include regular sales calls to Offices to insure product quality and equipment operation
• Weekly sales reports which included equipment, product sales and any future opportunity
RDA TEMPORARY POSITIONS
Edmonton, Alberta
R.D.A. Level 2/ Expanded Duties- October 2005- March 2011
* Worked as a Temporary R.D.A Level 2 for various Dentists in Calgary and Edmonton
DR. ARTHUR GENE SEBZDA PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
Stony Plain, Alberta
R.D.A. Level 2/ Expanded Duties/ Office Manager- December 1990- September 2005
• Education and sales of treatment plans, latest technology and maintaining proper oral health
• Solely responsible for ordering dental sundries, price comparisons and scheduling of regular meetings with Dental Representatives
• Managing our small private practice including staff, payroll and accounts receivable
• Performing all intra oral duties
• Fully knowledgeable of the DENTRIX computer system, utilized to perform all office programs
EDUCATION
GRANT MACEWAN COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Principles of Sales Management / August 2010
NORTHERN ALBERTA INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY
Achieved R.D.A. Level 2/ Expanded Duties Diploma/ April 1991- October 1994
Completed by Independent Study while working full time in a dental practice
NDAEB Certification
JASPER PLACE COMPOSITE HIGH SCHOOL
Achieved High School Diploma/ September 1983- June 1986
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST