1. BETH BRUNS, RD_______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
505 Drexel Avenue, Glencoe, IL 60022 • C: 847-254-6121 • egbruns07@gmail.com
-------------------------------------PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY------------------------------
Results-driven, highly organized, energetic medical sales professional committed to continuous
growth of market share and profitability of current and potential customers. Experienced in
consultatively selling technical products within complex and fast-paced organizations with
involvement of numerous decision makers.
After raising my children, I am ready to return to a challenging medical sales position utilizing
my experience, skills, and personal drive to surpass all territory growth expectations of an
organization.
---------------------------------------------------SKILLS-----------------------------------------
Strategic account development
Closing multi-million dollar, multi-year sales contracts
Relationship building
Driving the sales process within a multi-disciplinary organization
Orchestrating product trials and product implementations
--------------------------------------------WORK HISTORY------------------------------------
Biomedical Territory Manager, 1992-1995
McGaw, Inc. – Irvine, CA
Awards: Largest Biomedical Placement in the History of the Company,
1994. (900 IV pumps)
Biomedical Over Achievement, 1994.
Sold intravenous pumps and disposables to hospitals in the Greater Chicago Area.
Negotiated sales contracts with key decision makers.
Prospected potential customers by cold-calling in-person or by phone.
Presented products to large multi-disciplinary hospital groups, as well as to individual
team members.
Orchestrated and led entire sales process including product trials in specific patient care
units, in-servicing/training of all key hospital staff(anesthesia, nursing, biomedical
engineering), and implementation of pumps throughout all patient care units
Provided 24-hour coverage during product trials and implementation in patient care
units.
Provided on-going customer support and technical service to current customers.
Helped develop products collaboratively with the assistance of company engineers to
meet individualized customer needs.
2. Nutrition Territory Manager, 1990-1992
McGaw, Inc. – Irvine, CA
Awards: Nutrition Territory Manager of the Year, 1991.
Club 100 Over-Achievement Award , 1990.
Over- Achievement, 1991.
Overall Sales Growth Contest, 1991.
Most Valuable Sales Trainee, 1990.
Incentive Award Trips won:
Orient Express/Europe for Two
Caribbean Cruise for Two
Sold intravenous nutrition products including specialty amino acid formulas for neonates,
liver disease, and kidney disease to doctors, pharmacists, hospitals, and clinical dietitians.
Negotiated sales contract and terms with new and existing accounts with average gross profit
margins of 80-90%
Increased territory sales and profitability by 45% and 20%, respectively
Provided research-based information and continuing education to substantiate the necessity of
specialized nutrition support to specific patient populations.
Prospected potential new accounts/customers by cold-calling in person and by phone.
Managed and grew a large territory (the state of Louisiana except Shreveport) by identifying
potential key areas of growth.
Provided customer support to current customers including contract renewals, back-order
resolution, and product recalls.
Clinical Dietitian, 1988-1990
Slidell Memorial Hospital- Slidell, LA
Completed nutritional assessments for all patients receiving nutritional support, including
enteral and parenteral feedings.
Provided individualized and group diet instruction within both inpatient and outpatient
settings.
----------------------------------ORGANIZATION/CERTIFICATION------------------------
Registered Dietitian with the Commission on Dietetic Registration
-----------------------------------------------EDUCATION---------------------------------------
University of Dayton
Bachelor of Science (B.S.). Human Nutrition
Dean’s List, Kappa Omicron Phi Honor Society, Alpha Phi National Sorority
Baylor University Medical Center, Dietetic Internship
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Women’s Auxiliary Board Member, Misericordia Heart of Mercy
Women’s Auxiliary Board Member, Aid for Women