1. KAREN L. CLYMER 466 Gainsboro Road
Home Phone: (610) 284-2292 Drexel Hill, PA 19026-1335
Mobile Phone: (215) 859-7962 kclymer0716@gmail.com
www.linkedin.com/in/karen-clymer
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
 Demonstrated ability to motivate and positively influence team members and providers
 National Pacesetter Award Winner based on recruitment performance
 Computer skills include Sales Force, Word, Excel, Outlook and familiar with PowerPoint
 Increased provider network through Cold Calling, Lead Generation, Targeting gap coverage,
Marketing, Relationship Building and follow up by managing Calendars
 Maintained a 95% retention rate with contracted providers
 Knowledge of the Workers’ Compensation laws of each state and how these differences
affected the negotiation process within the individual states
 Proficient at sourcing, interviewing and placing candidates with client companies
 Established the Merck & Co. Ski Association, served as President, Secretary and Treasurer
CORE COMPETENCIES:
Full Cycle Recruiter Team Leader Marketing Skills
Relationship Building Organizational Skills Customer Service Support
Written Communication Skills Oral Communication Skills Recruitment Trainer
Volunteer Programs Time Management Skills Credentialing Coordination
Meeting Coordination Travel Arrangement Coordination Administration Assistant
WORK EXPERIENCE
CONTRACT POSITIONS 05/2015 – PRESENT
Recruitment opportunities with numerous employers within Corporate Environments in the
Financial Services Industry and the Healthcare Industry
MEDRISK INC., KING OF PRUSSIA, PA 10/2004 – 05/2015
Senior Recruitment and Credentialing Specialist
Recruited physical therapy, occupational and chiropractic centers to build the MedRisk Managed
Healthcare Workers’ Compensation Network. Established relationships with key decision makers
including CEOs and Owners of these centers throughout the United States
 Increased the Physical Therapy and Chiropractic Provider Network initially from five states to
48 states through cold calling, written communications, negotiations, relationship building
 Credentialed all medical personnel and the Centers for each contracted provider based on
processing of applications
 Negotiated the contracts with Senior level decision makers including Vice Presidents and CEOs
 Met or exceeded goals with a minimum of 15 executed contracts every month
 Consistently maintained a 95% retention rate of providers through understanding and
responding to providers concerns in a timely fashion
 Built professional relationships through Excellent Customer Service Skills enabling potential
providers to have a thorough knowledge of the MedRisk Workers’ Compensation Network
 Followed up on nominations from insurance clients, regional sales managers on a timely basis
that resulted in increased contracts
 Maintained and updated the status of all Physical Therapy and Chiropractic Centers in the
SalesForce database
 Nominated to the “Customer Service Week” Team – Coordinated activities and rewards for
MedRisk employees during annual Customer Service Week for three years

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CLASSIC SEARCH 06/2000 – 09/2004
Executive Search Consultant
 Consulted and coached with both retained and contingency employer clients and prospective
candidates throughout the interview process
 Developed and delivered creative and effective sourcing and recruiting campaigns which
resulted in increasing business partners for recruiting qualified candidates
 Consistently placed one to two candidates each month
MANAGEMENT RECRUITERS INTERNATIONAL, CLEVELAND, OH 03/1997-06/2000
North Atlantic Regional Operations Manager
 Consistently ranked in the top two out of six regions
 Assisted former senior level business owners in establishing their franchise business
 Opened in excess of 200 Management Recruiters and Sales Consultants Franchises
 Coached and consulted with the Franchisees in the selection process of potential Executive
Recruiters, evaluated the progress of both tenured and new recruiters
 Effectively trained recruiters on the best practices of recruitment
RICE COHEN INTERNATIONAL, YARDLEY, PA 04/1994 – 02/1997
Sales Consultants of Philadelphia – (Management Recruiters Franchise)
National Account Manager – Healthcare/Pharmaceutical Division
 Placed a minimum of two candidates a month resulting in increased revenue
 Increased client base by establishing relationships with Corporate CEOs, COOs and Vice
Presidents for the purpose of solving their staffing needs at all levels including senior
management
 Mentored a team of recruiting coordinators that resulted in an increase in placements
 Consistently achieved monthly goals and participated in monthly Quota Maker activities
 Sourced and identified potential candidates both nationally and locally through various
screening and interviewing methods and presented to hiring authorities
 Coached, consulted and made recommendations with clients and candidates throughout the
entire recruiting process
 Utilized various external staffing and recruiting best practices including knowledge of various
recruiting software systems
 National Pacesetter Award Winner – Earned a trip to Maui, Hawaii
 Recommended for promotion based on performance to Management Recruiters International,
North Atlantic Regional Operations Manager
RELATED EXPERIENCE
SELMEDIC MEDICAL EQUIPMENT DISTRIBUTOR – HOSPITAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE
 Sold and serviced the Siemens Cardiac Catheterization pressure recorders into major hospital
Cardiac Catheterization Centers in a five state region
 Sold and serviced the Novametrix transcutaneous O2/CO2 monitors within the OR, Neonatal
Intensive Care Unit, Intensive Care Unit, Respiratory Therapy and Shock Trauma Centers in a
five state region

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MERCK, SHARP & DOHME, WEST POINT, PA
PROFESSIONAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE
Sold the Merck cardiovascular, musculoskeletal, antipsychotic and antibiotic ethical prescription
pharmaceuticals to physicians, hospitals and pharmacies
 Ranked in top ten percent of the sales force increased sales a minimum of 25% annually
 Consistently exceeded quotas both on a National and District Level
 Promoted to a new District in New Jersey based on performance
ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT TO THE DIRECTOR OF TRADE RELATIONS
Primary responsibilities include:
 All written communications with the various Pharmaceutical Association
 Scheduled all appointments both within the company and with outside organizations
 Coordinated the National Pharmaceutical Associations Annual Dinners including maintaining
the guest list and the details of all Merck sponsored events
 Arranged all travel plans both nationally and internationally
EDUCATION
LaSalle University, Philadelphia, PA – Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Montgomery County Community College, Blue Bell, PA – Associate in Applied Sciences
Degree – Secretarial Sciences
Additional Continuing Education Courses
Life Coaching Courses I and II
Meeting and Event Planning Courses I, II, III – Received Certification
Excel for Business