Kelly Conner

Experience

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  HILL AND KNOWLTON, INC

  Jan 1987 - Jan 1989

  Assistant Account Executive

  Assisted numerous Fortune 500 corporations with media tracking and public relations needs. Participated on 9 member teams headed by senior VP of Media Relations. Assisted in the research and development of public relation campaigns for national accounts, including: UAL, Brunswick, Monsanto and USG.

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  CONGRESS HOTEL

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1990

  Convention Services Coordinator

  Coordinated large conventions and meetings from 25 to 2000 attendees. Used sales and communication skills to promote hotel's services including: sleeping rooms, meeting space, and food & beverage services. Interfaced with customers to identify needs and ensure quality service.

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  Whitehall Laboratories/ Wyeth

  Jan 1991 - Jan 1993

  Medical Sales Consultant

  Developed and initiated new market strategies in downtown Chicago territory of 200 key hospitals and physicians. Recruited to Chicago team to launch national sales and marketing campaign with goal of surpassing Tylenol market share. Analyzed and categorized target doctors and implemented market strategies to increase Advil recommendations by physicians. Achieved market penetration for Advil, which became the #1 OTC pain reliever. • Achieved #1 “doctor recommended” ranking for OTC pain reliever within a six-year period by analyzing territory data and categorizing key accounts based on practice size. • Surpassed Tylenol as OTC pain relief market leader by successfully launching seasonal marketing campaigns according to sales strategies. • Advil still holds its market share today and remains the #1 selling OTC pain reliever nationwide. Show less

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  Family

  Jan 1993 - Jan 2001

  Manager

  Sabbatical to build home and raise two strong children.

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  Global Securities Information

  Jan 2002 - Jan 2004

  Executive Account Manager

  Responsible for creating new market strategy to maximize new product users. Recruited to develop territory and increase company valuation for sale. Targeted executive users by creating a team-training technique involving a law librarian. • Achieved 100% of target by analyzing territory and creating market strategy to cover large accounts first. • Created presentation technique using law librarian to maximize impact on potential clients. • Increased product users and existing clients by building rapport with senior level executives via consistent, effective presentations and interactions. Show less

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  Absolute Fitness, LLC

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2008

  President and Owner

  Managed all aspects of business—from sales, marketing, and advertising to daily operations, including assessment of client fitness levels. Customized and designed comprehensive individual fitness programs for clients of all ages. Implemented wellness programs to assure achievement, management, and maintenance of clients’ personal fitness goals.

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  Technogym

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  Regional Sales Developer

  Sold high-end fitness equipment to YMCAs, park districts, and fitness clubs. Recruited to focus on Chicago market with goal of increasing sales to compete with Life Fitness. • Accomplished company goal of increasing product placement in Chicago market by analyzing marketplace and targeting largest potential customers. • Increased potential customers by researching market and building database for new sales calls. • Built product awareness by targeting untapped market potential and maintaining consistent market coverage. Show less

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  Final Finish Properties LLC

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2012

  Wellness Program Leader

  Recruited onto two-person team reporting to CEO. Designed and implemented wellness program. Built fitness space for personal training sessions. Assessed employee health status, implemented individualized fitness programs, and tracked all health results. Compiled results for presentation to insurance company.• Achieved 50% employee enrollment in program in the first month.• Reduced healthcare premiums 10% by engaging employee participation within one year of insurance renewal. • Increased overall health metric 7% from previous year through consistent individual training sessions and group education. • Program has become part of the culture and remains in use today. Show less

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  The Fitness Connection

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2010

  Regional Sales Manager
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  Scott Carpenter Middle School

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2016

  Long-Term Substitute, Sixth-Grade Math

  Recruited to bridge gap after teacher left mid-term. Reengaged five classes of 110 underperforming students. Supported staff by reinforcing home and school values. • Achieved 5% attendance improvement in one month by raising class engagement. • Restarted learning progress by building relationships and gaining trust and building respect between all parties. • Improved test scores by implementing structured learning environment and accountability.

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  Aryaforlife

  Jun 2016 - Feb 2017

  Director of Sales

  The first beverage company to bring the anti-inflammatory, Curcumin, to market in a beverage. Marketing and Sales Specialist Recruited to develop the state of Colorado. Strategically researched the market and created a territory in line with the company’s goal of positioning itself as the first to market with Curcumin. Systematically opened new accounts and developed marketing plan to drive sales.• Developed new territory in Boulder and Denver by analyzing market and by creating customer database for sales penetration. • Achieved 100% of company expectations of positioning Arya products for potential mass distribution through major market players.• Managed all aspects of territory including analyzing marketplace and systematically opening new accounts while maintaining existing clients. Show less

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  EPMM LLc

  Jun 2017 - Jul 2018

  Business Development Manager

  EPMM Colorado, LLC Denver, CO 2017-current The first and largest “edible” company to bring medical and recreational cannabis to market in a gummy. Business Development Manager Recruited to team to analyze, develop and increase business through territory research and marketing strategies. Created strategic sales and marketing plan to drive new business through opening new accounts.• Assisted CEO in development of team quotas through territory research and market analysis.• Achieved leader status of new accounts opened while increasing sales of existing accounts. • Increased territory sales by 25% in first 7 months through strategic planning and building customer rapport. Show less

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  All County Boulder Property Management

  Jul 2018 - now

  Property Manager - Maintenance Team