A well-written resume will produce results. Individuals often spend a considerable amount of time focusing on what needs to be in the resume rather than how it is written. Both are equally important.
Writing Tips
When preparing your resume, make sure it’s SHARP:
Succinct: The writing in your resume should be concise, succinct, and to the point. Use proper grammar, spelling, and punctuation in your writing.
Honest: You resume needs to be factually accurate, including dates of employment, education completed, job titles, and skills possessed.
Attractive: Your resume should be visually appealing to the eye. Make sure it is neat, organized, and consistent. Ensure you use enough “white space” by setting your margins at .5″ or greater and providing ample space between sections.
Right: A resume should reflect who you are and your professional experiences. This does not mean it should be laden with unnecessary graphics or inappropriate personal information; it means you should feel comfortable using it to represent yourself as a candidate.
Pertinent: Your resume and the way it is organized should be relevant to the position. For example, you may need to make adjustments to your resume when applying for a position as a sale representative versus a sales manager.
Mike Coot
| 703 Wood Street Clarion, Pa 16214 |
814-227-2529 (cell)814–226-9956 (Home) mike.coot@gmail.com |
OBJECTIVE:
To continue to use my skills and have the opportunity to grow and advance in the medical device industry
PROFESSIONAL EMPLOYMENT:
Stryker, Pittsburgh, PA April 2016 to Present
Consult with Surgeons and Nurses on the use of medical devices for surgical procedures; Also responsible for educating surgical residents and operating room staff on techniques by conducting seminars, workshops and in-services; primary customers: UPMC, Allegheny General, St. Clair Hospital.
| 2021 | – Currently ranked #5 out of 145 reps YTD 2021 | |
| 2020 | – Ranked #6 out of 145 reps and won Presidents’ Club trip to Puerto Rico | |
| 2019 | – Ranked # 55 out of 120 reps (changed territories and brought territory up from # 118) |
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| 2018 | – Ranked #4 out of 110 reps and won Presidents’ Club trip to Paris, France; Increased sales from 140,000 to 2,750,000 annually; Promoted to Regional Sales Trainer; one of three chosen to represent Bard at International World Conference in Zurich, Switzerland |
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| 2017 | – Won Rookie of the Year and Presidents’ Club trip to Maui |
Konica Minolta, Pittsburgh, PA June 2011 to April 2016
Responsible for hunting and closing new business form the company’s extensive product line of copy machines, multi-functional office products and IT services through cold-calling and referrals.
• Sales Rep of the Year 2015
• Presidents’ Club Award 2012, 2013, 2015 (Top 5% of the sales force)
• Finished over 100% to quota 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015
EDUCATION:
Clarion University of Pennsylvania, May 2011 (3.2 GPA)
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration
COLLEGE EMPLOYMENT:
Crooks Clothing, Clarion, PA March 2009 to February 2011
Men’s Sportswear sales
• Consistently #1 or #2
ATHLETIC ACHIEVEMENTS:
• WPIAL All Section
• Captain of High School Football Team
FORMALIZED SALES TRAINING:
• Have taken numerous courses. with Stryker and Konica
• Have attended Tom Hopkins, Zig Ziglar seminars
REFERENCES:
• Business and Personal furnished upon request
