Kathleen A.

O'Keeffe
Columbia, SC 29204
kojak713@att.net (803) 261 2998 (c)

CREDENTIALS:

Registered Dietitian - 1988, CDR # 706198 Licensed Dietitian South Carolina, #898 - 2010 Certified Diabetes Educator - 1994, NCBDE #-0941-6431 Advanced Medical Representative 2011

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY: Successful, experienced, credentialed professional with 14+ years of pharmaceutical sales and
20+ years as a diabetes educator who has worked with national and local KOLs, as well as district, region, and national partners to launch new products and services. Professional esteemed by colleagues and KOLs as a products and services expert adept in diabetes management, treatments and patient advocacy. Experienced account development within academic institutions, DOD, VA hospitals for specialty clinics: Diabetes, Endocrinology, Cardiology, Neurology.

KEY RELEVANT SKILLS:

Market services and products Coach team members, speakers & clients Effective engagement of clients, patients & audiences Collaboration with sales partners & managers Development of educational programs Development of marketing and promotional materials Proficiency in Power Point presentations Coordinate national scientific journal club Writer for professional newsletters

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
6/12-present

KOK Consulting & Coaching, Inc.

Columbia, SC

Contract with third party vendor to deliver diabetes education services to medical offices and patients Partner with organizations, businesses and individuals to attain professional goals via group processes Integrate wellness perspectives and visions for business and professional development clients Develop and deliver individualized workshops on various business development and wellness topics 7/99 12/11

Takeda Pharmaceuticals North America, Inc.

SENIOR PROFESSIONAL SALES REPRESENTATIVE Columbia, SC

Marketed diabetes medications to community and academic endocrinologists and cardiologists Developed and delivered professional presentations on various diabetes and health care related topics to academic institution professionals, including faculty, residents and fellows Coached local promotional speakers Coordinated promotional initiatives with territory partners, district managers, account managers, and work closely with scientific liaisons to grow products market share Served as clinical liaison for district; developed and delivered presentations on various clinical topics to colleagues and territory partners Coordinated clinical liaisons in Diabetes and Cardiovascular Specialty districts across the country Developed and delivered professional presentations on various diabetes and health care related topics to teaching institution professionals

Achievements: Takeda Silver Performance Award 2008; Takeda Regional Achievement Award 2008
Takeda Commitment Award- Summer 2007; Summer 2006 Cresset Award winner 2006, 2001, 2000, 1999
9/97 - 6/99

Bayer Corporation
DIABETES SPECIALIST REPRESENTATIVE

Columbia, SC

Developed educational programs, materials, and services for professional and lay audiences Marketed diabetes medication and glucose meters to primary care and endocrinology providers Developed patient education materials with other specialty representatives.

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Sumter Medical Specialists CLINICAL PROGRAM COORDINATOR Diabetes Treatment Centers of America DIABETES CLINICAL SPECIALIST University Hospital MANAGER - Outpatient Clinical Dietetics Cabarrus Memorial Hospital CLINICAL DIETITIAN Weight Management Center, Bruce Hospital System DIRECTOR/Dietitian Berry College INSTRUCTOR - Nutrition and Foods Auburn University GRADUATE TEACHING AND RESEARCH ASSISTANT Greenwood Central School HOME ECONOMICS AND HEALTH EDUCATION TEACHER Morrisville-Eaton Central School HOME ECONOMICS TEACHER The Pennsylvania State University NUTRITION AIDE - The Cooperative Extension Service

Sumter, SC Aiken, SC Augusta, GA Concord, NC Florence, SC Rome, GA Auburn, AL

Greenwood, NY Morrisville, NY

Franklin, PA

EDUCATION:

REDMOND PARK HOSPITAL - Rome, Georgia Qualifying Dietetic Experience - August 1987 - July 1988 Registered Dietitian - October 1988 AUBURN UNIVERSITY Master of Science Degree - 1986 Major: Nutrition Minor: Exercise Physiology INDIANA UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Teaching certificate in Home Economics - 1979 THE PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY Major: Individual and Family Studies, BS - 1976

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS:
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics American Heart Association National Lipid Association Nutrition Entrepreneurs Sports, Cardiovascular and Wellness Nutritionists American Diabetes Association Diabetes Care and Education Dietitians in Business & Communications WellCoaches

COMM UNITY MEMBERSHIPS:

South Carolina Small Business Chamber of Commerce West Metro Chamber of Commerce