John Burke
Rankin
Summary
Dynamic educator and former Central IL Sales Manager at VNA Healthtrends, skilled in relationship building and critical thinking. Developed engaging lesson plans and streamlined sales processes, enhancing student engagement and driving revenue growth. Proven ability to motivate teams and implement effective strategies, resulting in improved performance and client satisfaction.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Teacher
Rantoul Township High School
08.2020 - 08.2024
- Developed engaging lesson plans that aligned with curriculum standards and student needs.
- Utilized various instructional technologies to enhance student learning outcomes and engagement.
- Assessed student performance through regular evaluations, adjusting teaching methods as needed.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects that fostered critical thinking skills.
Central IL Sales Manager
VNA Healthtrends
02.2014 - 08.2018
- Led sales strategy development, driving revenue growth through targeted market analysis and customer engagement initiatives.
- Mentored sales team, enhancing performance through training programs and ongoing performance evaluations.
- Streamlined sales processes, resulting in improved efficiency and customer satisfaction across multiple product lines.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new opportunities, informing strategic decision-making for product offerings.
- Fostered relationships with key clients, improving retention rates and maximizing account profitability through tailored solutions.
- Implemented CRM tools to enhance tracking of sales activities and improve reporting accuracy for leadership insights.
Senior Sales Executive
Adduss Healthcare
03.2009 - 02.2014
- Led strategic sales initiatives, resulting in increased market share and enhanced client relationships.
- Developed comprehensive sales strategies to drive revenue growth and improve customer retention.
- Mentored junior sales staff, fostering professional development and enhancing team performance.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities and inform product positioning.
- Established long-term partnerships with key stakeholders, strengthening brand presence in the healthcare industry.
- Conducted competitive analysis to refine sales tactics and improve value propositions presented to clients.
Account Executive
Apria Healthcare
04.2004 - 07.2009
- Developed strong client relationships to drive account growth and retention.
- Identified customer needs and tailored solutions to enhance satisfaction and loyalty.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery of services and products.
- Conducted market research to identify trends, informing strategic decision-making processes.
- Managed contract negotiations, securing favorable terms for clients and the organization.
- Trained junior staff on best practices in account management and customer service excellence.
Account Manager
Rotech Healthcare
07.2001 - 04.2004
- Developed strategic account plans to enhance client satisfaction and retention.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to deliver timely solutions for client needs.
- Analyzed market trends to identify growth opportunities for key accounts.
- Facilitated training sessions to improve team performance and service delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Millikin University
Decatur, IL05-1992
Skills
- Classroom management
- Relationship building
- Critical thinking
- Lesson planning
- Behavior management
- Curriculum development
- Literacy development
- Data analysis
- Flexible and adaptive
Timeline
Teacher
Rantoul Township High School
08.2020 - 08.2024
Central IL Sales Manager
VNA Healthtrends
02.2014 - 08.2018
Senior Sales Executive
Adduss Healthcare
03.2009 - 02.2014
Account Executive
Apria Healthcare
04.2004 - 07.2009
Account Manager
Rotech Healthcare
07.2001 - 04.2004
Bachelor of Science - Marketing
Millikin University