Kirk Sims Email & Phone Number

Columbia, South Carolina, United States

Columbia, South Carolina Area

Lexington, South Carolina

Producer for Larry Hutto State FarmManage client’s everyday risk.Prospecting for new client opportunities through existing book of business; lead sources, direct mail; and cold-calling targeted marketing lists.Property, Casualty, Life and Health Insurance business.Financial Services include: Banking, Finance, Refinance, Retirement Planning and Annuities. Conduct Financial Reviews and evaluate the risks that clients face.

South Carolina Columbia, Summerville, Walterboro

Managed new and existing accounts for purpose of providing New Holland Agriculture Equipment.Built new relationships based on cold calling in an uncharted territory for New Holland Agriculture.Responsible for all agriculture products that were new, used, rental, or placed on a Rental Purchase Option. Territory covered three Blanchard CAT stores that encompassed half the state of South Carolina. Collaborated with Heavy, Compact, Rental Reps and Parts and Service to hunt new business.Implemented strategy for communication between inside parts representatives and outside territory managers. Educated customers on product upgrades and differences between similar equipment companies and their products. Represented Blanchard Machinery in trade shows and customer trips. Collaborated with customers, coworkers and CNH Capital to acquire proper pricing and financing options. Delivered quality sales presentations and product demos to the customer based on future cost efficiency. Sold $500,000 of farm equipment in an unfamiliar territory in first year.

Columbia, South Carolina Area

Acquired new accounts: WJBD VA Medical Center, Palmetto Health Richland and Palmetto Health Baptist. Resolved distribution and operations issues while analyzing reports and managing stock for distribution accounts.Formulated a plan to improve operational efficiency for multiple accounts that lacked internal synergy. Coordinated communication between product specialists and customers to assist in advanced product sales. Initiated conversation for consolidation with custom procedure packs and sterile procedure trays in all departments. Enhanced distribution and profitability by incorporating additional clinical products into custom packs.Collaborated with clinicians and purchasing departments on the importance of cost-savings vs. price.Represented Medline in surgical procedures in multiple accounts while demonstrating aseptic technique. Educated clinical staff on products through trial and implementation on guidelines set forth by the AORN.Administered Clinical Education events for nursing staff members that coincide with product programs.Trained other ASRs on computer program, aseptic technique, and daily expectations of a prime vendor representative. Increased sales within territory by $5 Million with account manager.

Columbia, South Carolina Area

Analyzed and produced sales data for Prime Vendor Accounts: Lexington Medical Center and Providence Hospital. Maintained and developed new relationships with Surgeons and clinical staff.Trained with account manager in accounts that utilize custom Sterile Procedure Trays.Created and implemented training for other analyst within our region. Elevated expectations for accounts to participate in Medline’s clinical and marketing programs.Resolved on site customer service concerns with product quality and managed product stock quantity.Collaborated with surgeons, clinicians, and purchasing departments on the importance of cost savings vs. price. Excelled in 18 month program to promotion in 12 months within a territory with sales of approximately $22 million.

Dubuque, Iowa Area

Instilled very strong computer skills while becoming proficient in the SAP computer program.Managed disgruntled customers as well as solved pending difficulties. Exhibited very excellent communication, multi-tasking, organizational and follow-up skills.Demonstrated the ability to work in a professional team environment.Excelled in a 6 month program toward early promotion.

North Charleston

Assisted in all events associated with the organization.Produced new marketing promotions and enhanced the moral around the workplace.Managed the execution of marketing functions.Developed sponsorship letters and outreach strategy.Lead outreach initiatives at several Stingray events; greeting and connecting to potential advertising patrons. Managed the workload and hours for fellow interns. Worked as Stingray’s mascot representing the franchise at community outreach events.Assisted other departments; fan development and game presentation.

Charleston, South Carolina

Columbia, South Carolina Area

Hired to manage office activities for the summer.Answered phones and managed practice schedule.Was primary runner for the firm managing documents and business transactions.Present and assisted through multiple legal proceedings and hearings. Involved in all such business activities related to the law office.

Columbia, South Carolina Metropolitan Area

Transported patients throughout the hospital. - Assisted managers in training new hires on transport guidelines- Supported floor managers in daily hospital service functions. - Supported multiple floors and managers in moving patients to specific procedures.- Greeted and worked with families and patients through procedure process.

Master Of Business Administration - Mba, Entrepreneurship & Innovation

Bachelors Of Science, Sport Management, 3.38 Major Gpa

Activities and Societies: The Citadel: The Military College of South Carolina, Charleston, SC The Citadel Baseball 2007-2011 Southern.

Certificate- Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist, Cardiovascular Technology/Technologist

Activities and Societies: Class President 2016-2017 ACLS, BLS, RCIS

High School Diploma, High School/Secondary Diplomas And Certificates

2 time SC Association All State Baseball 2 time Region All Area Football 2 time Offensive Best Player Baseball 2006/2007 Wrestling Team.