career objective                              

results-focused leader eager to contribute dynamic sales/business development, account/client servicing and administrative/managerial skills toward actively supporting a progressive organization in optimizing revenue performance as a key team member

 

profile                                                

 

performance-driven professional with solid track record of generating multi-million dollars in business ~ expertise in defining lucrative markets and executing targeted sales and marketing strategies to capture new business, grow existing accounts and diversify revenue channels ~ excel in building productive client relationships and networks vital to generating repeat business, referrals and leads ~ effectively use knowledge and resources to maximize sales messages and address individual client needs ~ superior communication, presentation and negotiation skills ~ able to overcome concerns/objections and thrive in challenging markets ~ actively train and direct high-performance teams

 

~ key achievements ~

ø  effectively launched and successfully operate multi-million dollar business

ø  increased sales by 45% over past year; generated 40% year-over-year growth, 2003-2007

ø  since 2003, have maintained 100% client retention while simultaneously increasing customer base

ø  took assets under management from startup/zero to $8.5m within a 2-year time frame

ø  rapidly built monthly sales volume to $800k upon joining team as a sales representative, 2002

 

professional experience                

 

director of lending - gordon financial group, houston, tx                                         2007-present
president of loan operations - sdi mortgage, houston, tx                                           2003-2007

  successfully drive multi-million dollar business growth by actively collaborating with real estate developers in steering sales and marketing initiatives supporting major projects

  strategically target major builders to negotiate and secure preferred lender contractors

  resourcefully capitalize on opportunities to generate commercial loans with businesses/individuals

  proficiently analyze market data, trends and competitor activities to provide investors with optimal real estate transaction recommendations, opening opportunities for new business

  build critical relationships/networks instrumental to generating repeat business, referrals and leads

  train and lead top-performing teams, with a strong focus on delivering superior customer service and achieving/surpassing goals

 

sales representative - town and country credit, houston, tx                                           2002-2003

  actively marketed company services and conducted onsite sales calls with senior decision makers to generate high-volume sales; consistently achieved and surpassed production goals
 

financial advisor - morgan stanley, houston, tx                                                              2000-2002

  developed and managed $30m in total portfolio assets for both business and individuals

  led weekly seminars/presentations targeting prospective clients, addressing groups and individuals

 

education                                           

b.a., corporate communication, university of texas at austin; december 2008

 

~ credentials/licenses ~

series 7-general securities registered representative, texas department of insurance group 1, series 65/66 uniform investment advisor, series 63 - state uniform securities agent

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

are you seeking a results-driven sales leader to support you in optimizing revenue performance?  i am currently exploring new career opportunities where i can contribute my strong business development and management skills.  to acquaint you with my qualifications, i am submitting my resume for review; in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, i have built a successful career in the challenging financial services industry both as a team member and, more recently, as an entrepreneur.  i have effectively generated and managed multi-million dollars in business through strategic marketing and sales initiatives, proactive networking and an ongoing commitment to delivering first-class client servicing.  in spite of economic factors directly impacting my industry, i have facilitated 45% growth over the past year and was consistently on track with generating 40% year-over-year growth from 2003-2007.  i excel in identifying and capturing lucrative markets, diversifying/expanding profit channels and building top-performing sales and support teams.  to complement this, concurrent with building my career i recently completed my last course towards a ba in corporate communications, which will be officially earned in december of this year.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven team player committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance.  i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy

 

 

 

 

 

 

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dear _______________________________:

 

i would like to thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the exciting (title of position applying for) position currently available with your company.  having gained a deeper insight into the job requirements and your objectives, i am confident you will find me a valuable asset in achieving your goals.

 

as discussed, i am an enthusiastic, disciplined team player eager to launch a successful career as a dedicated member of your staff.  i believe you will find my dynamic (list a few skills/qualifications relevant to the position) skills vital to your operations and look forward to contributing to your success.

 

should you have any additional questions, or to discuss future employment opportunities, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience.  again, thank you for the enlightening interview.  i look forward to your response.

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

yyyyyy x. yyyyyy