career objective                              

results-driven marketing and sales specialist eager to contribute superior business development, strategic planning, and customer service skills toward supporting the employer in optimizing revenue performance

profile                                                

ø  offer numerous years of progressive financial industry experience in sales, marketing, business development, customer service, and operational management with expertise in security and commodities trading in full-service and online environments

ø  effectively identify and capitalize on opportunities to penetrate and develop markets in highly competitive environments; demonstrated record of turning around under-performing areas and improving profitability despite unstable conditions

ø  successfully target, prospect, secure, and manage major accounts with multi-million dollar portfolios; develop and maintain a diverse consumer base by facilitating a client-focused, service-oriented environment vital to maximizing customer satisfaction and retention

ø  determine trading patterns, negotiate peak commission rates, and establish standardized trading platforms to maximize profitability

ø  excel at recruiting, building, and leading top-performing support teams; strategically plan and coordinate workflow and human resources for optimal coverage while containing labor costs

ø  sharp business acumen and strong financial aptitude; experienced in managing broad scope of activities in constantly changing environments

ø  ensure compliance with all corporate policies and procedures as well as government laws and regulations

ø  dynamic communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills; ability to cultivate critical, long-term business connections

ø  proactive team player equally effective in independent and collaborative settings

professional experience                

marketing and sales specialist, need to know news corp                                                                    2007 c present

branch manager, maranatha mortgage                                                                                                  2007 c 2008

branch manager, fairway independent mortgage                                                                                   2004 c 2007

loan originator, first home mortgage                                                                                                  2001 c 2003

equity trader, bright trading group                                                                                                      2000 c 2002

equity trader, deere park equity group                                                                                                1998 c 2000

arbitrage clerk, smith barney, inc.                                                                                                        1994 c 1998

equity trader, robert bright, inc.                                                                                                          1991 c 1993

~ prior background information available ~

education                                           

business studies, loyola university                  

~ licenses & certification ~

series 7 license ~ life and health insurance license ~ mortgage brokers license ~ reverse mortgage certification

 

~ professional development ~
advanced options and futures ~ advanced spreading and index ~ ethics, rules, & regulations

 

~ conferences attended ~
futures industry association us & uk ~ sifma us marhedge bermuda hedge fund conference ~ futures and option trading expo ~ ny traders expos ~ world money shows us

~ professional affiliations ~

member, chicago board of options exchange ~ member, chicago board of trade

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a insert job title capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include extensive experience in customer service, sales, marketing and promotions, and staff development.  i excel at identifying individualized client needs and providing customized solutions that generate repeat business and frequent referrals.  my dynamic communication skills have consistently proven instrumental in presenting, negotiating and closing high-revenue sales transactions.  to complement this background, i offer substantial professional development and training.

 

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,

 

 

 

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