John Beerling

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SVP Financial Trading and Hedge Management

Collaborative leader delivering financial results and process improvements

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An accomplished leader in finance with a strong record of building high

performance teams, resulting in outstanding trading profits. Successfully

managed billion dollar portfolios for two of the largest banks in the

nation. A trader and manager with proven record of creative solutions to

improve profitability and productivity, resulting in annual multimillion-

dollar profits.

Expertise & Critical Contributions

> Created hedging strategies and derivative products utilized by

organizations resulting in revenue growth of 15% while maintaining

acceptably low risk profiles.

> Increased profitability by 100%, maintained all functions and control

of daily currency trading operations at national financial institution

following turnover of key personnel.

> Created strategy and influenced executive leadership to implement a

sales reorganization, after company merger, which greatly enhanced

customer service and satisfaction, reduced sales overlap and increased

productivity and territory clarification.

> Improved nationwide customer service operations in multiple time zones

by creating strategy to retain multiple trading desks after merger of

two major institutions.

Global Market Analysis Oral

presentations/Media Spokesperson

Cost reductions with quality improvement Global Strategic

Execution

Consolidations & integrations Staff & team growth

and development

Business Plans Global Strategic

Execution

P& L Responsibilities Continuous process

improvement

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EXPERIENCE

US Bank N.A. - Minneapolis, MN 2007 to

2013

The fifth largest U.S. Bank based on assets of $355 billion.

SVP Foreign Exchange - FX Options Desk Manager

. Created hedging strategy/product utilized by small to mid -sized

organizations, which increased revenue growth by 15%.

. Designed paperless foreign currency option entry system, which

significantly increased productivity while reducing waste.

. Introduced new foreign currency trading system providing improved

accounting and handling of options, and management of more complex

products.

. Created Informational materials for sales staff, significantly

assisting them in a fuller understanding of various hedging products,

while responding to specific sales inquiries, improving overall sales.

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Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. - Minneapolis MN 1982 to

2007

The fourth largest bank in the U.S. based on assets of $1.4 trillion.

VP, Mgr. Regional FX Trading Desk

* Analyzed currency fluctuations uncovering financial opportunities,

which consistently added to corporate profitability.

* Increased productivity by 15% in problem areas by creating /

implementing incentive plans which awarded achievement while

enhancing morale.

* Analyzed global economic and political factors influencing

financial markets, which provided significant understanding of the

impact of nations and their ability to handle diverse situations.

(This information, passed on to the executive leadership team,

provided focus and highlights of areas of opportunity.)

* Developed hedging strategies for sales professionals, insuring

appropriate information was provided to customers on various

alternatives.

Chief Foreign Exchange Dealer

. Managed a team of traders to annual 10% profitability increases.

. Published monthly column for customers analyzing currency markets.

. Spoke to media outlets regarding foreign currency markets.

Foreign Exchange Trader

. Analyzed currency markets.

. Developed and implemented trading strategies based upon analysis.

. Provided analysis to management and sales staff.

International Loan Control Accountant/Reconciler

Performed International accounting/control duties

leading to FX knowledge.

EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

University of St. Thomas, St. Paul Minnesota

MBA emphasis in Finance

University of St. Thomas, St. Paul Minnesota

Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Business Administration

Economics Honor Society

Omicron Delta Epsilon

College Honor Society (Private)

Delta Epsilon Sigma

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