GRANT STAFFORD

*** ********* **** ******, **********, IN 47501 C: 812-***-**** acr1b0@r.postjobfree.com Dependable General Manager bringing management experience and a willingness to take on added responsibility to meet tight deadlines. Enthusiastic team player with a strong work ethic and advanced complex problem solving skills.

Client account management

Effective leader

Self-sufficient

Exceptional sales skills

Motivated team player

People-oriented

Energetic and driven

Very computer literate

General Manager, 10/2010 to Current

Fastenal – Washington, IN

Partnered successfully with National Accounts to produce a successful ongoing business relationship with one of the largest construction companies in the United States, Kiewit Power Constructors. Reviewed collection reports to determine the status of collections and the amounts of outstanding balances.

Collected and reported monthly expense variances and explanations. Coordinated upper management's market visits and key account calls. Exceeded sales goals by up to 91% for 8 quarters in a row. Promoted to General Manager after 2 years as a Sales Representative at the Vincennes, IN location. Investment Representative/Financial Advisor, 01/2007 to 08/2009 Crane Federal Credit Union – NSWC Naval Base - Crane, IN Created market and customer-specific marketing solutions for managed brands. Designed the financial model for a new business unit. Profiled and analyzed investment products to develop customized financial strategies for clients' financial needs.

Sold financial products including stocks, bonds and mutual funds. Trained new team members on applying due diligence procedures and regulatory mandates. Investment Representative, 01/2004 to 12/2006

Edward Jones Investments – Mount Vernon, IN

Earned Series 7, Series 63, and Insurance licenses Profiled and analyzed investment products to develop customized financial strategies for clients' financial needs.

Sold financial products including stocks, bonds and mutual funds. Answered clients' questions about the purposes and details of financial plans and strategies. Interviewed clients to determine current income, expenses, insurance coverage, tax status, financial objectives, risk tolerance and other information needed to develop a financial plan. Presented oral and written reports on general economic trends, individual corporations, and entire industries.

Bachelor of Science: Financial Planning, 2003

Purdue University - West Lafayette, IN

Member of Theta Chi Fraternity

Purdue Club Soccer and Intramural Sports

Fraternity Bible Study Member

Currently running for City Council At Large for Washington, IN Founding member of Washington Lion's Club

Member of Antioch Christian Church (attending Man Up men's group) Coach YMCA youth league soccer and basketball

Previously a Jr. High Barr-Reeve boy's basketball coach (3 years) Currently married and father of 3 boys

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