JAMES KRUSE

** *********** *****, **********, *** Jersey 07039

973-***-**** (Home)

973-***-**** (Mobile)

dham81@r.postjobfree.com

STOCK / SALES TRADER

PROFILE OVERVIEW

Forward-thinking professional offering more than 20 years of experience, strong management qualifications, and comprehensive knowledge of events and activities affecting the U.S. stock market. Highly analytical and acknowledged for sound judgment, consistency, and capacity to steer consensus among core business disciplines with diverse agendas and visions. Definitive leader with expertise in providing investment solutions combined with advanced skills in using economic valuation techniques. Committed to conveying service excellence by providing effective business strategies and solutions utilizing significant knowledge in multiple areas of the finance industry. Expertise includes:

- Securities Research, Pricing and Valuations

- Strategic Planning

- Internal and External Communication

- Team Coordination

- Client Management

- Process Improvement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SALESPERSON JNK Securities-New York City, NY (2009-Present)

- Determine new business opportunities and analyze specific business needs of companies to effectively market JNK’s research product and drive increase in revenue

- Provide advice and strategies on clients investment management issues using experts product knowledge and awareness in finance and economic trends

- Establish trust and rapport with clients using a consultative sales approach

STOCK BROKER, NYSE FLOOR JNK Securities-NYC, NY (2006-2009)

- Streamlined sales and purchase of shares and securities as the appointed stock broker on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)

- Regarded as the “go-to” person regarding issues and activities associated with NYSE transactions

- Ensured profitability through strategic buying and selling of stocks for JNK clients using knowledge of auction market

- Oversaw, motivated, and developed staff

SENIOR PARTNER JNK Securities-NYC, NY (1999-2006)

- Co-managed and maintained efficiency in New York Stock Exchange floor operations

- Streamlined daily functions from back office, clearing to the actual execution of trades for client

- Directed a team of 16 employees and resolved issues affecting daily operations

- Successfully ramped up profits ten-fold through effective leadership in broadening client base

- Maintained excellence in providing service, resulting in significant revenue increases

SALES TRADER JNK Securities, NYC, NY (1996-1999)

- Ensured accuracy and completeness of trade orders from clients

- Served as the primary contact with clients and escalated issues as necessary to ensure successful and error-free transaction

- Managed 50 accounts, ensuring proficient maintenance and processing of orders

- Oversaw and maintained accurate and compliant trading transactions by streamlining all aspects of back office clearing procedures

- Managed and resolved "Questionable Trades" (QTs) in a timely and efficient manner

NY-PARTNER / SALES TRADER MJD Securities-NYC (1994-1996)

- Collaborated with a broker in managing operations from trade execution to back office clearing

- Managed a network of clients and coordinated order specifics

- Developed and submitted trade reports to keep clients updated on the entire trading process

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

PROGRAM IN ENGLISH AND ECONOMICS ~ Rutgers University- Rutgers, NJ

SERIES 7 AND SERIES 63 LICENSES

ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS

- Written articles and appeared in public on behalf American Heart Association

- Board Member-Cranberry Lake Community Club

- Past Exalted Ruler of the Benevolent and protective Order of Elks

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