EDUCATION
Ph.D. Management - Information Systems
Walden University - Minneapolis, MN
Master's Degree, Business Administration - Project Management
Walden University - Minneapolis, MN
2007 - 2010
Bachelors of Science Degree, Education - Communication Disorders, American
Sign Language Emphasis
University of Nebraska - Lincoln, NE
1999 - 2004
Generals Studies - Honor Roll
Southeast Community College - Lincoln, NE
1998 - 1999
High School- Honor Roll
Louisville High School - Louisville, NE
1996 - 1998
LICENSES
. Series 6 & Series 63 Securities Licenses - Registered Representative,
MN & NE 2010 - Present
EXPERIENCE
Addressing the fundamentals to constructing a successful business plan;
Utilizing current techniques; Adhering to professional business writing
requirements; Offering our clients a "tailor-fit" approach; while Charging
far less than our competition
Addressing the fundamentals to constructing a successful business plan;
Utilizing current techniques; Adhering to professional business writing
requirements; Offering our clients a "tailor-fit" approach; while Charging
far less than our competition
Wealth Advisor Services Manager, Redhawk Wealth Advisors, Inc.,
Minneapolis, MN (April, 2013 - July, 2013)
. Onboarding RIA's, IAR's and RR's through development and implementation
of Operational and Marketing processes
. Advisor Training - Redesigning Advisor Manual, addressing issues of
Compliance, Policies & Procedures
. Case Files - Ensuring all forms are "in good order" to allow for
financial processing and transfer of assets
. Projects - Email Compliance project; DocuSign/Laser App capability;
Reorganization of Advisor Files
Contracted Business & Computer Teacher, Westwind Education, Lakeville, MN
(July, 2012 - October, 2012)
. Teaching the following courses to junior high and high school students:
Business Law; Managerial Accounting; Advanced Business Studies,
Economics; Computer Technology and typing
. Curriculum Development & Lesson Planning for a variety of courses
. Classroom & Time Management
Financial Advisor, Waddell & Reed, Inc., Bloomington, MN (August, 2010 -
July, 2012)
. Maintained 3.5 million dollars of client assets
. Knowledgeable of general and specialized investment vehicles
. Performed Financial Planning, Strategic Implementation of Assets, Risk
Tolerance and Client Education
. Streamlined Client Database following the Turner System of Marketing;
Focused on high quality Customer Service
. Developed, Implemented and continuously streamlined Business and
Marketing Plans
. Assisted Associate Advisor, Mr. David Walgren with his individual
practice management (See References)
Office Manager, Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes, Edina, MN (May, 2006 -
September, 2007)
. Established trusting relationships with skeptical clientele; profitable
during first year of operation
. Responsible for all Financial Aspects, Scheduling and Maintenance of all
Office Equipment and Inventory, Maintained detailed Client Accounts and
Testing Records, Met daily with Director and compiled weekly Data Reports
for HQ
. Accountable to HR for Hiring of clinicians, Payroll and Termination,
coordinating Public Relations, Policies & Procedures Consultant
Para Educator, Prescott Elementary School, Lincoln, NE (August, 2004 -
April, 2005)
. Assisted in the Development and Implementation of specialized curriculum
for students with Deaf Education and Special Education needs; Partnered
in the acquisition of literacy and math skills of "at-risk" students
. Communicated in a bilingual classroom (American Sign Language (ASL))
. Practiced Positive Reinforcement, Conflict Resolution and proper
Motivational Skills for students with difficult behavioral and emotional
issues
. Responsible for the Personal Care of students with severe physical and
mental disabilities
University Tutor, University of Nebraska, Lincoln, NE (May, 2001 - January,
2003)
. Developed curriculum and lead a small group of University students in
American Sign Language (ASL) for a period of 10 weeks
. Worked closely with University athletes in the areas of History, English,
Biology and Math while personally maintaining 18 credits of coursework
and a GPA of 3.7; while fulfilling my role as house wife and mother
Former President and Treasurer, Current Alumnus, Phi Sigma Pi - UNL
(January, 1999 - January, 2003)
. Drove chapter membership from 5 to 27 in the first semester of presidency
and from 27 to 78 in the second semester
. Developed and managed the chapter budget, policies and procedures,
chapter bylaws and delegated officers
. Managed fundraising, philanthropy and community service events, weekly
meetings and recruiting activities
SKILLS
Project Management: Proven ability to manage multiple projects;
Demonstrated analytical and problem solving skills; Effective delegation
and time management; excellent organizational skills with the ability to
multi-task; Proven ability to work in a team environment, assisting co-
workers and achieving team goals; Business industry and Financial industry
trends and acumen
Operations: Financial Forms Specialist; Processing Procedure Knowledge;
61WPM; 8369 with 100% accuracy DEAN; 5740 with 92% accuracy DE-10 Key
Technology: Mac and PC; Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint
and MS Project); Outlook, Remote Server Access, Business Planning Software;
Multiple Database Systems; Morningstar; Albridge Solutions; EISI; Siebel
Financial Services Software; AIS; TD Ameritrade Institutional; Retail
Technology; DocuSign, Laser App, Office and Video Conferencing Equipment
Other: Public Speaking; Training; Financial Analysis/Planning/Wealth
Management; Networking Development/Relationship Building; Strategy
Implementation; Innovative Marketing; Training and Management;
Conversationally fluent in American Sign Language; some written and
conversational Spanish; Excellent Verbal and Written Communication Skills