Donald V. Donohue
** ***** **** *********@*******.***
Chatham, NJ 07928 Residence: 973-***-**** . Cell: 973-***-****
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
A successful, self-motivated and results-oriented Account Management/Sales
Professional with a 20-year career which reflects significant
accomplishments, an impressive record of performance and the proven ability
to increase sales within extremely competitive environments.
. Recognized as an effective communicator, with strong oral and
written, listening and group presentation skills; utilize an innate
ability to relate to people and to enhance operational and staff
personnel performance.
. Outstanding reputation for the capability to establish and nurture
long-term business relationships with and gain the respect of clients
which leads to both repeat and referral sales.
. Regularly served as steady and reliable point person providing advice
and mentoring to others; demonstrated capabilities to lead by example, to
train, motivate and cultivate a strong and loyal staff, and to promote
teamwork concepts.
. Unique abilities to provide innovative solutions to marketing
situations and to work well both independently and as part of a team have
been key factors in improving market share and in making solid
contributions to bottom line results.
. Thrive under pressure, efficiently manage multiple competing
priorities and expertly resolve client issues.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
Account Relationship Management . New Business Development .
Strategic Planning . Negotiating
Personnel Management, Motivation & Training . Group Presentations .
Cold-Call & Consultative Selling
Fixed Income Credit . Credit Default Swaps . Trading Strategies &
Solutions
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE & ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Demonstrated record as a Relationship/Account Manager with a
reputation as an outstanding performer and a proven record of building,
maintaining and expanding business relationships with Investment Banks,
Hedge Funds, Asset Managers, Broker Dealers and Proprietary Trading
Desks.
. Performed detailed analyses of client needs, delivered clear and
concise presentations to key internal and external decision makers and
assisted with contract negotiations.
. Launched value-added credit and fixed income trading solutions,
executed trades of investment grade and high-yield bonds and CDS, built a
diverse customer base and provided customers with pertinent and time-
sensitive market information.
. Identified opportunities to increase business with existing accounts,
reactivated dormant accounts, developed/maintained relationships with
Banks and Brokerage Firms and participated in inter-dealer sales
functions/seminars.
. Increased sales volume and level of client satisfaction.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
Relationship Manager/Corporate Bond Broker, Chapdelain & Co. - 2009
to 2010
Relationship Manager, Vypar Capital Market Partners, LLC - 2008 to
2009
Fixed Income Sales Representative, Sterne, Agee & Leach, Inc. - 2006
to 2007
Relationship Manager/Corporate Bond Broker, Rafferty Capital Markets,
LLC - 2004 to 2005
Relationship Manager/Corporate Bond Broker, Garban Inter-Capital,
Inc. - 1991 to 2004
EDUCATION/LICENSES
B.A., Economics, Hobart College Geneva, NY - 1988
FINRA Series 7,24 and 63 Licenses
Excellent Personal & Professional References Will Be Furnished Upon Request