Joshua R. Evans
P.O. Box ******
Columbus, OH 43224
******.*.*****@*******.***
Technical Support . Business/Financial Analyst . Operations Support .
Reconciliation Analyst
Organized, dependable and self-motivated individual with demonstrated
expertise in providing complete technical, analytic, problem solving and
operational support to various areas of the financial industry. Highly
effective communicator and team leader with proven ability to work
effectively in a team environment, while assuming individual responsibility
and managing multiple deadlines and priorities.
CORE LEADERSHIP QUALIFICATIONS
. Operational Support . Technical Support
. Superior Customer Support
. Financial Analysis . Business Analysis
. Client Relationship Building
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2009 - 2010 Nationwide Financial
Financial Specialist II (Contractor)
. Assisted participants with their 401(K) and 403b pension employer
sponsored retirement plans;
. Analyzed pension plans and provided instruction on servicing loan
eligibility, distribution requirements, vesting schedule, and
administration features;
. Processed financial reports to analyze contribution/distribution
schedule within mutual funds for any given period, quarter or for the
year;
. Informed participants or advisors of instructions for distribution or
roll-over;
. Researched distribution request and status and acted as a liaison
between Nationwide to resolve any inquiries or problems.
2007-2008 Merrill Lynch
Lead Financial Specialist/Client Services/Production Management
. Serviced High Net Worth/Affluent/Private Wealth client investment
portfolios;
. Solid communication skills to effectively deal with various levels of
management, staff and build rapport with clients via Interactive
Voice Response (IVR) system;
. Analyzed organizational, detail orientated information to ensure that
work related activities are completed in an accurate and timely
manner;
. Maintained high level of confidentiality and work with highly
sensitive data and information;
. Effectively used problem solving skills to identify and resolve day-
to-day operation and customer relations problems;
. Transitioned service to sales on a client per account recommended
basis;
. Demonstrated interpersonal skills to work effectively in a team
environment and maintain a professional and positive manner;
. Managed and analyzed banking related processes such as check order,
visa credit card resolution, web bill payment, funds transfers;
. Tracked and recorded data for internal and external firm and client
communication and correspondence via Seibel, AS/400, and ML platform
management systems ;
. Tax Service Matter Expert during tax season providing assistance with
1099 related questions;
. Demonstrated leadership skills to effectively help develop and lead a
high performing team and support less experienced employees with on-
the-job training, technical troubleshooting, and problem resolution
along with handling difficult customer situations in a proactive and
positive manner;
. Performed as lead FRS specialist in lieu of supervisor and assisted
manager with team goals;
. Scouted and prospected potential clients and matched them with
products and services from the Merrill Lynch platform.
2005-2006 JPMorgan Chase
Financial Credit Advisor
. Provided superior customer service and assisted clients with various
inquiries concerning business credit card account;
. Operated with consistent analytical and problem solving skills;
. Responded to inbound/outbound calls to clients to process orders,
payments, and assist with opening up new accounts via AS/400, First
Assist, and interactive voice response (IVR) systems;
. Handled marketing by offering balance transfers and/or product
incentives options to enhance their business consumer experience from
promotional APR's to points and travel awards;
. Strong customer service with more challenging inquiries in regards to
account dissatisfaction and maintenance negotiation.
EDUCATIONAL EXPERIENCE
Keller School of Management, 2011
Masters of Business Administration
The Ohio State University, 2004
Bachelor of Science
ACTIVITIES / SKILLS
Studied "Global Diversity" in Africa
NAACP Active Member
Typing: 60 WPM, Internet friendly and computer software savvy, highly
trainable/fast learner
Expert in all Microsoft Office Programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access,
Outlook), Quicken, Salesforce, Tsystems, LexisNexis, Siebel