Luella N. Beneche
Manalapan, NJ 07726
M: 917-***-****
*********@*******.***
EDUCATION
Pace University, Lubin School of Business
New York, NY
Masters of Business Administration, Financial Management, 2006
Baruch College, Zichlin School of Business
New York, NY
Bachelor of Business Administration, Computer Information Systems,
2001
Minor: International Business; Graduated magna cum laude
EXPERIENCE
Mar 2007 - Feb 2008 ICON Capital, Corp
New York, NY
Marketing & Sales Associate
. Managed the sales cycle for an alternative investment product,
including prospecting new investors and closing new business
. Developed and leveraged professional relationships in order to promote
and drive sales
. Implemented sales and marketing strategies to target investor groups
. Database and pipeline management - obtained, inputted and managed data
on prospective investment candidates
. Maintained reports of sales activities, forecasting and planning
within assigned geographic coverage region
Aug 2002 - Dec 2006 Wachovia Capital Markets, LLC
New York, NY
Institutional Equity Research Sales Associate
. Communicated research and market commentary to institutional clientele
. Liaised with research, sales and marketing to coordinate road show
and non-deal road show marketing events
. Managed customer service for institutional clients with a focus on
client communications
. Facilitated stock trading activity and reconciled trades on a daily
basis
. Tracked performance of portfolio of focus list stocks; produced
related reports for client
. Maintained financial databases; compiled financial data and generated
reports for management review meetings
Aug 2001 - Aug 2002 Morgan Stanley Dean Witter
New York, NY
Financial Advisor
. Reviewed client investment objectives relative to current market
conditions and
provided financial and investment advisory services
. Designed, implemented and monitored client specific investment
strategies to address
financial planning, estate planning and insurance needs
. Managed client portfolios to maximize return while maintaining
appropriate levels of risk
and conforming to industry compliance standards
Sep 2000 - Jan 2001 Ernst & Young, LLP
New York, NY
Intern - Knowledge Management
. Designed and implemented database management system for eLearning
initiative
. Researched and analyzed data for presentations and collaborated with
account managers on the development of proposals
. Evaluated learning solution applications and assisted with prototype
demonstration
COMPUTER SKILLS MS Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint; CRM
databases