~ Qualifications Summary ~
Driven, versatile and detail-oriented professional with extensive
experience in sales and marketing, account management and financial
management; equipped with proven ability to increase market share,
outperform competition and maximize profitability while providing
exceptional customer service, follow-through and strategic planning.
Managed, maintained and nurtured positive business relationships with
clients from all levels to ensure profitability and customer satisfaction.
Key strengths
General and Account Management Interpersonal and Communication Skills
Organizational and Time Management Customer Service and Account Retention
Strategic Planning and Development Revenue, Market Share and Profit
Improvement
Professional Experience
GlobalView Software, Chicago, IL
Territory Manager ( 2008-Present
q Oversee the entire territory management operations for nine to maximize
revenue and territory increase
q Effectively manage existing accounts and assume increasing responsibility
for various duties, such as customer support, billing questions and
training implementation
q Engage in various functions, such as conducting cold calling,
communicating with clients, organizing meetings; train and demonstrate
"software solutions" to clients
q Direct sales and marketing of browser-based application, a data aggregate
that contains more than 30 different data providers to ensure efficient
client business performance
Key Accomplishments:
. Developed and maintained new existing accounts, which resulted in
substantial revenue increase
. Tracked and developed new business and sales opportunities within the
territory, as well as traveled in different locations to meet with new
prospects and current clients to achieve overall goals
. Successfully increased sales through tracking and signing new clients
as well as bringing in additional revenue from existing clients
Center for Research in Security Prices (CRSP), Chicago, IL
Senior Account Manager ( 2004-2008
q obtained contracts from new and existing clients to ensure sales increase
and accountability
q Participated in worldwide industry conferences to demonstrate market data
products to potential clients
q Functioned as key point of contact for existing clients and handle
various customer- and business-related issues, such as account problems,
business inquiries and up sales
q Collaborated with joint partners within the industry, such as WRDS,
Market QA, SAS and S&P (Compustat) to efficiently manage the sales and
marketing of combined products to future and existing clients
Key Accomplishments:
. Recognized for top performance and ranked ranking as Top Sales Manager
. Effectively managed and developed leads as well as increased sales
within the territory that includes United States (East Coast), Europe
and Asia
. Oversaw the entire account and sales management operation, which
annually generated more than $1.6 million in sales
Vision Investment Services, Inc. (Subsidiary of MB Bank), Oakbrook, IL
Internal Wholesaler ( Investment Services Representative ( 2002-2004
q Provided assistance and support to bank representatives in handling
various questions that deal with stocks, mutual funds, options, bonds and
all types of variable and fixed annuity questions
q Guided financial representatives in processing numerous life insurance
information and products
Key Accomplishments:
. Fostered positive relationships with bank representatives through
implementing innovative sales ideas, delivering quality service and
selecting the correct product suited to client needs
. Conducted cold calling and prioritized regular meeting with bank
representatives, which resulted to 65% business and revenue increase
. Obtained series 24 and Life/Health licenses
Zacks Investment Research, Inc., Chicago, IL
Account Manager ( 2002
q Administered sales and marketing of investment research tools to
personally identify portfolio managers, traders and analysts
q Employed customer service expertise in managing existing clients by
providing solution to various complex and sensitive customer issues to
ensure utmost customer satisfaction
TD Amritrade Investor Services, Chicago, IL
Stockbroker Account Officer ( 1999-2001
q Supported and assisted customers in placing orders for stocks, mutual
funds and options; accountable for dealing and managing high net-worth
and frequent trading customers
q Provided quality customer service and maintained adherence to the rules
and regulations of the brokerage industry
q Trained and directed new employees in brokerage and banking services
offered by the company to ensure quality service delivery and customer
satisfaction
Key Accomplishments:
. Successfully generated $2M per month in additional assets
. Obtained series 7 and 63 licenses
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Liberal Arts
University of Iowa ( Iowa City, IA: 1999