Kenneth Spessard
***************@*****.***
Cypress, TX 77429
Objective
To obtain a long term career that will allow me to utilize my knowledge and
education with a company that that has potential for growth and
advancement.
Work Experience
Pentagon Freight Services September
2011-Present
Buyer/Hazmat Coordinator HazMat certified (IATA, IMDG and DOT)
Forklift certified
Calculate and enter all charges to be invoiced to customers (i.e. packing,
container drayage, loading crane rentals, slings & loading accessories,
hazardous packing, fumigation, etc). Maintain weekly inventory of
consumables to avoid outages. Responsible for purchasing of all materials
needed for daily operations. Process invoices from vendors to ensure
proper charges are entered into the warehouse account receivable files.
Audit vendor invoices and authorize payment to the various companies.
Responsible for all charges associated with daily operations. Coordinate
with various vendors for packing of hazardous materials. Quote all hazmat
jobs to provide lowest costs and best product/service. Responsible for
quality control of all hazardous freight and dangerous goods certificates
to ensure regulatory compliance. Act as liaison with inside sales
department, warehouse and outside vendors.
Mass Mutual/Strategic Financial Group September
2009-August 2011
Financial Advisor
Provided day to day management of a $60 million deferred compensation plan
for the Houston Police Officer's Union. Duties included educating,
recruiting and enrolling new participants. In addition, creating and
monitoring investment portfolios to ensure participant's financial
preparedness for retirement. Analyzed client pension benefits to create
sound exit strategies for their retirement future. Worked as a liaison
with the plan sponsor to ensure regulatory and payroll compliance. Acted
as the point of contact for all enrolled public servants. Provided other
financial/health insurance products and/or strategies as needed.
Maintained database for all active and non-active participants.
AIG Valic November 2002 to
September 2009
Financial Advisor
Provided retirement services to Texas A&M University faculty and staff.
Educated clients on the provisions of Texas Teacher Retirement System, ORP
and 403b plans. Converted transaction based business to an annuitized fee
base product which had a positive impact for both the client and the firm.
Duties included recruiting and enrolling participants. Responsible for day
to day client interaction and service.
Education
Texas A&M University
BBA-Business Management Graduated-1997