MARIKO CLAIRE WATANABE
909-***-**** • California
www.linkedin.com/in/marikocwatanabe• **************@*****.*** OBJECTIVE
Results-focused and goal-driven college graduate (06/2017) seeking professional affiliation with a progressive, growth oriented company. Extremely strong analytical and communication skills along with being highly detailed-oriented with a strong motivation to achieve success. EDUCATION
California Polytechnic University, Pomona September 2012- June 2017 B.S. Business Administration- Finance, Real Estate, and Law emphasis in Finance Investments Member, Finance Society, W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Show Team PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Jules & Associates, Irvine, California June 2017- September 2017 Account Executive
̈ Create detailed business plans to facilitate the attainment of goals and quotas ̈ Manage the entire sales cycle from finding a client to securing deals ̈ Finding new sales opportunities through networking and turn them into long term partnerships ̈ Review a company’s financial statements to determine strength Waddell & Reed, Brea, California February 2015- May 2015 Finance Intern
̈ Presented information for current stock investments ̈ Evaluated potential investment opportunities
̈ Created financial plans for upper management
Sovereign Lending Group, Costa Mesa, California June 2015- September 2015 Executive Assistant
̈ Conducted 100+ daily outbound sales calls to prospective customers ̈ Managed initial customer qualification screening for senior loan officers ̈ Organized mortgage loan application packages
SKILLS
̈ Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, PowerPoint, and Word ̈ Advanced training through both professional and academic experiences ̈ Ability to successfully communicate with varying personality types ̈ Efficient problem solver in high pressure situations AWARDS
̈ Received Best Junior Banker award three consecutive times at Sovereign Lending for surpassing business productivity goals.
̈ Recognized at Waddell & Reed as one of top three interns for presenting current stock investment reviews.
̈ Several championships at local and regional levels for W.K. Kellogg Arabian Horse Show Team ̈ Employed by Cal Poly Pomona Arabian Horse Center for two years ; managing 50+ volunteers.