DREW GORMAN
** ***** ******, ******** ** Hudson, NY 10706
914-***-**** / **********@**********.***
Objective
Obtain a career position with a company seeking a self motivated, sales and
marketing specialist with a strong creative drive and extensive expert
experience in a variety of businesses related to global enterprise and high
net worth individuals. This company would be seeking a successful
professional with advanced corporate and personnel management, new business
acquisition, sales and marketing, public relations and technical innovation
skill sets. One who thrives on high net worth client acquisition and
liaison services and business challenges requiring the highest standards of
excellence and integrity. My experience requires this more lengthy resume.
Extensive traveling is not an issue. Relocation is an acceptable option.
Experience
Gorman & Co. Consulting, LTD
President/CEO 2011-Present
Hastings on Hudson, NY
Private Investment Banking and business advice and services; management,
sales and liaison services to high net worth clients; advice and financing
for "Green" waste to energy enterprises; business advice and management
services related to Native America and Native American call centers.
Edison Group, Inc.
Account Manager 2013-Present
Reorganized the management and strategic sales and marketing services
Edison now provides to global high technology companies regarding
competitive analysis, third party evaluations, TCO studies, blogs, video
streaming, 'white papers' etc.; completely updated hundreds of CRM ACT!
files related to IBM; created the powerful telemarketing process now used
by Edison; completed six months of intensive 'Sandler Sales' training.
American Portfolios Inc.
Vice President 2008-2011
Mount Kisco, NY
Established independent fee based Financial Services firm for the purpose
of managing the financial lives of a select group of high net worth (HNW)
clients.; acquired HNW clients; specialized in identifying appropriate HNW
investment vehicles, Financial Planning, insurance and all items related to
HNW Wealth Management.
Wachovia Securities Inc.
Financial Advisor 2002-2008
White Plains, NY
Director of Sales & Marketing; created & expanded an effective, lucrative
marketing plan that combined very effective 'drip' and 'opt in' style
automated mail and internet marketing systems with an aggressive HNW
'hunting and tracking' CRM platform. The successful execution of this
marketing plan expanded assets from $50 million to more than $500 million
under management in less than three years; created a sophisticated website,
interactive internet strategies and small CDs that were used to replace
business cards; wrote the official three year business plan for our PCG;
acquired the largest high net worth clients in the history of our PCG which
resulted in more than $80 million in additional funds under management;
managed the successful internal merger between First Union and Wachovia at
our independent Private Client Group (PCG) offices in Mount Kisco; prepared
for and successfully managed all audits; Managed all compliance
requirements and procedures successful; provided advisory services for PCG
clients featuring stocks, bonds, REITs, mutual funds, ETFs, annuities,
synthetic derivatives, options, insurance products, financial planning,
Trusts etc.; created and managed our in-house hospitality services for
clients and prospects; developed hiring and training programs for new
hires; managed the real estate and offices rented by our PCG.
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First Union Securities Inc.
Financial Advisor 2002-2002
White Plains NY
Managed all office and advisor operations, client documentation, compliance
requirements and technology systems; organized client profiles and
conducted all internal audits; successfully prepared for and managed all
external audits; created and executed successful marketing efforts which
expanded our client base; introduced an effective CRM platform; provided
wealth management advisory services for high net worth clients; created
successful and impressive hospitality systems for client and prospect
meetings.
Prime Capital Services
Gilman & Ciocia, CPA
Financial Advisor 2000-2001
Old Greenwich, CT
Established client investment relationships with clients filing tax returns
at Gilman & Ciocia; assisted in identifying opportunities to save money for
clients by filing and investing properly using as a guideline the tax
advice and opinions of Gilman & Ciocia tax preparation consultants.
Prudential Securities
Financial Advisor 1997-2000
White Plains, NY
Obtained the Series 7 and 65 SEC licenses and the Life and Health
insurance license in one of the most competitive learning and performance
based training programs in the Securities Industry; established a
respectable 'book of business' and client relationships; as Partner in 'The
Baker Group', co-managed in excess of $250 million in client assets
including stocks, bonds, mutual funds, REITs, insurance products and
managed accounts.
Mortgage Plus Mortgage Bank
Director, Sales Development 1996-1997
Syosset, NY
Completed career in the mortgage banking industry; incorporated mortgage
banking techniques and created innovative methods to improve mortgage
originations and the bottom line.
County Seat Capital Corp.
President 1995-1996
Mineola, NY
Built a thriving mortgage company from a firm that had been in a state of
decline. Accomplished this based on in-depth experience compiled while
working and teaching in previous mortgage environments.
Executive Mortgage Bank
Regional Account Executive 1994-1995
Farmingdale, NY
Created a mortgage division designed to provide mortgages to people with
less than stellar credit; created and taught in an internal school designed
to teach mortgage strategies and origination.
PhysicianFinders Inc.
Vice President 1991-1994
Hartsdale, NY
Created the corporate business plan; established a medical advisory board
with 25 physicians in 10 major disciplines; conducted the sales of medical
practices; conducted and arranged for physician recruitment; responsible
for daily corporate operations and management and training of personnel;
arranged for a private placement and corporate underwriting.
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National Standard Mortgage Bank
Loan Officer 1990-1991
Tarrytown, NY
Specialized in originating residential and commercial loans; corporate
sales & marketing; underwriting and processing of loans; training of new
loan officers.
L&L Painting
Vice President 1986-1991
Mineola, NY
Major commercial contractor servicing the most prestigious names in the
construction industry. Responsible for marketing; sales; job site
inspections; fast track and CPM analysis; internal personnel management;
client acquisition; client relationship management.
One Main Street Inc.
President 1976-1986
Hastings on Hudson NY
Retail and wholesale soft goods company. Responsible for all business
operations including selecting, buying and managing inventory; sales and
sales planning; management of personnel; floor design & merchandising;
financial management and planning, banking, real estate management,
compliance, payroll and personnel.
Gorman-Russo Realty
Partner 1976-1986
Hastings on Hudson, NY
Responsible for all real estate operations and management; financial
planning; real estate sales, renting and purchasing; personnel, payroll and
property management.
Education
Lea College, Albert Lea MN; New York University, NY; SUNY Purchase, NY
Organizations/Affiliations
iClean Global, Member (current)
A division of NYSERDA and an affiliate of the SUNY College of Nanoscale
Science & Engineering
Ferry Sloops Inc, President (former)
A 501(c)3 Environmental Education Corporation; Structured the organization;
built a 32 foot single masted environmental Sloop with Pete Seeger et al;
computerized the organization and sharply increased membership and
fundraising activities. During this time I worked closely with Pete while
performing with him and producing multiple concerts and festivals raising
considerable amounts of money to build the Sojourner Truth and help clean
the Hudson River.
BOMA, Vice President (former)
Building owners and Management Association (BOMA); Co-founded the 101st
Chapter of BOMA International, a 501(c)6
organization. The members of BOMA manage more than one billion square feet
of property in the US.
Chamber of Commerce, Hastings on Hudson, Vice President (former)
Assisted in revitalizing the Village of Hastings on Hudson while organizing
and conducting multiple activities during the Hastings Centennial
celebration.
Creative Arts Council, Member (former)
Developed a variety of community arts activities while enhancing the local
cultural environment.
Interests
I have lived in Westchester County New York for more than 30 years and
traveled extensively. My wife Adele works with special needs children in
our local school district and is a past president of the PTSA. Adele and I
are directly involved in issues related to children with disabilities and
the challenges that confront their families. We have three children in
Hastings schools and in college. I am an accomplished musician, performer
and composer. My interests include family activities, the Hudson River,
environmental issues, travel and music.
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