W AY N E S I M M O N S
Toronto, ON ********.****@*****.***
647-***-**** ca.linkedin.com/in/simmonswayne
PROFILE
• An internal account manager with 10 years sales experience in the publishing and financial services
industry.
Core strengths include:
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills demonstrated through the ability to extract additional
revenue in a sales opportunity.
• Exceptional multi-tasking skills with a proven ability to work efficiently to meet tight deadlines.
• An adaptable and versatile individual who looks for opportunities to improve processes.
• Driven to provide added value in a client services role.
CAREER HISTORY
RDP Associates Inc.
2014
Is an innovation funding practice that has helped hundreds of companies, in diversified industries,
recover millions of dollars in R&D tax credits since 1987.
Inside Sales Consultant
• Cold calls to C level prospects responsible for corporate finances. Liaisoned with outside
technical tax consultants who assisted in the process of securing a signed funding
agreement.
Won the business of a computer animation company worth $33,000 in new revenue.
CCH CANADIAN 2012 – 2014
Is a division of a Wolters Kluwer, a leading provider of software and information services for tax,
accounting, and audit professionals.
Internal Account Manager
• Managed the internal accounts for tax lawyers and accountants. Handled their software, and, business
research needs. Product line included: CRA certified tax compliance software, Online tax research, busine
analysis software, seminars, webinars, and business publication material.
• Maintained a high volume of calls of over 50 call per day to ensure a robust pipeline.
• Generated $80,000 in sales revenue in my first year. Won sales competition for most webinars sold.
• Selected to present details on a top sale for the year at annual sales conference.
THE CANADIAN INSTITUTE 2010- 2012
Is a leading provider of conferences, summits, and executive briefings, for Canada’s top decision makers.
Delegate Sales Representative
• Business conference sales coordinator to C level clients. Focused on legal, business, energy,
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and health conferences.
• Generated approximately $280,000 in my first year.
CITCO GROUP LTD (Agency: Quantum, Temporary Assignment) 2010-2010
A financial services group comprised of international banks, trust and fund companies offering its clients a
broad range of corporate, fiduciary, financial, and mutual funds.
Corporate Actions Administrator
• Executed accounting entries on the custody and banking systems.
• Ensured that all Corporate Action events were presented to Shares Control team in a
clear and complete manner.
• Provided a pro-active contribution to ensure the targets and objectives of the team are
being achieved.
2009- 2010 – Temporary assignments in the financial services industry.
AGF MANAGEMENT LTD (Contract) 2007-2008
is a global, Canadian-based, investment management firm specializing in mutual funds.
Client Service Associate
• Handled RSP loan inquires. Educated investment advisers, and their clients, on AGF
registered loan plans.
• In liaison with AGF Funds, followed up with clients regarding payment options, collection
related issues and post-funding requirements.
• Ensured corporate quality and quantity processing standards.
MANULIFE FINANCIAL 2004-2006
Is a international, Canadian based, financial services company specializing in individual life
insurance, group life and health insurance, long-term care services, pension products, annuities,
mutual funds and banking products.
Customer Service Associate
• Handled inquiries and provided administrative support for life insurance products.
• Utilized various systems, educated owners and agents with regard to specifics on owners’
life insurance policies.
• Provided inbound and outbound, written and verbal communications.
EDUCATION &
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Business Administration, Diploma, Centennial College
Achieved Competent Toastmaster Award
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TECHNICAL SKILLS
Advanced knowledge of Sales Force/Call Pro
Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Word/Excel
Proficient in Microsoft Outlook
Basic knowledge of ISM