Sales Director
Resume:
Bruce Lee Smith
Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
adh8tf@r.postjobfree.com
*currently in Central Florida on long-term travel
Objective: To secure the position for Sales/Development Director Experience:
Founder: Integrity Asset Management/Legacy Wealth Advisors LLC / Wealth Curated online (www.wealthcurated.com) (2005—present) A collectibles investment gallery for high value objects Some of the largest coin negotiations in market history World-wide coverage for historic sales of rarities including Liberty Head Nickel(1913), many Top 100 coins Relationships with top tier clients, art/coin placement Consulting with art-coin leaders, researchers, dealers, clients, world-wide; 4 year management of $30m USD Jackson Pollock, many tens of millions in coins placements Extensive experience with authentication, valuation, appraisal, insurance, storage, large high-end art placement projects. Vast art research, sales, placement of art from across various genre, including old masters, contemporary, modern, impressionism, etchings, drawings, and much more. Management of portfolio holdings including all the above with highlight pieces including Pollock, Picasso, Miro, Alexandra Nechita, McKenzie Thorpe, William Eggleston, Peter Max, LeRoy Neiman, and more
Former host “Think Out Loud” wgso.com 990am
New Orleans Social issues, politics, culture
Author of three books: www.bruceleesmith.com
Decomposition: the art of life discovered in the soil of suffering (Beauty and Growth amidst pain and
pandemic)2020
Soul Storm: finding God Amidst Disaster
A post-Katrina narrative published 2006
Life in 3D! The Superhero’s guide to the galaxy (2011) Founder: Optimus Life (writing, speaking, coaching) Coaching, training, motivational 2007-2012
Stacks Bowers Auction House (2018)
Directorship position in most respected of high net worth and distinguished portfolio building clientele-based forums 2
Client development, sales, account management
Strategic handling of in-house clientele and development on efforts to expand approaches and reach of traditional practices toward new and more vital strategic initiatives Blanchard and Company New Orleans, LA
Senior Portfolio Director 1998 to 2005, ’14-’18
Implementation, development and oversight of programs for Corporate Culture
Strategic Involvement in Marketing campaigns
Strategic Planning Team
Development of Incentive Programs
Team Leader (oversight of brokers and major accounts) The Top Gold and Rare Coin broker in company/and U.S. World Record for Highest Price Paid for retail coin
$3m Liberty Head V Nickel, and subsequent sale of same Market Trend analysis, investment viability study
Top broker in U.S. for Treasure from the historic SS Central America
Top writer and researcher in the company
Published articles on investing/coin portfolio
Featured writer in Art world periodical on Pollock, authentication, current issues in coin and Art world Speaking, Training, Communication Coach
Media Relations, TV and Radio Interviews, Nation-wide Regular consultation with Executive Team
Initiation of many profit producing initiatives,
Turnarounds, and client-focused programs
Top "save" specialists in the company
The face and voice for many national commercials and interviews
Numerous industry articles published
Faux Moi, LLC (Interior Design and Construction Firm) Covington, LA-Chicago Il.
Vice-President Oct. 2000 to 2003
Interior Design Consultation
Showroom design
Product Development
Sales to world-class wealth clientele
Coordination of Marketing Initiatives
Negotiation of contracts with developers,
manufacturers, shippers
Relationship management with Contractors, clients, vendors
Oversight of Renovation schedules, build-outs, new construction
Staffing, Payroll, Cash flow management
Principal funding responsibilities
Growth and Expansion Strategic Planning
Graphic Design
Copyright issues, Intellectual property issues
Public Relations
Crisis Management and Sales Training
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Education: Wheaton College Graduate School Wheaton Il M.A. Theology (ABT) 1993--1995
An Historical, Sociological and Theological
Evaluation of the Church in American Society
A high level academic assessment of the influence of the Church on American Culture and the influence of American culture on the Church
Studies in 17th Century English Literature
Studies on the sociology of persuasion, culture,
American History and the development of American
Ideals
Societal influences on people groups as they relate to race, gender, age, value orientation
Studies on models for identification; socio-economic, group relations, individualism
Studies on major historical themes in America;
cultural, economic, religious, artistic, and
institutional
Rigorous academic standards on par with Ivy League level
Maintained GPA of 3.8
Finished ABT (All but thesis)
Southeastern College Lakeland, Fl
B.A. Theology 1989-1993
Liberal Arts Education with emphasis on Theology
Double Major in Speaking and Pastoral Ministry
4-Time MVP in Tennis
Full-Time academic schedule, collegiate tennis
schedule, worked two jobs and raised young family
while maintaining 3.6 GPA
Selected by Faculty and Administration as Speaker for Commencement Ceremonies
Additional course work in American History and
Literature
Member of Council for Student Life
Started major outreach to Children's wing of major hospital
Regular speaker of Senior Chapel-Invitation only
Minister for inner city, homeless outreach
Initiatives
Member of Staley Lectureship Committee
University of New Orleans New Orleans, LA
1987-1989
Three semesters in Business Administration
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Ongoing self-study
Leadership, Corporate Culture, Management, History, politics, theology, business...
References: Available upon request
Special notes: PLEASE DO NOT CONTACT FORMER EMPLOYERS UNLESS PREVIOUSLY DISCUSSED WITH BRUCE
Summary Notes:
With some 25 years working in high end relationship driven markets, across many platforms, and extensive leadership in businesses- coins, art, collectibles, a proven record as a writer, speaker, leader, sales trainer, and development-ideas-expansion go-to, I am equipped as a self-motivated, and excellence driven resource, focused on success. Top Traits:
Team player
Competitive drive
Excellence focused
Creative thinker
Superb writer
Research skills
Narrative and story construction
Relationship management
Decades of speaking excellence
Flexible and adaptive
Finding joy in the journey and attainment of goals Ability to “see” emergent strategies for expansion and change Collaborative expertise
Leadership, especially as related to discernment, adaptive strategies, gaining followership and buy-in, with relationship driven focus
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