Andy Kotsanis
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Colleyville, TX
PERSONAL BRAND
Professional investor and equity trader seeking a career change in the tech space that hones facets of IT infrastructure and computer networking. Well-developed skills in communication, sales, and problem solving. Consistent and reliable self-starter with experience in community relations and frontline sales in several fields. Seeking a position that utilizes a passion for finding hidden value and answers in the growing world of information technology.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Project Management Problem Solving Listening Creative Thinking Public Speaking TECHNICAL SKILLS
G Suite Google IT Support Professional Certificate PowerShell Linux Microsoft Suite Photoshop EDUCATION
University of Nebraska–Lincoln Independent Study High School June 2005 Dallas, TX
Tarrant County College June 2006
Business School
Hurst, TX
Champions School of Real Estate March 2008
Fort Worth, TX
The Buckley School of Public Speaking April 2011
Camden, SC
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
SELF EMPLOYED EQUITY TRADER, Colleyville, TX January 2016 - Present
● Track, analyze, and research markets
● Build financial portfolios pertaining to up and coming trending markets
● Focus in crypto, big tech, and biotech
WELLNESS AND AESTHETICS INSTITUTE, Grapevine, TX
Integrative medical practice with an emphasis on nutrition and holistic protocols for nutrition and preventive medicine.
Inside Sales: January 2017 - July 2018
Community Relations: October 2014 - December 2015
Community Relations and Medical Sales
● Consulted and trained patients on how to use suggested medical equipment for their respective conditions
● Community outreach and Chamber of Commerce networking
● Represented the clinic mission at tradeshows
TOTAL WINE, Frisco, TX August 2016 - January 2017
Domestic and imported wine, beer, and spirits.
Wine Sales Associate
● Demonstrated wines, spirits, and other products
● Suggested products based on customer needs and upcoming events
● Handled inventory and tracked customer trends on popular products
● Performed cash and card transactions when team was short handed THE SCHEPPS TEAM - KELLER WILLIAMS, Colleyville, TX December 2015 - August 2016 Real estate team focused on selling outstanding luxury properties. Licensed Realtor
● Cold called prospects
● Built sales pipeline for team
● Tracked and followed up with potential opportunities CENTRAL MARKET, Dallas, TX April 2014 - October 2014 Specialty and gourmet grocery store.
Wine Sales
● Managed and organized inventory
● Suggested wine pairings to customers for specific meals or events
● Worked with store management and other teams to successfully maintain operations EcoWater Systems, Fort Worth, TX January 2009 - April 2014 Water Treatment Company.
Sales Associate
● Door to door marketing and sales
● Helped management with orders and installation of water filters
● Went to the homes of prospective customers and performed water testing UBS FINANCIAL, Dallas, TX April 2005 - July 2005
Investment Bank
Clerical Investment Banking Internship
● Couriered confidential financial documents to clients
● Shadowed investment bankers on daily basis
● Assisted with preparing for client consultations
● Kept records of and participated in client meetings, presentations, and depositions REFERENCES
Beverly Gipple
Years Known: 26 years
Craig Christianson
Years Known: 15 years
Pam Rust
Years Known: 28 years
Ektor Polykandriotis
Yeats Known: 16 years
John Schepps
Years Known: 4 years
Kat Mullane
Years Known: 28 years