Michael Lien
Alameda, CA *****
email: *************@*****.***
WORK EXPERIENCE
Financial Advisor, MEL Financial Services, Alameda, CA 1/22/2022 – Present
-Provide financial advice to client. Sell Life Insurance and Annuities.
-Teach the benefits of planning for college.
-Train prospects of setting up an Estate Plan to preserve and protect their assets.
Sales Manager, Trenchless Equipment, Turlock, CA 1/21 – 03/24
-Built new company website, blogs, Youtube, Facebook, Instagram, and Linkedin sites;
-Recruited and manage sales team, organize tradeshows;
-Provided in-field customer support, equipment rentals and equipment servicing;
-Clients grew 125% from previous managing company Pipe Bursting Parts;
-Brought High Pressure Jetting, Pipe Fusion, Inspection Cameras with leading manufacturers;
Operations Manager, TRIC Tools, Inc., Alameda, CA 7/00 – 6/2020
- Grew parts sales to $8,000 to $10,000 monthly parts sales;
- Scheduled PR releases showing field work & new product showcases;
- Worked with management and equipment sales slashing debt 75% in 9 months;
- Managed A/P, A/R, Payroll & HR, insurance, and Customer Service;
- Coordinated domestic & international shipping, product warranty, and product repairs;
- Coordinate & manage TRIC tradeshows nationally and internationally;
Senior Clerk, CITIBANK, FSB, San Francisco, CA 10/96 - 7/00
- $60,000 in losses prevented during review of large dollar check deposits and
contact with clients during missing or stolen branch work;
- ATM functions audit to ensure ATM Unit exceeded annual audits reviews;
- Manage key positions and substitute for employees during absences;
- Train & supervise tellers. Manage all aspects of operations during manager’s absence.
Education
B.A. Degree in English, Mayville State University, Mayville, ND 9/78 - 5/82
B.A. Degree in Speech and Drama, Mayville State University, Mayville, ND
Honors:
- Dean's list, MSU Reporter of the Year, Actor of the Year as Sophomore & Senior
- President of Phi Kappa Delta (Hon.Speech Fraternity) & Alpha Psi Omega (Dramatic Fraternity)
Activities/Skills
Toastmasters International (ATMS), Area Governor for A22, Alameda to Fremont
Toastmasters Area A22 – 2004 1st Place in Humorous Speech Contest