SKILLS
EXPERIENCE
Brent Bloom
SALES EXECUTIVE
918-***-**** **********@*****.*** Tulsa, OK 74107 Dynamic professional with extensive experience in client acquisition and sales management. Successfully grew client base from 250 to over 2200 in less than two years, demonstrating exceptional negotiation and customer relations skills. Proven ability to adapt strategies based on market trends, ensuring optimal outcomes for clients and business operations.
• Sales management • Customer relations
• Verbal and written communication • Earning referrals and professional introductions
• Negotiation • Small business operations
• Business marketing • Staff hiring
• Financial planning • Business Succession Planning COLLECTIBLES DEALER
Bloom's Attic
Tulsa, OK
September 2021 - Present
• Sold antiques and collectibles online through competitive bidding websites.
• Monitored industry trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Identified potential buyers through networking activities at trade shows.
• Demonstrated proficiency in identifying and cataloging rare collectibles. SENIOR FINANCIAL ADVISOR
Bloom Financial Partners
Oklahoma City, OK
May 2001 - January 2023
Advised small businesses on investment and risk management strategies that best suited their needs and goals.
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• Prepared presentations about various topics related to personal finance management. Evaluated clients' current financial position, including income, expenditure, insurance coverage, tax status and investments.
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• Explained complex financial concepts in a clear and concise manner to clients.
• Maintained accurate records of all client data including investment objectives and performance results.
• Conducted due diligence research before recommending any product or service to a client. Recruited and trained new financial advisors to a proven repeatable process to qualify for conference educational vacations.
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• Aggressively grew my agency from approximately 250 clients to over 2200 in less than 2 years.
• Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry best practices, regulatory changes and new products.
• Hosted workshops for General Motors/UAW retirees in Oklahoma, Louisiana, and Texas. EDUCATION
REFERENCES
PHYSICS/CHEMISTRY TEACHER & COACH
Tulsa Public School
Tulsa, OK
August 1998 - July 2021
• Encouraged critical thinking skills among students through the application of scientific methods.
• Assisted with extracurricular activities such as science fairs and interscholastic competitions.
• Designed assessments for evaluating student performance.
• Researched scholarships and grants for my college-bound students. ALUMNI PRESIDENT
Alpha Tau Omega National Fraternity
Edmond, OK
January 2009 - January 2014
• Exhibited strong leadership skills while providing guidance and direction to executive team members.
• Created vision and strategic priorities that aligned with goals and visions of organization. PUBLIC RELATIONS MANAGER
Alpha Tau Omega National Fraternity
Edmond, OK
January 1996 - December 1998
• Created and hosted fundraisers for local charities.
• Promoted and maintained a positive image for the organization.
• Edited copy for press releases, newsletters, web pages, and other collateral material.
• Communicated corporate mission, vision and values in public forums and at events. GRANT PROPOSAL WRITER/HABITAT FOR HUMANITY
Americorps/VISTA
Oklahoma City, OK
February 1995 - February 1996
• Custom wrote 13 grants to fund Habitat for Humanity homes.
• Maintained relations with donors.
• Delivered 2 world-wide speeches at the White House (Rose Garden and Oval Office).
• Received National Service Award
BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN SECONDARY EDUCATION
University of Central Oklahoma, Edmond, OK, US
GPA 3.6
PHYSICS
University of Oklahoma, Norman, OK, US
US
Rick Renfroe — Refroe Construction
Project Manager Client/Friend
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Jim Umholtz — Mill Creek
Payroll Administrator Friend
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Steven Asbury
National Director Of Market
Development Client/Friend
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Tony Lehmer
Finance Director Client/Friend
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