Richard Kuhnert
Houston, Tx *****
US
***********@*****.***
Primary Phone: 832-***-****/cell
OBJECTIVE A challenging long-term career which utilizes my strengths and
training in client interaction, sales, advertising, financial services, marketing, and management.
WORK STATUS US I am authorized to work in this country for any employer.
EXPERIENCE
08/2024- 11/2024
Garland County Deputy Sherriff
Duties were working in the detention center, Control, Booking, Armed Transport, etc. as well as the various housing units. Completed Sheriff’s Academy, Registered as completing my academy and have my transcript. Completed all auxiliaries and OJT with my FTO’s. I am Certified through the state as a registered deputy Sherriff. Duties included security checks every 20 minutes, completing reports, searches and pat downs for inmates moving in and out of the unit. Cell searches every day. Monitoring and controlling the unit, Meal distribution, etc.
10/2020- 11/01/2023 Longbridge Financial, LLC
Team Lead/ Reverse Mortgage Specialist
Duties to include managing a team of 12 or more Loan Officers focused specifically on Reverse Mortgage Loans. Educate, train and assist LO’s with questions, processes, and manage their day to day pipeline until close and funding of loans. Reviewing, analyzing, and correcting and approving their loans. Manage reports and reporting logs that are directly viewed by senior Management to help give feedback into streamlining processes and setting production goals. Strong Producer promoted to team manager within 5 mos on the job. Salesforce CRM, NMLS #2044592
07/2012-03/2020 Online Trading Academy
Senior Educational Sales Counselor/ Presenter/ Instructor
Duties to include presentation and teaching classes of curriculum and sales of training classes to prospective students regarding Equities/Futures/Options/Forex/ And Wealth Mgmt. Work with students to examine their financial accounts and documents and develop comprehensive financial and trade plans, and risk management in line with taught strategies. Training of junior Counselors and teaching how to read detailed financial statements and improve sales. Accolades include consistent Top Producer in Sales (6 Year President’s Club winner, 2 year Pinnacle Club award winner), Formal Advanced Presenter Training, Formal Instructors Training. Sandler Sales Training, Salesforce CRM.
08/2011- 06/2012 GoDish Inc
Sales
Duties to include selling Dish Network programming and equipment in a call center environment. Consistently ranked in the top 10% companywide in completed deals.
04/2010- 04/2011 BHC Marketing
Annuity/Insurance Marketing Rep
Duties to include recruiting and training a team of Independent Agents and Registered Representatives nationwide regarding various annuity products, marketing programs through cold calling and/or email. Assist in case development and train in closing techniques regarding annuity, life and LTC products from an array of carriers. Accolades included exceeding sales quota for every period, Sandler Sales Training, etc.
10/2008 – 03/2011 AFLAC Inc
Agent
Duties to include market and sell supplemental insurance policies to businesses and/or individuals. Prospecting, Cold Calling, Business to Business Marketing as well as giving presentations to business owners, employees and individuals. Held life insurance licenses in Texas and Louisiana with all continuing ed. up to date. Was listed in the Top 10% company wide in sales for the 2009 year, as well as numerous achievement awards.
EDUCATION 5/1989 Henderson State University US-Arkansas-Arkadelphia
B.S., not completed
Major in Aviation Science, Minor in Business Administration
Prior Licenses include Series 7, 63, 65, Life Health, Commodities Futures, Mortgage Broker, Certified Financial Education Instructor. Current Licenses MLO NMLS #2044592
SKILLS Skill Name Skill Level Last Used Experience
Computer Skills Intermediate Currently used 20 years
Microsoft Office Suite Intermediate Currently used 20 years
Excel Intermediate Currently used 20 years
Adobe Acrobat Exchange Intermediate Currently used 20 years
CANDIDATE PROFILE:
Proven track record of success in sales and production to include Top Producer awards. Energetic, intelligent, creative professional with many years of practical experience cultivating and developing national and international client relationships. In-depth knowledge of advertising and marketing principles. Attention to detail coupled with exceptional people skills. Strong interest in technology (computer and software), financial and management fields. Superb communications and interpersonal skills.
Proficient with Word, Excel, and other Microsoft Office programs. Proficient with Powerpoint, and Adobe Acrobat, and the Internet.
Able to communicate in a clear, concise, well-researched, accessible and entertaining manner. Familiar with the terminology and concepts of the financial, management and advertising/marketing industries. Comfortable giving presentations.
Personal attributes include excellent organizational skills, dedication to the
highest possible quality in a finished project, and the ability to acquire new skills quickly. Excellent people skills and the ability to work efficiently either alone or as part of a team. Works well under deadline pressure and with minimal supervision. Described as articulate, outgoing, imaginative, self-reliant, creative, analytical and resourceful.