R A C H E L F U E R S T **** La Jolla Hermosa Avenue
La Jolla, CA 92037
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EXPERIENCE
Financial Sales Professional, Prudential Financial, San Diego CA (June, 2010-Present)
• Excel at account management, customer service, and managing variable accounts
• Create financial forecasts and models for individual clients’ long term planning needs
• Develop creative solutions to unique client problems, and assist clients in achieving their financial goals and objectives.
• Consult clients on investment needs and build client relations
LICENSES:
Series 6 – Investment Company Products/Variable Contracts Limited Representative
Series 63 – Uniform Securities State Law Exam
Life, Accident and Health Insurance– California License # 0H10054
Sales Consultant, Cbeyond, Inc. , San Diego CA (July, 2009- April, 2010)
• Sales consultant, known to proactively approach account and business challenges.
• Responsible for direct sales of business grade broadband, marketing, and IT services small businesses
• Regularly meet and exceed quota and consistently ranked in the top 10% of sales representatives
• Proven ability to quickly cultivate relationships and develop rapport with very difficult to access, influential decision makers.
Fine Dining Server, Viaggio at Jack’s La Jolla (Sept, 2007- July, 2009)
• Tenured server, well versed in the art of up selling, wine, and fine cuisine.
• Strong multitasking skills and thrives under pressure
EDUCATION
University of California, San Diego (June, 2009)
Bachelor of Arts: International Studies and Political Science with a Middle Eastern History Emphasis
GPA: 3.55
Lycée Henri Poincaré, Nancy, France (August 2003-2004)
Recipient of the Rotary Youth Exchange Grant; studied French Language, Literature, and Philosophy
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
• Articulate, persuasive, and strong communication skills instrumental in client relations and closing leads.
• Proficient in French; strong grasp of Spanish
• Well-versed in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
VOLUNTEER
• Rolling Readers San Diego
• Actively worked to promote the value of reading to children in local elementary schools
• Agape International Mission (2007-2010)
• Worked with children rescued from sex traffickers in the Kingdom of Cambodia.