VALERIE A. DELHOMME
New York, New York 10022
917-***-**** **********@***.***
SUMMARY OF EXPERIENCE
• Proven business development experience on projects over $1.5M
• Combined 10 years sales/marketing experience in Trading & Construction
• BA Degree in Communications and French from University of Southern California
• Excellent verbal, public presentation, and business communication skills
• Proven political acumen and ability to influence key stakeholders at all levels
• Organizational skills and ability to achieve results in fast-paced environments
• National Association of Securities Dealers Series 7 and 63 Licenses
• Fluent in French and English, Conversational Italian and Spanish
SALES AND MARKETING EXPERIENCE
J.C. Ryan 2007- present
New York, NY
Business Development Manager
• Cultivate business relationships with senior executives from top firms worldwide
• Research opportunities and develop effective sales and marketing strategies
• Network with executives and increased number of bids on new accounts by 50%
• Responsible for 30+ new bids per project including $1.5M Harlem high-rise
• Consistently research market trends and data reports to remain abreast of field
• Responsible for $250K YMCA contract for using proven sales tactics and strategies
• Utilize solid organizational skills to work on multiple projects simultaneously
Melon-Miel 2000-2005
Montreal, Canada
Marketing Manager
• Managed all aspects of fast-paced production company for successful entertainer
• Hired, trained, and supervised staff of 20 employees
• Coordinated all aspects of over 50 annual events increasing exposure for client
• Handled event catering, marketing communications, and materials distribution
• Interfaced with international producers and stakeholders worldwide
• Successfully generated income for client through targeted marketing campaigns
• Translated marketing materials into French for Francophone audiences
INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS EXPERIENCE 1993 - 2000
Ehrenkrantz, King, Nussbaum
New York, NY
Institutional Trader
• Traded US equities for million-dollar institutional accounts overseas
• Handled all aspects of high-net-worth individual accounts
• Managed open positions and timely execution for account accuracy at all times
• Interacted regularly and effectively with floor traders and several houses
• Placed and executed high-stakes orders consistently and became a trader of choice
• Simultaneously managed several high-level accounts with focus on client success
• Worked with teams of advisors and product specialists to meet client needs
• Interacted with overseas banks in Paris, London, and Hong-Kong and received and executed complex orders successfully
Yamaichi International
New York, NY
International Trader
• Beyond Yamaichi International, worked with Alex Brown, and Cowen & Co
• Moved from Stock Broker to Institutional Trader within 5 years
• Successfully traded hundreds of U.S. equities for domestic and overseas accounts
• Strategically managed inquiries/orders from domestic/international institutions
• Managed international trading for overseas accounts for the International Group
• Successfully engaged with executives and senior leaders from around the world
• Executed orders through Instinet and floor traders in fast-paced environment while maintaining professionalism
EDUCATION
University of Southern California 1988
• Bachelor of Arts in Communications and French
• Member Pi Delta Phi Honors Society
Lycee Francais de Los Angeles 1983
• 4.0 GPA - Top 5% of class
• Merit Scholarship recipient
ADDITIONAL RELEVANT EXPERIENCE
• Volunteer - St. Judes’ Foundation, United States
• International travel throughout North America, Europe, and Northern Africa
REFERENCES AVAILABLE UPON REQUEST