SUMMARY:

• Award winning Investment Specialist known for achieving exceptional investment performance.
• Generated over $3B in capital gains and fund management performance awards by Lipper, Morningstar, and Barron’s. Proven research skills utilizing financial, analytic, and quantitative methods.
• Proficient in portfolio management and strategies.
• Expertise focusing on organizational trends using key operational indicators and statistical formulas to improve results.
• Strong record in developing management strategies using competitive and comparative analysis to achieve advantage over competitors.
• Facilitate team collaboration to influence operational improvements. Written and verbal presentation skills, consulting skills, and shared detailed knowledge as an instructor in Corporate Finance, Investments, and Financial Management.

CAREER ACCOMPLISHMENTS

• Contributed to producing over $3B in capital gains for Ohio Confidential Pension Fund. Asset growth from 80% under funding to 100% funded status via effective and diligent research
• Credited with 52.7% increase in total funds under management after award winning performance returns of
• 45.5% and 38.7% for Principal Small - Cap funds resulting in awards from Lipper, Morningstar, and Barron’s, leading providers of mutual fund industry data
• Multiple recipient of Top Analyst Award - Domestic Equities and Domestic Small-Cap Equities from management for performance in investment and capital markets highlighting industry research analysis

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Confidential, Columbus, OH.

Financial Advisor and Agent

• Successfully managing 400 accounts delivering investment and insurance products to clients
• Provided investment and product presentations at customer events
• Responsible for employee management and development along with Human Resources
• Managing all business operation management of agency including marketing, legal, accounting, payroll, and budget

Confidential (contract), Columbus, OH. 

Customer Support Specialist

• Handled multiple inquiries each day about diverse investment products and plans
• Managed calls with high degree of accuracy and speed
• Navigated through multiple computer systems using interpersonal and customer service skills
• Employed problem solving ability and knowledge of regulatory reporting/compliance

Confidential, Columbus, OH.

Financial Advisor

• Attended Benefit Fairs to solicit clients regarding 403b/401K plans
• Consulted with customers to develop and implement financial strategies
• Monitored macro and micro economic indicators for proper asset allocation/reallocation
• Handled regulatory reporting, accounting and compliance

Confidential, Des Moines, IA

Analyst/Consultant

• Developed investment selection focusing on due diligence of retail product vendors and limited partnerships
• Worked with consultants/owner to develop and implement financial strategies for clients
• Coordinated research activities to select proper mutual funds/stocks/bonds for investment selection
• Monitored macro and micro economic indicators for proper asset allocation/reallocation
• Researched report generation for individual stock and bond selection decisions

Confidential, West Des Moines, IA

Assistant Director of Research

• Coordinated research activity and presented analysis and strategic advice to customers
• Prepared and delivered presentations at conferences, client events, and webinars
• Provided assistance to Vice President of Marketing and Operations to reach operational goals

Confidential, Waukee, IA

Newsletter Editor, Wizard of Wall Street

• Provided investment recommendations in monthly newsletter by using fundamental, quantitative, and technical analysis; utilized due diligence to deliver superior investment performance for clients
• Collaborated with law firm to provide pension fund investment strategy
• Consulted with individual clients to provide investment strategy
• Offered investment selections in different industry groups for potential client holdings

Confidential, Des Moines, IA

Analyst - Large& Small Cap Funds

• Managed financial due diligence and decision support; participated with over 300 executive teams; created alpha generation versus industry sector performance; conducted industry analysis through investment research; evaluated company income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow statements; prepared mergers and acquisitions written reviews
• Credited with 52.7% increase in total funds under management after award winning performance returns of 45.5% and 38.7% for Principal Small-Cap funds resulting in awards from Lipper, Morningstar, and Barron’s, leading providers of mutual fund industry data
• Maintained investment coverage of 100+ companies in large-cap funds for Railroads, Trucking, Airfreight, Basic Materials, and Capital Goods sectors; provided financial analysis and investment modeling covering 300+ companies in small-cap funds in Energy, Capital Goods, Basic Materials, and Staples sectors by creating portfolio analytics and quantitative screening tools

Confidential, Columbus, OH.

Senior Analyst 

Key Achievements:

• Contributed to producing over $3 billion in capital gains for the Ohio Confidential Pension fund. Asset growth from 80% under funding in 1993 to a 100% funded status by 2000 by effective and diligent research. Provided financial analysis and investment modeling
• Management and fund risk management. Provided industry and investment research and analysis. Effectively managed $1.5 billion in invested assets out of $4.5 billion equity portfolio position in 1993-1995
• Led efforts to cover Precious Metal, Consumer Cyclical, Paper, Chemical, and Defense sectors by implementing portfolio analytic and quantitative screening tools
• Accounting and financial statement analysis
• Trained six new analysts during my career