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Enthusiastic business management trainee with diverse skills in finance,administration, and customer service

SUMMARYOF QUALIFICATIONS Decisive. personable, goal-driven management style, able to build and nurture productive teams. Self-motivated, creative problem solver with strong oral and written communication skills. Solid educational background includes Bachelor's Degree in Business Management with extensive ......coursework in finance, marketing, and human resources administration. Honest, hardworking and responsible; dedicated to meeting both short- and long-tenn goals. Strong customer-service orientation; apply exceptional customer service skills to develop

rapport with potential and existing clientele. Fast leamer, capable of hitting the ground running. Willing to travel and relocate.

Business Entry-Level

(800) 737-8637 [email protected] Grand Oak Blvd. Salt Lake City, UT 84114Lucia DiVenti

EDUCATIONBRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSllY, Salt Lake City, UTBS in BusinessManagement, May 2001Key coursework in Finance, Business Administration, Marketing, Management, lnfonnation DecisionSystems, Business Law and Human Resource Management.WORK HISTORYFine Prints, Corp., Salt Lake City, UT June 2001 PresentAssistalU Business Manager responsible for reevaluating and developing contracts with suppliers,infonning clients of new product lines, and providing office support.

Skilled in handling sales accounts. closing sales, infonning clients ofproduct line and revivingdonnant accounts. Quickly mastered position's responsibilities and sought additional opponunities within and outsideof salaried hours. Perfonn human resource generalist tasks and act as liaison between upper management andpersonnel.

Implemented computer netv.rorking and two-way radio communication between satellite offices,resulting in savings to company and increased productivity. Meet with accounting department to expedite billing and inventory tracking. Raised 1999 after-market sales. Successfully completed Strategic Sales Training course for top product line. Conducted job task analysis for each of the company's 15 job classifications; then designed newposition classification system that defined employee responsibilities, requirements, and corecompetencies. Built productive teams through motivation, training, and accountability measures.

COMPUTER SKILLSProficient in PC-compatible platforms, Microsoft Word, Works, ACT, WordPerfect, Lotus Notes, Excel,PowerPoint, HTML, Norton Utilities.

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EDUCATION

COMPUTER SKILLSWindows 95, 98; MacintOSh, C, BASIC, COBOL. Assembly. Pascal, MS Excel, MS Word, Mathematica, Macsyma

A Colu.mbia Business School graduate with UJ:e/lenl qUllmitati"1! and computer skillsincluding financial analysis and modeling as -wll as equities trading experience

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Business Midlevel [email protected] Summit Drive #4R Cheyenne, WY 82002 (800) 7378637

N o r t h ~ K t u n Unhenlty, Evanston. ILas in Electrical Engineering, 1989, specializing in computer architecture and design.Aeth"lties: Volunteer tutor in electromagnetics. control systems theory. calculus., signal processing theory;president. Amateur Radio Society. founding member, FilipinoStudents Association: Debating Team; SailingTwn.

MMS Intunational. New York, NYInternship, June 1993 - May 1994 at division ofS & P lhat provKles online trIllJ'ket commentary.Built mathematical lmputer models:(I) To forecast general direction of stock market based on economIC indicators.(2) Option pricing model based on modified Black-Scholes Connula and five inputs used by options tradersto help structure option strategies.(3) To calculate implied volatility based on historical stock price data using numerical techniques.Conducted research projt:Statistical study between stock market and presidential election campaigns.

SUMMARY OF OUALIFICATIONSa Thorough understanding of risk management and financial analysis.a Strong mathematical knowledge and aptitude. Competence in numerical analysis.a Wide range of computer skills. Experienced programmer-analyst. Designed own computer.a Creative problem solver. Adept at improvising in problem-solving process.a Aniculate communicator with exceptional presentation and negotiation abilities.lJ Able to relocate and navel as needed.

PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS Four years of experience in equities tl1lding. managing over $300,000 in client funds. Perfonned financial analysis of numerous companies yielding average annual return of 42% over past threeyears. Two years of experience working on information systems for major financial services companies; designed,built. tested and integrated module to process costs and revenues for prestigious private banking clients.

EMPLOYMENT HISTORYEquities Trader. Financial Limited. New York, NY, 1995 - 2002Infonnation Systems Analyst. Trader.com. New York, NY. 1994Systems Professional, On Your Mark, LLC, Chicago.lL. 1988 - 1989

Columbia Business School, New York. NYMBA in Finance, 1995Key course: Analytical Modeling for Financial Markets and Operations ResearchAdditional counes: Computational Models in Analytical Finance, Corporate Finance, Financial StatementAnalysis, Securities Analysis, Investment Management, Options Markels.Projt: Built computer program 10 price options and calculate options.Aetlvilles: Small Business Consultant Group, American Finance Association, Derivatives Club, InvestmentManagement Club.

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KEYWORDSBusiness Analyst. investment ponfolios, financial analyst, business development. trading,finance analyst, ponfolio management. banking

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Business Experienced Anita Larssen

1994 - present

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51 State Road, ApI. 7C ' Providence. RJ 02903 (800) 737-8637 [email protected] with pro\"en track record oflUming around srruggIing business units.Well-rounded skills indeveloprnent and execution ofbusiness plans, financialllnal)'Ss and mtegrated sales and marketing managemenLInternational experience. Certified Public Accountant with an MBA in Finance./PROfESSIONAL BACKGROUNDFine Fiction, Inc.. Providence, RIA publishing finn with $180 million in annual revenue.Vice President (2000 - present) Assigned to tum around underperforming unit of four B-to-B trade publications and several conferencesand exhibitions. Implemented new sales approach. le\eraging strength of core brands 10 create new products. Reorganized statTlO maximize skills and develop mature workforce. Launched magazine supplement [0 boost circulation. S p e a r ~ e a d e d conference and exhibition to promote brand recognition. Hired new financial tcam 10 control costs and monitor competitiveness of unit's revenue growth.Vice President, Busine$S Dn'elopment (1998 - 2000)Assigned dedicated Marketing Consultants to key customers. Consolidated twO business units and gre'" synergy. Doubled revenue in two years. Successfully revamped and repackaged key products. Created extensions of several brands andde\' eloped and launched new products. Brought costs under control. Originated idea of packaging advertisers' needs across multiple media in a single venicalindustry,establishing company as leader in field.Auociute J1ce President (1995 - 1998)Hired dynamic ne'" sales force and marketing learn. Put effective cost controls in place. Toak business unit of five publications from a S200.000 loss to S700,000 profit in one year. Implemented package selling across magazine lines. Cross-marketed the unit's publications with conference and exhibition businesses from another unit \0leverage customen into more products. Relaunched failing magazine. Recognized need for, hired and set up dedicated UK-based staff.Magazine is now #1 in market share. with revenues that have more than tripled.SeniorM(wager (1994- 1995)Assigned to protect company investment in disastrously unprofitable lr3de show. Established advisoryboard. Developed separate marketing campaigns for exhibitors, sponsors and attendees. COnlracted with industry experts to develop top-quality content for changing market. Created over 5500,000 profit in show's first year. Hired new sales, marketing and conference staffs.EDUCATIONMBA in Finance from New York University, New York, NYBBA in Accounting fromManhattan University, New York. NYIntramural Chairman ofSigma Alpha Epsilon FraternityCOMPUTER SKILLSProficient In Microsoft business applications including Excel, Word, PowerPoint. Access and Outlook.KEYWORDS: executive, business development, business manager. operations, sales, marketing, seniorexecutive. strategic planning. division head. budgeting. profit and loss, analysis

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Scott Hunter Finance Entry-Level248 Forrester Columbus, OH 43215 (800) 737-8637 [email protected]

Talented finance student witb strong management skills and demonstrated record ofacademic success seeks position in business and financial industry

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KEYWORDS: Financial Analyst, Financial Advisor, Marketing, Training

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Stude,nt Finance AssociationStudent Chapter, Certified internal Auditors (CIA)

COMPUTER SKILLSMS Word, MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, MS Money, ACT 2000

OHIO UNIVERSITY, Columbus, OHBachelor ofScience Degree in Finance, May 2003Coursework in Internal Auditing: 30.2 GPA

EXPERIENCEColumbus Capital, Columbus, OH 08/01 - 12/03Financial InternAssisted with strategic planning and technical support of financial database of 150 to 200 clients. Supported staff with development ofmarketing plans focused on locating new clientele. Teamed with staff in designing management seminars. Received extensive training on mutual funds and life insurance.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS1:1 Outstanding financial training with strong experience in auditing, as well as diverse

economic fields, including mutual funds and life insurance.1:1 Member of student chapter, Certified internal Auditors; graduated with BS in Finance,

5nlXl3.o Demonstrated background effectively supervising people and processes.o Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Adept at building business relationships

with coworkers, clientele, and management.o Highly motivated, with strong work ethic.Q Able to thrive in fast-paced, deadline-oriented environments.

Smith's Restaurant and Bar, Colwnbus, OH 1999 - PresentManager Supervised and directed 120-member staff for largest catering company in Ohio. Effectively assisted with numerous facets of operations for high-end clientele.

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Bank or Ohio, Columbus, OH 05101 - 08/01Financ;allnternCoordinated inventory and delivery, ensuring accuracy and matching incoming and outgoingstock with invoices. Reconciled financial infonnation to computer files and made periodic deposits. Communicated with customers via telephone; served as infonnation source.

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Finance MidlevelSHEILA McMuLLEN35 Southeast Boulevard Augusta, ME 04330 (800) 737-8637 [email protected]

Award-winningfinancial professional with strongfinancial planning,business development, and project management skillsSUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS Over five years of financial management experience within Financial Services field. Diverse professional development, including strategic planning, budgeting and forecasting, financial analysis,and business profitability reporting. Committed team player, with proven ability to meet and exceed set goals and deadlines. Exceptional focus and follow-through abilities, with record of efficiency and productivity. Detail orientated multitasker, with exemplary organization and project management skills. Strategic thinker and planner, skilled in design and execution of financial, administration, and business programs.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEGIANT BLUE DATA, INC., Augusta, ME 04/01 - PresentSTRATEGIC ANALYSTAnalyzed business line profitability and performance as related to initial plan. Made presentations to seniormanagement from division and parent regarding strengths/weaknesses and suggested strategies. Developed and implemented annual planning processes; collected necessary financial data via internal budgetingprocess. Played key role in conversion of twa major loan systems and migration to new loan and accounting system. Oversaw bank reconciliation, accounts payable processing, general ledger account analysis, proofand controlfunctions, and closing activities. ' Established strategic partnership between accounting department and loan operations area. Coordinatedimplementation of daily cash settlement model as related to customer loan accounts and daily company fundingrequirements.[NCOMING SOLUTIONS, Bath, ME 09/98 - 04101JUNIOR ANALYST (Ol/99 - 04/01)Analyzed and reponed business line financial performance results to CEO and senior management; coordinatedbetween business line and finance division regarding all performance-related issues. Directed gathering of all relevant financial data elements from six major Corporate Banking divisions to supponannual planning process, monthly and quanerly forecast, and monthly staffing analysis. Developed internal reporting formats and spreadsheet systems for profitability analysis, planning and forecasting,loan pipeline, and staffing analysis. Awarded for identifying opportunities to enhance revenue and increase efficiency of internal processes, 1998.ASSOCIATE JUNIOR ANALYST (09/98 - 12198)Supervised colieClion of all necessary data and panicipated in preliminary and final meetings for each company andsenior management. Coordinated quarterly and annual planning forecasting wilh various subsidiary companies. Played key role in preparation of annual Corporate Banking budget and business review. Developed in-house process for approval and tracking of purchase lease requests for major capital expenditures.EDUCATIONBOWDOIN COLLEGE, BRUNSWtCK, MEBS, Accounting, 1997COMPUTER SKILLSPC, Windows, Excel, Word. PowerPoint, wtus 123KEYWORDSFinancial Executive, Financial Consultant, Financial Director, Business Development Executive

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Finance ExperiencedLEE AKJRA WALLACE

3 Platinum Circle Nashville, TN 37243 (800) 737-8637 [email protected] X E C U T r v E S U ~ A R YResults.-oriented professional with over 20 years of experience in sophisticated international and domesticfinancial markets. Expertise in derivatives, currency arbitrage, and spot, fOIWard, and medium-termcurrency trading. Demonstrated strategic planning and business development talent. Excellent rapportbuilding, developing, and maintaining strong business relationships witb CFOs, Presidents, ChiefDealen;,and diverse high-net-worth individuals. Proven track record in foreign and domestic markets. Experiencedin European and Asian business cultures; conversational in German and Japanese.PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCELA 'Wallace, Inc., Nashville, TN 1994- PresentVice PresidentDeveloped fmancial strategies for corporations and high-oet-worth individuals. Conducted duediligence for clientele seeking new venture/existing company investments. Aided clients in franchising and licensing of services and products. Advised clients in corporate restructuring; represented entrepreneurs and establishedcorporations in all stages of funding, from acquisition to implementation and management. Worked with diverse private and publicly held companies. Matched large corporate clients with suitable buyers, managing all stages of financing anddevelopment.Indo--America Trading, CO. , New York and Hong Kong 1989 - 1994Vice PresidentServed as interest rate markets broker, specializing in cross-currency interest rate swaps. Managed top-tier banking clients in USA, Asia, and Europe. Specialized in derivatives, medium-tenn forwards, and euro-currency arbitrage. Utilized aggressive but exceptionally detail-oriented style to acquire, retain, and managehigh-nel-worth clientele. Managed complex transactions from conception to conclusion.Trident Financial, New York, NY 1982 - 1989ManagerTrained new associates in forward and medium-term currency trading. Forward Currency Broker, specializing in Japanese Yen, Gennan Marks, and Pound

Sterling. Specialized in new business development, including acquiring new business in PacificRim and European markets.EDUCATIONHofstra University, Garden City. NYBachelor ofArts in FinanceLAt"


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