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PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

Results oriented sales specialist with diverse experience in marketing, sales, public relations, and business development.  Highly regarded for consistently achieving superior sales results through leadership, dedication, strategic planning, customer service, and effective implementation. Top-notched, goal oriented professional, with a diverse background, strong communication skills, a commitment to excellence and a capacity to multi-task while working efficiently in high-pressure, competitive environments. Resourceful problem solver with the flexibility to adapt quickly and marketable to changing work environments and demands.  Highly motivated producer driving new business through key accounts and establishing strategic partnerships and dealer relationships with business owners to increase commercial revenue.  Computer proficient in all Microsoft computer applications including MS Word, MS Excel, MS Powerpoint. MS Access.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

HSBC, Staten Island, New York

Premier Relationship Manager/Licensed Sales Representative                                                                      2005 to Present

Counsel customers and manage accounts for high net-worth individuals and corporate clients with regard to investment opportunities, insurance sales, account administration, and monetary returns. Excel at interfacing with others at all levels to ensure organization and sales goals are attained.

• Develop a strategic marketing campaign targeting Staten Island business owners and employees, and high net-worth populace resulting in the accumulation of a 500-person portfolio. 
• Engage in on-site weekly visits with business owners to discuss investment options, new accounts, and relative bank promotions generating substantial referrals.
• Organize and conduct seminars on financial services to increase client contact and customer base.
• Achieved weekly goals in new premier accounts, revenue and new deposits surpassing 2006 yearly goal of ten million dollars in new branch deposits. 
• Generated 100,000 in revenue in a six-month period qualifying for Sales Excellence Club and attained ranking as 2005 Sales Professional of the Year. 
• Attained 2006 ranking as the top #1 life insurance sales person in the Brooklyn/North District; runner-up for 2006 License Sales Professional of the Year. 
• Engage in call nights for bank to secure new accounts through trained telephone contact with customers. 
• Year-to-date in 2007 generated 50,000 in revenue and five million dollars in new deposits for the branch in a one-month period.
• Maintain accurate documentation and records pertaining to customer accounts, files, and financial statements. 
• Demonstrate good customer relations for soliciting community business accounts and establishing respected alliances with business owners and bank clientele.

Metropolitan Life Insurance, Staten Island, New York

Life Insurance Sales Representative                                                                                                                       2004 -2005

Worked as a valued team member to build associations with existing clients and solicit new accounts and negotiate terms for the sale of life insurance policies to a network of individual and corporate clients.

• Targeted small businesses for the acquisition of insurance policies and investment advice from organization.
• Explained thoroughly to policy holders guidelines, underwriting rules and procedures related to insurance policies and contracts. 

Metro Media Printing, Staten Island, New York

Marketing/Sales                                                                                                                                                        2003 - 2004

Expanded accounts, provided support, and maintained high standards of excellence in customer service.  Advanced, built, strengthened, and managed new business development. 

• Administered sales promotion activities and services promoting new markets while enhancing existing customer base.
• Assisted in sales, met with potential clients for printing accounts; contributed to graphic designs.

Promotions and Event Marketing, Staten Island, New York

Coordinator                                                                                                                                                              1998 - 2003

Evaluated, initiated, planned and directed a wide variety of affairs ranging from small functions to full-blown events.  Networked with all local colleges and promotional teams investigating/implementing various themes to

• Effectively coordinate trips, parties, and special events involving both large and small groups.
• Supply seasoned, organized and efficient services while implementing solutions to ensure maximum effectiveness of plans.
• Meet with local business owners to secure advertising information for promotion of business events and services.  

LICENSES:  Series 6  /  Series 63  /  Life Insurance  /   Health Insurance

EDUCATION:    THE COLLEGE OF STATEN ISLAND, Staten Island, New York

Bachelor of Arts in Psychology ~ December 2003