Client Service Associate

Posted on: 2011-02-08

Karen Bush

1111 S Ocean Blvd. Apt 314                                                                                                                                               (561)900-5445

Boca Raton, FL 33432                                                                                                                                      [email protected]

 

SUMMARY

Series 7, Series 66 and Series 31 Licensed Investment Advisor with experience in supporting sales and brokerage operations. Strong interpersonal and customer service skills. Works well in a team environment and independently. Detail oriented.

                                Asset Allocation                               Portfolio Management                 Risk Management

 

EXPERIENCE

MORGAN STANLEY SMITH BARNEY, BOCA RATON, FL                                                                     2006-2010

Registered Client Service Associate

                Sales and marketing support for top producer in Branch

                Coordinate/schedule appointments with vendors and clients

                Assist with installation of technology related products and tools

                Assist clients in all aspects of financial transactions and account maintenance

                Resolve client and operational issues  as needed

WACHOVIA SECURITIES, LLC, BOCA RATON, FL                                                                                   2004-2006

Registered Account Administrator

                Sales support for five Financial Advisors

                Operational support for \"the cage\"

                Trained new cashier for branch

                Suggested enhancements to operation system that increased office efficiency

 

MANPOWER TEMPORARY PERSONNEL, LAS VEGAS, NV                                                                 2003-2004

Branch Manager Administrative Assistant

                Administrative support for Manager of five branches

                Maintain personnel files

                Prepare for audits

                Support management of sales representatives in Nevada and California

CANUM TRAVEL, SAN JOSE, CA                                                                                                                 1998-2003

Travel Agent

                Expanded company sales to over $1 Million

                Developed new and expanded existing vendor relationships

                Expanded sales to obtain IATAN recognition

                Obtained Destination Specialist designation in several destinations

OAK GROVE SCHOOL DISTRICT, SAN JOSE, CA                                                                                     1984-2003

Categorical Program Specialist

                Budget forecasting, preparing financial reports, monitoring and justifying expenditures

                Basic bookkeeping and preparing annual budget

                Develop and implement staff and parent Tech Ed Program

                Received perfect attendance award

                Helped develop District wide Technology Use Plan (TUP)

                Implemented financial aspects of Federally funded programs such as the School Improvement Plan (SIP)

                Grant Reader for Government and privately funded grants

                Received funding for Technology grant I wrote

                Order office and instructional supplies

EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

NASD, Boca Raton, FL

Completed Series 7 exam   Completed Series 66 exam, Completed Series 31 exam

Educational Technology Certificate