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Ronald Barker CFP(R), CLU, ChFC
RONALD W. BARKER
Telephone: (562) 377-0968 • Cellular: (310) 927-9382
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A results-oriented professional making a career change to teaching. Command excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, interfacing well with all personnel, resourceful and adaptable, function effectively in high-pressure situations. Hire, train, supervise, and motivate sales staff to produce beyond standard performance levels.
Sales Expertise Includes:
Excel in combining communicative and management expertise to promote product lines and services. Consistently meet and/or exceed company sales quotas. Highly developed negotiation skills, with particular aptitude in cold-calling and balanced, professional sales presentations.
Proficient at sales coordination, support, staff development, innovative marketing strategies, product knowledge seminars and promotional materials.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Instructor Kaplan Financial Division - Irvine CA
Part-time instructor 52 Hour Insurance Class and preparing to teach Series 6,7 License program. April 2008- Present
Branch Manager LPL Financial – Long Beach, CA
Working with clients on Financial Planning and Investments. Currently manage 1 other advisor in the area of asset management and investments. November 2007- Present
Financial Advisor • Bank of America Investments – Long Beach, CA
Interact closely with both business bankers and individual bankers in developing short and long-term financial investments and retirement strategies. Evaluate individual needs and prepare extensive and detailed presentations according to requirements. Prepare initial documentation and complete transactions. August 2006-Novemebr 2007
FINANCIAL ADVISOR • Principal Financial Group - Irvine, CA
Responsibilities include all aspects of investment management, insurance planning, and employee financial resource program management. Generate sales to CEOs, CFOs and HR Directors of businesses of 10 to 100 employees. Provide full financial planning, investment advice and other services. Market IRAs, 401 (k)s, simplified employee pension plans, pension rollovers, profit sharing plans, 403(b) tax-sheltered, fixed and variable annuities, funding for buy-sell agreements, mutual funds, stocks and bonds, life and long-term care insurance and disability income protection plans. Accomplishments Include: Successfully built portfolio from zero at start-up to over $15 million. Recipient of the Million Dollar Roundtable. (2003 to 2006)
FINANCIAL ADVISOR • Morgan Stanley Investment Management - Long Beach, CA
Directly accountable for handling the generation of new business and establishing a high volume of new accounts through heavy cold calling techniques, seminars and direct mass mailings. Assisted new and existing clients with all financial planning requirements. Obtained and maintained an extensive knowledge of all financial services and conducted presentations to both groups and individuals. Well versed in areas of portfolio modeling/management, retirement planning, various mutual funds and life insurance products/services. Provided the highest possible level of training and customer service at all times.
Accomplishments Include: Built and mentored a team of four financial advisors with total revenue of $750,000. Received the National Sales Director Award in 1997 and Directors Club Member status in 1999. Completed duties as the education work place training specialist which included preparing and conducting training sessions and seminars. (1997 to 2003)
COMBAT RADIO OPERATIONS MEMBER • California Air National Guard Reserves
Coordinated all technical combat radio operations as a member and trainer of the operations squad. Maintained open communications and immediately resolved any issues or concerns in an accurate and timely manner. Conducted training sessions/classes and evaluated individuals. Maintained a Top Secret Security Clearance. (1991 to 1997)
PC 3 • United States Navy - Worldwide Locations
Completed extensive training and performed administrative and naval management functions. Received an Honorable Discharge. (1986 to 1990)
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
B.A. Degree/Political Science
California State University, Fullerton
Teaching Credential Program California State University Long Beach
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
CFP, CLU, ChFC
LICENSURE
Series 7, 63 and 65
Computer Skills: Windows 2000/XP/98/NT • WordPerfect • Word • Excel • PowerPoint • Internet/E-mail • Keyboard 60 wpm
REFERENCES: Available upon Request COMPENSATION: Open to Negotiation
RONALD W. BARKER
Telephone: (562) 377-0968 • Cellular: (310) 927-9382
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A results-oriented professional making a career change to teaching. Command excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills, interfacing well with all personnel, resourceful and adaptable, function effectively in high-pressure situations. Hire, train, supervise, and motivate sales staff to produce beyond standard performance levels.
Sales Expertise Includes:
Excel in combining communicative and management expertise to promote product lines and services. Consistently meet and/or exceed company sales quotas. Highly developed negotiation skills, with particular aptitude in cold-calling and balanced, professional sales presentations.
Proficient at sales coordination, support, staff development, innovative marketing strategies, product knowledge seminars and promotional materials.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Instructor Kaplan Financial Division - Irvine CA
Part-time instructor 52 Hour Insurance Class and preparing to teach Series 6,7 License program. April 2008- Present
Branch Manager LPL Financial – Long Beach, CA
Working with clients on Financial Planning and Investments. Currently manage 1 other advisor in the area of asset management and investments. November 2007- Present
Financial Advisor • Bank of America Investments – Long Beach, CA
Interact closely with both business bankers and individual bankers in developing short and long-term financial investments and retirement strategies. Evaluate individual needs and prepare extensive and detailed presentations according to requirements. Prepare initial documentation and complete transactions. August 2006-Novemebr 2007
FINANCIAL ADVISOR • Principal Financial Group - Irvine, CA
Responsibilities include all aspects of investment management, insurance planning, and employee financial resource program management. Generate sales to CEOs, CFOs and HR Directors of businesses of 10 to 100 employees. Provide full financial planning, investment advice and other services. Market IRAs, 401 (k)s, simplified employee pension plans, pension rollovers, profit sharing plans, 403(b) tax-sheltered, fixed and variable annuities, funding for buy-sell agreements, mutual funds, stocks and bonds, life and long-term care insurance and disability income protection plans. Accomplishments Include: Successfully built portfolio from zero at start-up to over $15 million. Recipient of the Million Dollar Roundtable. (2003 to 2006)
FINANCIAL ADVISOR • Morgan Stanley Investment Management - Long Beach, CA
Directly accountable for handling the generation of new business and establishing a high volume of new accounts through heavy cold calling techniques, seminars and direct mass mailings. Assisted new and existing clients with all financial planning requirements. Obtained and maintained an extensive knowledge of all financial services and conducted presentations to both groups and individuals. Well versed in areas of portfolio modeling/management, retirement planning, various mutual funds and life insurance products/services. Provided the highest possible level of training and customer service at all times.
Accomplishments Include: Built and mentored a team of four financial advisors with total revenue of $750,000. Received the National Sales Director Award in 1997 and Directors Club Member status in 1999. Completed duties as the education work place training specialist which included preparing and conducting training sessions and seminars. (1997 to 2003)
COMBAT RADIO OPERATIONS MEMBER • California Air National Guard Reserves
Coordinated all technical combat radio operations as a member and trainer of the operations squad. Maintained open communications and immediately resolved any issues or concerns in an accurate and timely manner. Conducted training sessions/classes and evaluated individuals. Maintained a Top Secret Security Clearance. (1991 to 1997)
PC 3 • United States Navy - Worldwide Locations
Completed extensive training and performed administrative and naval management functions. Received an Honorable Discharge. (1986 to 1990)
EDUCATIONAL BACKGROUND
B.A. Degree/Political Science
California State University, Fullerton
Teaching Credential Program California State University Long Beach
PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS
CFP, CLU, ChFC
LICENSURE
Series 7, 63 and 65
Computer Skills: Windows 2000/XP/98/NT • WordPerfect • Word • Excel • PowerPoint • Internet/E-mail • Keyboard 60 wpm
REFERENCES: Available upon Request COMPENSATION: Open to Negotiation
