Objective:
Teaching and/or Advanced Communications Position
Personal Summary:
An analytical, results-oriented professional with over fifteen
years of experience in marketing investment products to multinational
corporations, financial institutions and individual investors.
Extensive knowledge of the foreign exchange markets, securities
trading, Initial Public Offerings (IPOs), emerging markets and
international finance. Began second career in teaching English
and capital market concepts to wide range of audiences in the
Philippines. Three publications available.
Proven track record in marketing promotions with three (3) all-time
branch highs in sales spanning a 15-year period. Received Series
3 Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA) license in 1996. Responsible
for the sales production of over 15 professional brokers, selling
NYSE stocks, high-tech NASDAQ issues and IPOs. Achieved return
of over 40% on investor funds in 1999 and 2000 in four different
countries, with no losses.
Developed significant achievements in sales management. Demonstrated
ability to plan and execute global promotional events in investment
banking Managed “road shows” for Initial Public Offerings
(IPOs) in four countries raising over $10 million in new capital.
Consistently managed media and corporate relations globally achieving
goals producing profitable operations through innovative sales
management and follow-up.
Strong ability to analyze, organize and produce first class promotional
materials for high net worth clients and investors. Advised senior
management of corporations on media and communications strategies.
Developed long term relationships with global multilaral lending
institutions. Advised cabinet-level ministers on capital markets
reform and foreign exchange rate policies. Appointed as an Economic
Advisor to a major Russian republic.
Areas of Expertise
* Teaching English * Sales
* Investment Banking * Economics/Risk Analysis
Professional Experience
PACIFIC CONTINENTAL SECURITIES CORPORATION (PCSC) & VIKING
INTERNATIONAL CONSULTANCY, INC., Republic of the Philippines.
July, 1999 – Present. Senior Marketing Executive.
Designed and taught English and capital markets classes for up
to 40 brokers per class for a 12 week period spanning two years.
Handled all aspect of curriculum development and on site teaching
and training.
Produced over U.S. $ 1 million in sales production in less than
one year. Became familiar with all aspects of securities trading.
Developed a book of over 30 dealing clients in Taiwan, South Africa,
Australia and New Zealand. Selected as the Senior Advisor to
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establish a joint venture operation in Australia. Achieved a 40%
annualized rate of return in 2000 for Australian clients. Responsible
for all facets of corporate marketing and communications. Supervised
the implementation corporate events, trade shows and presentations
to over 200 regional branch offices in Australia. Made personal
appearances at investment mangement seminars and media presentations.
Advised clients on hedging and trading strategies in the Australian
Dollar. Supervised a sales force of over 15 brokers providing
investment advice and selling shares in private placements. Conducted
daily sales motivational meetings. Supervised closing of all deals.
Founded privately held consulting firm as Principal for global
clients investing in economic development projects with multilateral
development institutions. Responsible for the identification,
assessment and implementation of firm and/or joint venture alliances
for over U.S. $100 million in industrial development projects
in the Philippines.
GLOBAL EQUITY FINANCIAL & TRUST COMPANY LTD, (GEFT), Miami,
Florida U.S.A & The Republic of Trinidad & Tobago. 1993
– 1998. Vice President & Business Development Officer.
Established and managed own futures trading firm, marketing investment
and trading software and subscription services to international
clients. Responsible for developing global marketing program for
trading and software sales. Achieved in excess of a 30% annualized
return on behalf of software subscribers. Developed al promotional
materials for approval by U.S. and local governments prior to
nationwide marketing campaigns. Served as Marketing & Financial
Advisor to Sino-American Enterprise Corporation (SAEC), a conglomerate
with large corporate interests in China. Worked closely with senior
management to approach the World Bank for global project insurance
in excess of $100 million and financing for industrial revenue
bonds. Successfully closed on deal after one year of project preparation
and negotiations. Appointed as an Economic Advisor to a former
Russian Republic.
BANK BUMI DAYA, New York, New York, 1990 – 1992, Chief
Dealer, Treasury Department, Responsible for inter-day trading
o the major currencies. Hired staff for treasury and marketing.
Trained assistant in spot trading. Marketed foreign exchange and
money market products to New York area banks and corporations.
Established 15 new credit facilities with over 10 institutions
for trading. Developed and implements on short and long term hedging
strategies, including derivatives.
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration (MBA), with honors, Graduate
School of Business, University of Chicago - 1985. Nominated by
a world-renowned faculty member to complete thesis and graduate
with honors. One of three students in a graduating class of over
600 to receive this award. Thesis: A Statistical and Financial
Analysis of the Volatility in Foreign Exchange Rates and Gold
Prices.
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Economics, Northwestern University –
1979. Senior Honors Seminar, Department of Economics. Co-authored
a book with a faculty member entitled: The Emergence & Development
of a Global Economy.
Special Skills
Fluent in Danish, Swedish and German. Learning Spanish and the
Tagalog (e.g., the local language of the Philippines). Permanent
Special Guest/Consultant to the World Bank/IMF annual meetings.
Series 3 licensed Commodity Trading Advisor (CTA). No legal infractions
or customer complaints in over 6 years. Author of three publications
in finance and economics. Completed courses in futures, options
and clearing procedures at the Chicago Mercantile Exchange. Avid
jogger, skier, tennis and soccer player. Gourmet Chef.