changing career not a recent grad

pls help me and review my resume. i am trying to break into finance. any suggestions?
thanks
megan

Megan XXXX

Objective:
A position where my ability to understand and convey complex information, self-motivation, entrepreneurial spirit and results-driven work ethic will be a great fit for your company.

Professional strengths:
• Possess excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Possess good management and organizational skills
• Ability to build good relationship with customers
• Knowledge of basic operating systems like Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and the internet
• Ability to handle multiple tasks
• Possess good presentation and negotiation skills
• 4 years sales experience in a retail and call center.
• 1 year management and marketing experience in a restaurant
• 2 years business to business sales.
• 5 years audit experience

Professional Experience

SELF EMPLOYED, xxxx Fl APRIL 2010 - PRESENT CONTRACT NEGOTIATOR
• Executes orders to buy or sell commodity contracts on behalf of clients
• Interpreting contracts from the seller and letter of intent forms to buy from the buyer.
• Negotiating with the buyer and the seller price, specification and delivery details;
• Business to business sales, developed relationships, negotiated small and large volume contracts, marketing
• Specializing in metals, fuel, and coal

MAXIM HEALTHCARE SERVICES xxxxx VA AUG 2010 - JAN 2011 CUSTOMER SERVICE REP
• Respond to complex customer calls.
• Resolve customer service inquiries which included; benefit and eligibility information, billing and payment issues
• Customer material requests, physician assignments, and explanation of benefits
• Provide excellent customer service.
• Constantly meet established productivity, schedule adherence, and quality standards.

US CENSUS xxxx, VA APRIL 2010 - JULY 2010 ENUMERATOR
• Conduct interviews with residents in assigned areas by following stringent guidelines and confidentiality laws.
• Explain the purpose of the census interview, answer residents' questions, gathered information following a script, and record census data on forms.
• Complied with accuracy standards while maintaining high production rates.
• Maintain records of hours worked, units produced, miles driven, quality control results, and expenses incurred in the performance of duties.

Verizon xxxxxx VA Aug. 2006 - Aug. 2009 Sales Consultant
• Managing requests from existing or new customers for installation, disconnection, or changes of telephone systems and services.
• Meeting or exceeding corporate requirements for sales objectives by identify customer needs and recommendation of product and services.
• Discussing, investigating, and resolving disputes, complaints and inquiries as well as interacting with other departments and telecommunications.
• Achieved top 10 sales in the office for 2007
• Achieved top 15 sales in the office for 2008

The Courthouse Cafe xxxx VA July 2005 - June 2006 Assistant Manager
• Responsible for managing kitchen & dining operations.
• Supervise staff members and ensured a high level of guest satisfaction and dining experience quality.
• Training kitchen personnel. Stocking and inventory of food and supplies.
• Establish quality standards for food and service.
• Process payroll and basic bookkeeping.

Atlantic Mutual Insurance xxxxx VA Aug. 2004 - July 2005 Claims Adjuster
• Responsible for handling first and third party property damage and bodily injury claims.
• Understanding coverage, policy interpretation, exposure recognition, liability determination, and adjusting bodily injury claim at all levels of the claim.
• Mastered other skills such as salvage, subrogation, and litigation handling.

American Family xxxxx.AZ Jan. 2003 - Feb. 2004 Casualty Claims Rep
• Conduct prompt and thorough investigations, evaluate facts, interpret laws and regulations, and render determinations, including compensation and medical determinations.
• Analyze case facts and monitor activities in order to identify possible fraud and/or abuse, and/or third party liability throughout the course of the claim.
• Review photographs and written or audio-taped or video-taped statements.
• Consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.
• Negotiate with the claimant or attorney to settle the claim.

Education
B.A Anthropology, Minor in business Management, NAU-Flagstaff, AZ

 

I don't even know what you could do with any of that. I think you missed your chance to get anywhere back in High School.

Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into SWANSONS.
 
Flake:
I don't even know what you could do with any of that. I think you missed your chance to get anywhere back in High School.
I am looking for helpful advice here. thanks
 
MeganJ7:
Flake:
I don't even know what you could do with any of that. I think you missed your chance to get anywhere back in High School.
I am looking for helpful advice here. thanks
Just giving you a dose of reality. You can try to make that turd shine but manage your expectations. Thanks.

Flake XXXX

Under my tutelage, you will grow from boys to men. From men into gladiators. And from gladiators into SWANSONS.
 
MeganJ7:
SirPoopsaLot:
What do you mean by 'finance'? What position do you want?
I think I would do well as a trader or any entry level positions in consulting.

A sell side trading job would be nearly impossible to get. You don't have the right background for that. I would want to know why you want to do trading now (after doing many unrelated jobs) and what makes you a better hire than others applying.

 
SirPoopsaLot:
MeganJ7:
SirPoopsaLot:
What do you mean by 'finance'? What position do you want?
I think I would do well as a trader or any entry level positions in consulting.

A sell side trading job would be nearly impossible to get. You don't have the right background for that. I would want to know why you want to do trading now (after doing many unrelated jobs) and what makes you a better hire than others applying.

since i am so new to this industry, do you think i would do well in another field/ position? i am open to all suggestions. thanks
 
Best Response

Where are you living? If you can find a local high net worth sales team at a place like Merrill Lynch to join as a sales assistant or a local equity manager that needs a trading assistant, that might be a good place to start. Also, if you know a decent amount of rich people, becoming a financial advisor could work, if you know how to sell to your contacts. I'm not sure what the opportunities at commercial banks are, but maybe there is something there. You need to start at the bottom to get a chance to work your way up, if you want to work in this industry.

 
Amphipathic:
For these parts • Achieved top 10 sales in the office for 2007 • Achieved top 15 sales in the office for 2008 state out of how many employees competing
thanks great idea. i have had some employers ask me straight up when did i graduate and then they ask what is your job history before Verizon. whenever they ask when did i graduate from college thats my sign that i am not going to get the job cause i am not a recent college grad.
 

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