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Bov82
- Newbie | Next Rank: 10 Posts
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- Joined: Fri Aug 22, 2008 7:09 am
- Location: Columbus, OH
- GMAT Score:710
Hi Lisa! I initially posted this last Friday, but I think it got passed up because it was initially detected as spam. Could you evaluate my profile? Thanks in advance!
Could you evaluate my profile? I’m looking to begin a full-time MBA program fall 2009. Any feedback you are able to give would be greatly appreciated.
Education:
Bachelor of Business Administration, Ohio University, June 2005
Overall GPA: 3.54 / 4.00
Majors: Finance (3.67 Major GPA) / Business Pre-Law (3.75 Major GPA)
Academic Honors: Graduated Cum Laude, Dean's List
GMAT: 710 Overall (92%), taken 3/2008
Quant: 42 (75%)
Verbal: 45 (95%)
AWA: 5 (55%)
Extracurriculars, Community Involvement:
During College:
*Race for the Cure volunteer
*Captain, Intramural Softball Team
*Member, Intramural Flag Football Team
After College:
*Member, Company Employee Activity Committee: Organize and seek company involvement in philanthropic efforts. Raised awareness/funds, sought volunteers, and helped organize company's efforts with Children’s Miracle Network, Mid-Ohio Food Bank, and Habitat for Humanity, among others
QUALIFICATIONS
· Accomplished institutional fixed income investment sales representative with over two and a half years of comprehensive knowledge of the securities industry
· Proven success identifying and securing new accounts, including institutional clients with hundred-million dollar investment portfolios
· Skilled at preparing and conducting presentations
· Strong analytical and statistical reasoning skills
· Unique work experience at a not-for-profit financial cooperative
· Proficient in many computer applications, including Bloomberg, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Crystal Reports, Outlook, and Lotus Notes
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CORPORATE ONE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, COLUMBUS, OHIO
MEMBER DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE: APRIL 2008-PRESENT
· Promoted to Member Development Executive in April 2008 when my role was expanded to include relationships with Corporate One’s most important accounts
· Recommend investment products and strategies to credit union executives by discussing and analyzing current and future market trends
· Sell fixed income securities, including treasuries, government agency debt, agency and private-label CMOs, and mortgage pass-throughs to correspondent financial institutions
· Sell Corporate One issued structured fixed income products, which are specifically tailored to meet the asset-liability management and cash flow needs of the client
· Sustain a nationwide calling program and maintain contacts by calling on prospective and existing clients
· Travel both regionally and nationally to call on existing and prospective clients
· Maintain and manage relationships with over 150 credit unions
· Increased certificate of deposit sales by developing better e-mail communication methods
BRANCH CAPTURE/CHECK 21 TECHNICIAN: JULY 2006-JANUARY 2007
· Employed part-time as a Check 21 Technician in Corporate One’s Operations area while engaged as an Investment Representative, essentially working two jobs at the same employer
· Worked under strict deadlines to train over 300 clients on the proper use of our Check 21 branch capture solution
· Troubleshooted with clients to solve software & hardware related problems
PREVIOUS POSITIONS
· Member Development Representative: January 2007-April 2008
· Investment Representative: January 2006-January 2007
BAUM & ASSOCIATES INSURANCE AGENCY, COLUMBUS, OHIO
PROPERTY AND CASUALTY AGENT ASSISTANT: JUNE 2001-DECEMBER 2004
· Assisted customers with concerns regarding insurance rates, billing information, and claims
· Interpreted various reports to prepare insurance quotes and evaluate risks
· Regularly worked with underwriters and other key personnel from several prominent insurance companies to properly address issues and problems
PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONS AND TRAINING
· FINRA Series 7 license
· FINRA Series 63 license
· Strategic Selling: Comprehensive Deal Strategy for Complex Sales – Miller Heiman
Target Schools:
Kellogg (1st tier choice)
Ross (1st tier choice)
Fuqua (1st tier choice)
North Carolina (2nd tier choice)
Ohio State (2nd tier choice)
Desired position after MBA: Portfolio Manager
Long-term goal: Chief Investment Officer
While my GMAT and GPA should put me in the ballpark, I am concerned about my extracurricular activities (or lack there of) and lack of management experience. Any thoughts you can provide are greatly appreciated.
Thank You!
Could you evaluate my profile? I’m looking to begin a full-time MBA program fall 2009. Any feedback you are able to give would be greatly appreciated.
Education:
Bachelor of Business Administration, Ohio University, June 2005
Overall GPA: 3.54 / 4.00
Majors: Finance (3.67 Major GPA) / Business Pre-Law (3.75 Major GPA)
Academic Honors: Graduated Cum Laude, Dean's List
GMAT: 710 Overall (92%), taken 3/2008
Quant: 42 (75%)
Verbal: 45 (95%)
AWA: 5 (55%)
Extracurriculars, Community Involvement:
During College:
*Race for the Cure volunteer
*Captain, Intramural Softball Team
*Member, Intramural Flag Football Team
After College:
*Member, Company Employee Activity Committee: Organize and seek company involvement in philanthropic efforts. Raised awareness/funds, sought volunteers, and helped organize company's efforts with Children’s Miracle Network, Mid-Ohio Food Bank, and Habitat for Humanity, among others
QUALIFICATIONS
· Accomplished institutional fixed income investment sales representative with over two and a half years of comprehensive knowledge of the securities industry
· Proven success identifying and securing new accounts, including institutional clients with hundred-million dollar investment portfolios
· Skilled at preparing and conducting presentations
· Strong analytical and statistical reasoning skills
· Unique work experience at a not-for-profit financial cooperative
· Proficient in many computer applications, including Bloomberg, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Crystal Reports, Outlook, and Lotus Notes
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CORPORATE ONE FEDERAL CREDIT UNION, COLUMBUS, OHIO
MEMBER DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE: APRIL 2008-PRESENT
· Promoted to Member Development Executive in April 2008 when my role was expanded to include relationships with Corporate One’s most important accounts
· Recommend investment products and strategies to credit union executives by discussing and analyzing current and future market trends
· Sell fixed income securities, including treasuries, government agency debt, agency and private-label CMOs, and mortgage pass-throughs to correspondent financial institutions
· Sell Corporate One issued structured fixed income products, which are specifically tailored to meet the asset-liability management and cash flow needs of the client
· Sustain a nationwide calling program and maintain contacts by calling on prospective and existing clients
· Travel both regionally and nationally to call on existing and prospective clients
· Maintain and manage relationships with over 150 credit unions
· Increased certificate of deposit sales by developing better e-mail communication methods
BRANCH CAPTURE/CHECK 21 TECHNICIAN: JULY 2006-JANUARY 2007
· Employed part-time as a Check 21 Technician in Corporate One’s Operations area while engaged as an Investment Representative, essentially working two jobs at the same employer
· Worked under strict deadlines to train over 300 clients on the proper use of our Check 21 branch capture solution
· Troubleshooted with clients to solve software & hardware related problems
PREVIOUS POSITIONS
· Member Development Representative: January 2007-April 2008
· Investment Representative: January 2006-January 2007
BAUM & ASSOCIATES INSURANCE AGENCY, COLUMBUS, OHIO
PROPERTY AND CASUALTY AGENT ASSISTANT: JUNE 2001-DECEMBER 2004
· Assisted customers with concerns regarding insurance rates, billing information, and claims
· Interpreted various reports to prepare insurance quotes and evaluate risks
· Regularly worked with underwriters and other key personnel from several prominent insurance companies to properly address issues and problems
PROFESSIONAL ACCREDITATIONS AND TRAINING
· FINRA Series 7 license
· FINRA Series 63 license
· Strategic Selling: Comprehensive Deal Strategy for Complex Sales – Miller Heiman
Target Schools:
Kellogg (1st tier choice)
Ross (1st tier choice)
Fuqua (1st tier choice)
North Carolina (2nd tier choice)
Ohio State (2nd tier choice)
Desired position after MBA: Portfolio Manager
Long-term goal: Chief Investment Officer
While my GMAT and GPA should put me in the ballpark, I am concerned about my extracurricular activities (or lack there of) and lack of management experience. Any thoughts you can provide are greatly appreciated.
Thank You!
