Amanda Pritchard
Financial Counselor I
Charlotte,NC
Summary
Have experience overseeing business operations, preparing reports, and maintaining the utmost professionalism in both school and work environments. I have a B.A. in Economics. Looking to utilize my professional experiences and education to further my knowledge in financial literacy.
Highly motivated Financial Counselor who educates clients on investment strategies, retirement planning and financial planning. Proven track record helping clients meet financial goals through sound education and investment guidance.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Certifications
1
1
Language
Work History
Financial Counselor I
Principal Financial Group Inc
Charlotte , NC
03.2022 - Current
- Helped clients identify and set short- and long-term financial and life goals and educate on plans and steps to reach these goals with a focus on Retirement and Investment products.
- Worked directly with clients to provide financial counseling and education using a full interview process regarding retirement accounts.
- Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products, and services based on each clients' individual needs.
- Asset retention of $18.7M year-to-date which ranked me top 5 within my position.
- Customer Satisfaction surveys resulting in a score of 4.92 out of 5. Surveys were to judge professionalism, education, friendliness and overall satisfaction with my service.
- Understanding and application of local and federal regulations to ensure legal compliance and accuracy of information shared with clients.
- Passes Series 66 Examination in early 2023. Studied after work hours to further my skill set and open doors for a advisory position.
Associate Staffing Licensing Program
Principal Financial Group
Charlotte , NC
12.2021 - 03.2022
- Position through a staffing agency for
- This position was structured to ensure that all candidates were fully licensed prior to joining the team at Principal as a full time employee
- Commitment to studying and developing skills to pass the necessary licensing exam for the Finance Industry
- 12 week, self paced course that required time management and self motivation in order to properly prepare for each exam
- Passed the Securities Industries Essentials Introductory exam
- (Jan 5th, 2022)
- Passed the Series 7- General Securities Representative exam
- (Feb 22nd, 2022)
- Passed the Series 63- Uniform Securities Agent State Law exam.
Logistics Coordinator
Total Quality Logistics Inc.
Charlotte, NC
01.2021 - 12.2021
- Negotiates deals with hundreds of carriers a week to cover loads for a multimillion-dollar broker account
- Assess market prices for the U.S and Canadian regions and apply that to finding quality service with a cost-effective mindset for billion-dollar customers and transportation of their product
- Builds relationships with carriers to establish consistent lines of service and ensured that all loads were complaint with national standards and regulations
- Collaborates with team members to schedule appointments, manage weight restrictions, equipment regulations and other details of transportation were met for an average of 600 loads a week
- Performed in top 15% in the region in terms of load coverage on a week-to-week basis.
Shift Leader / Catering Coordinator
Panera Bread
Knoxville , TN
09.2017 - 01.2021
- Oversee employee activity to maintain workplace productivity
- Function as a liaison between customers and employees should any monetary or customer satisfaction issue arise
- Train new associates and shift leaders to ensure proper onboarding and adherence to company policies
- Coordinate and deliver catering events for up to 300 people and communicate with hundreds of daily customers guaranteeing service satisfaction
- Work with District Managers and General Managers during transitions periods to ensure the store is able to implement new systems with ease.
Sales Associate
Lulus Consignment Boutique
Fletcher, NC
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Held responsibility in managing transactions between both customers wanting to purchase, and customers who were looking to sell items, ensured that registers stayed balanced, and maintained a coded system that tracked our new inventory
- Assisted in maintaining an organized workplace through restocking, cleanliness, and customer satisfaction
- Was responsible for ensuring that all new items were accounted for and labeled under the respective seller and that all transactions were correctly accounted for on our online customer page.
Education
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Economics, Business Administration
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN 08.2016 - 01.2021
International Economics, Industrial Economics, Law and Economics - Business Administration
Skills
Excel: Worksheets / Pivot Tables / Formatting / Data Analysis / SUMIF & COUNTIF
Certification
Registered Representative License - [MARCH 2022]
Timeline
Investment Advisor Representative License- [MAY 2023]
05-2023
Registered Representative License - [MARCH 2022]
03-2022
Financial Counselor I
Principal Financial Group Inc
03.2022 - Current
Associate Staffing Licensing Program
Principal Financial Group
12.2021 - 03.2022
Logistics Coordinator
Total Quality Logistics Inc.
01.2021 - 12.2021
Shift Leader / Catering Coordinator
Panera Bread
09.2017 - 01.2021
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Economics, Business Administration
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
08.2016 - 01.2021
Sales Associate
Lulus Consignment Boutique
01.2015 - 01.2016