Benjamin Parsons
Greenwood,SC
Summary
Dedicated Financial Advisor Candidate with military leadership background, committed to guiding clients toward successful financial outcomes. I manage my own personal investments and would like to bring my skills and experience to share with clients.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
South Carolina Army National Guard Honor Guard
Upstate SC
12.2023 - Current
- Serving as an ambassador to the public to present a positive image of the loved ones’ honorable and faithful service.
- Responsible for managing 20 plus soldiers to ensure that they have the proper equipment, are trained, and the service is completed in compliance with the standards that are set.
- Responsible for leading a team of 6 to perform ceremonial duties which include the casket carry, the 21 gun salute, the playing of taps, the flag fold, and the flag presentation to the loved ones of the fallen servicemember
Electronics Mechanic
South Carolina Army National Guard Technician Program
Eastover, SC
02.2022 - 08.2023
- Troubleshoot, repair, inspect, modify, and maintain armament, electrical, and avionics systems for aircraft components and off aircraft components.
- Perform maintenance and inspections on the area weapon system which includes the 30MM gun and its subassembly, the ammo handling system and its subassembly, the hellfire missile launcher and its subassembly, and the rocket launcher.
- Record all maintenance in progress to ensure that proper maintenance is being conducted to keep pilots safe.
Field Technician
WTC Utility Service
Enoree, SC
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Create and ensure plans are implemented and completed by laborers.
- Responsible for ensuring right-of-way is safe for Duke Energy linemen to work around 200 Kilowatts of electricity.
- Led a crew of 12 to build access roads, clear forestry, and all personnel are safe.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance
Lander University
Greenwood, SC05.2027
Skills
- Data Analytics
- Contract Negotiation
- Microsoft Office
- Leadership
- Building Customer Relationships
- Problem-solving
- Critical Thinking
- Self-Motivated
- Flexible
- Team leadership
- Financial analysis
- Project management software
References
- Mark Dobbs, Wells Fargo Financial Advisors, (803) 530-0281
- Montez White, SCARNG Honor Guard, (803) 800-8313
- Colonel Marion Bullwinkle, South Carolina Army National Guard, (803) 260-7647
- Chief Warrant Officer Brad Barret, (803) 348-3108
Accomplishments
- Management of personal investments that has beat the S&P consistently for the past 4 years
- Life Scholarship Recipient
- Greenwood Promise Recipient
Affiliations
- Corporate Finance
- Investment
- Insurance & Risk Management
- Business Analysis using Spreadsheets
Timeline
South Carolina Army National Guard Honor Guard
12.2023 - Current
Electronics Mechanic
South Carolina Army National Guard Technician Program
02.2022 - 08.2023
Field Technician
WTC Utility Service
08.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration with an emphasis in Finance
Lander University