Briian Newhouse-Velie
Norman,OK
Summary
I am actively seeking the opportunity to utilize related work experience productively with in a challenging work environment. A versatile Director of Operations with proven abilities across all levels of organizational management. Talented in developing partnerships, overseeing personnel and developing tactical plans to meet strategic goals. Proven leader with a significant background in Operational, Administrative and Strategic Planning.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Director of Operations
William Velie Attorneys at Law & IBS Dba HLS, LLC
02.2009 - Current
- Monitored budget and utilized operational resources.
- Achieved team goals through formalized training plans, coaching, and performance management.
- Oversaw day-to-day production activities in accordance with business objectives.
- Defined, implemented, and revised operational policies and guidelines.
- Collaborated with senior management to develop and execute long-term corporate goals and objectives.
- Monitored office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Worked collaboratively with functional leaders to implement new procedures and corrective actions to improve quality.
Office and Financial Administrator
Velie & Velie, P.C. Attorneys At Law, PLLC
08.1998 - 12.2008
- Office Administration, Customer Service, Bookkeeping (Payroll, A/R, A/P), Benefits Coordinator & Human Resources, Financial forecasting, budgeting, and compilation of statistical data, Case Manager for Immigration, Personal Injury; Civil and Criminal Cases, Docketing, Preparing/drafting legal documents for Personal Injury, Civil and Immigration.
- Prepared bi-weekly payroll for 25 employees and maintained all associated files.
- Monitored and compiled data and reports to present to leadership.
- Managed expense tracking and personnel vouchers.
- Reconciled accounts and investigated variances.
- Prepared and posted receipts and deposits to facilitate standard bookkeeping.
- Checked payroll, vendor payments, commissions and other accounting disbursements for accuracy and compliance.
- Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
- Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
INVESTMENT EXECUTIVE
Dain Rauscher, Inc.
09.1994 - 05.1996
- Investing and designing investment portfolio's to achieve financial objectives, Maintaining/servicing client's accounts, Marketing/Networking, Trading equity/fixed income and commodity securities, Seminar presentations.
- Created and executed aggressive investment strategies to increase returns for clients.
- Developed and presented detailed analysis of investment performance, portfolio attributes and benchmark composition to evaluate investment strategies.
- Monitored, managed and developed investment portfolios.
- Researched and shared recommendations on stock market trends and economic forecasts to support portfolio decisions.
- Cultivated client relationships through high levels of direct communication to maintain customer loyalty.
- Met and collaborated with existing and prospective clients to ascertain financial goals and provide recommendations on investment solutions.
- Researched companies and prepared presentations for management and prospective buyers.
COMPLIANCE ASSOCIATE
Neuberger & Berman
08.1992 - 05.1994
- Analyze daily Equity & Fixed Income proprietary Trading, Review daily and monthly retail customer and Employee activity, Execution of beneficial price changes for equity trades, Monitoring trades for patterns that indicate front running, Review and Investigate insider trading, firm Account investment advisory cross trading and firms prior and canceled trades, Corroborating w/ the Syndicate Department to monitor firms purchase and allocation of Hot Issues, Ensuring the firms adherence to the NASD Free-Riding and Withholding Rule, Monitoring firms compliance with the SEC Penny Stock Disclosure Rule, Maintaining a monthly spreadsheet reflecting the daily trading and prior trade price switches, Ensure compliance within each states Blue Sky Registration, Monthly review of each manager's I/A accounts performance and turnover rate, Monitor and inquire about investment advisory accounts that under perform the S&P standards by 10% or more, Research and provide subpoenaed documents, Research Client complaints and discrepancies with their accounts, Review and approve distribution of firms daily research and internal distributed notes, Prepare and process the sale of 144- and 144k restricted stock.
Education
Master of Arts - Leadership Administration
University of Oklahoma
Norman, OK08.2008
Fundamentals of the Securities Industry -
New York Institute of Finance
New York, New York01.1992
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of California At Berkeley
Berkeley, California08.1990
Skills
- Leadership Administration (organizational and communication skills both verbal and written)
- Financial Management (General Accounting/ Payroll/ A/R and A/P)
- Human Resource Management and Benefits Coordination
- Process Improvements
- Management Team Building
Accomplishments
I am accomplished in growing two companies organically. Starting out in uncharted waters I was recruited to identify desperate need in a high profile yet underserved industries. I worked arduously to grow develop two business's from small partnerships to boutique professional limited liability companies that now serve many industries in addressing their labor needs of today's economy.
Timeline
Director of Operations
William Velie Attorneys at Law & IBS Dba HLS, LLC
02.2009 - Current
Office and Financial Administrator
Velie & Velie, P.C. Attorneys At Law, PLLC
08.1998 - 12.2008
INVESTMENT EXECUTIVE
Dain Rauscher, Inc.
09.1994 - 05.1996
COMPLIANCE ASSOCIATE
Neuberger & Berman
08.1992 - 05.1994
Master of Arts - Leadership Administration
University of Oklahoma
Fundamentals of the Securities Industry -
New York Institute of Finance
Bachelor of Arts - English Literature
University of California At Berkeley
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