James Grady
Cumberland,MD
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at Plus Payments, adept in driving market expansion and spearheading innovative product development. Excelled in financial planning and operations management, achieving significant business growth. Skilled in talent recruitment and team leadership, successfully negotiated key partnerships, enhancing market presence and efficiency.
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
President
Plus Payments
Cumberland, MD
03.2016 - Current
- Monitored market trends and adjusted strategies accordingly.
- Oversaw new market exploration, product development and overseas production possibilities for business expansion objectives.
- Built talent pipeline to support business growth and enduring success.
- Implemented strategic offerings to enhance company's suite of products and services.
- Directed company-wide budgeting, financial planning, and analysis processes.
- Exceeded sales goals through upselling and cross-selling within existing client base as well as strategically attracting new business.
- Leveraged trends in customer industries and marketplaces to shape solutions and approaches.
- Drove revenue by cultivating successful client relations.
- Created a marketing plan to increase awareness of the organization's activities in the community.
- Implemented cutting-edge technologies to streamline operations and increase efficiency.
- Negotiated high-value contracts and partnerships to expand market presence.
- Processing over one million on a Monthly basis, under management.
RVP
Primerica/Independent Advisor
Cumberland, MD
01.1993 - Current
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
- Exceeded customer satisfaction by finding creative solutions to problems.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Professional License Life & Health, Former 6 & 63 Secruities, Currently Enrolled in Series 7 Class.
- Over one Million under Mangement with Annuities Included.
- Driven to succeed in hepling Clients acheive Finacial Freedom.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Buisness
Potomac State College of WV University
Keyser, WV05-1981
Skills
- Tactical implementation
- Cost reduction
- Innovation and creativity
- Executive performance management
- Capital and resource management
- Organizational restructuring
- Financial planning
- Operations management
- Consulting
- Team leadership
- Financial leadership
- Leadership team building
- Sales and marketing
- Financial management
- Talent recruitment
- Company representation
- Business development
- Account management
Affiliations
Member of Lions International, Lonaconing chapter.
Former Basketball, football,Baseball official
Ordained Minister, Lay Speaker, Sunday School Teacher.
Giving1 Cares, Helping feed over 100 families Thanks Giving Meals
Timeline
President
Plus Payments
03.2016 - Current
RVP
Primerica/Independent Advisor
01.1993 - Current
Some College (No Degree) - Buisness
Potomac State College of WV University