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Joshua Ballantine

Edwardsville,Illinois

Summary

Highly motivated Financial Representative Intern with a background in financial planning, market analysis, and client relationship management. Strengths include critical thinking, problem-solving, and ability to work under pressure. Enjoy working with a team and using communication skills to more efficiently complete tasks.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Financial Representative Intern

Northwestern Mutual
Fairview Heights, IL
01.2025 - 04.2025
  • Developed strong interpersonal skills through regular interactions with diverse clientele across different industries.
  • Supported senior advisors in preparing detailed reports and presentations for client meetings.
  • Explored new business opportunities with prospective clients through networking events and referrals.
  • Facilitated productive conversations between clients and internal departments for seamless service delivery.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop tailored financial strategies for individual clients' needs.

Concrete Laborer

Weber Concrete Construction
East Dubuque, IL
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Utilized wheelbarrows, shovels, and other tools to move, spread, and level concrete.
  • Leveled, smoothed, and finished surfaces of poured concrete for construction projects.
  • Demolished and repaired old concrete surfaces.
  • Set wood and other forming materials to prepare for concrete pours.
  • Maintained a clean, safe worksite for team safety, and to help keep projects on track.
  • Safely operated concrete-cutting and finishing drills, power saws, and trowels to complete assigned tasks.

Concrete Laborer

J And T Concrete
Rewey, WI
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Contributed to a positive work environment by maintaining open communication with team members and supervisors on project progress.
  • Assisted in training new employees on proper techniques and best practices for concrete finishing tasks.
  • Set up and reinforced forms to accurately pour concrete for walkways and other structures.

Concrete Laborer

Jackson Concrete
Galena , IL
05.2020 - 08.2022
  • Learned incredibly hard work ethic through multiple days of intensive manual labor.
  • Assist in demolishing existing structures with jackhammers and other tools as needed.
  • Measure and mark designated areas where new slabs are going to be placed.
  • Loaded and unloaded necessary tools, materials, and machines from trucks and trailers.

Grounds Crew Member

Lacoma Golf Course
05.2018 - 08.2020
  • Enhanced green spaces by performing routine maintenance tasks, such as mowing, trimming, and edging.
  • Contributed to a welcoming environment for visitors through diligent care of flower beds, shrubs, and trees.
  • Improved safety on the grounds by promptly removing debris and maintaining walkways.
  • Ensured timely completion of projects by effectively coordinating with team members and supervisors.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville
Edwardsville, IL
05-2026

High School Diploma -

East Dubuque High School
East Dubuque, IL
05-2022

Skills

  • Client relationship management
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Presentation skills
  • Professionalism
  • Active listening

Certification

  • Illinois Life Insurance Exam Passed
  • Illinois Health Insurance Exam Passed

Community Work

  • 40 hours at community events from 2018-2022

Timeline

Financial Representative Intern

Northwestern Mutual
01.2025 - 04.2025

Concrete Laborer

Weber Concrete Construction
05.2024 - 08.2024

Concrete Laborer

J And T Concrete
05.2023 - 08.2023

Concrete Laborer

Jackson Concrete
05.2020 - 08.2022

Grounds Crew Member

Lacoma Golf Course
05.2018 - 08.2020

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Southern Illinois University, Edwardsville

High School Diploma -

East Dubuque High School
Joshua Ballantine