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JUAN DE LA CRUZ

Auburndale,NY

Summary

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY One of my passions in life is to help others succeed. Throughout my career in sales and customer service, I have always incorporated educating my clients on the benefits of what proper financial planning will bring not just to their lives but to their family as well. I am a driven self starter as well as a valuable member of any team.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Financial Services Professional

Blue Ocean Wealth Solutions / Mass Mutual
New York, NY
01.2021 - Current
  • Conducted detailed financial reviews for business clients to sell appropriate products to fit clients needs.
  • Worked with clients to develop financial planning strategies and solutions through evaluation of finances.
  • Built and deepened productive relationships with prospective and competitive customers to drive sustained growth.

Licensed Sales Producer

Fair Quote Agency: Allstate Insurance Company
Melville, NY
11.2019 - 07.2020

Prospecting and generating new business through networking, leads and referrals. Conducting needs based policy reviews and updating policies.
Auto, Home, Life and Commercial insurance sales.

  • Promoted Allstate products and services using upselling and other sales strategies.
  • Provided coverage option information to assist clients in protecting assets.

Account Executive

Yelp
New York, NY
12.2018 - 11.2019
  • Adverting sales to small and mid-sized businesses.
  • I managed a client pipeline of approximately 300 businesses within three territories: Buffalo, The Rockaway's, and Suffolk County. I increased ad revenue by 30% in the first six months and was awarded two additional territories: Brownsville, Texas and south Brooklyn.
  • Increased profitability and pipeline development by leveraging diverse marketing channels and sales strategies.
  • Liaised between clients and support team to resolve issues quickly and effectively.

Financial Advisor

Allied Millennial Partners
New York, NY
01.2018 - 10.2018

Full service Financial Advisor with a concentration on equity sales. Prospected high net worth and ultra high net worth individuals. A typical day consisted of making anywhere between 800 to 1000 cold dials a day. I was the first broker to open three accounts within two weeks of my hiring class.

  • Cultivated and strengthened relationships with new clients and educated clients on account services and capabilities.
  • Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products and services based on each clients' individual needs.
  • Helped clients plan for and fund retirements using mutual funds and other options to manage, customize and diversify portfolio.

Sales Consultant

Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattress Store
Queens, NY
05.2017 - 10.2017
  • Retail and Business to Business sales.
  • Evaluated inventory and delivery needs, optimizing strategies to meet customer demands.
  • Conducted on-site product demonstrations to highlight features, answer customer questions and redirect concerns toward positive aspects.
  • Used consultative sales approach to understand customer needs and recommend relevant offerings.

Investment Counselor

David Lerner Associates, Inc
Syosset, NY
01.2016 - 10.2016
  • Interviewed clients and prospects to determine current income, expenses, insurance coverage, tax status, financial objectives and risk tolerance to develop a customized financial plan for them.
  • Partnered with local organizations to provide specialized financial planning support to diverse populations with unique needs.
  • Helped clients plan for and fund retirements using mutual funds and other options to manage, customize and diversify portfolio.
  • Educated clients on various financial matters and provided professional recommendations on investment opportunities, products and services based on each clients' individual needs.
  • Cultivated and strengthened relationships with new clients and educated clients on account services and capabilities.

Relationship Manager

Heartland Payment Systems
Princeton, NJ
07.2015 - 01.2016
  • Sales of merchant payments system to small and mid-size business in New York and New Jersey.
  • I also provided business funding and marketing services to these businesses.
  • Assisted customers with needs such as opening accounts, depositing or transferring funds, updating account details and signing up for new services.
  • Communicated regularly with clients to understand needs, evaluate current product use and cross-sell new products.
  • Built and maintained relationships with new and existing clients while providing high level of expertise.

Travel Consultant

Liberty Travel
Queens, NY
06.2013 - 01.2015
  • Planned and booked high end travel excursions for clients.
  • Provided excellent customer service and ease of booking for clients.
  • Supervised payments via credit and debit cards and handled all sensitive information with professionalism and discreteness.
  • Asked open-ended questions to better ascertain client needs and determine best international travel offerings.
  • Developed loyal clientele base due to excellent listening and research skills and keen understanding of travel budgets.
  • Responded to clients' questions, issues, and complaints and found appropriate solutions when needed.

Financial Services Professional

New York Life Insurance
New York, NY
01.2008 - 05.2013
  • Profiled and analyzed investment products to develop customized financial strategies for client needs.
  • Sales of life insurance, long term care and disability insurance, as well as mutual funds and annuities (both fixed and variable).
  • Built and deepened productive relationships with prospective and competitive customers to drive sustained growth.
  • Educated and worked with clients on ROI terms to find accurate solutions.
  • Conducted detailed financial reviews for business clients to sell appropriate products to fit clients needs.
  • Hosted insurance and investment seminars in both English and Spanish.

Account Executive

A.I. Friedman
New York, NY
05.1989 - 06.2005
  • Developed and serviced client relationships while excelling at business development.
  • Serviced a varied book of B2B business ranging from companies such as Saatchi & Saatchi to Blue Cross/Blue Shield of New York.
  • Strengthened customer relationships with proactive and collaborative approach to managing needs.
  • Drove new business development through qualifying leads, building relationships and executing strategic sales.
  • Grew revenue 60% through customer education of business solutions and product offerings.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

New York University

Skills

  • Business Development
  • Client centered
  • Collaborative skills
  • Experience solving problems
  • Excellent customer service
  • Equity sales
  • Financial Advisor
  • Mutual Funds
  • Organized and efficient
  • Exceptional sales skills
  • Seminars
  • Spanish speaking
  • Strong communications ability
  • Asset protection
  • Life insurance specialist
  • Estate and retirement planning specialist

Certification

Life, Accident & Health license

Property & Casualty licensed

Formerly Series 7, 63 & 65 registered

Currently SIE licensed

Timeline

Financial Services Professional

Blue Ocean Wealth Solutions / Mass Mutual
01.2021 - Current

Licensed Sales Producer

Fair Quote Agency: Allstate Insurance Company
11.2019 - 07.2020

Account Executive

Yelp
12.2018 - 11.2019

Financial Advisor

Allied Millennial Partners
01.2018 - 10.2018

Sales Consultant

Raymour & Flanigan Furniture and Mattress Store
05.2017 - 10.2017

Investment Counselor

David Lerner Associates, Inc
01.2016 - 10.2016

Relationship Manager

Heartland Payment Systems
07.2015 - 01.2016

Travel Consultant

Liberty Travel
06.2013 - 01.2015

Financial Services Professional

New York Life Insurance
01.2008 - 05.2013

Account Executive

A.I. Friedman
05.1989 - 06.2005

Bachelor of Arts -

New York University