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MEGAN B CLAY

Topeka,KS

Summary

With over 20 years of professional experience, this candidate has become a turnaround specialist, skilled at transforming underperforming retail stores into profitable locations. Their success is attributed to implementing policies that foster strong guest relationships, encourage repeat business, and minimize unnecessary operating expenses. They have a hands-on approach to training, which has allowed them to build high-performing teams of Sales Associates that consistently surpass aggressive performance targets in fiercely competitive markets. Their expertise in the retail industry extends across various core business competencies, including visual merchandising, profitability analysis, and shrink minimization. As a diligent leader, they excel in managing daily operations and driving team performance. They have successfully led multiple projects, ensuring seamless execution and improved operational efficiency, all while demonstrating strategic planning and effective communication skills.

Overview

24
24
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Registered Representative

New York Life
04.2021 - Current
  • Determine customers' financial services needs and prepare proposals to sell services that address these needs
  • Contact prospective customers to present information and explain available services
  • Seek out new clients and develop clientele by networking to find new customers and generate lists of prospective clients
  • Assisted clients in developing long-term financial goals by creating customized wealth management plans based on their individual risk tolerance and objectives.
  • Interviewed clients to better understand financial positions and assets ready for investment.
  • Developed strong relationships with clients through regular communication and portfolio reviews, resulting in increased trust and retention rates.
  • Improved client satisfaction by providing exceptional customer service and addressing individual financial needs.
  • Demonstrated thorough knowledge of various investment products by staying current with industry developments, allowing for confident guidance in product selection for clients'' specific needs.
  • Continuously monitored market trends to stay up-to-date on relevant news affecting clients'' portfolios, enabling proactive adjustments when necessary.

General Manager

Petco
09.2015 - 03.2021
  • Attend community events to promote services and build community relationships
  • Provide customer service by greeting and assisting customers, and responding to customer inquiries and complaints
  • Hire, train, and evaluate personnel, promoting or firing workers when appropriate
  • Enforce safety, health, and security rules
  • Perform payroll functions, such as maintaining timekeeping information and processing and submitting payroll
  • Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing
  • Maintain scheduling and event calendars

When I was asked to take the store over again, it was in complete disrepair and ranked in the bottom 200 out of roughly 1400 stores. Within 2 years, I had improved our numbers enough to be consistently within the top 100 and was asked to relocate the Topeka store where I was consistently within the top 5 stores in the entire company.

Registered Representative

New York Life
05.2010 - 09.2015
  • Determine customers' financial services needs and prepare proposals to sell services that address these needs
  • Contact prospective customers to present information and explain available services
  • Seek out new clients and develop clientele by networking to find new customers and generate lists of prospective clients

General Manager

Petco
04.2001 - 05.2010
  • Attend community events to promote services and build community relationships
  • Provide customer service by greeting and assisting customers, and responding to customer inquiries and complaints
  • Hire, train, and evaluate personnel, promoting or firing workers when appropriate
  • Enforce safety, health, and security rules
  • Perform payroll functions, such as maintaining timekeeping information and processing and submitting payroll
  • Use computers for various applications, such as database management or word processing
  • Maintain scheduling and event calendars

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management, Leadership

Friends University
Topeka, KS
05.2008

Skills

  • Organized Critical Thinker
  • Excellent speaker
  • Guest relationship building
  • Time Management
  • Emotionally Intelligent
  • Multi-tasker
  • Customer service and support
  • Customer engagement
  • Relationship building
  • Goal-oriented mindset
  • Relationships and rapport
  • Continuing education commitment

Awards

Life Career Success Award-2010, 

LTCi Circle of Champions Bronze level-2012, 

Petco Elite Achiever Awards- Q4 2018 - Q1 2021

NYL Annuity Elite Award 2023

Certification

  • Series 63
  • Series 6
  • Licensed Insurance Agent/Broker - Kansas Department of Insurance, Florida Department of Insurance, Missouri Department of Insurance & the Arizona Department of Insurance
  • Variable Annuity License — Kansas Department of Insurance

Timeline

Registered Representative

New York Life
04.2021 - Current

General Manager

Petco
09.2015 - 03.2021

Registered Representative

New York Life
05.2010 - 09.2015

General Manager

Petco
04.2001 - 05.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Organizational Management, Leadership

Friends University
MEGAN B CLAY