Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
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Philip Johann

Middle Island,NY

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Advisor Support Specialist

American Portfolios
Holbrook, NY
01.2015 - Current
  • Review, process and follow up on various brokerage and non-brokerage account requests including asset movement requests, IRA distributions, journals between brokerage accounts, alternative investment processing and other cash and asset processing.
    • Must act as subject matter expert for several different responsibilities within brokerage Operations. Act as back-up to co-workers by cross-training on all department functions and demonstrate flexibility to respond to influx of workflow.
    • Interact with clearing firm on routine brokerage account processing requests; provide timely updates and statuses in contact management and workflow systems
    • Pay close attention to detail, process work accurately and work on repetitive tasks
    • Answer internal and external phone calls; make outbound phone calls to our advisors.
    • Update contact management systems with professional grammar and spelling.
    • Exercise judgment to know when to escalate issues to manager or supervisor
    • Assist in training co-workers to act as back-up for primary responsibilities
    • Respond to incoming requests from internal and external customers including research and problem solving, entering data into contact management system and providing timely follow-up communication.
    • Make appropriate decision on when to lend assistance to co-workers to ensure that department service levels are maintained.
    • Assist with special projects and research

Technical Support Representative

American Portfolios
Holbrook, NY
11.2013 - 12.2014
  • Provided technical assistance to customers through phone, email and chat support.
  • Troubleshot customer inquiries related to software and hardware issues.
  • Resolved escalated customer service issues in a timely manner.
  • Assisted customers with installation of new hardware and software applications.
  • Diagnosed system errors and implemented solutions to resolve them.
  • Maintained detailed records of customer interactions and transactions.
  • Identified potential areas for improvement in existing products or services.
  • Monitored customer feedback to ensure high levels of satisfaction.
  • Created reports on customer complaints and feedback for management review.
  • Ensured compliance with company policies and procedures regarding technical support operations.
  • Recommended upgrades or additional features that could enhance user experience.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Briarcliffe College
Bethpage, NY
05-2013

Skills

  • FINRA & Insurance Licensed
  • Experienced Customer Service provider
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office Applications
  • Efficient in CRM software and operational programs
  • Technical Support Backbround

Certification

  • FINRA Series 7 & Series 66
  • Life/Health Insurance

Timeline

Advisor Support Specialist

American Portfolios
01.2015 - Current

Technical Support Representative

American Portfolios
11.2013 - 12.2014

Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration And Management

Briarcliffe College
  • FINRA Series 7 & Series 66
  • Life/Health Insurance
Philip Johann