Richard Christensen
Kingston,NY
Overview
32
32
years of professional experience
Work History
Wealth Management Advisor
Christensen Financial
Cedar Rapids
12.2016 - Current
- Accomplished 8% returns year over year.
- Increased assets by 100%.
Financial Advisor
Wells Fargo
04.2009 - 11.2016
- Consulted with 150+ clients annually to define and achieve short and long term financial goals, improving client retention by 30%.
- Managed client assets of over $30,000,000.
- Brought onboard over 150 clients.
Medical Sales Specialist
Sepracor
Cedar Rapids, IA
04.2004 - 02.2009
- Increased profit by 300% through effective salesmanship of Lunesta.
- Ranked first in the region for Sales of Lunesta.
- President’s Club winner in the years of 2007 and 2008.
CNS Specialty Sales Representative
Sanofi Pharmaceuticals
Cedar Rapids, IA
03.2001 - 04.2004
- Exceeded sales goals by 12% using consultative sales talents and effectively explaining programs and services to generate interest.
- Ranked first in the district and third in the region for market share of Ambien increasing market share by 10% and sales volume by $400,000 before Ambien became a generic product.
Respiratory Sales Specialist
Novartis
Cedar Rapids, IA
09.1996 - 02.2001
- Increased sales and revenue growth through sales of Foradil and Zaditor ranking first in the district and region while finishing tenth in the nation.
- President’s Club winner in the year of 2000.
CNS Specialty Sales Representative
Parke-Davis Pharmaceuticals
Cedar Rapids, IA
08.1994 - 08.1996
- Successfully launched Lipitor as the biggest block buster drug ever to reach the market attaining a rank of first place in the district and seventh in the region.
- Promoted to the CNS position achieving an increase in the sales of Neurontin by 25% ranking me first in the district and second in the region.
Education
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
University of Iowa
07-1983
Skills
- Gauging Relative Valuations Proactive and Focused Service Oriented Social Perceptiveness Prioritizing and Planning Critical Thinking
- Goal Setting
- Making Investment Recommendations
- Customer Service
- Identifying Opportunities
- Decision Making
- Business Relationship Management
Timeline
Wealth Management Advisor
Christensen Financial
12.2016 - Current
Financial Advisor
Wells Fargo
04.2009 - 11.2016
Medical Sales Specialist
Sepracor
04.2004 - 02.2009
CNS Specialty Sales Representative
Sanofi Pharmaceuticals
03.2001 - 04.2004
Respiratory Sales Specialist
Novartis
09.1996 - 02.2001
CNS Specialty Sales Representative
Parke-Davis Pharmaceuticals
08.1994 - 08.1996
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration And Management
University of Iowa