Rick Diaz
Porter
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record in steering teams, managing complex projects, and driving strategic objectives to successful completion. Expertise in developing streamlined processes that uphold the highest standards while aligning team efforts with organizational goals. Recognized for a collaborative approach that fosters teamwork and a commitment to excellence, consistently delivering results that exceed expectations. Passionate about empowering teams to achieve their full potential and contribute to organizational success.
Overview
28
28
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Adjunct Professor
Lone Star College - Kingwood
Kingwood
01.2015 - Current
- Teach undergraduate courses in Business Administration, Human Relations, Introduction to Management, Business Management, Small Business Finance, and Business Ethics, Decision Making.
- Draft course materials for lessons, presentations, and lectures.
- Counsel students during office hours in person, phone, or other available media.
Sr. Partner
Joseph Duval
01.2018 - 01.2024
- Manage firm’s operations and client portfolios.
- Oversee projects and client consulting.
- Drive business development for consulting and funding operations.
CEO
Duke & Sterling
01.2012 - 01.2017
- Established the direction of the firm by developing a vision and strategies to achieve company goals.
- Worked with staff on all administrative matters including human resources, payroll, and staffing.
- Responsible for overall analysis and support of client needs, sales, marketing strategies, product development, and profitability.
Partner
DKM Capital Management
01.2010 - 01.2012
- Engaged clients in need of venture capital for operations, expansion, and new ventures.
- Consulted on real estate, energy, and manufacturing sector projects.
- Raised $130M for clients with DKM team.
Management Consultant
SEIS MANAGEMENT
01.2009 - 01.2010
- Advised startup and established companies in business development, marketing, branding, and efficiency modeling.
- Worked with third party firms in contract negotiations for services.
- Developed a company from idea to acquisition by an established defense contractor in VA, operating in Afghanistan and Iraq.
Associate Director
AIG AMERICAN GENERAL LIFE
Houston, TX
01.2007 - 06.2009
- Department Manager for financial products, financial institution contracts, and compensation agreements.
- Responsible for contract due diligence with Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Counsel for Broker Dealers, Wholesalers, and Financial Institution contracting.
- Managed 20 multi-departmental personnel in Licensing, Contracting, Customer Service, and Agent operations.
- Worked with department administrative assistant on matters including, continuing education, payroll, and other human relations matters.
- Led teams of up to 10 personnel, supervising daily performance as well as training and improvement plans.
Account Manager
AIG AMERICAN GENERAL LIFE
01.1998 - 01.2009
- Responsible for the procurement and management of sales contracts for American General Life and United States Life.
- Assisted Chief Compliance Officer and Corporate Counsel in drafting of sales contracts.
- Served as the liaison to Broker-Dealers, Wholesalers, and Financial Institutions during contracting and due diligence process.
Hedge Fund Manager
AIG AMERICAN GENERAL LIFE COMPANIES
01.1998 - 01.2009
- Coordinated and executed domestic and foreign Hedge Fund trades with 25 Hedge Fund companies for Private Placement portfolios.
- Conducted monthly, quarterly, and annual fund accounting, auditing, and valuations of hedge fund valued at $1.5 billion.
- Developed Excel based valuation tables used to manage hedge fund trades and valuation reporting; improving time on task by reducing over half of the time required to engage, execute, and later provide contractually required reporting to the client.
Relationship Manager
AIG AMERICAN GENERAL LIFE COMPANIES
01.1998 - 01.2009
- Managed and maintained investor relationship engagements with hedge fund companies by coordinating Private Placement fund trades, compliance, and the general administration of hedge fund-of-fund operations.
- Performed reconciliation and portfolio analysis (NPV, ROI, NAV) for client accounts.
- Engineered complex Excel system to manage trade timing and restrictions.
Marketing Consultant
AIG AMERICAN GENERAL LIFE COMPANIES
01.1998 - 01.2009
- Consulted with financial advisors on cost analysis and ROI for Corporate and Bank Owned Life owned financial products.
- Drafted and managed marketing collateral for fund companies and client representatives in support of Private Placement products.
- Created Sales Illustrations for various financial products using WinFlex and American Financial Systems software.
- Improved production reporting system using MS Access for asset tracking and management review, reducing process from 1 day to less than 1 hour.
Analyst
AIG AMERICAN GENERAL LIFE COMPANIES
01.1998 - 01.2009
- Advised clients on variable portfolios on potential fund trades, current valuations, returns on investment, tax implication of withdrawals, among the many inquiries made by investors.
- Responsible for research for ad hoc requests of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for portfolios.
- Created a training program and textbook used internally for newly hired Analysts.
Education
MBA - Business Administration
University of St. Thomas
07.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Dual Major in Psychology And Cultural Anthropology
The University of Texas At Austin
Austin, TX05.1998
Skills
- Strategic business development
- Brand strategy expert
- Experienced in strategic leadership
- Process optimization expertise
- Effective strategic planning
- Innovative reasoning
- Team collaboration expertise
- Virtual instruction
- Course design expertise
- Effective classroom management
- Creative instructional methods
- Public speaking
Accomplishments
- Collaborated with a team of Senior Staff and Students in the development of the first student business club at Lonestar College - Kingwood.
Affiliations
Texas Ex's - The University of Texas Alumni Association
University of St. Thomas Alumni Association
Marine Corps Association
Knights of Columbus, Kingwood Council 12320
Student Business Association, Lonestar College-Kingwood, Faculty Advisor
Certification
FINRA Series 6 and Series 63 2000 - 2009 (inactive) CRD#: 4034960 Held with American General Equity Service Corp. and American General Securities.
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Latin
Elementary
1st Century Aramaic
Elementary
Timeline
Sr. Partner
Joseph Duval
01.2018 - 01.2024
Adjunct Professor
Lone Star College - Kingwood
01.2015 - Current
CEO
Duke & Sterling
01.2012 - 01.2017
Partner
DKM Capital Management
01.2010 - 01.2012
Management Consultant
SEIS MANAGEMENT
01.2009 - 01.2010
Associate Director
AIG AMERICAN GENERAL LIFE
01.2007 - 06.2009
Account Manager
AIG AMERICAN GENERAL LIFE
01.1998 - 01.2009
Hedge Fund Manager
AIG AMERICAN GENERAL LIFE COMPANIES
01.1998 - 01.2009
Relationship Manager
AIG AMERICAN GENERAL LIFE COMPANIES
01.1998 - 01.2009
Marketing Consultant
AIG AMERICAN GENERAL LIFE COMPANIES
01.1998 - 01.2009
Analyst
AIG AMERICAN GENERAL LIFE COMPANIES
01.1998 - 01.2009
MBA - Business Administration
University of St. Thomas
Bachelor of Arts - Dual Major in Psychology And Cultural Anthropology
The University of Texas At Austin
Awards
North Harris College Ambassador Emeritus, 1994, Robert Wood Johnson Foundation Honors Academy - Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine, summer 1994
MILITARY
The United States Marine Corps Air Support Operator, Crew Chief Camp Pendleton, CA, Kane'ohe Bay, HI, 29 Palms, CA Security Clearance: Secret (in-active) E4/Cpl, Honorable Discharge 1990