Scott Fowler
Venice,FL
Summary
A hardworking, responsible and passionate job seeker with strong organizational and communication skills, eager to secure a rewarding position. Self-motivated, results driven and ready to help team achieve company goals. I feel I am an organized and dependable candidate with a positive attitude.
Overview
31
31
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Stock Trader and Subscription Website Owner
Self Employed
11.2011 - Current
- Daily stock trading, charting, pattern recognition, scanning of market
- www.thedailystocktrader.com
- Created business LLC, accounts, business plan and marketing.
- Conceptualized, planned and executed original designs for wide range of website properties.
- Configured and purchased domains for websites.
- Troubleshot issues with website, fixed scripting and use issues.
- Utilized SEO techniques to optimize website content, improve search engine rankings, and increase traffic.
- Confirm website is user-friendly, visually appealing and optimized for SEO and met legal guidelines.
Stock Broker, Client Trainng, Trade Specialist
TradeStation Securities
05.2005 - 11.2011
- Series 7 license
- New business accounts through direct communication with prospects and existing clients.
- Developed and maintained comprehensive understanding of products, services and competitors to enhance sales presentations.
- Answered customers questions regarding products, software and types of accounts.
- Cultivated productive relationships and maintained quality communications with account contacts to maximize client retention.
- Listened to clients, communicated training and translated technical information into easily understood terms.
Sales and Marketing Associate
German Food Specialties
06.2004 - 04.2005
- Implemented marketing strategies to generate leads and increase sales revenue.
- Created and maintained customer databases to facilitate customer segmentation.
- Provided support to marketing initiatives by producing creative content and copywriting.
- Researched competitor marketing trends and prices using data analysis.
- Examined needs, wants and spending patterns of target audience.
Financial Planner
Allmerica Financial
06.1992 - 03.2004
- Series 6 license
- Provided specialized financial planning support for clients with diverse portfolios and individual needs.
- Met with clients to discuss assets, expenses, and long-term and short-term investment goals to devise personalized financial plans.
- Established and deepened existing client relationships through complex financial planning.
- Drafted comprehensive financial plan to offer recommendations and supporting data.
- Interviewed clients to determine current income, expenses, insurance coverage, tax status, financial objectives, risk tolerance and other information needed to develop financial plan.
Education
BBA - Finance
08.1988 - 05.1992
Skills
- Customer Service
- Product and Service Sales
- Computer Skills
- Client Relations
- Financial Planning
- Client Interviews
- Decision-Making
- Prospecting and Networking
- Critical Thinking
- Sales and Information Presentation Skills
Timeline
Stock Trader and Subscription Website Owner - Self Employed
11.2011 - Current
Stock Broker, Client Trainng, Trade Specialist - TradeStation Securities
05.2005 - 11.2011
Sales and Marketing Associate - German Food Specialties
06.2004 - 04.2005
Financial Planner - Allmerica Financial
06.1992 - 03.2004
University of Miami - BBA, Finance
08.1988 - 05.1992