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Vanessa Sacks

Financial Advisor
Weehawken,NJ

Summary

Passionate, motivated, inquisitive thinker, and financial services professional, who highly values creating positive experiences for others. I have a strong desire to apply my financial analysis skills and global mindset to the world in an impactful manner. Consistently seeking new opportunities to further my education in order to fulfill professional goals. In the long term, I wish to leverage my learned skills to intertwine my global mindset and financial services skills to teach financial literacy skills to women on a global scale.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Financial Advisor

UBS Wealth Management
Weehawken, NJ
07.2021 - Current

• Obtained FINRA Series 7, 66, and SIE licenses within 100 days of employment

• Holistically service clients with regards to financial planning needs by building intimate relationships, getting a comprehensive view of their financial picture, and delivering suitable, tailored recommendations to each client

• Scheduled reviews for senior advisors to potentially acquire $500,000 in new client investments within my first week servicing client

• Collaborate with a 250-person team to service a diverse mix of over 300,000 clientele that make up over 17 billion assets under management

Research Intern

Miami European Union Center
Coral Gables, FL
01.2021 - 07.2021

• Conducted research on various notable European Union related topics such as, the Trade and Investment agreement between the US and the EU, Brexit, and Human Rights in the EU culminating in a publication in the European Union Center’s annual paper series (Attached Below) • Collaborated with other research interns to assist the Jean Monnet Chair with research on topics related to the European Union and its member countries

• Performed data-collecting, document development, social media, briefings, and lecture reporting in support of EU Center ventures

Financial Representative Intern

Northwestern Mutual
Clinton, NJ
06.2020 - 07.2020

• Established a basis of 200 potential clients through building trusting relationships, in order to ensure effective communication about financial needs and long-term goals

• Met with qualified leads to conduct financial needs analysis and developed personal financial plans tailored to their individualized goals

• Gained valuable knowledge and exposure to the wealth management industry products and services while developing business, financial, and analytical skills

• Worked with a 10-person team that serviced a diverse mix of clientele and interfaced with all levels of management within the organization

Head Server

Fiddler's Elbow Country Club
Bedminster, NJ
03.2017 - 08.2018

• Communicated with upwards of 250 members and guests per evening as to dining needs, organizing orders, delivering food, generating checks, and recording payments to member ledgers

• Supervised and trained 10-15 new hires as to club rules, customer satisfaction expectations, and assured compliance with club standards

• Attended employee enrichment seminars and pre-function meetings

Education

BBA - Finance

University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL
08.2017 - 05.2021

Some College (No Degree) - Concentration in Religious Studies

American University of Rome
Rome, Italy
01.2020 - 05.2020

Skills

Microsoft Office Suite

Elementary Italian

Intermediate Spanish

Strong Financial Planning Skills

Accomplishments

Sacks, Vanessa. “The Past, Present, and Future of Human Rights in the European Union.” European Union Center, European Commission, May 2021, https://eucenter.as.miami.edu/_assets/pdf/papers/sacks-vanessa-paper-series-vanessa-sacks.pdf.

Certification

FINRA Series 7, 66, SIE

Timeline

Financial Advisor

UBS Wealth Management
07.2021 - Current

Research Intern

Miami European Union Center
01.2021 - 07.2021

Financial Representative Intern

Northwestern Mutual
06.2020 - 07.2020

Some College (No Degree) - Concentration in Religious Studies

American University of Rome
01.2020 - 05.2020

BBA - Finance

University of Miami
08.2017 - 05.2021

Head Server

Fiddler's Elbow Country Club
03.2017 - 08.2018
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