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I accepted a position with Waddell & Reed to create another avenue in which I could help people succeed in life. I left the firm to pursue an opportunity to make a significant impact within the veteran community. Although my time with Waddell & Reed was short, I learned a great deal and was able to expand my business expertise in the financial and consultive areas. Duties included:• Consult with clients to identify financial needs and develop personalized solutions to meet life goals.• Performed continuous networking activities to expand personal contacts and acquire new clients.• Licenses Held: FINRA Series 7, NASAA Series 66, Florida 2-15 Health & Life Agent.

South Georgia Vapor is an e-cig retail chain with stores throughout North Florida and South Georgia. I was employed by South Georgia Vapor as an on-call business consultant to provide guidance to the owners concerning operations, financials, and expansion efforts. Duties included:• Provided assistance with setting up the first six retail outlets by advising on retail operations, store locations, and supply chain management.• Recorded and prepared the corporate finances for final accountant review and submission of corporate taxes.• Performed audits on each store to ensure managers were operating within financial and procedural guidelines.

Mag Auction was an e-commerce startup that operated a penny auction website selling firearms and outdoor accessories. After a successful first year, I negotiated the sale of our software and website to a competing company on behalf of Mag Auction's owners. Duties included:• Responsible for daily operations leading business to perform over $40,000 in sales monthly. • Worked with local and foreign contractors in India and Romania to develop a complex e-commerce/auction website running on a custom push server engine. • Developed and implemented national advertising campaigns including top three Google search-listing results and commercials running on multiple national television stations.

While serving in the U.S. Marine Corps, I developed the skills needed to be successful working with individuals from across the world in fast paced and unstable environments. I completed combat deployments to Iraq and Yemen, and spent time in Israel training with the IDF. I was routinely recognized for outstanding performance and leadership, and often held positions higher than normal for my rank.Some of my duties and accomplishments included:• Oversaw personal and professional development of young Marines by providing motivation and training, focused on experienced based knowledge.• Created working relationships with local foreign nationals despite significant language and social barriers to complete mission objectives. • Provided critical assistance to the U.S. Embassy in Yemen aiding in the management of a secure compound with limited outside support while operating in a hostile environment. • Successfully conducted combat missions in Iraq including patrols, personnel and convoy security, and joint operations with other U.S. military branches.• Completed several advanced medical courses including Trauma for the Tactical Operator course to aid in treating injured warriors on the battlefield.