• Travel over 60% of the year conducting on average 95 branch exams annually, auditing branch records, client files and interviewing key staff.• Prepare, schedule and conduct inspections of registered branch offices to ensure compliance with applicable industry rules, firm supervisory procedures and company policies • Prepare the final findings report and disseminate it to the branch principals while educating registered representatives and non-registered administrative personnel on the Broker/Dealer and RIA supervisory procedures• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with management at Kestra through regular and in-depth discussions to understand changes in strategy, issues, and challenges facing the institution

• Answered on average 50 to 75 inbound calls daily from advisors, vendors and end clients to provide customer support in topics including, but not limited to account servicing and paperwork requirements, cost basis and account transactions, transfer of assets, and retirement plans• Maintained a log of all incoming communications with field, custodians, and vendors for detailed record keeping• Created training material for new employees to assist them with operational policies, navigating systems, and products and services

• Processed Cashiering functions, including, but not limited to: disbursements, fee charges, fee reversals and write-offs, advisory fee processing, one-time IRA distributions and RMD calculations• Identified exceptions/anomalies around activities and functions processed within Cashiering and bring to Anti-money Laundering and Managements' attention immediately• Created new department policies and daily reports to ensure all checks and securities were accounted for at the end of business and deposited into the clients’ accounts properly• Created a department reporting protocol with regards to client signatures to ensure they were not reproduced, digitally signed or fraudulent within guidelines of the companies Anti-money Laundering procedures

Event CoordinatorEvent ManagementMarketing

Beer Lover's Texas: Best Breweries, Brewpubs & Beer Bars (Beer Lovers Series)

http://www.TexasMargaritaFestival.com

Comply with all regulatory rules, written desktop procedures and company policies.Sort incoming checks, securities and daily paperworkGenerate and review daily reportsPerform research and analysis on Cashiering and Trading related activitiesIdentify exceptions/anomalies around activities and functions processed and bring to Managements' attentionAssist with processing Cashiering functions, including, but not limited to: Disbursements: Checks, wires, journals and transfer and ship One-Time IRA Distributions

Write articles about local bars and restuarants in the Houston area. Research local events to cover and photograph subjects to use for the articles. I also handle the Barstool twitter account.

Noah's Kitchen is an organization that helps the less fortunate by means of food, clothing and other resources to help them get back on their feet. As a board member and volunteer we provide handouts every other week and look for solutions and ideas to raise funds for the organization.

Bite Me Houston is a food and drink blog started in Houston, Texas. The idea was to search out the small local businesses and showcase their culinary talents. With Bite Me Houston I came up with the widely popular Texas Tequila Throwdown and Texas Vodka Throwdown which supported local charities while showcasing the Texas spirits industry. These events opened the doors to write for the Houston Chronicle/ 29-95.com and Barstool Magazine.

Oversee all Office Services activities and staff to ensure the efficient operation of servicesSchedule meetings for employee staff and clientsCoordinate office support services including purchasing and facilities managementMonitor inventory of supplies and place orders as needed.

Research current local events and post information gathered to popular newspaper/websitePhotograph local events and people Authored several front page articles and covered a variety of writing assignmentsConduct interviews and perform research of people from the local community.

Attend events to promote the Houston Press publication Manage teams while on a locationGenerate excitement at local bars, clubs, concerts, special events, etc., and interact with audiences.

Assist with orders and stocking of merchandiseKeep an open line of communication with account managers by continuing to provide excellent customer serviceEnsure all of stock is accounted for and is presentable.

Worked in the for Materials Management department and stocked of all the myriad things that a hospital uses. It involves counting, retrieving and distibuting stock to different departments in a hospital as well as order supplies.