Knowledge and skills make up 20% of your output. The most important ingredient is ATTITUDE.With over 29 years in the Financial Services Sector, I have experienced many facets of the investment industry. Initially starting out as a Financial Adviser, I gained Certified Financial Planner (CFP) status in the mid 90’s. I then took an opportunity to enter into Business Development and held roles within large & mid-size organisations, including being a Director - Business Development of a private company and holding additional roles as Responsible Manager & Key Person when obtaining our own AFSL.Experience includes; Capital Raisings, Mezzanine Financing, IPO Listings, Managed Investment Schemes, Banking, Stockbroking, Financial Advice (inc SMSF) and Insurance.I enjoy the challenges and rewards associated with business development and product placement. Being highly autonomous in many of my previous roles, setting targets and having in place the necessary tools and goals ensured a high level of success.Key StrengthsExcellent communication skills; confident at 'C' level and conversely clients are appreciative of the fact that I can convey complex matters in ‘layman’s’ terms. Public speaking, whether to large seminars or smaller workshops.Excellent interpersonal skills; being empathic and sensitive to the needs of others.Self-motivated and accountable.Effective negotiator.Use of initiative, I believe in “making decisions”, and have superior organisational abilities.A high degree of integrity and a professional approach Specialties: budgeting, business development, business succession, customer relations, derivatives, equities, financial planning, funds, insurance, investments, marketing, MIS, networking, newsletters, presentation skills, public speaking, sales, securities, seminars, strategic tax planning, warrants, workshops.