Gary Beck
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------(H) 519-787-7002, (C) 519-938-7516, (F) 519-938-9286
Objective
Seeking a position that utilizes my background in interpersonal selling skills and finance.
Work Experience
Director, Business Development (01/18/1990 – 09/18/1994)
Overall responsiblity for the bottom line contribution of the business to business unit for Granada Canada.
Last Employer: Granada Canada Ltd.
Contact Person: Phil Jamieson President
Responsibilities: Reported to President of Granada Canada on business unit contributions to corporate bottom line. Develop and execute business plan. Develop and maintain key national account relationships. Develop national sales force to sell and service regional business clients. Work with Directors of Retail operations, Service, Marketing and Finance to execute business plan.
Accomplishments: Established Granada Business Unit as premier supplier of guest technology solutions to the Hotel industry in Canada. Awarded the sole sponsor for technology of the Commonwealth Games held in Victoria B.C. in 1994.
Director, NIB Canada (11/18/1994 – 11/18/1997)
Last Employer: National Information Bureau
Contact Person: Phil Burgess - Chairman
Responsibilities: Developing senior level realtionships within the finance area of the telecommunications industry in Canada. Developed sales strategies, which were implemented through sales presentations to target group. Reported directley to Chairman NIB.
Accomplishments: Successful in securing national contracts with various telecommunication companies across Canada. Became president NIB in 1996.
Invesmtent Representative (01/03/1998 – 07/18/2002)
Edward Jones Investments
Last Employer: Edward Jones
Responsibilities: Develop a client base in the Orangeville market.
Accomplishments: Opened the Edward Jones office in Orangeville. Developed client base from 0 to over $35 m in assets under management. Became a top ten in producer in Canada.
Financial Advisor (07/18/2002 – 07/18/2009)
Raymond James LTd.
Last Employer: Raymond James Ltd.
Responsibilities: Fiancial Advisor with assets under management of 35m. Financial Planning, Estate Planning, Retirement Planning for individuals and business owners in Ontario.
Accomplishments: First Independent Financial Services person in Canada for Raymond James.
Education
Establishment: Canadian Securities Institute
Degree: CSC, FMA, PFP, FCSI
Education Period: 09/18/1997 - 07/18/2008
Details: Various designations for the securities industry
Establishment: Financial Services Industry
Degree: Insurance Level II
Skills
Computer Skills: Proficient in basic computer skills
Additional Information
My wife and I sponsor a World Vision child. He has warmed our hearts. I would like the opportunity to assist others in experiencing that joy!
Interests
My main interests include, music, hockey and photography