Experience

Commercial Programming Systems

• United States
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Account Manager

  • Sep 2023 - Present

  Studio City, CA We specialize in both permanent and contract to hire in Southern California. We are revolutionizing the recruiting & staffing world by combining AI with experienced recruiters. * 87% stick rate for 3 years. Most of the competition is around 30% * Our time to hire is 25 days. The national average is 36 days, almost 50% longer. We use a proven method that is customized and streamlined for every job order. * Founded 1978 by Al Strong in Los Angeles. We have been one of… Show more We specialize in both permanent and contract to hire in Southern California. We are revolutionizing the recruiting & staffing world by combining AI with experienced recruiters. * 87% stick rate for 3 years. Most of the competition is around 30% * Our time to hire is 25 days. The national average is 36 days, almost 50% longer. We use a proven method that is customized and streamlined for every job order. * Founded 1978 by Al Strong in Los Angeles. We have been one of the most reputable firms in Southern California for over four decades. That long history has helped develop an internal database of over 500k local candidates not actively searching on Linkedin or any job website. Our vast network allows us to connect with elite local talent, ensuring a quick turnaround time for you. Show less



Ability Professional Network, LLC

• United States
• Executive Search Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Chief Executive Officer

  • Jan 2021 - Sep 2023

  Santa Monica, California, United States - Placed over 2000 professionals in new careers - Helped Fortune 500 companies recruit elite sales & management talent - Supervised day to day operations and business development of sales reps

• President

  • Jun 2013 - Jan 2021

  Columbus, Ohio Area Ability Professional Network is a professional recruiting firm whose purpose is to expertly match top sales talent with excellent companies. The defining strength of Ability Professional Network is our knowledge of both the sales process and the sales recruiting process. We were sales professionals before we became recruiters, and sales is still a huge part of what we do daily. We know the qualities that differentiate a good sales person from a stellar sales producer.



Trafalgar Wealth Management, LLC

• Founder

  • May 2008 - Dec 2013

  Dublin, Ohio - Founded a financial advisory firm that offers exceptional service that is personal, private, and exclusive. - Grew practice to over $110 million in assets with over 140 clients throughout the US. - Identified and developed portfolio solutions including customized investment management for top level business executives.



Stock Genie

• United Kingdom
• IT Services and IT Consulting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Owner

  • Jan 2006 - Nov 2013

  Columbus, Ohio Area Developed the #1 stock trading app on iTunes Recognized with the "New & Noteworthy" award "As a simple tool for finding good stocks, Stock Genie offers great features for helping you make purchasing decisions all while giving you an investment education at the same time" - Macworld.com "The most profitable app in the entire app store. Pays for itself and your iPhone!" - Apple Bites "Trusted, expert trader making all the right moves for his users" - App Store Apps



Ameriprise Financial

• Financial Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Financial Advisor

  • May 2002 - Apr 2008

  Top advisor in the Ohio Valley market group; 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007 Qualified for advanced advisor status; 2004-2007 Circle of Success; top 1% of advisors in the nation 2006, 2007 Advisor coach; trained new advisors Managed 120 clients



Edward Jones

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Investment Intern

  • Jun 2000 - May 2002

  Worked with and assisted investment advisor with ten years of experience Developed marketing strategies and service models Implemented investment strategies with advisor Observed advisor in client meetings and strategy sessions Placed calls to current clients to setup meetings and seminars