JAMES KRUSE

16 Morningside Drive, Livingston, New Jersey 07039

973.535.3032 (Home)
973.632.0891 (Mobile)
jkruse51@gmail.com

STOCK / SALES TRADER

PROFILE OVERVIEW
Forward-thinking professional offering more than 20 years of experience, strong
management qualifications, and comprehensive knowledge of events and activities
affecting the U.S. stock market. Highly analytical and acknowledged for sound ju
dgment, consistency, and capacity to steer consensus among core business discipl
ines with diverse agendas and visions. Definitive leader with expertise in provi
ding investment solutions combined with advanced skills in using economic valuat
ion techniques. Committed to conveying service excellence by providing effective
business strategies and solutions utilizing significant knowledge in multiple a
reas of the finance industry. Expertise includes:
- Securities Research, Pricing and Valuations
- Strategic Planning
- Internal and External Communication
- Team Coordination
- Client Management
- Process Improvement

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

SALESPERSON JNK Securities-New York City, NY (2009-Present)

- Determine new business opportunities and analyze specific business needs
of companies to effectively market JNK’s research product and drive increase in rev
enue
- Provide advice and strategies on clients investment management issues us
ing experts product knowledge and awareness in finance and economic trends
- Establish trust and rapport with clients using a consultative sales appr
oach

STOCK BROKER, NYSE FLOOR JNK Securities-NYC, NY (2006-2009)

- Streamlined sales and purchase of shares and securities as the appointed
stock broker on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE)
- Regarded as the “go-to†person regarding issues and activities associated with N
YSE transactions
- Ensured profitability through strategic buying and selling of stocks for
JNK clients using knowledge of auction market
- Oversaw, motivated, and developed staff

SENIOR PARTNER JNK Securities-NYC, NY (1999-2006)

- Co-managed and maintained efficiency in New York Stock Exchange floor op
erations
- Streamlined daily functions from back office, clearing to the actual exe
cution of trades for client
- Directed a team of 16 employees and resolved issues affecting daily oper
ations
- Successfully ramped up profits ten-fold through effective leadership in
broadening client base
- Maintained excellence in providing service, resulting in significant rev
enue increases

SALES TRADER JNK Securities, NYC, NY (1996-1999)

- Ensured accuracy and completeness of trade orders from clients
- Served as the primary contact with clients and escalated issues as neces
sary to ensure successful and error-free transaction
- Managed 50 accounts, ensuring proficient maintenance and processing of o
rders
- Oversaw and maintained accurate and compliant trading transactions by st
reamlining all aspects of back office clearing procedures
- Managed and resolved "Questionable Trades" (QTs) in a timely and effici
ent manner

NY-PARTNER / SALES TRADER MJD Securities-NYC (1994-1996)

- Collaborated with a broker in managing operations from trade execution t
o back office clearing
- Managed a network of clients and coordinated order specifics
- Developed and submitted trade reports to keep clients updated on the ent
ire trading process

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

PROGRAM IN ENGLISH AND ECONOMICS ~ Rutgers University- Rutgers, NJ
SERIES 7 AND SERIES 63 LICENSES

ACTIVITIES AND AFFILIATIONS

- Written articles and appeared in public on behalf American Heart Associa
tion
- Board Member-Cranberry Lake Community Club
- Past Exalted Ruler of the Benevolent and protective Order of Elks