Stephen Rea

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Objective
Sales Trader experienced in high energy environment seeks new opportunity to bui
ld on 20 yr career with growing company in need of self-motivated, organized, p
roductive team player.
Professional Experience

Oppenheimer & Co. Inc San Francisco, CA

Senior VP Institutional Sales Trading May 2005 to March 2010
Account coverage of San Francisco, Seattle, Portland and San Diego regions.
As member of revenue sharing 2 person team helped generate $3 mill in FY06 and
$4 mill in FY07.
Post merger as member of 3 person team helped produce $8 mill in FY08 and $10 m
ill in FY09.
Applied knowledge of product and industry to aid in account penetration.
Added value for clients by managing relationships, anticipating their needs and
priorities.
Demonstrated effective communication and negotiation skills.

Southwest Securities Dallas, TX

Senior Trader, Institutional Equity Sales Sept 1996 to May 2005
Account coverage of West Coast and New York region over eight year period.
Generated average revenue of $1.5 million from 2000-05
Identified potential clients using sales abilities to build long term relations
hips.
Trained numerous associates on behalf of department helping to achieve company
goals.
Passed Limited Rep-Equity Trader Exam Series 55.

Jefferies & Co. Short Hills, NJ

Account Executive, Institutional Sales Trading May 1990 to May 1996
Oversaw all aspects of trade process for entire equity sales force.
Trained and supervised three associates over two year period, significantly imp
roving production.
Identified potential clients, using advertising campaigns, mailing lists and pe
rsonal contacts.
 Passed General Securities Rep Exam Series 7 and State Exam Series 63.

Education
Syracuse University Syracuse, NY
Bachelor of Science. Major in Finance; Minor in Economics. 1990

Summary
Performance-driven individual embraces change and greater career autonomy. Seek
to add value delivering sound financial advice so clients can achieve their uniq
ue goals.
Quickly learn procedures and methods.
Work effectively in a high pressure environment.
Seek new opportunity for financial success and personal growth.
Compensation history includes: salary, salary + commission, full commission.

License Series 7, 63 and 55 plus NASD continued education.

References Available upon request.