VIJAY KRISHNA

34 Higgins Place, Harrington Park, NJ 07640

H: 201-767-0041, C: 201-543-1737, Email: vkfa935a@westpost.net
OBJECTIVE A challenging position in Personal Wealth Management that leverages m
y extensive experience in the Financial Services Industry to drive results in ke
y business priorities
EXPERIENCE
May 05 - Jan 10 WACHOVIA BANK, Paramus, New Jersey
Financial Specialist/Assistant Vice President
a Exceeded business target by 400% for 2009 through team work and was ranked No
.1 in Bergen County and No.2 in the entire North Eastern region. Mentored new hi
res
a In 2009, achieved $2 Million Investment Sales in 3 months in new business dur
ing the market turmoil by being pro-active, focused and consultative with high n
et worth clients in providing research, to create personalized financial strateg
y
a Responsible for new client acquisition and retention through relationship man
agement with specific expertise in understanding client needs, setting goals
and recommending a comprehensive suite of solutions while leveraging partners as
resources
a Nine years of experience in Financial Services Industry, with specific expert
ise in cross selling of Bankas products and services and achieved a healthy clos
ing ratio
a Leveraged Centers Of Influence like CPAas and Attorneyas to generate lead and
drive business to improve the departmentas profitability
a Knowledge of trusts, estate, banking, loans, deposits, investments, Iraas
Sep 01 - May 05 BANK OF AMERICA, Westwood, New Jersey
Financial Services Planner / Premier Client Manager
a Exceeded 150% of Sales goals and was a top performer by asking for referrals
and provide ultimate client experience
a Directed the new business development team to implement strategy and provide
holistic advice relating to Annuity and Mutual Fund sales and 1035 exchanges as
suitable
a Highly organized with ability to multi-task and function cohesively with team
Mar 98 - Aug 01 HILTON, Woodcliff Lake, New Jersey
Manager/Auditor
a Commended by the White House for excellent customer service
a Audit of rates for the hotel, balance and transmit credit card activity
a Managed a diverse team of about 15 associates
Sept 89 - Jan 97 MITSUBISHI CORPORATION, Madras, India
Manager a" General Merchandise/Administration
a Primarily responsible for achieving goals of the Southern region in importing
and exporting various products like granite, fabrics, auto/TV components etc.
a Won a World Bank bid, a project by Siemens for conveyor belting manufactured
by German manufacturer Bando worth $5 Million against twelve competitors
a Lead a diverse team of ten people in the department and was responsible for h
iring, coaching and making it to be a profit center in itself
a Experienced in commercial and technical negotiations of multiple products
EDUCATION
Apr 02 - May 03 Life Insurance, FINRA Series 6, and FINRA 63 License
Jun 87 - Apr 89 M.A. in Public Administration, University Of Madras, Indi
a
Jun 85 - Apr 87 MBA in General Business, University of Missouri, USA
Jun 81 - Apr 84 B.A. in Economics, with Statistics and Commerce, Universi
ty Of Madras, India