JONATHAN G. DICKERSON 1063 Bentley Rd. Sugar Grove, NC 28679 919-858-6100 jongdickerson@gmail.

com

experience 2010-Present

ENGLISH PROGRAM IN KOREA (EPIK) DAEJEON, SOUTH KOREA Guest English Teacher Design, coordinate, and implement English curriculum supporting 5 Korean co-teachers at 2 elementary schools, impacting over 725 students. Educate students daily with presentations and activities, teaching grammar, writing, speaking, and listening. Directed 4 English speaking contests and 3 summer camps, influencing 150 participants. Attained Most Valuable Player award for Hoedeok Elementary School teachers volleyball team.

2008-2010

NORTHWESTWERN MUTUAL FINANCIAL NETWORK WINSTON-SALEM, NC, USA Financial Representative Operated a financial services practice, which involves implementing every aspect of the sales cycle from prospecting and marketing to client service. Business Development Generated over 160 calls to prospective clients, organized over 20 appointments, conducted meetings with an average of 8 prospective clients and 12 existing clients per week. Increased annual revenue 175% and new client growth 78% from 2008-2009. Organizational Leadership Created joint sales opportunities with over 10 senior representatives, broadening my exposure to different skill sets and knowledge of business strategy. Represented the Client Relations Center, a team responsible for re-establishing contact with clients that have relocated to maintain loyalty and generate pre-existing client revenue. Professional Distinctions Obtained FINRA Series 6 and 63 Securities, Life, Accident, Long-Term Care, and Health Agent License. Achieved the Bronze award, a production measure of overall sales, new client generation, and premium credit. Financial Representative Intern Collaborated with managers to create 19 sales opportunities, provided project support by presenting personal data analyses (pda), timely reports on clients financial positions, and promoted our firms recommendations. Conducted daily research of employment data, company financials, demographic information, and general market research to discover new sales opportunities.

Summer 2007

Fall 2007

AMERIPRISE FINANACIAL BOONE, NC, USA College Intern Managed client accounts; this included portfolio re-balancing, producing asset allocation models, and creating retirement plans. Assisted in calling clients for service issues and for appointment scheduling. Trained 2 new interns, teaching client management and the portfolio analysis program. APPALACHIAN STATE UNIVERSITY Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a Major in Finance and Banking Member of the Finance Student Association and Gamma Beta Phi Honors Society Recipient of the High Performers Risk and Insurance Scholarship BOONE, NC

education 2003-2007

personal

Active speaker and mentor in Toastmasters International. Enjoy international travel, minimalist shoe running, social media, and teaching.