1. THOMAS JEROME BROWN<br />-571523495<br />10405 LA COSTA DRIVE, AUSTIN, TEXAS 78747<br /> Home: 512-917-4793 - Cell: 512-917-4793 : Thomas625@yahoo.com<br />Executive Profile<br />061595<br />A senior-level leader with broad professional experience and a transferable combination of strengths in financial consulting, sales and IT management, business development, human resources, community leadership, diversity and training. Emphasis on collaboration, relationship management, analysis, strategic planning, goal setting and client retention processes. Human Resources generalist, E.E.O and Employee Relations Specialist.<br />Solid technical understanding of financial instruments, trading, and operations. Excellent memory for policies, procedures, and details. Excellent platform training and supervisory skills. Strong bilingual communication skills, both oral and written. Strong relationship building and interpersonal skills with clients and employees. Strong multi-disciplined, academic background. Excellent director-level, project management skills. Corporate liaison capabilities. International experience and global focus.<br />Skill Highlights<br />061595<br />●Senior-level manager●Computer Science education●Strong business acumen●Employee Relations manager●Business development●Strong academics●Community leadership●Project management●Human resources●Software provider liaison●Diversity initiatives●Global interests/focus●Articulate Platform Trainer●International experience●Relationship/Partnership management● Strategic planning & analysis<br />Achievements<br />061595<br />Subject Matter Expert (SME) for www.Prometric.com, Project Management, Marketing & Finance<br />MBA/MA-Latin American Studies joint degree program at the University of Texas <br />Bilingual Spanish and English through disciplined studies over 15 years<br />Member - Leadership Austin, Class of 1998<br />Past Board President - Caritas of Austin<br />Board Member - Make-A-Wish Foundation of Central Texas. <br />Board Member -The Candlelight Ranch Foundation, Austin Texas <br />Past Board member & Marketing Council Chair - Lifeworks of Austin <br />Professional Experience<br />061595<br />Financial Consultant<br />June 2009 to Current<br />QUEST CAPITAL STRATEGIES, INC – Austin, Texas<br />Wealth Management<br />Monitor market developments against client needs and propose suitable investment strategies accordingly. Develop business leads, prospect opportunities, profile investors and build a network of qualified, High-net-worth clients. Maintain due diligence and compliance requirements as an independent contractor. Train and educate clients to understand the strategies, markets and products available through financial services. Build, develop and maintain sales pipelines and a compliant book of accounts.<br />PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS - FINRA Series 7, 66, and state insurance licenses. Registered.<br />Financial Advisor<br />August 2004 to April 2009<br />UBS FINANCIAL SERVICES, INC – Austin, TX<br />Wealth Management US<br />Developed business leads, prospect opportunities, profiled investors and built a network of qualified, High-net-worth clients. Promoted UBS programs, products and lending opportunities available through the wealth management division. Brought business prospects to a team for cultivation and client development. Designed and Conducted seminars and sponsored public relations and client appreciation gatherings. Worked in teams and small groups as necessary to meet interim goals and objectives for sales. Trained and educated clients to understand the strategies, markets and products available through financial services. <br />PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATIONS FINRA Series 7, 66, and state insurance licenses. Registered.<br />Principal Advisor/Partner/Project Manager<br />April 2004 to June 2008<br />THE EVENT MANAGEMENT CONSULTANTS OF AUSTIN – Austin, Texas<br />Managed Business Development operations in the U.S and South America. Coordinated the import of Peruvian/Andean textiles to clients. Managed and negotiated contracts for events with companies, entertainers, and service providers. Coordinated the execution of contract specifications prior to and during contractual engagements and performances. Managed partner expectations and incentivized performance to reach higher goals.<br />Formulated, presented, executed, and analyzed organizational budgets. Tracked and supported procurements. Provided analysis of significant financial management and procurement issues.<br />Approved proposed marketing measures and quarterly goals for sales, business contracts and advertising to prospective clients. Reviewed and approved statistical updates to meet goals. Served as Employee Relations Liaison, E.E.O specialist and recruiter.<br />VP of Business Development and Sales April 1998 - August 2004 <br />Developed business opportunities in North and South America. Coordinated the importation of Peruvian/Andean merchandise to U.S. clients. <br />Prepared and negotiated contracts for corporate and private events with companies, entertainers, and service providers. Managed the execution of contract specifications. Controlled budgetary expenditures and maximized profits. <br />Provided advice, counsel, and/or instruction to staff members on both work and administrative matters. Interviewed candidates for positions to be filled in the organization; recommended or approved appointments, selections, or reassignments to positions appropriate to the selection authority delegated. Implement Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and program activities.<br />Performed administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Planed and scheduled ongoing workload assignments. Set and adjusted work to be accomplished by subordinates; adjusted program and project priorities; and prepared schedules for work completion. Assigned work to subordinate staff based on priorities, with consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Established guidelines and performance standards for staff. Provided informal feedback and employee evaluations.<br />Manager, Business Development/ Business Financial Counselor<br />May 1991 to April 1997<br />DEPARTMENT OF AVIATION - Robert Mueller Municipal Airport – AUSTIN, TEXAS<br />Specialized in Equal Employment Opportunity initiatives, Disadvantaged business enterprise programs, contractor retention and Employee Relations. Managed an office of professional staff members assigned to help award 32 percent of all new contract dollars to local, small and minority businesses participating on the $600 million airport project. Managed projects, trained staff, maintained oversight of pre-bid and pre-construction conferences, met federal funding mandates, counseled small businesses and vendors needing to meet contract specifications. Lead cross-functional teams to define and meet program objectives. Development and management of budgets. Determined the most relevant success metrics for your target contractors and the program in general.<br />Assisted business teams and general contractors in finding companies to perform as subcontractors. Determined the current scope, capacity and skill level of target contractors and partners. Managed public relations and inquiries from the press. Recruited businesses and individuals needed for participation on government funded contracts. Represented the Director of the agency as requested.<br />Assistant Manager, Information Systems<br />December 1982 to December 1987<br />THE EXPERIMENT IN INTERNATIONAL LIVING (World Learning) – BRATTLEBORO, VERMONT<br />Managed the daily operations of a computer center. Assigned duties to programmers and assistants. Developed and executed training modules on the use of proprietary software applications. Installed and updated software used for accounting, finance, marketing and client receivables and accounts payables. Managed the execution and storage of daily data backup and other taped information. Conducted office automation modules to Latin-American clients in Spanish and/or English as required. Developed and monitored procedures for establishing and assessing the effectiveness of programs; Recommended procedures and controls, both internal and external, to prevent fraud, waste, and abuse. <br />Education<br />061595<br />The University of Texas at Austin (MBA)Keene State College (BS)<br />Austin, Texas, USAKeene, NH, USA<br />Marketing and International BusinessInformation Systems/Spanish Communications<br />Master of Business AdministrationBachelor of Science <br />The University of Texas at Austin (MA) Loyola University in Maryland (BA)<br />The Institute for Latin American StudiesBaltimore, Maryland, USA<br />Austin, Texas, USA Business Administration - Liberal Arts<br />Cuban Studies - culture, business and economicsBachelor of Arts<br />Master of Arts <br />Keywords<br />061595<br />Executive, Director, CEO, Manager, MBA, BA, Business Administration, HR, Human Resource Manager, employment, compliance, Change management, recruiting, hiring, employee benefits, staff development, retention, bilingual, international, representative, liaison, global.<br />