Jim Doherty

Experience

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  Desmond & Ahern, Ltd.

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  Accountant

  • Performed individual, corporate and trust tax returns• Performed audits of non-profit organizations• Transferred data of existing clients onto new software platform• Performed bookkeeping duties for various companies

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  LA Fitness

  Jun 2009 - Jul 2010

  Training General Manager

  • Hired, trained and mentored over 20 sales reps• Managed up to 30 personal trainers• Reviewed daily sales reports with RVP to develop sales strategies• Performed sales training with sales reps to ensure personal growth• Opened up the LA Fitness signature club downtown • Increased year over year sales performance by 10%

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  Sunda New Asian

  Aug 2011 - Dec 2018

  Lead Server

  • Helped train new waiters on service expectation and restaurant policies in a $10 million restaurant • Head server which consisted of manager support to the service staff• Efficient and knowledgeable on a six-page menu that consisted of a wide variety of Southeastern Asian Cuisine and extensive beverage package• Consistently in the top tier of monthly sales and price per head• Efficient at multi-tasking in a fast-paced environment that seats 200+ guests at a time Show less

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  First Trust

  Oct 2019 - now

  Financial Wholesaler - ETF & SMA Specialist | First Trust

  I work as one of six specialists, on the Southern California team, dedicated towards helping financial advisors and RIAs grow through ETF, UIT, and Structured Product portfolio ideas, educational events, business consultants, and research & investor support.