Jeff K.

Experience

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  Southrim outfitters / bobs bargain barn

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1990

  Sales assoc
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  GRABER FINANCIAL

  Jun 1997 - Jun 2007

  Registered Representative

  Developed and implemented financial plans for individuals and businesses, utilizing knowledge of tax and investment strategies, securities, insurance, pension plans, and real estate. Duties included assessing clients' assets, liabilities, cash flow, insurance coverage, tax status, and financial objectives to establish investment strategies. Developed financial plan based on analysis of data, and discusses financial options with client. Prepared and submitted documents to implement plan selected by client. Maintained contact with clients to revise plan based on modified needs of client or changes in investment market, including preparation of annual reports for clients. As a registered representative, bought and sold stocks and bonds for clients to optimize investments to yield the best return. Products included family budgeting programs, mutual funds, individual retirement accounts (IRAs), insurance, real estate, or tax-sheltered investment plans to help individuals examine their immediate and long-term financial situations. Familiar with legal restrictions and laws concerning retirement plans, tax shelters, insurance, and trusts. Skilled at working with numbers and budgets and able to understand financial and legal documents.In addition, designed and installed a high-speed wired (secured) network with data encryption on each PC to further heighten security (full hard drive encryption). Also responsible for equipment maintenance and upgrades. Show less

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  ALIGN CHIROPRACTIC

  May 2008 - Apr 2010

  Investor/Partner

  Provided seed funding to a chiropractic practice. Designed, installed and maintained the organization’s wired / wireless network. Responsible for all areas of marketing and public relations including community awareness campaigns and regional branding. Added business support as well as capital by having an active role assisting in managing the practice at an early stage, including implementing medical billing procedures.

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  Diablo-Guitars

  Jan 2009 - Jun 2015

  Owner

  Entrepreneurial enterprise. Identified a niche market in specialty and rare parts for customers interested in customizing and restoring Ibanez guitars. Internet-based business allows me to reach this worldwide specialty market. This business model also minimizes stock on-hand and other overhead while achieving a high return on investment. Developed brand recognition through graphic design, social media, and consumer education. Received multiple awards for achieving highest levels of customer service and client satisfaction.Awards and Recognitions:• eBay Power Seller: eBay achievement recognizing top sellers who have exhibited high sales volume, customer satisfaction, policy compliance and account standing• eBay Top-rated seller: Highest award eBay bestows to sellers who have demonstrated the highest levels of customer satisfaction• 100% positive feedback with over 800 unique transactions worldwide Show less

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  Integrated Surroundings

  Sept 2010 - May 2011

  Systems Administrator

  Worked with a local premier home automation business and quickly worked my way to become lead technician with vast job responsibilities from prewiring new construction networks to mobile network trouble shooting and PC repair. Thrown into new situations on a daily basis and had to quickly troubleshoot each unique situation quickly and professionally.

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  Diablo-Tuning

  Jan 2012 - Jun 2015

  Owner

  Expanding on the success of Diablo-Guitars, Diablo-Tuning is geared towards reselling new items. Currently primarily a general fastener business, but growing quickly into Plastic shipping and electrostatic mitigation materials. Only started the first part of 2012, Diablo-Tuning is already achieving Global recognition in the eBay community.

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  Monster Bolts, Inc

  Oct 2012 - now

  Owner / Head Monster

  Monster Bolts was born and raised in the information age to meet the current and future needs of our customers. This is not your grandparents' antiquated local hardware store. Monster Bolts is a global fastener superstore with massive goals for the near and long term. Currently we are supplying full lines of Alloy Steel and Stainless Steel with an ever-growing Titanium fastener line. We have partnered with the biggest names in the field and offer incredibly competitive pricing, near-instant shipping and industry-leading customer service. Show less