Jacob Topping
Unit 1222, 2395 Eversyde Ave, SW Calgary, Alberta T2Y 0B4
Phone Number: 403-701-6607
E-mail address: [email protected]
Career Objective
I would like to further a career in the financial sector. I enjoy investments and analysis. As a financial advisor, I have recently completed my Professional Financial Planner designation and am now enrolled in the Canadian Securities Course. Previous to this, I was working in China. I am looking for a career in which I can apply my degree in Economics and Business. Preferably in an environment that encourages a global focus, and use of industry specific information. Each of which, result in better efficiencies and increased profitability.
Education Completed
Canadian Securities Course (CSC)- 2007
Institute of Canadian Bankers (ICB) - National
Professional Financial Planners course (PFPc) or PFP - 2006
Canadian Securities Institute (CSI) - National
Investment Funds In Canada (IFIC) - 2006
Institute of Canadian Bankers (ICB) - National
Life Insurance License (LLQP) - 2004
Primerica - Calgary, AB
Mortgage Agent Certification - 2003
Mount Royal College - Calgary, Alberta
Degree: B.A. Economics with a Minor in Business - 2001
Carleton University. Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
High School Diploma (honours)
Smiths Falls District Collegiate Institute - 1997
(Including 7 Ontario Academic Credit�s)
Work Experience:
September 2006 - January 2007
Financial Advisor
As a Financial Advisor I was responsible for contributing to
personal customers lifestyle planning through the
identification and satisfaction of their needs using a
financial planning approach. I had specific personal sales
goals, sales activity goals, along with other objectives
relating to teamwork, customer service standards and personal
development. Building on experience as below.
Scotiabank
http://www.scotiabank.com
Okotoks, Alberta
April 2005 - September 2006
Sales Rep and Service Rep
Working in the Electronic Banking Contact Centre of Scotiabank, I am responsible for the adjudication of credit products; ranging from credit cards, lines of credit, mortgages, and bank accounts, and protection. I service with both new and existing clients, by providing them with world class customer service, while at the same time maintaining high targets for sales, and retention.
Scotiabank
http://www.scotiabank.com
Calgary, Alberta, 1-888-882-3844
Mar 2002 - May 2002
National Technical Recruiter
While there, I read resumes, and conducted phone interviews.
As Part of the National Recruiting Team (NRT), My responsibility
was to screen all resumes
from: Alberta, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Ottawa (and surrounding region), Nova Scotia,
New Brunswick, Newfoundland, PEI, Nunivit, North West Territories, Yukon, Countries
outside of Canada, including all of the USA. I also conducted phone interviews with candidates from
: Western Canada (BC, AB, SK, MB) and International (outside of Canada).
Eagle Professional Resources Inc.
http://www.eagleonline.com
Calgary, Alberta, Canada
July - Dec 2001
English Teacher
Taught elementary school children English, at a Private English
Academy near Seoul, South Korea. This included the management
and preparation of weekly and monthly schedules.
Kid�s Herald School
Ilsan, South Korea, 001-82-31-907-0509
Sept�00 � Mar�01
Receptionist
Received and directed incoming phone calls for the Chaplain.
Authorized materials for the Chaplaincy board, stocked and kept
concessions, greeted and kept informed patrons of the Chaplaincy.
Carleton University Ecumenical Chaplaincy
Ottawa, ON, (613) 520-4449
Summer 2000
Web site designer
Programmed a National Internet web system of 48 interconnected
web sites. I also helped troubleshoot around the national
headquarters, through the computer and IS department.
Campus Crusade For Christ
Langley, BC, 1-800-563-1106
Summer 1999
Manufacturer
Manufactured, packed and shipped baby products which shipped
internationally through Montreal.
Weso Products
Perth, ON, (613) 283-1947
Sept �98 - Feb �99
Waiter
Served university professors as waiter and deli attendant, set
up and took down eating area for catering events, helped select
new personnel.
University Club / Faculty Club
Ottawa Ontario, (613) 520 5635
June �96 - March �97
Internet Instructor
Scheduled Internet training sessions, taught Internet course. I
also built web sites for local community organizations.
Industry Canada (CAP project)
Smiths Falls, ON
Summer 1995
Marketing Manager
Made first hand contacts for the franchise. Directed an active
ad campaign, which lead to us being the most
profitable �chapter� in North America.
Student Works Painting
Smiths Falls, ON
Please contact me for information on additional previous occupations
Volunteer Work:
May � July 2001
Group Leader
Lead a group of students, as part of a larger team of students,
on a missionary trip to Tokyo, Japan. There we met with Japanese
University students, developed friendships, and learned about
Japanese culture. We also discussed spiritual issues of interest
to the students we met.
Campus Crusade for Christ
Tokyo, Japan, 1-800-563-1106
Summer 98
Student Leader
Participated in a National Leadership training project with a
select group of 40 other University students from across Canada.
This included lectures on leading small groups, motivation,
presentation skills, as well as other leadership issues.
Rocky Mountain Bible College
Calgary Alberta, (403) 289-5355
Other Volunteer information available upon request.
Activities and Interests:
Hobbies:
Cycling, reading, learning new computer applications, baking,
sports, and more!
University Involvement:
Carleton Commerce Society, Carleton Information Systems Club,
Campus Crusade for Christ, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship,
and Co-founder of the Carleton University Track and Field Club.
High School Involvement:
Yearbook club, Drama club, Announcements club, Cross Country
team, Track & Field team, and Soccer team.
Additional skills:
Computer related:
Internet experience with: Internet Explorer 5.0, Netscape
Communicator/Navigator 4.5, Flash, Shockwave, Outlook Express,
The Bat, Quicktime, Hotdog Pro, Eudora, routers, client/server
interactions, hubs, modems, etc.
Programming experience with: Visual Basic, C++, UNIX, HTML,
VRML, Filemaker Pro, Access, and Turing.
Miscellaneous Software: Photoshop, CorelDraw, Picture Publisher,
Photo Deluxe, FrontPage, Corel Wordperfect Suite 2000
(Wordperfect, Quattro Pro, etc.), Microsoft Office 2000 (Word,
Power Point, Excel, Access, Outlook, etc.), Networking (TCP/IP,
hub, modems, fiber optics, DWDM, Client/Server relations,
routers, etc), UNIX, Dos/Windows3.X/95/98/XP/NT/2000, some
Linux, DVD, CoolEdit, AWave, fruity Loops, and more!
Comfortable with both Macintosh and PC environments.
3 Work References:
Tom Sherwood (Chaplain)
Carleton University Ecumenical Chaplaincy
:
T28, T30 Tory Tunnel
Ottawa, Ontario
K1S 5B6
Canada
613-520-4449
Scott Advanti (Computer and IS Dept. Manager)
Campus Crusade for Christ National Headquarters:
20385 64 Avenue
Langley, BC V2Y 1N5
1-800-563-1106
Jesse MacDonald (Owner and Manager)
Weso Products
3674 Mclachlin Rd.
Perth, ON K7H 3C3
1-613-283-1947