Z A C H A RY S T E V E N S P E A R S

17413 NE 110th St Battle Ground, WA 98604 (951) 233-9559 Professional :zacharysspears@gmail.com LinkedIn : www.linkedin.com/in/zacharysspears

OVERVIEW
Proficiency in Linguistics: Ability to speak Spanish, French, German and English fluently, currently learning Chinese, Russian, Arabic and Japanese; all languages self-taught, with the exception of Spanish, which includes over 6 years of education Determined sales solutionist: Ability to find creative, yet appropriate and equitable solutions with a sales driven mindset and, as always, with the customer in mind Analytical, pragmatic and creative in goal-oriented environments : Logical, goal-oriented determination set forward by the drive to further myself and those around me; Focused on goals set by administrators as well as self-established goals; Achievement of goals in allotted time is paramount Ability to build consistent and amicable team environments : Builds teams that are cohesive and able to foster an extraordinary work environment for all levels of an organization. Ability to move the appropriate people to where they thrive most and strive to make any necessary changes for the good of the company as a whole.

SKILLS
Relatable and amicable with customers and staff alike Versed in corporate finance, sales, supply chains and a myriad of corporate laws and responsibilities 9+ years of team building, management, finance and general human resources experience

OF

N OTE
Ability in a face-paced setting to accomplish goals without becoming overwhelmed Always presentable and clean in appearance to correctly show professionalism and represent the employer in a fair light Legible and intelligent reporting skills, including comprehensive knowledge of a number of finance and supply chain suites

Varied interests and knowledge allow for truly meaningful conversations with customers; developing a rapport with the consumer and employee base Multilingual dexterity adds ease to accommodating a broader consumer or business base who cannot speak English Punctual and prompt in any circumstance to provide a professional environment

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
BLUE VOICE ENTERPRISES Portland, OR
Social impact start-up, focusing on connecting businesses and consumers in all fields to achieve sustainability, with profit Chief Financial Officer, Platform Developer and Board Member, January 2014 - Present Financial executive charged with managing the financial team and tax liaisons; formulating an opening business' portfolio including, but not limited to: financial analysis (involving projections, statistical analysis, etc.), corporate letters of note, and further financial documents necessary to gain funding and open the company in an appropriate manner. The mission was: To connect Cultural Creatives/Social Entrepreneurs to one another and to valued resources through a collaborative and cooperative environment. Once supported and empowered these innovative pioneers can develop innovative technologies and social enterprise and social businesses that will strengthen local communities and therefore transform our global economy. Key Results: Achieved successful Series A funding, lifting the business' platform to the development stage, and allowing for the formation of certain company aspects. Managed a financial team of extremely capable and educated individuals, as well as the development team and the creation of the Board of Directors

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WELLS FARGO ADVISORS Portland, OR

Provides banking, investment and almost any other monetary device to the public. Financial/Investment Analyst and Consultant -Floor Manager, November 2011 - September 2013 Ran investment consulting floor of 20+ with the key task of building and utilizing statistical models to analyze and manage large portfolios across a broad base of indexes, while also managing smaller funds and indexes. Eventually our floor began managing Wells Fargo's portfolios of various investments, indexes, and other instruments. Built an incredible, diverse team who's talent was unquestionable and whose results were, at times, more consistent than professional brokerage firms. Key Results: Achieved all Investment Series testing and certifications ahead of time, and exceeding expected score ratios Achieved a consistent Floor Score Percentage of 95.4%, which was 7-9% higher than any other Investment floor in the nation Key introduction of new and emerging technologies to better equip the team and to utilize less resources; remaining consistently ahead of the curve

R.J. SKOLBURG SUPPLY CO Fullerton, CA

Provides construction, medical, and hardware supplies for businesses from small companies to major corporations. Finance Manager/ General Manager, July 2009 - September 2011 Took on the responsibility of running the company from the top position. This involved meeting with almost all vendors, suppliers, and customers which included travel; all while continuing most of the company HR needs. Met with legal, tax and financial teams on a weekly basis to ensure complete compliance with governing laws and to keep our employees as safe and as satisfied as possible. Implemented new benefit programs, arranged employee growth within the company, and built an incredibly successful enterprise within a surprisingly niche area in the industry. Expanded knowledge of corporate laws and compliance measures. Continued as Finance Manager, achieving further success through accurate reporting throughout all wings of the company. Key Results: Overhauled sales division, expanded warehouse, grew a larger team and searched for new ventures that the company could profit from Achieved success financially and exceeded expectations repeatedly (i.e. sales goals) Ushered in new software to provide improved finance, sales, invoice and HR reporting Established company-wide compliance measures to ensure employee safety, and the safety of the company both financially and security-wise Attended numerous Business Finance/Administration workshops throughout the country. Also attended other workshops pertaining to Finance, Economics, and the Computer Sciences

Finance Manager/Sales Manager, September 2007 July 2009 Duties and protocols again increased to encompass all company sales. Responsibilities became more corporate, and it became essential to maintain positive sales, and to build an appropriately assembled, properly maintained

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team to ensure both the quality of the team and the prescribed quotas. Achieving success in this position required the hiring/letting go of employees, maintenance of sales team and the warehouse/office at large; ensured compliance with OSHA, training employees in general, and creating an environment to get the most out of the team. This was a high-level management position which held responsibility for upwards of 40-60 employees. Took over finance division; gaining experience with reporting financial forecasts, figures and reports.

Key Results: Acquiring boots-on-the-ground management wisdom including: appropriate hiring/firing techniques, building a complete team, providing help and training essential to employees of all types, fostering a hospitable environment for works to feel comfortable in, and moreover, to excel within Took on heavier tasks related to management in general including: office upkeep, explaining employee contracts/benefits, signing off on payroll; rolling in further changes to financial, indexing, and various other computer softwares Gleaned incredible lessons in business administration, especially what it means to truly build a team and helping them prosper and thrive with their own skills Learned important finance skills especially cost-benefit analysis, risk assessment, and managing the companys books Head of Customer Sales /Inventory and Warehouse Manager, May 2005 - September 2007 Duties and protocols increased to a more mature position. Responsibilities on a consumer level included going out to prospective sales targets and providing them with details on products, ensuring their quality and reaching a compromise to benefit us both. Achieved success with both previously acquired customers, and with acquiring new customers. Also, furthering the logistics of deliveries both in and out of the warehouse. Other responsibilities included most of those from the previous job title including: handling cash at front desk with will-call/small order patrons, previous warehouse duties and indexing items. Key Results: Acquired the sales knowledge essential to any kind of business with customer satisfaction and achieving the goals required to profit Balanced new responsibilities along with old responsibilities in essence working two jobs at once and still maintaining a demeanor of calm and collectedness during high-stress, high workflow days Achieved success in sales with both previous accounts and creating new accounts through compromise and amicably finding solutions for customers based on their needs and our companies means Fostered with the employer changes in software and other various office advances, structured and implemented indexing programs and policies that subtracted overall wasted time on invoicing and ensuring proper supplies were sent out

EDUCATION & C ERTIFICATIONS

ONTARIO CHRISTIAN HIGH SCHOOL Ontario, CA
Diploma in General Studies, Graduated Class of 2007 (with honors)

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Phone: (951) 233-9559 Page Activities: Various roles in Student Council Member of Varsity Track and Field, Soccer, and Basketball; Member of Renaissance Club (School-wide GPA incentive and Rally Organization committee), Member of Band and Jazz Band, Advanced Algebra and Geometry classes, 4 years of Advanced Spanish, Computer Sciences, and Honors Chemistry

UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA, IRVINE Irvine, CA Bachelors of Science (B.Sc.), Differential Mathematics/Fractal Geometry (with Distinction in Business) Bachelors of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature (with honors)
Activities: 3 years of studies further exploring Economics, Business Administration, Corporate Finance and Computer Science; Continued Linguistics education; Proponent of the newly constructed Paul Merage School of Business; Youngest alum invited to the Paul Merage School of Business; Published numerous papers within many fields

A DDITIONAL SKILLS OF N OTE

Extremely computer literate with both PC and Mac computers: Proficient in Excel, Word, and Powerpoint; Advanced classes taken in Computer Science Can type 80+ WPM