JASON D.

SHAND
116 West Lee Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201
770.289.0478
jason.shand1@gmail.com

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Accomplished, self-motivated, and performance-driven professional with consisten

t track record of identifying business opportunities to boost productivity and o
verall efficiency. Highly adept at initiating and implementing strategies to ach
ieve and exceed established goals. Demonstrated expertise in improving and stren
gthening operations to maximize performance and increase profitability. Articula
te communicator equipped with strong interpersonal skills and great work ethic.
Proven ability to build and cultivate strategic partnership with clients.

CORE COMPETENCIES
- Profit and Loss Administration
- Problem Identification and Resolution
- Leadership and Team Building
- Project Planning and Implementation
- Qualitative and Quantitative Research
- Cross-Functional Communication Skills

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Meltwater Group, Washington, DC
BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT CONSULTANT MAR-DEC 2009
Directed sourcing and contacting of potential clients to successfully present pr
oduct and service capabilities. Led efforts to increase signing of multiple new
clients in the process. Initiated and executed cost-efficient pricing strategies
. Assumed full responsibility in pursuing request for proposals (RFPs) from publ
ic and private sector entities. Scheduled and facilitated on-site client meeting
s for pitch presentations.
Highlights:
- Evaluated competitive environment and developed awareness of market oppo
rtunities and threats
- Conducted research and analysis on client opportunities to optimize impa
ct of product and service platform
- Played a pivotal role in the development of new prospective client outre
ach activities
- Served as primary contact for technical and qualitative feedback; specia
lized in start-ups, NGOs, and academia
- Successfully brought in new companies as clients with an average contrac
t size of $10,000 each
Stauffer Interests, LLC, Dallas, TX
INVESTMENT CONSULTANT APR 2008-MAR 2009
Performed research and analysis on offering memorandums for commercial and resid
ential property throughout the country. Actively involved in highway and rail co
mmission meetings for projected new developments.
Highlights:
- Played a pivotal role in reviewing and recalculating pro forma earnings
to provide recommendation on project performance
- Established and maintained relationships with national community banks f
or foreclosure listings
- Demonstrated efficient performance in following up on investments and bu
ilding strategic partnerships with key investors
- Promoted to department head after two months of tenure
Quicken Loans, Livonia, MI
MORTGAGE BANKER JULY 2006-APR 2008
Directed all facets of multi-million dollar, nationwide client base pre- and pos
t-closing. Successfully obtained elite level state licensing status through cont
inuous education.
Highlights:
- Facilitated a significant increase in leads and referrals from clients u
tilizing in-depth knowledge of the industry and superior level of customer servi
ce
- Led the acquisition of more than 200 new clients and production of over
$35 million in residential mortgages
- Awarded as Top Slugger on team for being #1 in sales and closings

EDUCATION
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN ENGLISH AND PHILOSOPHY: 2003
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, MI | Graduated cum laude
Class Honors and Deanâ⠬⠢s List | National Society of Collegiate Scholars | Member of MEN

ACTIVITIES
Volunteered to support various programs and organizations:
Brightmore Community, Safehouse, Michigan Mentorship, and Habitat for Humanity