Chelsea Woodman
Calgary,Canada
Summary
I am a team-oriented professional with seventeen years of diverse experience in financial management. I strive to exceed expectations through dedication, and a commitment to continuous improvement. My core competencies include problem-solving, effective communication, and adaptability in fast-paced environments, with a passion for coaching and team collaboration. I am aiming to leverage my skills in a challenging role that promotes both personal and professional growth.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Marketing Assistant
Nexgen Financial Inc.
Calgary, AB
09.2024 - Current
- Life, disability, and critical illness insurance applications.
- Insurance policy administration.
- Work directly with clients for any policy changes or premium requirements.
Senior Associate
National Bank Financial Wealth Management
Calgary, AB
06.2020 - 04.2024
- Over 7 years with Mountain Wealth Counsel, my role expanded into an Associate team leader.
- Spearheaded projects and campaigns such as 31-103 and our team onboarding to NBFWM, delegating, and training team members. Disseminated information from the head office to team members.
- Facilitated weekly and ad hoc team meetings with team associates to check in, answer questions, and provide any assistance in managing task loads.
- Executed all client trades, including GIC's – commission, managed and discretionary accounts.
- Processed client-related tasks, including, but not limited to contributions, incoming/outgoing funds, and RESP/RDSP transactions.
- Annual RIF/LIF payment planning and execution in conjunction with clients' other sources of income and needs.
- IPP account opening, annual administration, and reporting to actuaries and accountants.
- Insurance applications and policy administration.
- Prepared corporate year-end packages and tax packages, delivering them to clients and accountants.
- Worked closely with clients' accountants in retirement and tax planning to provide a cohesive experience for the clients.
- Worked on the Onboarding team to welcome two new advisory teams to NBFWM.
Associate
Richardson GMP
Calgary, Canada
02.2014 - 06.2020
- Collaborated with three teams over six years.
- Executed all client trades, including GIC's – commission, managed and discretionary accounts.
- Ensured all incoming and outgoing funds were handled in a timely manner for clients.
- Prepared and processed account-opening documents, reports, and agendas for client meetings.
- Processed client-related tasks, including but not limited to contributions, RIF/LIF payments, RESP withdrawals, and wire transfers.
- Incoming and outgoing client relations by phone and email.
- Reconciled and entered new issue orders, as well as prepared and submitted subscription agreements for private placements.
Administrator
MKA Canada Inc.
Calgary, Canada
07.2013 - 02.2014
- Administrative and reception duties, including data entry for large construction project auditing.
Compliance Administrator
BMO Nesbitt Burns
Calgary, Canada
05.2012 - 05.2013
- Managed and maintained all licensing for registrants in the branch, including Outside Business Activity profiles.
- Annual audit preparation, as well as daily and monthly auditable reports.
- Ensured that employees and registrants are versed and educated in current policies and procedures.
- Reviewed operations standards, incoming deposits, securities, trade tickets, trade corrections, marketing approvals, outgoing funds, including wire transfers, and third-party check approvals.
- Liaison between Branch, Retail Compliance, and Private Client Division Management in Toronto.
Operations Supervisor
BMO Nesbitt Burns
Calgary, Canada
06.2010 - 05.2013
- Supervised and trained operation employees, including the New Accounts administrator, and receptionist.
- Processed new issues, private placements, estates, branch deposits, and client cheques.
- Maintained and reconciled the branch contra account and petty cash.
- Monitor branches, outstanding documents, and AML requirements.
- Coordinated client events.
New Accounts Administrator
BMO Nesbitt Burns
Calgary, Canada
09.2008 - 06.2010
- Review, open, and process all new accounts, and correspond between the branch and head office in relation to new and outstanding documents.
- Administrative duties, including backup reception duties.
Hairstylist & Salon Owner
Self-Employed
Calgary, Canada
05.1998 - 09.2008
Education
Wealth Management Essentials, Registered Representative Training -
Canadian Securities Institute
07-2019
Life, Disability And Critical Illness Insurance License -
IFSE Institute
05-2018
Canadian Securities Course, Conduct And Practices Handbook, Investment Representative Training -
Canaian Securities Institute
02.2011
Journeyman Hairstylist Certificate -
05.1998
Sir Winston Churchill HS Academic and Vocational Diploma -
Sir Winston Churchill HS
06.1997
Skills
- Outgoing and personable, with excellent client relation skills
- Confident leadership skills
- Able to quickly learn and adapt to operating systems, with extensive experience with NBFWM programs
- Compliance-focused
- Detail-oriented
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Self-motivated
- Dependable and hard-working
- Functions well independently, or in a team environment
- Proactive Skill Development
Accomplishments
- NBFWM 2023 Elite Club Finalist
Affiliations
- I have been learning Spanish for close to two years now
- I enjoy hiking and camping. In 2021, I completed 50 hikes
References
- Lori Vooys - Mountain Wealth Counsel, National Bank Financial Wealth Management - 403-531-8427 - lori.vooys@nbc.ca
Timeline
Marketing Assistant
Nexgen Financial Inc.
09.2024 - Current
Senior Associate
National Bank Financial Wealth Management
06.2020 - 04.2024
Associate
Richardson GMP
02.2014 - 06.2020
Administrator
MKA Canada Inc.
07.2013 - 02.2014
Compliance Administrator
BMO Nesbitt Burns
05.2012 - 05.2013
Operations Supervisor
BMO Nesbitt Burns
06.2010 - 05.2013
New Accounts Administrator
BMO Nesbitt Burns
09.2008 - 06.2010
Hairstylist & Salon Owner
Self-Employed
05.1998 - 09.2008
Wealth Management Essentials, Registered Representative Training -
Canadian Securities Institute
Life, Disability And Critical Illness Insurance License -
IFSE Institute
Canadian Securities Course, Conduct And Practices Handbook, Investment Representative Training -
Canaian Securities Institute
Journeyman Hairstylist Certificate -
Sir Winston Churchill HS Academic and Vocational Diploma -
Sir Winston Churchill HS
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