Brian T. Melvin

(781) 424-4719

EMPLOYMENT OBJECTIVE

To obtain a wholesaling position utilizing my experience in sales and communications.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Putnam Investments Andover, MA

Sr. Regional Marketing Associate 11/99-Present

· Inside partner of a 'Top Gun' cross/channel wholesaler covering the Nebraska region.

· Proactively contact brokers addressing their issues while implementing Putnam’s initiatives.

· Travel throughout the region marketing to representatives and shareholders.

· 529 college savings plan “swat team” member, specializing in the corporate 529 plan; presenting to CEO’s, HR professionals, and company boards around the country.

Dealer Marketing Specialist 12/98-11/99

· Utilized knowledge of the financial planning business to make product recommendations.

· Educated financial advisors regarding Putnam products such as mutual funds and annuities.

· Offshore Funds point person backing up 2 wholesalers covering U.S. and South America

First Data Corporation Westborough, MA

Franklin Templeton/ Retirement Service Representative 1/98-12/98

· Specialist in retirement plans servicing both clients and brokers.

Evergreen Keystone Boston, MA

Broker/ Dealer Service Representative 1/97-1/98

· Acted as liaison between brokers and the sales force covering the Southern California territories.

EDUCATION

Emerson College Boston, MA

MA in Mass Communication (GPA 3.6) 1/95- 5/97

Graduate studies included of the following course:

· Advanced Personal Communication

Bridgewater State College Bridgewater, MA

BS in Management Science 9/84-6/89

· Finance

MISCELLANEOUS

· Winner of the “Golden Head set award” for most contacts for the month as an RMA and winner of last 2 quarterly RMA presentation contests.

· Recipient of the “most productive DMS representative” award.

· Possess series 7, 6 and 63 NASD licenses.

· Professional boxer (1994-1996); Former Southern New England Golden Gloves Champion.

· Stand up comedian; performed at clubs around Boston and several comedy festivals.