About Jim Keenan Studied English Literature/Education at Iona College BA English Literature Minor Education Shared with Public Studied at CFP from College of Financial Planning Active CFP License for 25 years About you Married, BA, CFP, author, publisher, poet. I have had successful careers in staff and management with IBM and in the securities industry as a broker with Merrill Lynch and Prudential Securities. I have both developed and delivered training seminars within IBM and the securities industry as well as for public seminar companies and under my own brand Cogent Communications Inc. Author and publisher of "Ignorance Is Risk: What Wall Street Doesn't Want You to Know as well as a white paper "The Treasury Myth" and multiple articles and essays and a newsletter on investment concepts. I have been described [by myself and others :) ] as intelligent, logical, pragmatic, honest, a romantic optimist and a cynical stoic with a sense of humor. In addition to working on projects to bring my poetry to the masses and converting training in finance and accounting, investment principles and concepts and market dynamics into internet deliverable products, I am currently working a very specialized niche as an active Realtor and resident expert specializing in San Remo Real Estate For a more extensive bio and life credentials you can check out my website htttps://www.2871.info Have held licenses in Securities (Stocks, Bonds, Options, Futures) Insurance (Life, Health, Fixed and Variable Annuities) CFP (Certified Financial Planner) Real Estate (Sales Agent) A lifelong learner I am currently enrolled in these major courses McGrath's M2M program, Strite's Groove for Growth Membership, Eban Pagan's Start Up Membership, Groove AI backer project. Hobbies/Loves/Interests include poetry (writing, reading, reciting) dance (ballroom, swing, Latin) and all things internet marketing related. And yes, it can be exhausting. Shared with Your friends Name pronunciation Add a name pronunciation Other names Add a nickname, a birth name... Favorite quotes One of my own from my book (Ignorance Is Risk, What Wall Street Doesn't Want you to Know) "Only the most extreme optimist believes that predicting the future is merely difficult!" Dozens of others from my poems which are eminently quotable since they do make specific points about issues or beliefs that are near and dear to my heart/mind. And they often rhyme which makes them easier to remember. (Alexander Pope was one of my heros if such an animal exists in the lexicon of poets) Xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Skills That Benefit You As A Customer You will find Jim Keenan to be articulate and personable with excellent administrative, management, analytical, marketing and communication skills. He is professional in demeanor, appearance and performance and has a strong work ethic. Communications: Clear and concise oral and written communication skills Author of: Ignorance Is Risk: What Wall Street Doesn’t Want You to Know (Hardcover © 2002) Numerous articles on investment concepts Seminar script and workbook for a two day seminar titled “Finance and Accounting for Non-Financial Managers” Co-author of several training packages for IBM as a Senior Staff Instructor International Seminar Leader and Trainer for a public seminar company as well as under his own banner “Cogent Communications, Inc." Excellent copywriting skills (a key element in attracting buyers and buyer’s agents) Effective use of examples and analogies in explaining financial, sales and marketing concepts and most importantly in advancing the sales process to a successful conclusion. In addition to Finance, Accounting and Investment Jim has presented training modules on: Negotiation Skills Assertive Communication Conflict Resolution The Sales Process Internet and Technical Skills When IBM first introduced the personal computer back in 1982 Jim was practically the first on line to buy one. Since then he completed over 500 hours of live and computer delivered training on computer applications, including internet marketing and website development course work. His computer related skills combined with his extensive sales and marketing experience provide you with a significant advantage in a competitive market where communication of information is becoming more and more computer/web based. Organization and Process Management Jim Keenan’s experience in both Administrative Staff and Management with IBM (13 years) provided him with an unusually strong ability to deal with the complex requirements of bringing a real estate transaction from contract through to a successful conclusion. There are myriad opportunities for a deal/contract to fall apart if the agent is not following closely with all of the parties involved and all of the deadlines imposed by statute or by the specific terms of the contract. Sales Before he started selling real estate, Jim Keenan spent thirteen years as a securities broker with major Wall Street firms. He is comfortable talking to and can relate to CEO’s or store clerks, retirees or young people just starting out. His style is relaxed and professional and he exudes confidence and credibility. Customer Service The only viable measure of Customer Service is what the customer has to say about their experience. Take a look at the San Remo Testimonials. Why not call today to schedule a ten minute, get-acquainted conversation before you make this critically important hiring decision. You will be very happy that you did. 561-306-0138