Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Websites
Activities
Work Preference
Software
Timeline
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James Penner

Responsible Manager
Gaythorne,Qld
James Penner

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Offering blend of strong leadership and organizational skills, eager to learn and develop in dynamic environment. Contributes ability to quickly grasp industry-specific knowledge and adapt to new challenges, combined with proficiency in project management and strategic planning. Ready to use and develop leadership and organizational skills in [Desired Position] role.

Overview

31
years of professional experience
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Possi8le Investments

Director and Founder of Start up
01.2021 - Current

Job overview

  • Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.

P3 Financial Planning

Director, Certified Financial Planner/strategist
01.2002 - 11.2023

Job overview

  • Manage 10+ staff, Investment Research, Data base management, Client reviews, and Proactive management of client portfolios.
  • Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.

whittaker macnaught

Certified financial planner
01.2000 - 01.2002

Job overview

  • Investment Research, Client acquisition, and Growth, and proactive management of client portfolios and construction writing of Statements of advice and review documents.

PROTAX PTY LTD

Associate Adviser, to CFP
01.1996 - 01.2000

Job overview

  • Investment Research, Insurance quoting, and regular contact with Fund Managers, brokers, and Insurance companies, Client acquisition, and Growth, and proactive management of client portfolios and construction writing of Statements of advice and review documents.

NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK

GRADUATE PROGRAM, LENDING MANAGER
01.1994 - 01.1996

Job overview

  • Multiple roles, including document and credit prep, and settlements, and approvals

Education

Boston University Met College - Graduate Program
Boston, MA

Masters from Computer Science: Major - Software Development
03.2023 - 02.2025

Monash University

Fintech Boot Camp
08.2022

University Overview

Received overall A grade and 2 A+'s in group projects and 1 A. Python, pandas, SQL, Blockchain, Solidity contracts, Data Visualisation

Stanford University

Executive Leadership Program
03.2013

Deakin University

Diploma of Financial Planning from financial planning
12.1998

University of Manitoba

Bachelor of Commerce (honors)
02.1992

Skills

  • Mathematics
  • Computational skills
  • Good typing speed
  • Communication style
  • Good decision maker
  • Courage of my convictions
  • Transparent
  • Change management
  • People Management
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Creativity and Innovation
  • Project Coordination

Relationship building

Strategic planning

People management

Team management

Creativity and innovation

Strategies and goals

Employee development

Staff management

Organizational development

Goal setting

Business planning

Issues resolution

Negotiation

Hiring and retention

Financial reporting

Rules and regulations

Charismatic leader

Business development

Corporate communications

Business administration

Financial planning

Sales management

Story pitching

Information technology management

E-commerce strategy

Script memorization

Problem-solving

Stakeholder engagement

Coaching and mentoring

Client relations

Analytical thinking

Task delegation

Visionary leadership

Financial analysis

Performance improvement

Accomplishments

  • Achieved up to date financial reporting by introducing Python & Pandas for investment performance tasks.

Activities


  • Volunteered on many group boards, including youth work, rotary, commercial property body corporates from 1997 - current: unpaid
  • Many years of baseball, basketball coaching, scorers bench since when first at University up until 2012
  • Course maintenance volunteering at current golf club: Ashgrove golf course
  • Member of Financial Planning Association 1998 - 2021
  • Member of Association of Independently Owned Financial Planners since 2021

Work Preference

Work Type

Full Time

Work Location

HybridOn-Site

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceCompany CultureTeam Building / Company RetreatsPersonal development programs

Software

Have been instrumental in the development of an industry specific app as well as provided efficiencies within Financial Planning offices

Timeline

Boston University Met College - Graduate Program

Masters from Computer Science: Major - Software Development
03.2023 - 02.2025

Director and Founder of Start up

Possi8le Investments
01.2021 - Current

Director, Certified Financial Planner/strategist

P3 Financial Planning
01.2002 - 11.2023

Certified financial planner

whittaker macnaught
01.2000 - 01.2002

Associate Adviser, to CFP

PROTAX PTY LTD
01.1996 - 01.2000

GRADUATE PROGRAM, LENDING MANAGER

NATIONAL AUSTRALIA BANK
01.1994 - 01.1996

Monash University

Fintech Boot Camp

Stanford University

Executive Leadership Program

Deakin University

Diploma of Financial Planning from financial planning

University of Manitoba

Bachelor of Commerce (honors)
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