1. Albert Thurston Tharin
1125 Solano Cove Road
Saint Augustine, FL 32092
Phone: 952-484-3441
atharin2@gmail.com
EXPERTISE
A highly creative and results-driven executive manager with entrepreneurial passion, drive and vision.
More than 25 years’ experience and expertise generating revenue and increasing market share with for
profits, nonprofits, and municipalities raising over $2 billion in assets.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Outstanding years of leadership in banking, investment, insurance, and community service
Goal-driven and dedicated professional with excellent business acumen and extensive management experience
Execellant sales forecasting and pipeline management
Comprehensive product manager from RFP, pricing, finalist presentation, implementation, and funding
Developed multiple budgets with largest financial oversight of $10M, including profit and loss and ROI analysis
Highly skilled in credit analysis, sales, marketing, and RFI / RFP management
Impassioned speaker presenting to companies, consultants, legislators, and individuals
Excellent networking ability to foster relationships at all levels within a organization and a community
Proven capability for leading, motivating, and developing a staff of diverse backgrounds and expertise, across
multiple operations
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Meddin Studios
Savannah, GA
Albert's Grill
Minneapolis, MN
Nicollet Wealth Management
Minneapolis, MN
Creator / Executive Producer
Created and produced, Inspired by You, a television lifestyle pilot in collaboration with Meddin
Studios and Libbie Summers, Senior On-Line Editor for Paula Deen Enterprises of the Food
Network. Conceptually, social media driven content with stories of individuals, families, legacy
recipes, and locales of environmental significance.
Owner
Owned and operated Albert's Grill. Introduced and marketed Albert's food line featuring
alligator meat burgers and sandwich spreads in a restaurant venue. Personally managed the
budget, sales, and creation of recipes. Twice televised on local NBC affiliate KARE 11 for
business acumen and unique creative menu (WWW.kare11.com). Featured cover story for
Minnesota Business magazine in October 2010, The Fall and Rise of Albert Tharin.
Vice President of Sales and Marketing
Managed all sales and marketing for both retail and institutional clients. Marketed to
foundations, higher education, healthcare, and high net worth. Educated clients and prospects
on innovative executive compensation programs. Partnered with fund managers and outside
legal counsel to support various investment products. Reconciled client account statements in
tax loss harvesting product. Relationship manager to vendors, clients, and prospects.
Successfully sold largest institutional placement of $200M increasing firm assets by 20%.
2010
to
2013
2009
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2010
2006
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2008

2. American International Group / Variable Life Insurance Company
New York, NY
Marshall & Ilsley Trust Company
Minneapolis, MN
Lincoln Financial Group
Minneapolis, MN
American International Group / Variable Life Insurance Company
Minneapolis, MN
American National Bank
Jacksonville, FL
Vics President and District Manager
Managed sales and marketing for AIG / VALIC in greater New York city. Responsible for
recruitment, training, and compliance oversight for 48 financial advisors. Managed the sales /
marketing for both qualified and non-qualified retirement plan platforms. Relationship manager
to clients with monthly meetings and annual review of plan. Senior manager and speaker for
all finalist presentations in district. Project manager for the fixed / funds platform for nonprofits
and municipalities in the New York district and seven states in the Midwest. Responsible for
district budget of $6M, forecasting revenue while, controlling expenses.
Vice President of Commercial Trust
Created and implemented marketing / sales effort to current and prospective commercial trust
clients. Sales emphasis was qualified and non-qualifed retirement plans. Managed the
marketing strategy for sales of custodial trust services to institutional clients in Minnesota.
Successfully sold largest custodial service account of $600M in Trust company's history for
the Minnesota region.
Regional Vice President of Sales
Designed, marketed, and sold qualified and non-qualified retirement plans. Market segments
were public and private sectors across a multi state region.
Regional Vice President / District Manager / Financial Advisor
Managed 100 plus persons for marketing / sales over a seven state region in the Midwest.
Responsible for compliance, education,and training for financial advisors. Assisted by 7 direct
reports in various locations. Prepared annual budget for sales and marketing of $10M.
Product manager for request for Information (RFI) and request for proposal (RFP) over entire
region. Oversaw and managed human resources functions for exempt and non-exempt
employees. Relationship manager to vendors and clients on multiple product lines. Recruited
and oversaw lobbyists for governmental products for Minnesota and Iowa. Senior presentation
manager and speaker on all finalists presentations. Successfully sold and implemented largest
exclusive retirement plan with assets of $60M.
Vice President / Branch Manager / Credit Analyst
Managed and oversaw all aspects for commercial / retail bank branch as manager and loan
officer. Budget responsibilities included revenue projections, keeping expenses within budget,
as well as controlling non-interest expenses. Monitored, evaluated, analyzed, and reported
any changes in credit facilities of current clients. Prepared detailed credit analysis for loan
customers, prospects, and making recommendations to loan committee for credit decision.
Managed a loan portfolio over $100M. Responsible for monitoring credit over limits, past dues,
deteriorating credits, and ongoing review of classified loans. In particular, other assets
especially mentioned (OEAM) with in commercial and retail portfolios.
2004
to
2006
2002
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2004
2000
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2001
1992
to
2000
1981
to
1991

3. VOLUNTEER COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT
Expertise
Empathetic and passionate person, dedicated to the arts and education, especially the poor and the
disadvantaged. Lifetime of community service, experienced in increasing revenue and creating brand
awareness. Highly skilled in analyzing situations, bringing projects from concept through implementation,
with strong ability to assess and formulate policies and provide overall program direction. Successful in
board recruitment and development. Intuitive individual possessing strong familiarity and understanding
of various constituents within a community, able to develop strategic partnerships for support.
Volunteer Experience
2010 Bobby & Steve's Auto World Youth Foundation / board member
2009-2010 Columbia Heights Booster Asso. / volunteer and benefactor
2007-2008 Generational Resource Center / board member (elder care)
1995-1997 National Football League (NFL) Jaguar Foundation / co-chair Jaguar Community Advisory Board,
co-founder of Honor Rows Program
1985-1997 St Mark's Episcopal Church / volunteer for annual stewardship
1981-1997 United Way / volunteer for Loaned Executive Program, annual fund raising campaigns, and captain
of Orange Park, Florida's annual campaign
1980-1997 Cummer Fine Arts Museum / volunteer for capital campaign, annual Ball for museum acquisitions,
and Art in Bloom display designer for Italian garden venue
1981-1992 Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce / volunteer for annual membership campaigns
EDUCATION
University of Georgia
Athens, GA
BA Economics
INTERESTS
Passionate about education and the arts, as a supporter,volunteer, and participant. Seasoned traveler with a love
for history, community, and architecture. Enjoy the company of family, friends, and meeting new people. Enjoy
entertaining, being innovative with unique ingredients for recipes that depict cultural and regional cuisines. Enjoy
the revitalization of legacy recipes that can be adapted for tastes today. Accomplished equestrian with a passion
for polo and fox hunting.
KEYWORD SUMMARY
Results-driven management professional with 25+ years in financial and investment industries. Strong conceptual
thinking and time management skills. Ability to influence others, excellent cross selling skills. Experienced in
leadership positions with proven record of success in developing marketing campaigns and sales strategies within
a multi-product line company. Strong communication / presentation skills, able to articulate all facets of product
and investment processes. Well-versed in marketing and sales lifecycles; skilled negotiator and marketing
strategist. Excellent trainer and mentor. Experienced in financial credit analysis. Able to build relationships with
high-level personnel and close large sales in heavily competitive environments. Experienced in managing all core
functions within a business. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail. Proven ability to increase business
results while maintaining core corporate and socially accepted values.