1. Robert H. Adams
14062 Riverside Dr. Cell Phone: (1) 519-567-7872
Tecumseh, ON Home Phone: (1) 519-979-8234
N8N 1B6 adamsro@tcd.ie
EDUCATION
Canadian Securities Course (CSC) 2012
CSI (Canadian Securities Institute) – Canada
MBA (Master of Business Administration) 2009 – 2010
University of Dublin, Trinity College - Ireland
Sample papers include: “2007 Financial Crisis and the U.K.” Business Plan: “Find Me” (Phone application)
Investment Funds Institute of Canada (IFIC) Certificate 2007
CSI (Canadian Securities Institute) - Canada
Bachelor of Arts Honours - Concentration: Economics 2001 – 2006
Carleton University - Canada
WORK EXPERIENCE
Windsor Family Credit Union 2011 – 2012
A cooperative financial institution that is owned and controlled by its members and operated for the purpose of promoting
thrift, providing credit at reasonable rates, and providing other financial services to its members.
Position: Member Consultant
Evaluated, authorized, or recommended approval of credit loans after fully identifying customer needs
Used my interpersonal and communication skills to generate referral business, leads, and relationships with individuals,
existing members, and Real Estate Professionals
Participated in training for marketing, sales, and scenario techniques to effectively sell, package, and close member
mortgages
United Drug 2010
A leading international healthcare services provider. United Drug’s Consumer products businesses are focused on the sales,
marketing and distribution of over-the-counter (OTC) and healthcare related consumer products in Ireland.
Position: MBA Consultant
Providing objective advice, expertise and specialist skills with the aim of creating value, maximizing growth or improving
the business performance
Conducted analysis while identifying issues and forming hypothesis (Industry analysis, company analysis, Issue
Identification, Issue Analysis, and Recommendations)
Interviewed client’s employees, management team and other stakeholders
Achievements include:
Awarded first class honours for MBA company project
Scotiabank 2006 – 2009
A Canadian-based bank providing a complete range of retail, commercial, corporate, investment and international banking
services.
Position: Personal Banking Officer
Responsible for contributing to the branch team’s overall success by meeting negotiated goals through the identification and
satisfaction of customer needs, using financial planning approach.
Sold customized financial solutions using a financial planning approach to meet retail customer needs
Contributed to overall effective delivery of customer service and minimize the bank’s exposure to risk
Achievements include:
Top insurance protection sales officer in the district (over 80% success rate)
Trained and Supervised two full time employees
Was elected the districts Vice President of Scotiabankers (Events Committee) in the first year of employment
2. Ford/Nemak 2003 – 2004
Produces high-tech aluminum components for the automotive industry.
Position: Productivity Analyst
Collected data and created reports used to inform decisions taken to improve productivity of the plant.
Researched and implemented innovative tactics to increase productivity
Achievements include:
Streamlined methods of production by recognizing defected conveyor belt and implementing new process, decreasing
hours spent on task by 20%
ACHIEVEMENTS
Board of Director 2012 - Present
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation
Advise, govern, oversee policy and direction, and assist with the leadership and fundraising of the Cystic Fibrosis
Foundation so as to support the organizations, mission and needs.
Oversight of program planning and evaluation
Financial management, including adoption and oversight of the annual budget
Vice President – Scotiabankers 2007 & 2008
Scotiabank
Organized meetings and events hosted in Essex County and revealed company results to employees
Performed the duties of the President in his absence
Coordinated and supervised any sub-committees if required
Assistant Head Facilitator – CUSA 2004 & 2005
Carleton University
Coordinated and developed a team of facilitators and first year students during orientation week
Responsible for the health and safety of the group
Aided in organization and implementation of events
Team oriented leader and organizer, offered encouragement and motivation to students
Shine-O-Rama – CUSA 2001 – 2005
CF Charity
Raised money for Cystic Fibrosis throughout the city of Windsor & Ottawa.
Family raised over $10,000 (#1 fundraiser of Cystic Fibrosis in all of Canada)
Lead, coordinated, and motivated other fundraisers of Carleton University to raise over $20,000
Treasurer – Art History Society 2005 - 2006
Carleton University
Prepared and presented budget to the art history society
Secured financing needed for both semesters
PERSONAL INTERESTS AND INVOLVEMENTS
Sailing - Bronze V Sailing lessons
Emergency First Aid, AED, and CPR Level C
Swimming - Bronze Cross Swimming Certificate
Scuba Diving (PADI Open Water Diver)
SUMMARY
Getting the job done to the highest standards of quality, efficiency and productivity motivates me. I gain satisfaction through
working hard and enjoy developing and leading effective teams to produce meaningful results through innovative solutions.
I have undertaken the Trinity MBA to develop my business acumen in order to improve the overall effectiveness of my work
and enable a shift in my career towards the business-led development and implementation of projects in new industries and
sectors.