My name is Melissa Trask and I began every day with a growth mindset. I am always looking to see the newest industry ideas and trends while looking for ways to educate myself further. I currently live in Fort Worth with my husband of 10 years and Great Weimar, Tizzy. We are looking to move either closer to the Dallas area or the Illinois/Michigan area. I have over 20 years of hands on experience in the finance industry and am currently looking for a challenge.
SR BROKERAGE CONSULTANT
TIAA / Jan 2021 - Present
First-hand collaboration with clients to achieve their financial goals within the brokerage accounts. Financial analysis of their current financial status while providing research and data analysis for their portfolio.
RETIREMENT INCOME SPECIALIST
TIAA / May 2018-Jan 2021
Helped participants make informed decisions regarding their retirement plan using education and financial tools. This utilized TIAA’s wide assortment of 401(k)s, 401(a)s, 403(b)s, 457(b), ATRAs, annuities, IRAs, and after-tax monies.
NEW ACCOUNTS ADVISOR
TD AMERITRADE Jan 2017-May 2018
Onboarding of new clients while generating new business while educating clients of products and options. Prepared client for business meetings with their individual wealth advisor and relayed expectations. Commission-based.
LICENSED STOCKBROKER
TD AMERITRADE / June 2016-Jan 2017
Customer service role while maintaining sales goals and service levels. Involved client education, placing trades, tax explanations, and trade assistance, including margin and options.
CUSTOMER SERVICE MANAGER
TD AUTO FINANCE June 2008-April 2016
Managed and provided training for a team of 20 customer service representatives while offering best practices, leading meetings, aiding the organization with current rules and legal regulations. Organized company-wide Employee Appreciation Day along with holiday celebrations collaborating with team managers from other departments.
DIRECTOR AND TREASURER
WESTSIDE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH June 2023-Present
Volunteer position on the Board of Directors. Provide financial documents such as balance sheets, reports of financial status and presentations, including annual meetings with the congregation and board meetings. Assist with fundraising activities, social media marketing, project management, and community outreach.
CO-CHAIR OF FINANCE COMMITTEE
WESTSIDE UNITARIAN UNIVERSALIST CHURCH June 2022-Present
Volunteer position leading finance committee with annual budgets, use of excel, financial analysis, working in conjunction with other committees.
PROJECT MANAGER
ENAARY Jan 2022 – March 2022
Presented owner and CEO with findings from business analysis of company recommendations for her company to move to the next level. Analysis of target markets, cost, personnel requirements, and sales targets.
Capella University, MBA
Masters of Business Administration, Business Analytics
AUGUST 1999 - MAY 2004
University of Texas at Arlington, BA
Anthropology, Business Administration