International Business Major & Student

Building Global
Solutions. Creating
Lasting Impact.

An International Business student at Lynn University with a background in finance, insurance, client service, operations, and military technical work. My experience has taught me how to build trust with diverse clients, explain complex information clearly, and operate with discipline in highly regulated environments.

I'm especially interested in the intersection of global business, finance, and relationship-based advising — bringing a practical, people-first approach built on communication, reliability, and follow-through. My goal is to grow into a business and finance professional who helps individuals and organizations make informed decisions across cultures, industries, and changing market conditions.

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Global
Perspective
Alphaeus Russell
Currently Studying
Lynn University
Boca Raton, FL

Global Perspective

Cross-cultural communication and international market awareness honed through diverse industry experience.

Leadership & Collaboration

Proven team leadership from U.S. Air Force service and managing retail operations with measurable results.

Strategic Planning

Aligning business goals with long-term strategies, sharpened through finance studies and advisory roles.

Delivering Results

Consistently exceeded sales targets and maintained 100% mission readiness standards across all roles.

Skills & Competencies

A Versatile Toolkit
Built Across Industries

15+ years of cross-sector experience in sales, finance, operations, compliance, and military technical service.

Consultative Sales

15+ years of needs-based selling across Medicare, life insurance, and financial products. Consistently exceeded enrollment targets.

Proficiency95%

Financial Analysis

Finance coursework at Wright State — financial modeling, valuation, and market analysis. Applied in WFG/Transamerica advisory role.

Proficiency80%

Supply Chain & Trade

Coursework in Supply Chain Management and International Trade at Lynn University. Logistics accountability as Class A CDL operator.

Proficiency78%

Regulatory Compliance

Licensed Medicare agent across Advantage, Part D & Supplement plans. Firearms retail compliance. Military technical standards adherence.

Proficiency90%
Sales & Business Development
Consultative / Solution-Based Selling Client Portfolio Management Business Development & Market Expansion Prospecting & Referral Network Building High-Volume Sales Pipeline Management Enrollment & Conversion Optimization Mentoring & Sales Training
International Business & Cross-Cultural
Cross-Cultural Communication Multicultural Client Management International Market Strategy Intercultural Business Communication International Trade Principles Emerging Markets Awareness Multinational Team Collaboration
Finance & Advisory
Financial Needs Analysis Financial Modeling & Valuation Market Analysis Life, Disability & Annuity Advisory Cross-Border Deal Structuring Client Financial Goal Alignment
Operations & Supply Chain
Supply Chain Management Vendor Relationship Management Inventory Procurement Logistics & On-Time Delivery Compliance Documentation Operational Process Management
Project Management
PMBOK Framework (8th Edition) Project Planning & Execution Stakeholder Management Risk Awareness & Mitigation Cross-Functional Team Coordination
Compliance & Regulatory
Medicare Advantage / Part D / Supplement Insurance Licensing (Multi-state) Firearms Retail Regulatory Compliance Military Technical Standards Adherence Ethical Decision-Making (Multinational) Risk-Based Compliance Frameworks
Leadership & Soft Skills
Critical Thinking & Problem Solving Team & Cross-Functional Leadership Self-Direction in Remote Environments Adaptability Across Industries Operational Discipline (U.S. Air Force) Needs Discovery & Active Listening Accountability Under Pressure
Certifications & Licenses
Licensed Medicare Insurance Agent
Medicare Advantage · Part D · Supplement — Multi-state
Licensed Life & Financial Products Agent
WFG / Transamerica — Life, Disability & Annuity
Class A Commercial Driver's License (CDL)
Long-haul & regional logistics · ELD Compliance
U.S. Air Force — Hydraulic Systems Mechanic
Honorable Service · Heavy Equipment · Technical Orders
PMBOK Guide 8th Edition
Applied Framework — Lynn University Concentration in Project Management
Experience

20 Years Across
Six Industries

From the flight line at Charleston AFB to international business coursework at Lynn University — every chapter built on the last.

Education Current

International Business Student

Lynn University·Boca Raton, FL

Aug 2025 – Present

After 15+ years in the field, I made a deliberate decision to build a global academic framework around everything I had already learned through experience. I'm deepening my knowledge of global market strategy, international trade, supply chain management, and cross-cultural leadership — applying the PMBOK framework to real-world project scenarios and preparing to compete in international business development roles.

Current GPA 3.2 — consistent academic performance across a demanding international curriculum.
Coursework
Global Market StrategyCross-Cultural ManagementInternational TradeSupply Chain ManagementProject Management (PMBOK 8th Ed.)International FinanceEmerging MarketsEthical Decision-Making in Multinational Environments
International BusinessGlobal StrategyPMBOKSupply ChainEmerging MarketsCross-Cultural Leadership
Transition

Professional Driver

Knight Transportation·Charlotte, NC

Sep 2024 – Jul 2025

An intentional reset between chapters — I took time to decompress, stay disciplined, and prepare for a full-time return to academia. Even here, I maintained a clean CDL record and upheld the same standards of reliability and accountability that have defined every role I've held.

Class A CDLLogisticsSelf-AccountabilityELD Compliance
Sales & Advisory

Medicare Insurance Sales Agent

TTEC·Remote · West Palm Beach, FL

Sep 2022 – Aug 2024

Managed a high-volume consultative sales pipeline, consistently exceeding enrollment quotas across Medicare Advantage, Part D, and Supplement plans. What set me apart wasn't just hitting numbers — it was how I hit them. I built rapport before ever mentioning a plan, understood each client's full health and financial picture, and explained options in plain language.

Key differentiator Low disenrollment rate — clients stayed on the plans I recommended, a direct measure of advice quality and trust.
Key Achievements
  • Consistently exceeded enrollment targets every period
  • Maintained low disenrollment rate — clients stayed on recommended plans
  • Served clients from diverse cultural, demographic, and socioeconomic backgrounds
  • Navigated complex compliance requirements with zero violations
Consultative SalesMedicare ComplianceClient RetentionNeeds AnalysisRemote PerformanceRegulatory Adherence
Operations

Store Manager

Noir Armament·West Palm Beach, FL

Feb 2021 – Sep 2022

Took full ownership of a specialty retail business in one of the most regulated consumer industries in the country. Operating largely as a solo manager, I handled vendor procurement, inventory management, compliance, and customer acquisition — while developing my own ideas to generate traffic and grow the customer base. I didn't just manage the store; I built a community around it.

Key Achievements
  • Grew customer base through self-initiated traffic and marketing ideas
  • Built strong repeat clientele through relationship-first service
  • Managed all vendor relationships and inventory procurement independently
  • Maintained full compliance in a heavily regulated retail environment
Business DevelopmentOperations ManagementRegulatory ComplianceVendor ManagementRelationship RetentionEntrepreneurial Initiative
Sales & Advisory

Licensed Medicare Sales Agent

Teleperformance·Remote · West Palm Beach, FL

Aug 2020 – Jan 2021

Licensed across 49 U.S. states — an exceptional breadth of licensure reflecting both my commitment to the profession and my ability to operate across diverse markets simultaneously. In this remote, metrics-driven role, I built genuine trust over the phone in minutes with clients from varied cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds — a skill that translates directly to international sales and cross-border client engagement.

Standout credential Licensed in 49 U.S. states — rare multi-market coverage across virtually every Medicare territory.
Key Achievements
  • Licensed in 49 states — rare multi-market coverage
  • Consistently high conversion in a remote, self-accountable environment
  • Rapidly adapted communication style to diverse client backgrounds
  • Maintained strong performance in a high-volume, metrics-tracked setting
Multi-State LicensedRemote SalesRapid Rapport BuildingCross-Market ExperienceSelf-AccountabilityConsultative Enrollment
Sales & Advisory

Life Insurance & Financial Products Agent

WFG / Transamerica·Columbus, OH

Aug 2009 – Mar 2015

Built an independent book of business from zero — no warm leads, no hand-holding — through cold outreach, community engagement, and the kind of trust that takes years to earn. Over six years, I helped families make some of the most important financial decisions of their lives. I didn't just sell products; I became a trusted advisor, and I mentored newer agents on prospecting, compliance, and client communication.

Key Achievements
  • Built a client book entirely from scratch through cold outreach
  • Created a self-sustaining referral network that generated ongoing new business
  • Advised families on life, disability, and annuity products with long-term financial goals in mind
  • Mentored new agents on prospecting strategy and compliance best practices
  • Sustained performance across a 6-year tenure — demonstrating consistency and commitment
Financial AdvisoryBook of BusinessReferral NetworkClient StewardshipMentorshipLong-Term RelationshipsEntrepreneurial Sales
Military

MRAP Electronic Systems Specialist

EMA/SCIS · Supporting SPAWAR·Joint Base Charleston, SC

Aug 2007 – Sep 2008

This was the role that made the cost of failure real. As part of a joint military program spanning the U.S. Army, Marine Corps, and Air Force, I installed mission-critical communications and electronic countermeasure systems on MRAP vehicles — armor built to protect troops from IEDs in active combat zones. Every system I touched had to work. The precision this role demanded still shows up in every professional environment I enter.

Key Achievements
  • Installed Blue Force Tracking (BFT), Talk Net communications, and electronic jamming/countermeasure systems
  • Worked across joint U.S. military branches (Army, Marine Corps, Air Force)
  • Operated with zero margin for error — mission-critical systems protecting soldiers' lives
  • Contributed to accelerating MRAP fielding to active combat zones overseas
Mission-Critical SystemsJoint Military OperationsMulticultural CollaborationTechnical PrecisionHigh-Stakes ExecutionElectronic Systems Integration
Military

Hydraulic Systems Mechanic

United States Air Force·Charleston AFB, SC

Aug 2004 – Jul 2007

The Air Force gave me something no civilian job could: troubleshooting under real pressure, cross-functional teamwork across backgrounds that couldn't be more different, and the composure to stay focused when the stakes are high. I maintained 100% mission readiness on heavy equipment through disciplined adherence to technical orders and strict safety protocols. This was the foundation — discipline, precision, and a team-first mindset — that every chapter of my career has been built on.

Key Achievements
  • Maintained 100% mission readiness on critical Air Force heavy equipment
  • Developed rapid troubleshooting skills with zero margin for error
  • Built natural cross-functional collaboration across diverse teams and backgrounds
  • Established the foundational discipline and composure under pressure that defines my work ethic today
U.S. Air ForceMission ReadinessZero-Defect MindsetCross-Functional TeamsTechnical DisciplineComposure Under Pressure

The Foundation

Military service didn't just shape my work ethic — it defined how I operate under pressure, lead across cultures, and hold myself to standards that don't change based on who's watching.

International Business Major
with a Concentration in Project Management
Let's connect and create opportunities that make a difference.
Let's Connect
Alphaeus Russell
(561) 971-5559
alphaeus.russell@gmail.com