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Eugene McCain is a goal-oriented individual with experience in various industries including public accounting, oil and gas, utilities, management consulting, and financial services. He has demonstrated excellence through promotions and awards over his career. McCain enjoys challenges, working in teams, and solving complex problems. His greatest professional strength is innovation and bringing fresh approaches to issues. He is looking for a new role that allows him to utilize his diverse skill set.
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- 1. EUGENE B. MCCAIN 264 Village Stone Circle Summerville, South Carolina 29483 Cell Phone – 1.843.315.8010 Email Virtual Interview 1. Tell me aboutyourself? - I am a goal-orientedindividual withapassionfornew ideasanda desire forexcellentoutcomes.I have demonstratedmycommitmenttoexcellence inmanyways:Forinstance Iam a Wharton School graduate,workedina varietyof industries androles.Mystrategicand innovatedthinking have garneredpromotionsandawardsovermycareer.I have unique skillsthatIwouldlike to utilize and furtherdevelop inthe nextphase of mycareer. Thisis the reasonwhyI approachedyour industry.Ibelievethisindustrycouldutilize mybackgroundanddiversifiedskillset. 2. How didyoulike yourlastjob? - There were somany aspectsof the job that I consideredenjoyable.Iamsomeone wholovesa challenge,likesworkinginateam / individualcontributor,andlovestosolve complex problems.My lastrole satisfiedall three elements.Mostof the work wascentered onteams.We had to work aroundmarket/ clientrelationissuesthatwere complexgiventhe downturninthe economyand dipinconsumerspending.We hadto developwaystoentice customers/clientstopurchase more services.Myrole involvedgenerating andhoningideas fromthe teamandmoldingthese concepts intocohesive winningstrategies.Ihope tofindthese typesof rolesinnew projects. 3. What didyou like leastaboutyourlastjob? - What I likedleastaboutmylastjobwas resistance myteam sometimesencounteredfromcompany executivestonovel ideas.Thischallenge Ihadto balance withthe manyaspectsof role I truly enjoyedsuchas:I love a challenge,workinginateam, andsolvingcomplex issuesandproblems.My role gave me satisfactioninall three elements:Ihadto work onhuman resource issuesthatwere complex giventhe downturninthe economyanddipinthe revenue stream.Ididnotwant to terminate employees,however,hadtomake adjustmentsinincomes/benefitstoweatherthe economy.Ihad to be creative andsell these ideastoseniormanagement.Afternumerous presentations,manyof myideaswere adapted. 4. Tell me aboutyour managementexperience? - I have heldrolesinvariousindustry:PublicAccounting,Oil andGas,Utilities,Management Consulting,andFinancial Services. Myresponsibilitieswere tosetdirectionforemployees,review theirwork,andprovide feedback.Iparticularlyenjoyedthisworksince Ihadthe opportunityto mentorstaff and developattributesinthem suchas:Goal Setting,CommunicationSkills,Coaching Abilities,andExecution. 5. Tell me aboutyour clientmanagementexperience? - WhenI was promotedtomanagement,one of the aspectsof the role I lookedforwardtowas increaseddirectclientcontact.Overthe years,Ihave developedthe abilitytomanage clientsand develop/strengthenrelationships.Ialsohave nurturedmynetworkingskillswhichhasenabled myself tosecure newclientsanddevelopnew revenue streamsforthe organization.Inaddition, I have increasedthe clientbase onaverage of 30 percentbefore the economicdownturn. This achievementwasaccomplishedthroughincreaseclientexposure toensure thatclientserviceswere exceedingexpectations.Allmetricswere benchmarkedandstronggoalstiedtostrategicandtactical plans.These skillsIhope tobringto yourorganizationandgrow the company.
- 2. 6. What are yourshort termgoals? - In the short term,I wouldlike tomanage large projectthatisaimingtoexpandservicesglobally. Since we live inaglobal economy,thisparticularprojectmakessense tome.Ihave developed international communicationskillsandunderstandEuropean,Asian,African,andSouthAmerican culturesandnuances that seasonedexecutivesadmire.Iwill bringdiscipline,creativity,enthusiasm, and cultural sensitivitiesandanynew role.Iknow that an organizationcouldbenefitfrommy experience andexposure. 7. What are yourlongterm goals? - My longtermgoal is to continue to provide excellentvalue addedservice toall myclients.Withthat goal in mind,Iexpecttoexceedexpectationsandassume anincreasedlevel of responsibilitywithin a reasonable periodof time.Witheconomicbusinessmodelscontinuouslyinchange,Icannot identify aspecificrole ordepartmentatthistime.AsI continue togrow,mature,and gainexposure to differentareasof the companyovertime,a targeteddepartmentandrole will be identifiedanda directionwill be movedtotowardaggressively.Mypersonal motto,“FORWARD”. 8. Will youpursue highereducation? - I see myself gainingmore skillsonthe jobwithinthisindustry.Sofromthat standpoint,one never stopsadjustingthe learningcurve upward.WhetherornotI pursue further formal educationwill dependinpart the needsof the industryandthe technologicalchangesthataccompanyeachand every engagement. The abilitytothinkstrategicallyandexecutequicklyisthe bestcompetitive advantage I can provide anemployerforthe year2015 and beyond.Thisinitiative alongwith keepingcurrentamongchangingindustrystandardsandmaintainingprofessionaldesignationsand creditsshouldsatisfymydesire toanemployer tostaycurrentand relevantinthe industry. 9. What will youcontribute tothe workplace? - Professionalismandastrong desire tobringfreshthinking,direction,andexecutiontoward achievinggoals inmynewrole. My strengthismyabilitytoadapt incontinuouslychanging circumstancesandsituations whichenabledme togrow a customerbase despite declining personnel andbudgetaryauthority.MyskillsblossomedasI receivedpromotionsandincreased responsibility. 10. Tell me aboutsituationwhere youexperiencedconflictandresolvedit? - In a previousrole,mydivisionwasexperiencingdecliningrevenue,executivesdidnotknowwhator whowas responsible forthe downtown.Isuggestedall managersgettogethertodecide howto assignnewroleswithmore responsibilities.By bringingpeopletogethertonegotiate througha problem,assignclearerroles,anddesignprogramstoimprove the situation,Iassistedtoease tensions.Ultimately,the companywasable toslow some of the decline andwinadditionalbusiness. 11. Tell me abouta situationwhere youledateamwell? - On a projectas a team lead,Ileada successful transactionwithaclientthatenabledthe clientto track inventoryacross 100 branch locations.The projectwasverycomplex.First,Ioutlinedthe scope,phases,activities,tasks,dependencyrelationships,andfinallymetrics.Second,Iestablished goalsto attainvariouspointsinthe projectand keptthe teamon track. Third,I createda positive environment.The projectwasdeliveredontime. 12. What ismy greatestweakness? - My biggestweaknessfromaprofessional standpointissometimesIgettoodetailedinthe workand have the same expectationof others.Iampassionate inmycareereffortsbuthad to learnto maintaina balance inmylife soto allow teammemberstomaintainabalance intheirlives.So prioritizingworkandestablishingscope of workisalwayskey.Ihave to make sure as to not working my teamstoohard.
- 3. 13. What ismy greateststrength? - My greatestprofessionalstrengthisinnovation.Ilove tobringfreshnovel approachestoissuesand drawingonthe talentsof dynamiccolleaguesinordertobringcreativitytowork.My personal innovationallowsme todesignnew managementprocessesforcompaniesandblendnew technologiesinordertoachieve aggressivegoals.GiventhatanyjobthatI interview forwillrequire some level of innovation,Iamhappyto carry thisflagas a badge of honor movingforward. My thoughtsondailyworkare, itis nolongeraboutworkinghard – the goal isto be intelligent andwork EFFICIENTLYand SMART. 14. In whatareas doyou needtodevelopprofessionally? - The way I needtodevelopistogarnermore experiencemanaginglarge teams.Inaddition,Icould improve mypublicspeaking.Ihave takencoursesthroughoutmycareerand will continuetopursue improvementnoworinthe future. 15. What isyour managementstyle? - As a manager,I am straightforwardand to the point.Igive cleardirectionsandhonestfeedback.I encourage cooperationamongstaff,helptodevelopskillsinsubordinates,since Iconsider professionaldevelopmenttobe the core of any job,projector assignment. 16. Tell me abouta time where youexhibitedinitiative? - In a previousrole,innovative ideasgeneratedby staff nevermade ittoandwere appreciatedby seniormanagement.Ichampionedaseriesof lunchmeetingsbetweenseniormanagementand staff called,“skiplevel”meetings,whichopeneddoorsforideastobe exchangedalongwithother information.Asaresult,new ideas couldbe exploredbyexecswhocoulddevelopandimplement them. Thisnew paradigmalsoenabled topdecisionmakers tostayabreastof personnel needsand customerfeedback. 17. How doyou deal withstressat work? - To deal withstressful situations,Ialwaystake time atthe endof the day to reflectonthe day’s eventstoanalyze whatI couldhave done better.WhenInotice a prolongedproblem,Itake action to bringabout change.Ihave foundthat takingtime toreflectinconjunctionwithcontrolled breathingexercisesare keycomponentstomanagingstress.A longquietwalkdoesnothurtas well. 18. How doyou motivate people? - People are motivatedbydifferentthings.Itryto learnmore about my teammemberstobetter understandwhatmotivatesthemsuchas: A. Level Of Responsibility B. More VacationTime C. Financial Rewards D. PublicRecognition(Praise) So I learnedtocarve out time andunderstand/appreciate eachstaff memberneeds 19. Walkme throughyourcareer? - I receiveddegreesandcomprehensive trainingthroughout mycareer.Isoughtjobsand was recruitedheavilyforvariousroles.Iselectedassignmentsthatwouldallow me touse analytical and people skillsdeveloped.Inaddition,Ihave hadvariousrolesthatenabledme tocombine analytical, communication,andstrategyprinciples.Iexcelledandwaspromotedthoughthe durationof my career.My core abilitiesincluded:Auditing,Accounting,Finance,Sales,ProjectManagement,Risk Management,andFinancial Services.Inaddition,Iworkedinthe followingindustries:Public Accounting,Operations,Start-Ups,andConsulting 20. What elementsmake youanexcellentteammember? - In my opinion,there are fourattributesthatmake a goodteam member A. CommitmentToTeamwork
- 4. B. WillingnessToWorkHard C. PossessA PassionForNew Ideas D. Can Do Attitude /Complete Assignments