John.T.

Barry
Bel Air, MD 21014
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johntbarry1
(410) 420-2247 (Home) Barryj1@comcast.net (443) 299-9104(Cell)

PROFILE
Highly motivated and result-oriented business manager with expertise in all aspects of operations, including
project management, budgeting, finance and vendor management. Demonstrated success in exercising project
management techniques to optimize processes and streamline operations. Progressive leadership and
supervisory experience with a history of transforming staff into outstanding professionals. Excellent
communication and problemsolving skills. Dedicated to achieving customer satisfaction as well as meeting
and/or surpassing company expectations.

Core Competencies
Research and Analysis
Quality/ Production Goals
Policy/Procedure Development
Operations Metrics
Creative Problem Solver

Vendor Relationship Development

Cost Control
New Business Development
Deadline Driven
Cross-Functional Team Leadership

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
MORGAN STANLEY Inc. Baltimore, MD
Vice President (2005-2014)

1998-2014

Managed a team of 15 Operational Specialists, who processed activity for High Net Worth clients (Owning
$100,000.00 plus in net assets) ensuring that sound operation procedures, loss prevention and overall profitability
were being followed. Enforced the compliance of Morgan Stanleys rules and regulations.

Instrumental in the largest conversion of assets, with the conversion of CITI Smith Barney to Morgan
Stanley. Converted 7.5 Million positions and over $400 Billion in client assets.
Oversaw the day-to-day performance of Operations. Directed and supported section managers,
supervisors and team members in a dynamic and high pressure-operating environment while managing
risk and limiting firm liability associated with processing complex corporate actions.
Assured accurate record keeping resulting in consistently balanced accounts.
Corresponded with regulatory agencies and internal compliance departments during audits annual
reviews.
Interacted with departments to establish and maintain procedures.
Planed prioritized, managed, and delivered timely, accurate and highly professional assignments under
heavy workloads and responsibilities.
Coordinated the redesign of workflow with outside vendors.

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Played a pivotal role in the implementation of a new notification system for client communication.
Demonstrated success in Risk Management by the execution of location strategy and off-shoring
relocation.
Responded urgently to all client inquires to ensure a timely response.
Designed, implemented and conducted staff training.
Revised accounting procedures to maintain segregation of duties.
Oversaw the relocation of the operations departments from Baltimore, MD to Owings Mills, MD.

Lazard Freres & Co. LLC. New York, New York

Manager (1997-1998)

1997- 1998

Ensured all relevant policies and procedures were in place to enable the development, delivery and evaluation of
all Business Operational activities by the staff were being followed.

Worked closely with HR department to conduct operational reviews and the monitoring of action plans.
Carried out the training and development of new systems.
Improved organizational effectiveness, operation excellence which increased customer satisfaction.
Established cost-cutting initiatives which reduced cost and improved process efficiencies.

CS First Boston Corporation. New York, New York

ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT (1995-1997)

1990- 1997

Decisive leadership with the ability to inspire staff across the organization to explore and adapt to new procedures
in support of effectiveness. Willingness to work flexible hours. Ensuring that operational requirements, standards
and best practices are factored into all plans.

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EDUCATION
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
SUNY Oswego, Oswego, New York

Organizations/ Licenses /Affiliations

Member of the SIA Corporate Action Division.
Member of the Proxy Committee.
FINRA Series 99.
Served as a board member of the Corporate Action section of the SIFMA Operations and Technology Society.