Taurus Rutherford

Financial services and operations leader with a B.S. in Economics, graduate study in Financial Planning, and a career spanning securities operations, consultative sales, compliance, and team leadership across banking, military, and enterprise environments. U.S. Army veteran with a consistent record of driving measurable improvements in accuracy, efficiency, and service delivery in high-accountability settings.

Sales Consultant, Assistant Manager & Management Trainee - Enterprise Mobility - Killeen, TX

(2024-01 - 2026-12)

Guide customers through high-value purchase and rental decisions by identifying needs, options, and resolving concerns.

• Achieved $15.21 in Total Additional Revenue (TAR) in December 2025, ranking second among peers while maintaining strong profitability and product-penetration results.

Senior Data Operations Manager - U.S. Army - Fort Wainwright, AK

(2020-12 - 2024-07)

• Directed secure data operations for mission-critical systems, sustaining 99.9% availability while meeting cybersecurity, access-control, and compliance requirements.
• Improved efficiency by 30% and reduced data errors by 15% via workflow redesign, quality controls, and standardized reporting.
• Led and trained cross-functional personnel; translated complex operational information into clear guidance for senior leaders.
• Supervised secure information systems spanning operational readiness, incident response, customer support, and risk controls.

IT Operations Supervisor - U.S. Army - Fort Cavazos, TX

(2016-10 - 2020-12)

• Managed competing priorities and resources while strengthening staff performance, compliance, and continuity of operations.

Securities Operations Specialist - U.S. Bancorp - Milwaukee, WI

(2013-01 - 2015-12)

• Processed, reviewed, and reconciled securities transactions with 99.5% accuracy using established controls and regulatory procedures.
• Reduced operational errors by 25% through process improvements, exception handling, and stronger quality-review practices.
• Partnered with client-service and operations teams to resolve discrepancies and improve service outcomes.

Investment Banking Research Intern - A.G. Edwards & Sons - Chicago, IL

• Conducted company and industry research and supported financial analysis and presentations.

M.S. - Financial Planning, Financial Life Planning - Golden Gate University

Bachelor of Science - Economics - University of Wisconsin-Madison (2012-12)