Brian Kooienga
About Brian Kooienga
Brian Kooienga is the Trading Solutions Team Manager at TD Ameritrade, with extensive experience in financial services and customer service industries.
Title and Current Role
Brian Kooienga currently serves as the Trading Solutions Team Manager at TD Ameritrade. He has held this position since 2019, applying his extensive experience in financial services and customer service to lead his team effectively.
Previous Positions at TD Ameritrade
Before becoming the Trading Solutions Team Manager, Brian Kooienga worked in several other roles at TD Ameritrade. From 2016 to 2019, he served as the Private Client Services Manager in Omaha, Nebraska. Prior to that, he was the Financial Services Team Manager for one year from 2015 to 2016. He also held the position of New Client Sales Consultant from 2013 to 2015 in Omaha, Nebraska.
Early Career in Event Management
Brian Kooienga accumulated significant experience in event management and fundraising prior to his roles at TD Ameritrade. He worked as a Graduate Assistant for the Creighton University Men's Basketball team from 2010 to 2013, and as a Student Manager from 2006 to 2010. Additionally, he was an Event Intern at College World Series Inc. for three months in 2008.
Educational Background
Brian Kooienga has a rich educational background primarily from Creighton University. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, with a focus on Marketing and Finance, from 2006 to 2010. He then obtained an MBA in Business Administration from 2010 to 2012. Furthering his education, he achieved a Master of Science in Negotiation and Dispute Resolution from 2012 to 2013.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Brian Kooienga holds expertise in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint. His comprehensive skillset also covers extensive experience in both the financial services and customer service industries. His strong management skills have been consistently applied in his roles, particularly in the trading solutions sector since 2019.