Bruce Beattie

Current

Managing Partner / President at Foreign Currency Exchange Services, L.L.C.

Past

Lead Financial Services Representative at American Express
Customer Service Representative at Manufacturers National Bank of Detroit

Education

Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration
Trenton High School

Recommended

4 people have recommended Bruce

Connections

82 connections

Industry

Banking

Websites

Bruce Beattie’s Summary

www.FCEservices.com
www.foreigncurrencyexchangeservices.net

We are dedicated to helping clients get a fair rate of exchange on foreign currency, while helping them understand some of the challenges of foreign currencies and traveling abroad. Using knowledge from over 27 years of experience in the Currency Exchange Industry, each transaction is custom fit to the clients' needs. We also specialize in group and corporate travel, providing currency conversion in a convenient setting.

Bruce Beattie’s Specialties:

Currency Exchange Specialist
Currency Exchanges
Currency Exchange Rates
International Travel
eCommerce
International Trade and Development
International Currencies
Foreign Money
Foreign Drafts
International Wires
Buy and Sell Foreign Currency
Bank Relationships
Problem Solving
Foreign Currency Exchange Services

Bruce Beattie’s Experience

Managing Partner / President

Foreign Currency Exchange Services, L.L.C.

(Banking industry)

April 2005 — Present (4 years 4 months)

Foreign Currency Exchange Services buys and sells foreign currency. We maintain over 60 foreign currencies in stock which includes Euros, Pound Sterling, Chinese Yuan, Japanese Yen, Mexican Pesos and other major currencies. We also carry South African Rand, Russian Rubles and Egyptian Pounds and can obtain other exotic cash within 72 hours. Our firm also offers foreign drafts and domestic or international wires for payments and emergencies as well as Travel Guard Travel Insurance. We are committed to quality customer service by building client relationships. We offer a value-added service, providing the business and leisure traveler foreign cash, competitive exchange rates, currency conversion sheets and travel tips. Our clients can make informed decisions when relying on our 27 years of experience. Courier service and appointments are available upon request. Foreign Currency Exchange Services is located at 251 East Merrill Street (in the Merrillwood Building) in Birmingham, Michigan.
Lead Financial Services Representative

American Express

(Public Company; AXP; Financial Services industry)

November 1985 — February 2005 (19 years 4 months)

Provided foreign currency exchange to clients as well as travel financial advice. Managed currency inventory to maximize revenue. Negotiated currency exchange rates with foreign exchange brokers to lower costs. Provided foreign currency and financial service representative training to other American Express personnel in region. Critiqued foreign currency exchange class models before their inception. While managing the American Express office in Birmingham, Michigan, designed a back office manual for the Midwest Region to reorganize travel accounting and shorten its processing time. Was the lead participant at one of two American Express offices when updating the Travel Service Office computer system (TFS pilot program). Recipient of 3 Pacesetters Awards which recognizes the top 5% Financial Services Representatives in the nation (at American Express Travel Related Services).
Customer Service Representative

Manufacturers National Bank of Detroit

(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Banking industry)

January 1981 — November 1985 (4 years 11 months)

Worked in the Headquarters bank branch in the Renaissance Center. Typical banking transactions including deposits, withdrawals, etc. Also provided foreign currency exchange to clients.

Bruce Beattie’s Education

Walsh College of Accountancy and Business Administration

1982 — 1987
Trenton High School

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