ADRIAN SMITH
Little Rock,AZ
Summary
Forward-thinking business owner with solid history in business development. Strong leadership, logistical and social skills resulted in extensive professional network. Positive outlook and excellent problem-solving skills led to increased morale and improved working conditions for employees. Talented professional with expert sales, communication and problem solving talents. Composed persona known for having excellent drive. Insightful business owner with over 20 years of customer service experience.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Company Owner
Blinged By Adrian Smith
Little Rock, AR
02.2019 - Current
- Managed and mentored over 50 consultants with day-to-day business operations.
- Applied performance data to evaluate and improve operations, target current business conditions and forecast needs.
- Used knowledge of market trends to create value-added solutions resulting in significant increase in revenues.
- Discovered areas of improvement by generating quarterly operational and sales reports.
- Created and monitored promotional approaches to increase sales and profit levels.
- Remained up-to-date on current trends and attended industry trade shows and markets to view and order inventory.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
- Recruited, hired and trained initial personnel, working to establish key internal functions and outline scope of positions for new organization.
- Aligned branding initiatives and sales strategies with client goals
- Spearheaded revenue growth through sales, new and enhanced product development and new market penetration
- Improved records management systems for leases and contracts to boost renewals timeliness
Assistant Manager
REGIONS BANK
Little Rock, AR
01.2017 - 02.2020
- Branch scheduler and time ordinance for branch.
- Processes Commercial and Consumer Loans
- Conducted Business visits and facilitated cold calls to businesses
- Held Financial Wellness Presentations
- Organized weekly Coaching need-based conversations and solutions
- Gallup facilitator
- Acquired Insurance producer Life/Health license
- Conducted daily, weekly and monthly Operational duties to ensure the branch was in compliance
- Planned team-building exercises to increase employee performance and job satisfaction.
- Mentored sales team in applying effective sales techniques and delivering top-notch customer service.
- Exceeded sales goals and accomplished business objectives by inspiring staff and promoting target products.
BRANCH MANAGER
REGIONS BANK
Little Rock, AR
01.2013 - 01.2017
- Managed a group of up to 11 employees
- Processes Commercial and Consumer Loans
- Conducted Business visits and facilitated cold calls to businesses
- Held Financial Wellness Presentations
- Organized weekly Coaching need-based conversations and solutions
- Gallup facilitator
- Acquired Insurance producer Life/Health license
- Conducted daily, weekly and monthly Operational duties to ensure the branch was in compliance
- Complied with Bank Secrecy Act, Anti Money Laundering, OFAC, USA Patriot Act, Privacy Act and Community Reinvestment Act.
- Generated dramatic improvements across entire sales cycle.
- Boosted branch sales by developing and deepening customer loyalty through incentive programs.
Financial Specialist
REGIONS BANK
Little Rock, United States
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Measured and monitored 360 Needs based conversations
- Processed Consumer and Commercial loans
- Coordinated Financial Wellness Presentations weekly
- Led Coaching need-based conversations and solutions
- Acquired Insurance producer Life/Health license
- Executed financial assurance audits and implemented new control points and metrics to support business changes
- Furnished requested financial data and reports to auditors, regulators and investors and prepared analysis to support risk management
- Initiated conversations with clients to uncover financial needs, cross-sell products and services and make referrals to business partners to meet sales goals
- Analyzed client capital structures and plans to determine financial viability and productivity of intended investments
- Expanded customer base through community outreach and strategic business partnerships
- Cultivated and strengthened client relationships sharing vital information on account services and capabilities
- Initiated conversations with clients to uncover financial needs, cross-sell products and services and make referrals to business partners to meet sales goals.
- Highlighted values and educated clients on Business and Consumer financial products
- Kept client financial plans optimized for current market trends and economic conditions.
BRANCH MANAGER
REGIONS BANK
01.2007 - 01.2011
- Processed business and consumer loans
- Coordinated business on site visits and facilitated cold calls to businesses
- Held Financial Wellness Presentations
- Organized weekly Coaching need-based conversations and solutions
- Gallup facilitator
- Acquired Insurance producer Life/Health license
- Conducted daily, weekly and monthly Operational duties to ensure the branch was in compliance
Education
Little Rock, AR
05.2008
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Little Rock, AR2007
Cosmetology License
Arkansas Beauty School - Little Rock
Little Rock, AR1996
Skills
- Revenue Forecasting
- Finance and Accounting Oversight
- Assignment Delegation
- Performance Evaluation and Monitoring
- Goal Setting
- Records Organization and Management
- Recruitment and Hiring
- Sales Promotion
- Decision Making
- Hiring and Onboarding
- Staff Development
- Business Leadership
- Recruiting and training
Timeline
Company Owner
Blinged By Adrian Smith
02.2019 - Current
Assistant Manager
REGIONS BANK
01.2017 - 02.2020
BRANCH MANAGER
REGIONS BANK
01.2013 - 01.2017
Financial Specialist
REGIONS BANK
01.2012 - 01.2013
BRANCH MANAGER
REGIONS BANK
01.2007 - 01.2011
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology, Sociology
University of Arkansas At Little Rock
Cosmetology License
Arkansas Beauty School - Little Rock