ALESHIA LAWSON
Knoxville,TN
Summary
Strategic Small Business Banking professional skilled in driving sales growth and expanding market share. Expertise in business lending, treasury management, and business development, with a focus on coaching and leadership development. Known for mentoring teams and fostering partnerships to enhance customer experience and achieve business objectives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Relationship Banker
U.S. BANK
Knoxville, TN
10.2023 - Current
- Drove market growth through proactive business development, client acquisition, and relationship expansion, enhancing overall portfolio performance.
- Advise business owners on lending, cash flow management, treasury management, and growth strategies.
- Manage business loan portfolios from underwriting through servicing.
- Cultivated partnerships with branch teams and partners to increase referrals and collaboration, delivering integrated financial solutions to clients.
- Serve as Peer Mentor for newly hired bankers, providing coaching and onboarding support.
- Participate in interview panels and provide hiring recommendations to support talent acquisition and team development.
Float Client Relationship Consultant 4
U.S. BANK
Sevierville, TN
01.2020 - 10.2023
- Supported leadership initiatives across six branches, fostering collaboration and consistency in a multi-site environment.
- Legends of Possible Recipient recognized for leadership, teamwork, and performance excellence.
- Assisted leaders with employee coaching, development planning, and performance improvement initiatives.
- Assisted leaders with coaching and development planning, driving employee performance and growth.
- Implemented digital banking initiatives, improving customer engagement and streamlining operational processes.
Client Relationship Consultant I
U.S. BANK
Seymour, TN
04.2017 - 01.2020
- Exceeded sales and customer experience goals by leveraging consultative relationship management skills.
- Leader and mentor among peers
- Completed the U.S. Bank Emerging Leaders Program, advanced lending, and served as a Certified Business Banking Advocate.
- Facilitated loan applications, guiding clients through documentation and approval processes.
- Developed strong client relationships, fostering trust and loyalty for long-term engagement.
General Manager
CATO
Alcoa, TN
05.2013 - 03.2017
- Recruited, hired, trained, and developed high-performing employees, enhancing team capabilities.
- Led sales execution and workforce planning while managing performance and daily operations to meet targets.
- Cultivated a high performing customer service culture ranking in the top 5% company wide in secret shop scores
- Drove operational excellence, achieving top district ranking in shrink performance.
- Cultivated a high performing customer service culture ranking in the top 5% company-wide in secret shop scores
Education
High School Diploma -
Jefferson County High School
Jefferson County TnAssociate of Applied Science - Business And Managerial Economics
Walter State Community College
Sevierville, TNSkills
- Small Business Banking
- Business Development
- Cash flow management
- Credit solutions
- Relationship Management
- Client Engagement
- Market expansion
- Sales Leadership
- Performance analysis
- Team development
- Employee Onboarding
- Leadership training
- Risk management
- Branch Collaboration
Accomplishments
- Current Peer Mentor for newly hired bankers.
- Interview panel participant supporting banker recruitment and hiring decisions.
- Co-created district-wide mentoring and onboarding programs.
- Legends of Possible Recipient.
- Proven experience in coaching team members and developing future leaders across multiple locations.
Timeline
Small Business Relationship Banker
U.S. BANK
10.2023 - Current
Float Client Relationship Consultant 4
U.S. BANK
01.2020 - 10.2023
Client Relationship Consultant I
U.S. BANK
04.2017 - 01.2020
General Manager
CATO
05.2013 - 03.2017
Associate of Applied Science - Business And Managerial Economics
Walter State Community College
High School Diploma -
Jefferson County High School