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Allison Cochran

Pace,US

Summary

Talented Vice President with excellent employee development, customer service and analytics skills coupled with more than 30 years of experience. Comfortable giving engaging presentations to clients to drive new business, expand accounts and establish brand profile. Excellent team builder and leader of initiatives.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President, Branch Manager

ServisFirst Bank
11.2019 - 08.2024
  • Engage employees in business processes with positive motivational techniques.
  • Assess employee performance and developed improvement plans.
  • Recommend loan approvals and denials based on customer loan application reviews.
  • Establish performance goals for department and provide methods for reaching goals.
  • Maintain friendly and professional customer interactions.
  • Develop prospects for new deposits though weekly cold calling.
  • Grew branch deposits from 38 million to 70 million
  • Commercial loan referrals in excess of 20 million
  • Manage employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.

Vice President Branch Administration

Beach Bank - Now The First
03.2002 - 11.2019
  • Oversaw the operations of 14 branches. Responsible for hiring and training of new and existing team members.
  • Established performance goals for branches and provided methods for reaching milestones.
  • Identified and solved issues with production, workforce and material sourcing to drive business objectives.
  • Led operational team in creation, roll out and management of new product lines.
  • Interviewed, supervised and motivated staff members to achieve optimal productivity.
  • Implemented sales training program

Internet Banking Officer / Branch Manager

First American Bank - Now Synovus
11.1998 - 03.2002
  • Presented products and services to customers using in-depth knowledge to answer questions.
  • Cross-sold wide range of services and products to increase new business and expand existing customer relationships.
  • Responsible for conversion of clients to a new Treasury Management Platform
  • Resolved complex customer issues efficiently, ensuring a positive experience for all parties involved.
  • Analyzed customer profiles to identify appropriate products and provide value-added approaches to client issues.
  • Handled large transaction volumes accurately, maintaining high levels of operational excellence within branch.
  • Improved branch performance through effective staff training and development initiatives.

Education

Certified Trainer - Sales Skills

Integrity Solutions
Tucson, AZ
08.2017

Graduate - Banking And Finance

Florida School of Banking
Gainesville, FL
08.2005

Graduate - Banking And Finance

California Intermediate School of Banking
San Diego, CA
08.1990

High School Diploma -

Fred C. Beyer High School
Modesto, CA
06.1981

Skills

  • Team development through support, coaching, mentoring and training
  • Excellent problem solving skills
  • Excellent customer service skills
  • Exemplary leadership skills

Timeline

Vice President, Branch Manager

ServisFirst Bank
11.2019 - 08.2024

Vice President Branch Administration

Beach Bank - Now The First
03.2002 - 11.2019

Internet Banking Officer / Branch Manager

First American Bank - Now Synovus
11.1998 - 03.2002

Certified Trainer - Sales Skills

Integrity Solutions

Graduate - Banking And Finance

Florida School of Banking

Graduate - Banking And Finance

California Intermediate School of Banking

High School Diploma -

Fred C. Beyer High School
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