Christian Bartlett
Banking
Minnetonka,MN
Summary
Relationship Banker with experience in business development, client relationship management, sales leadership, and operational support within community banking environments. Recognized for leadership, adaptability, and client service excellence during high-demand operational periods. Active in banking and community organizations including the Minnesota Bankers Association and Rotary, with long-term interests in financial leadership.
Overview
1
1
Certification
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Relationship Banker
Old National Bank
Eden Prairie, MN
09.2025 - Current
- Trusted advisor driving growth and deepening client relationships through strategic financial solutions.
- Focused on delivering exceptional service, fostering client loyalty, and supporting community banking initiatives.
- Identify and cultivate business development opportunities while strategically collaborating with cross-functional partners across Financial Advisory, Private Banking, Business Banking, Mortgage, and Merchant Services to deliver comprehensive financial solutions, strengthen client relationships, and drive portfolio growth.
- Generated more than $2 million in referral opportunities through proactive relationship development and strategic collaboration with Business Banking, Mortgage, Wealth Management, and Private Banking partners.
- Led the branch in credit card production and new account acquisition, consistently exceeding performance goals and contributing to overall branch growth.
Banking, Finance & Economic Commentary Writer
Substack
Remote
12.2025 - Current
- Publish commentary focused on banking, economic trends, regional market dynamics, and relationship banking.
- Develop analytical content tailored toward professionals, entrepreneurs, and financial industry audiences.
- Led to conversations regarding potential feature opportunities and contributor discussions with prominent Minnesota business publications, community news organizations, and industry-focused media outlets.
- Strengthened professional visibility and credibility within Minnesota's banking, business, and economic development communities through independent financial journalism.
Strategic Investment Consultant
Private Investment Projects
West Minneapolis
01.2025 - 01.2026
- Experience sourcing and structuring early-stage private equity opportunities.
- Collaborated with CEOs and high net worth investors to evaluate business models, IP portfolios, and capital deployment strategies.
- Coordinated due diligence processes, term sheets, and valuation discussions to align investor and founder objectives.
Sales Director, Business Development
Anytime Fitness
Maple Grove, Plymouth MN
09.2024 - 09.2025
- Increased profitability by 5.2% year-over-year through business development, client retention, and revenue optimization strategies.
- Produced the highest-grossing month in club history, generating over $50,000 in monthly revenue and establishing a new performance benchmark for ownership.
- Consistently surpassed sales and retention targets through consultative relationship management and strategic pipeline development.
- Led and developed staff through performance coaching, accountability systems, and customer experience initiatives.
- Strengthened client loyalty and recurring revenue by delivering personalized solutions and maintaining high-touch client relationships.
Education
Business And Managerial Economics
University of Wisconsin La Crosse
La Crosse, WIHigh School Diploma -
Rice Lake High School
Rice Lake, WI05.2022
Skills
- Customer Relationship Management
- Leadership
- Operational Excellence
- Profit & Loss Management
- Deposit Growth
Certification
Behavioral Finance Certification - Yale University
- Completed advanced coursework in investor psychology, market behavior, and decision making biases. Gained practical skills in analyzing financial behavior, improving risk assessment, and applying behavioral insights to real-world financial planning and leadership decisions.
NMLS Certification - Old National Bank
Timeline
Banking, Finance & Economic Commentary Writer
Substack
12.2025 - Current
Relationship Banker
Old National Bank
09.2025 - Current
Strategic Investment Consultant
Private Investment Projects
01.2025 - 01.2026
Sales Director, Business Development
Anytime Fitness
09.2024 - 09.2025
Business And Managerial Economics
University of Wisconsin La Crosse
High School Diploma -
Rice Lake High School