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Christopher Bell

Christopher Bell

Irvine,CA

Summary

Motivated Business Development Officer with experience identifying, initiating and growing new customer relationships. Seasoned ace at leading prospecting activities, developing proposals and managing customer acquisition processes. Additional expertise working hand-in-hand with sales and marketing teams for seamless customer experiences. Results-driven Business Development Officer recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in strategic planning, market analysis, and customer relationship management. Excel in negotiation, communication, and leadership to drive business growth and build strong partnerships. Committed to leveraging these skills to achieve objectives and contribute positively to team success.

Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Business Development Officer

Spectrum Commercial Lending
Newport Beach, CA
01.2010 - Current
  • Developed and nurtured relationships with small businesses for financing opportunities.
  • Evaluated loan applications for compliance with SBA guidelines and regulations.
  • Collaborated with financial institutions to streamline loan processing procedures.
  • Assisted clients in preparing necessary documentation for loan submissions.
  • Analyzed client financial statements to assess creditworthiness and risk factors.

Business Developement Officer

Temecula Valley Bank
Temecula , CA
09.2004 - 12.2009
  • Coordinated meetings between borrowers and lenders to discuss loan terms, repayment plans, and other pertinent information.
  • Participated in outreach activities such as workshops, seminars, webinars to promote business development opportunities within the SBA network.
  • Conducted research on current trends in the SBA industry and proposed strategies for improvement.
  • Assisted with the preparation and submission of SBA loan applications, ensuring accuracy and compliance with all regulations.

Sales Associate

Winston Financial Services
Santa Ana, CA
01.2000 - 08.2004
  • Provided product recommendations based on client needs and preferences.
  • Conducted follow-up calls to ensure customer satisfaction with services rendered.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
  • Collaborated with team members to enhance customer service initiatives.

Agent

New York Life Insurance Co
Brea, Ca.
01.1995 - 12.1999
  • Consulted clients on insurance options and policy benefits.
  • Developed customized insurance plans based on client needs.
  • Collaborated with underwriting teams to assess client applications.
  • Provided ongoing support and service to existing policyholders.

Bank Officer

Bank of America
Villa Park, CA
03.1990 - 12.1994
  • Assisted customers with account inquiries and transactions daily.
  • Educated clients on banking products and services to enhance their experience.
  • Conducted regular account audits to ensure accuracy and security protocols.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and resolved account issues.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Finance

California State University, Fullerton
Fullerton, CA
05-1993

Skills

  • Business development
  • Loan evaluation
  • Business service marketing
  • Prospect targeting
  • CRM management
  • Relationship building
  • Strong sales proposal writer
  • Forecasting and planning
  • Excellent communicator
  • National account management
  • Effective negotiator
  • Market penetration
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Marketing strategy
  • Performance metrics

Timeline

Business Development Officer

Spectrum Commercial Lending
01.2010 - Current

Business Developement Officer

Temecula Valley Bank
09.2004 - 12.2009

Sales Associate

Winston Financial Services
01.2000 - 08.2004

Agent

New York Life Insurance Co
01.1995 - 12.1999

Bank Officer

Bank of America
03.1990 - 12.1994

Bachelor of Arts - Finance

California State University, Fullerton