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Christy S. Walker

Haubstadt,IN

Summary

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Strategically minded Vice President of Development recognized for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in fundraising strategy development, donor relations, and financial oversight to drive growth and sustainability. Excel in leadership, communication, and strategic planning, ensuring seamless collaboration across departments to achieve organizational goals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President of Development

Youth First, Inc.
Evansville, IN
01.2024 - Current
  • Developed and managed annual fundraising plans to meet revenue goals.
  • Managed donor relations, including stewardship activities, to ensure ongoing support.
  • Created strategies to increase donor engagement and solicit major gifts.
  • Cultivated relationships with new and existing donors through events and meetings.
  • Coordinated with other departments on marketing campaigns related to fundraising initiatives.
  • Identified potential corporate sponsorships opportunities and negotiated terms of agreements.
  • Advocated for the organization within the community by attending networking events or speaking engagements at conferences.
  • Formed and sustained strategic relationships with donors and connectors.

Vice President, Relationship Banking Officer

First Bank
Evansville, IN
07.2015 - 01.2024
  • Suggested banking products and services that best meet customers' needs.
  • Managed a commercial loan portfolio of $40MM+.
  • Responsible for developing and implementing strategies to achieve growth in the organization.
  • Team lead to Business Development Officers, and Treasury Management Officers.
  • Assisted team members with outbound visits to clients and prospects.
  • Developed brand awareness through continued relationship building with customers and prospects, strategically scheduling outbound visits, and consultative meetings.

Vice President, Commercial Lender

FirstEnergy
Evansville, IN
12.2001 - 07.2015
  • Managed a commercial loan portfolio of $40MM+.
  • Team lead of the Treasury Management Department.
  • Developed new relationships that resulted in new business for the company.
  • Scheduled outbound calls to clients and prospects on a weekly basis.
  • Maintained communication between branches and the Treasury Management Department to assist business clients.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

University of Southern Indiana
Evansville, IN
05-1998

High School Diploma -

Gibson Southern High School
Fort Branch, IN
05-1993

Skills

  • Organizational Development
  • Revenue Generation
  • Revenue Forecasting
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Pipeline Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Performance Goals
  • Relationship Building

Accomplishments

  • Rotary Club of Evansville - Past President 2018-2019
  • Rotarian of the Year 2022
  • Rotary, Paul harris Fellows Award 2023
  • Gibson County Economic Development - Current Board Member
  • Youth First Board- Chair of Board 2020-2021
  • Sts. Peter and Paul - Current Member of Finance Committee

Timeline

Vice President of Development

Youth First, Inc.
01.2024 - Current

Vice President, Relationship Banking Officer

First Bank
07.2015 - 01.2024

Vice President, Commercial Lender

FirstEnergy
12.2001 - 07.2015

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration And Management

University of Southern Indiana

High School Diploma -

Gibson Southern High School

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