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Craig Mazza

Sheboygan,WI

Summary

With a proven track record at ClearPath Connections, I excel in consultative selling and leadership, driving business development and fostering exceptional customer relationships. Leveraging skills in financial management and team management, I've consistently enhanced sales and operational efficiencies. My approach combines strategic problem-solving with impactful presentations, achieving notable success in dynamic environments.

Overview

39
39
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Coordinator

ClearPath Connections
Pewaukee, WI
05.2024 - Current
  • Work with colleagues in gathering information, resources, equipment, and communicating the needs of the team members to implement upcoming progress.
  • Drove communication within high-performance, cross-functional organization to meet aggressive goals.
  • Introduced change improvement plans to achieve goals, methodologies and initiatives.
  • Collaborated with senior leadership on strategic planning initiatives related to future projects.

Route Sales Associate

Frito-Lay
Oostburg, WI
10.2022 - 05.2024
  • Planned and organized routes within territory to maximize efficiency and time.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers, providing exceptional service and follow-up support.
  • Utilized problem-solving skills to resolve customer complaints efficiently and effectively.
  • Manually loaded and unloaded heavy cases of product onto pallets for secure transport.
  • Issued sales promotion materials to customers to boost sales.
  • Distributed products to customers per day by quickly unloading items, restocking shelving, and collecting empty racks and containers.

Solutions Consultant

ClearPath Connections
Pewaukee, WI
07.2021 - 10.2022
  • Provide consultation and risk management services for life safety and nurse call systems, security and surveillance technologies, and communication systems.
  • Develop and establish relationships with senior living and long-term care communities.

Regional Sales Manager - Outside Sales/Project Manager

PalatiumCare
Sheboygan, WI
12.2013 - 05.2021
  • Developed and established relationships with senior living communities.
  • Provided complete solutions to meet telecommunication and security needs.
  • Served as a project manager to coordinate and ensure nurse call and security projects work and meet the established timelines for completion.
  • Marketing involvement of the company through professional trade shows within the healthcare and senior living fields.

Private Banking Officer

Bank First National
Sheboygan, WI
05.2012 - 09.2013
  • Provided innovative products and services that were value driven. Areas of focus included: consumer deposits and lending, mortgage loan origination for both secondary market (Fannie Mae) and in house-mortgages, small business deposits, and lending and merchant services.
  • Worked with business partners in the referral of insurance, investment, and wealth management services.

Private Banking Officer

M&I Bank
Sheboygan, WI
03.2008 - 05.2012
  • Provided an innovative approach to help clients meet financial goals.
  • Assisted with day to day banking needs: deposit services, personal or mortgage lending, online banking, credit cards, etc.
  • Aided in long term wealth management: investments, risk management, and trust services.

Relationship Manager

O'Malley & Associates
Sheboygan, WI
09.2007 - 03.2008
  • Built long-term relationships with clients who had a need for life insurance, long-term care, or investment management services.
  • Utilized active listening, effective communication, and dynamic interpersonal skills.

Business Banker/Branch Manager/Personal Banker

Johnson Bank
Sheboygan, WI
09.1999 - 09.2007

Business Banker:

  • Provided full-line day to day banking services and credit needs to current clients.
  • Established new business banking relationships within the market area.
  • Worked closely with merchant services, online banking, and cash management team members to meet the clients individual business needs.

Branch Manager:

  • Supervised branch operations, including the teller line.
  • Responsible for new deposit accounts, loan products, online services, and managing the senior travel/specialty events program.
  • Trained new employees for sales and operations.

Personal Banker:

  • Opened new deposit accounts/services and consumer lending.
  • Sold CD's, IRA's, U.S. Bonds.
  • Assisted with senior programs and travel events.

Sales Coach/Personal Banker - Team Leader

Ozaukee Bank
Cedarburg, WI
02.1998 - 09.1999

Sales Coach:

  • Supervised and trained Personal Banking Team in learning new sales techniques, team building, public speaking, and customer service skills.

Personal Banker:

  • Responsible for opening new deposit and loan products; sold CD's and IRA's.
  • Participated in referral programs with business partners.

Store Manager - Retail Sales Management

Desmonds Formal Wear
Milwaukee, WI
09.1993 - 02.1998
  • Managed inventory, purchasing, marketing, and bookkeeping.
  • Supervised, hired, and trained sales staff.
  • Delivered excellent customer service.
  • Resolved customer problems by investigating issues, answering questions and building rapport.

Loan Officer

TransAmerica Financial
West Bend, WI
02.1993 - 09.1993
  • Responsible for developing leads and establishing new loan relationships, telemarketing, credit collection, and customer service duties.

Owner/Manager - Retail Sales Management

C. Mazza Clothier Ltd.
Sheboygan, WI
04.1987 - 02.1993
  • Led startup and opening of men's wear business, including accessories and formal wear, and provided business development, creation of operational procedures, and workflow planning.
  • Developed sales and marketing strategies.
  • Oversaw financials, purchasing, and inventory control.
  • Demonstrated exceptional customer service and customer relationships.

Regional Manager - Retail Sales Management

Swiss Colony Inc.
Denver, CO
11.1985 - 04.1987
  • Managed day to day operations and supervised six additional retail stores.
  • Hired and trained staff of 50+ people.
  • Oversaw the region's inventory, purchases, accounting, and customer service related needs.
  • Promoted various marking campaigns in a newly expanded market with prototype kiosk store.

Education

Bachelor of Business Administration - Management

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Whitewater, WI
1985

Skills

  • Consultative and relationship selling
  • Leadership
  • Team management
  • Sales expertise
  • Sales proposal creation
  • Financial management
  • Exceptional customer service
  • Presentations and public speaking
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Business development

Timeline

Project Coordinator

ClearPath Connections
05.2024 - Current

Route Sales Associate

Frito-Lay
10.2022 - 05.2024

Solutions Consultant

ClearPath Connections
07.2021 - 10.2022

Regional Sales Manager - Outside Sales/Project Manager

PalatiumCare
12.2013 - 05.2021

Private Banking Officer

Bank First National
05.2012 - 09.2013

Private Banking Officer

M&I Bank
03.2008 - 05.2012

Relationship Manager

O'Malley & Associates
09.2007 - 03.2008

Business Banker/Branch Manager/Personal Banker

Johnson Bank
09.1999 - 09.2007

Sales Coach/Personal Banker - Team Leader

Ozaukee Bank
02.1998 - 09.1999

Store Manager - Retail Sales Management

Desmonds Formal Wear
09.1993 - 02.1998

Loan Officer

TransAmerica Financial
02.1993 - 09.1993

Owner/Manager - Retail Sales Management

C. Mazza Clothier Ltd.
04.1987 - 02.1993

Regional Manager - Retail Sales Management

Swiss Colony Inc.
11.1985 - 04.1987

Bachelor of Business Administration - Management

University of Wisconsin - Whitewater
Craig Mazza