David Chalker
CHATTANOOGA,Tennessee
Summary
Motivated Business Development Leader skilled at increasing sales and brand presence through events, customer outreach strategies and "boots on the ground" approach to community involvement. Persuasive and open communicator with excellent planning, problem-solving and conflict resolution skills.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Outreach and Development Coordinator
Chattanooga Design Studio
07.2022 - Current
- Accomplished sales leader for 2023 fundraiser, City Celebration. Responsible for all aspects of organizing event and leading fundraising team from CDS board of directors.
- Responsible for identifying speakers, program and execution of quarterly speaker series, CIVIQ.
- Managed planning team including close interaction with funding partner, Lyndhurst Foundation. Successfully assisted in grant to double CIVIQ funding 2023-24.
- Created brochures, invitations, cards and other event and marketing materials (City Celebration).
Vice President, Store Manager
TD Bank, N.A.
03.2007 - 07.2022
- Retail Store Manager, Dupont Circle ($407MM) deposit base and Chinatown Office ($297MM)deposit base.
- Successful business development officer and active representative of TD Bank in local neighborhoods and communities (please see community leadership).
- Consistently managed retail sales team to operational success and sales production goals, cross sell of all bank products.
- Coached team to customer service excellence in Be Legendary training, emphasis on responsible customer service and product conversations.
- Managed store employees successfully in fast-paced environment through proactive communication and positive feedback.
- Assisted with hiring, training and mentoring new staff members following Be Legendary Principles.
Senior Mortgage Banker
Middleburg Mortgage
01.2006 - 03.2007
- Mortgage loan Officer and retail bank liaison with Middleburg Mortgage.
- Communicated with clients, processing teams and other third parties to achieve prompt loan closings.
- Originated jumbo, conforming and non-conforming mortgage loans with cross section of bank and non-bank customers.
- Created referral network with Middleburg Bank retail branches for mortgage and bank product cross-sell.
Financial Center Leader, Vice President
BB&T
03.1999 - 01.2006
- Managed $500 million deposit and commercial office (Reston, Willard Way and Fairfax Main branches).
- Retail Lending, Million Dollar Club member: Top Ten Fairfax Region.
- "Outstanding Customer Service Performer" consistently exceeded customer service goals.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities, Minor, World History
The University of Tennessee At Chattanooga
Chattanooga05.1998
Accomplishments
- Chattanooga Chamber of Commerce, 2022- present
- Chamber Ambassadors program, 2023-present
- UTC Alumni Volunteer, (fall 2023)
- Mary's Center (Washington, DC), 2009-present
- Historic Dupont Circle Main Streets (Washington DC), chair, board member, volunteer, 2007-present
- Lunar New Year Parade- Bank lead with Chinese Consolidated Benevolent Association (Washington, DC) 2012-2021
- Greater Washington Board of Trade (Washington, DC), 2008-2012
- AmeriCorps Lending Assistant, Homeownership Counselor, Chattanooga Neighborhood Enterprise, 1994-1995
Timeline
Outreach and Development Coordinator
Chattanooga Design Studio
07.2022 - Current
Vice President, Store Manager
TD Bank, N.A.
03.2007 - 07.2022
Senior Mortgage Banker
Middleburg Mortgage
01.2006 - 03.2007
Financial Center Leader, Vice President
BB&T
03.1999 - 01.2006
Bachelor of Arts - Humanities, Minor, World History
The University of Tennessee At Chattanooga