David Garfias
Results-driven Financial Center Manager III with more than 20 years of progressive leadership experience at Bank of America, successfully leading financial centers across diverse markets, including preferred, community, low-, medium-, and high-volume locations. Proven ability to drive business growth, improve operational excellence, develop high-performing teams, and cultivate a strong risk management culture. Recognized for building customer-focused environments, coaching future leaders, and consistently delivering exceptional financial and operational results. Fluent in Spanish with extensive experience in sales leadership, talent development, and market execution.
Dynamic Financial Center Manager with proven success in driving operational excellence, risk management, and talent recruitment, fostering high-performing teams that consistently achieve business growth.
Work History
Financial Center Manager III
22 Years 4 MonthsLead financial centers across multiple market segments while driving business performance, operational excellence, risk management, and associate development.
- Successfully managed financial centers in preferred, community, and high-volume markets throughout North Texas.
- Fostered accountability and execution while cultivating a strong risk management culture to enhance operational excellence.
- Led operational excellence by fostering accountability, execution, and a strong risk management culture.
- Recruited, hired, trained, and developed top-performing associates while assisting Market Leaders with talent acquisition.
- Mentored and promoted multiple associates into leadership positions across Bank of America.
- Developed customer-focused environments that strengthened client loyalty and satisfaction.
- Managed financial center operations through disciplined routines, performance metrics, and continuous coaching.
- Executed market-level strategic initiatives, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives to drive business performance.
- Optimized staffing, scheduling, and operational priorities to maximize productivity and customer experience.
- Led financial center integration initiatives and change management efforts.
- Conducted regular inspections, coaching sessions, and performance reviews to improve individual and team performance.
Education
- Studies in Missions And Business
Skills
Accomplishments
- National Award of Excellence – 2007
- Texas Metro Star Award Winner – 2010
- Selected for the 2011 National Marketing Campaign