Kim Searles
Huntington Beach,California
Summary
Seasoned leader with 31 years experience. Strong ability cultivating and deepening strong client and community relationships. Committed to drive team productivity and morale.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Branch Manager VP
First Foundation Bank
Laguna Hills, CA
05.2020 - 12.2023
- Exceeded Deposit Growth, New Business Relationships, Lending Goals
- Created "Client-Centric" culture
- Implemented a team process for Fiduciary Responsibility
- Recognized National Volunteer Week- Non-Profit Grant Award Winner- Achieved CRA volunteer requirement
- Selected Project Team Lead for bank acquisition
Branch Manager, Vice President
Bank Of The West
Santa Ana, CA
03.2018 - 02.2020
- 100% Customer Service Survey
- Exceeded new household consumer and business checking goals
- Implemented Team Dynamic Needs Assessment increasing branch objectives and teller referrals
- Selected to attend exclusive sales management conference
- Coordinated business partner meetings
Branch Manager, Vice President
Farmers And Merchants Bank
Long Beach, CA
12.2014 - 02.2018
- Flagship Branch
- Catering to high net worth consumer and business clients.
- Reviewing analyzed statements and financials, uncovering opportunities, which led to increasing branch profitability through deposit and loan growth.
- Led Business Development Training for Personal Bankers
Branch Manager, Assistant Vice President
OneWest Bank
Irvine, CA
05.2008 - 12.2014
- Denovo Office/Exceeded Deposit Growth First Year.
- Coached and developed team, conducting regular performance reviews, positively impacting success for branch objectives
- Led bank wide Branch Manager Business Development Training
- Organized and led Personal Banker Meetings
- Orange County Spirit of Volunteerism Award.
Education
Marina High School
Orange Coast College
Securities License 6 & 63
L & D Insurance License
Notary
Habitat For Humanity
Board Member Innovative Housing Opportunity
Board Member Boys & Girls Club
Board Member YMCA
Chamber of Commerce
Irvine, Santa Ana, Laguna Hills
Gehegan Sales Training
Skills
- Communication and Negotiation
- Emotional Intelligence
- Financial and Business Management
- Understanding of Economics
- Networking
Timeline
Branch Manager VP
First Foundation Bank
05.2020 - 12.2023
Branch Manager, Vice President
Bank Of The West
03.2018 - 02.2020
Branch Manager, Vice President
Farmers And Merchants Bank
12.2014 - 02.2018
Branch Manager, Assistant Vice President
OneWest Bank
05.2008 - 12.2014
Marina High School
Orange Coast College
Securities License 6 & 63
L & D Insurance License
Notary
Habitat For Humanity
Board Member Innovative Housing Opportunity
Board Member Boys & Girls Club
Board Member YMCA
Chamber of Commerce
Irvine, Santa Ana, Laguna Hills
Gehegan Sales Training
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