LEON BLUE
Atlanta,Ga
Summary
Experienced Bank Executive specializing in business development, program management, and team building. Thrive in demanding environments with aggressive operational and revenue objectives. Committed to developing leaders from inside the company. Talented Bank Executive successful at developing new business, improving profitability, and building successful teams.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Restaurant Co-Owner
Mama Jane Seafood
Atlanta , GA
01.2022 - Current
- Developed training programs for new employees to ensure proper food handling procedures were followed.
- Established policies for staff members regarding dress code, punctuality.
- Reviewed customer surveys and implemented changes based on their feedback.
VP Consumer & Small Business Banking Market Leader
BANK OF AMERICA
ATLANTA , GA
05.2019 - 01.2022
- Oversee, Atlanta Metropolitan, consisting of a staff of 120 team members including 50 direct reports in 11 retail banking locations by supporting, developing and leading branch managers and store teams
- Created budgeting models for forecasting future financial performance.
- Developed training programs that enhanced employee engagement and job satisfaction.
VP DISTRICT MANAGER, III
WELLS FARGO
ATLANTA , GA
01.2015 - 01.2019
- Oversee, North East Dekalb district, consisting of a staff of 152 team members including 13 direct reports in 10 retail banking locations by supporting, developing and leading branch managers and store teams
- Provided oversight of all departments in order to ensure smooth operation of daily activities.
- Created effective communication strategies between management team members and employees at all levels of the organization.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science Studies -
Dakota State University
01.2008
Skills
- Human Resources Management
- Budget Planning & Cost Control
- Sales
- Strategic Business Planning
- Coaching
- Training & Development
Accomplishments
- Situational Leadership Development Course 1 & 2
- Wells Fargo Bank Executive Leadership, facilitated by Gallup, Atlanta GA, 2017
- Coaching Skills Training and Feedback in the Moment, Cylient, Atlanta, GA, 2016
- African American Diverse Leaders Board 2015-2018
- Wells Fargo Bank, NAACP Diverse Leaders Award, San Francisco, CA, 2014
Memberships and affiliations
- Dekalb County Board of Directors/United Way, Atlanta GA, 2016 – 2018
- Situational Leadership Development Course 1 & 2, Wells Fargo Bank, taught by Gallup, Atlanta GA, 2016
- Coaching Skills Training and Feedback in the Moment, Cylient, Atlanta, GA, 2015
- African American Diverse Leaders, Wells Fargo Bank, taught by members of NAACP, San Francisco, CA, 2014
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Restaurant Co-Owner
Mama Jane Seafood
01.2022 - Current
VP Consumer & Small Business Banking Market Leader
BANK OF AMERICA
05.2019 - 01.2022
VP DISTRICT MANAGER, III
WELLS FARGO
01.2015 - 01.2019
Bachelor of Science in Exercise Science Studies -
Dakota State University
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