To obtain a long-term career with a corporation that will allow the utilization of my sales leadership, operations, technical, customer service, managerial, coaching and financial background to make an impact toward its overall growth and success.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director of Retail Sales
Georgia United Credit Union
08.2019 - Current
Provides leadership to Retail Market Managers and 14 branch leaders with a total staff count of 118 team members through effective coaching, goal setting, delegation, and communication.
Plan and conducts leadership meetings with team to evaluate and redefine goals for effective branch operations.
Collaborates with HR to document performance and corrective actions as needed.
Streamline branch operations for improved efficiency.
Listens and resolves team member and escalated member concerns, and effectively uses information to coach managers to enhance service provided within their branches
Oversees to ensure operational soundness of business. Ensures line of business complies with business standards and applicable laws and regulations.
Expanded organization's footprint by identifying strategic locations for retail branch locations, overseeing launch success.
Optimized staff scheduling based on branch needs, ensuring proper coverage while maintaining payroll budget constraints.
Ensures that Retail Market Managers, Branch Managers, and team members have tools and information needed to support company goals and perform effectively in their roles.
Introduced tailored incentive programs that motivated employees to exceed performance targets consistently.
Fosters positive work environment that empowered employees, resulting in high levels of staff engagement and retention.
Oversee employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
Exceeds sales objectives, increasing profitability through effective coaching and development.
Conducts consistent meetings with sales team to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
Collaborated cross-functionally with other leaders throughout organization.
Branch Manager
Georgia United Credit Union
11.2017 - 08.2019
Interviewed and hired talented individuals with top-level strengths, improving organizational talent, and skill set.
Responsible for directing and administering branch sales, service, goals, budgets, operations, and executing on overall performance.
Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
Coach, evaluate, and develop team members to ensure that effective member services and financial counseling is provided to all members and potential members.
Assisted clients in selecting appropriate loan products for their needs, resulting in higher member satisfaction.
Collaborated with cross-functional teams to drive alignment on key initiatives impacting overall member experience.
Ensured operational soundness of branch location.
Licensed Financial Center Manager III
Fifth Third Bank
05.2015 - 11.2017
Increased employee productivity by encouraging and coaching to success.
Enhanced customer satisfaction
Developed and maintained strong relationships with key stakeholders, ensuring smooth communication and collaboration across departments.
Implemented cost-saving measures to reduce operational expenses.
Oversaw recruitment, hiring, and onboarding processes to ensure skilled workforce capable of meeting center objectives.
Promoted culture of teamwork through effective leadership, open communication channels, and regular team-building activities.
Successfully resolved client concerns by actively listening to their needs and proposing viable solutions that met their expectations.
Collaborated closely with other department managers to align goals, share knowledge, and boost overall center performance.
Introduced various initiatives aimed at improving employee engagement levels within workplace which led to reduced turnover rates amongst staff members.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Trained and guided team members to maintain high productivity and performance metrics.
Handled problematic customers and clients.
Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Reduced operational risks while organizing data to forecast performance trends.
Personal Banker
Fifth Third Bank
05.2006 - 05.2015
Improved customer satisfaction by providing personalized banking solutions and exceptional service.
Generated new business by conducting thorough financial needs assessments and offering tailored products to clients.
Enhanced client retention with proactive follow-ups and timely resolution of account issues.
Streamlined daily operations, ensuring accurate transaction processing and efficient customer service delivery.
Boosted sales of bank products through effective cross-selling and up-selling techniques.
Relationship Manager
LaSalle Bank
11.2005 - 05.2006
Enhanced customer satisfaction by addressing and resolving customer queries, concerns, and complaints in timely manner.
Developed long-term relationships with customers through personalized interactions, ensuring loyalty and repeat business.
Delivered exceptional after-sales support by maintaining regular contact with clients, ensuring their continued satisfaction with purchased products or services.
Proactively identified opportunities for upselling or cross-selling additional products/services during interactions with existing customers.
Assisted customers with opening accounts and signing up for new services.
Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
Personal Banker
SunTrust Bank
01.2005 - 11.2005
Improved customer satisfaction by providing personalized banking solutions and effectively addressing client concerns.
Exceeded sales goals with proactive cross-selling of bank products and services to meet client needs.
Maintained compliance in all transactions, adhering to bank policies and regulatory requirements.
Collaborated with team members to achieve high levels of customer service.
Handled cash transactions accurately, maintaining proper security measures to prevent theft or fraud incidents.
Maintained in-depth product and service knowledge for well-informed customer advice.
Resolved customer complaints and disputes to maintain satisfaction and loyalty.
Maintained operational sound work
Education
High School Diploma -
Sloan-Hendrix High School
Imboden, AR
05.1996
Skills
Problem-Solving
Effective Communication
Staff Training and Development
Project Management
Sales Management
Cross-functional Teamwork
Risk Management
Goal Setting
Teamwork and Collaboration
Hiring and Training
Employee Retention
Coaching and Mentoring
Accomplishments
5/3 - Mid-South Leadership Team 2016
5/3 - Retail Leader of the Year 2016
5/3 - Georgia Leadership Financial Center Manager Team 2016-2017
President's Circle Awards at Fifth Third Bank in 2007, 2008, 2009, 2012, 2013, 2014, and 2015
Certification
Life, Health, and Variable Annuity License – License #P227946
Civic Engagement Program and Project Coordinator at Gwinnett County GovernmentCivic Engagement Program and Project Coordinator at Gwinnett County Government