Teena Bensusen
Bakersfield,CA
Summary
Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Board of Directors
Bakersfield City School District Education Foundation, City School District
08.2018 - Current
- The Bakersfield, Education Foundation is a charitable, non-profit organization with the following mission:
- Partner with the community to provide resources that directly impact the lives of children through innovative educational programs
- Every dollar raised goes directly back to the students in the classroom.
Community Liaison
Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
Bakersfield, CA
10.2017 - Current
- Marketing & Business Development
- Identify, develop and maintain business relationships with physicians, hospitals, discharge planners, case managers, social workers, school districts, school counselors, and therapists in the surrounding area and market the services for the company
- Act as liaison between physicians, therapists, and other departments within the hospital
- Manage the company's brand and social media platforms - Instagram, Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and LinkedIn
- Produce and edit content for social media platforms to maintain a presence in the community during COVID-19
- Organizes events for the company, both internally and externally, ensuring media coverage, guest speakers, and attendance - Grand Opening, Medical Mixers, Goody Bag Give-away for the community (during COVID-19), Holiday Parties, Public Information lunches/dinners, Blood Drives, Clothing Drives, Food Drives, etc
- Ensure company participation in public events such as health and wellness fairs, job fairs, school information fairs, and homeless outreach events
- Regular media, television, and radio segments to promote the hospital and discuss events and programs
- Organizes and distributes internal newsletters to keep the employees informed and updated on current company activities and a community newsletter focusing on mental health articles and available resources.
Senior Banker Business Development
Tri Counties Bank
Bakersfield, CA
07.2014 - 10.2017
- Acted as a financial representative for all existing business and personal customers
Branch Manager
JPMorgan Chase
06.2005 - 07.2014
- Implemented annual performance reviews for all functions and employees within the branch
- Collected and interpreted data for reports and presentations to upper management and staff
- Developed and coached the assistant branch manager, personal bankers, and teller staff of 15
- Implemented goals for team members and coached/mentored them when needed
- Developed and cultivated long-term business and consumer relationships to ensure branch sales growth and customer retention
- Managed and improved branch performance, including profit and loss, customer service scores, sales campaign results, and teller referrals
- Maintained high-risk and internal control standards and passed every annual audit.
Education
Associate of Arts - Communication Studies
Bakersfield College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration, Marketing
Skills
Management
Audit Controls
Business planning
Business Development and Planning
Teambuilding
Flexible and Adaptable
Planning and Coordination
Staff Management
Inspections and reviews
Problem-Solving
Attention to Detail
Dependable and Responsible
Timeline
Board of Directors
Bakersfield City School District Education Foundation, City School District
08.2018 - Current
Community Liaison
Bakersfield Behavioral Healthcare Hospital
10.2017 - Current
Senior Banker Business Development
Tri Counties Bank
07.2014 - 10.2017
Branch Manager
JPMorgan Chase
06.2005 - 07.2014
Associate of Arts - Communication Studies
Bakersfield College
Associate of Arts - Liberal Studies
California State University