Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
INFLUENTIAL INITIATIVES
Timeline
BusinessAnalyst
Travis Aldavé

Travis Aldavé

Oxnard,CA

Summary

Dynamic and highly accomplished leader with 17+ years of progressive experience driving exceptional results in complex, high-stakes environments. Proven expertise in optimizing operational efficiency, accelerating sales growth, and fostering high-performing teams through strategic leadership, coaching, and mentorship. Adept at navigating complex challenges, implementing large-scale initiatives, and cultivating an inclusive culture that empowers individuals and maximizes organizational profitability. Seeking a senior leadership role where I can leverage my comprehensive experience to drive transformative change, cultivate talent, and achieve measurable success.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President, Sr. Branch Manager

Montecito Bank & Trust
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Directed all facets of branch operations, sales, and security, ensuring optimal daily functionality and client satisfaction.
  • Generated, evaluated, and successfully closed on various consumer and business deposit and loan activities.
  • Functioned as a player/coach, directly leading, managing, directing, and motivating associates to maintain high-performance standards and achieve profitability goals.
  • Developed and implemented annual and long-range business plans focused on market expansion and operational efficiency.

Vice President, Sr. Branch Manager (Multi-Location) & Engagement Region Leader

MUFG Union Bank, N.A./ US Bank NA
01.2018 - 01.2023
  • Strategized and implemented plans to acquire, retain, and deepen client relationships, consistently growing the business and enhancing client satisfaction.
  • Championed individual career development for the entire staff, focusing on engagement and consistent coaching to maximize team potential and operational continuity.
  • Led the resolution of complex customer and employee conflicts, effectively mitigating brand reputational risk.
  • Actively represented the Bank in the community, building strong local ties essential for stakeholder engagement and partnerships.
  • Oversaw regional initiatives and championed key projects, providing critical support for large-scale operations, including continuity plan implementation during unforeseen circumstances.

Branch Manager, Assistant Vice President- DNI District Leader

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Recognized leader in multiple revenue drivers: solutions, lending, credit, client acquisition, relationship deepening, and customer experience.
  • Managed new location setups (Denovo), including pre-plan launch, hiring, and grand opening coordination, successfully scaling operations and building new teams.
  • Ensured operational integrity management across multiple locations, consistently achieving top performance in operational scorecards through process improvement and team education.

Customer Service Manager, Assistant Vice President

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Successfully restored the production culture and operational integrity in a long-term underperforming team to an exceptional, unprecedented level.
  • Achieved Annual Winner Recognition in the top 2% of all leadership company-wide across Production, Operational Integrity, and Customer Experience.
  • Maintained and restored full operational continuity for the branch during extended leadership absences, demonstrating strong independent management and team empowerment.
  • Attended numerous Branch Banking Conferences as a guest VIP speaker, sharing best practices in coaching and team leadership with District and Region leaders.

Education

High School Diploma -

Antelope Valley High School
Lancaster, CA

Skills

  • Strategic Leadership & Management: P&L oversight, strategic planning, cross-functional collaboration, market expansion, multi-site management
  • Operational Excellence: Process optimization, risk management & compliance, workflow streamlining, continuity planning, resource allocation
  • Sales & Revenue Generation: Client acquisition & relationship deepening, performance acceleration, cross-selling strategies, pipeline management, closing complex deals
  • Talent Development & Coaching: Transformational leadership, mentorship, team building & motivation, performance management, career pathing, succession planning
  • Change Management & Implementation: New location launches, consolidations, process re-engineering, system integration, crisis response
  • Customer & Stakeholder Relations: Complex issue resolution, brand reputational risk mitigation, community engagement, relationship cultivation
  • Culture Building & Inclusion: Diversity & inclusion champion, employee engagement, fostering belonging, leveraging diverse backgrounds for competitive advantage

INFLUENTIAL INITIATIVES

  • Team Performance & Developmental Coaching: Facilitated cross-functional “job family calls” to drive behavior evaluation, process improvement through collaboration, and transparent accountability. Conducted on-site visits to inspect commitments and celebrate individual and collective successes, resulting in measurable increases in production and a significant increase in employee promotions.
  • Diversity & Inclusion Champion & Team Engagement Leader: Committed to building and sustaining a diverse and inclusive workplace through direct collaboration. Led the implementation of practices that leveraged commonalities and differences as a competitive advantage, fostering an environment that respects diversity and inclusion. Facilitated educational clinics and open forums for networking, expanding leadership and professional skills, and building cultural and generational competence.
  • Enterprise Network Chapter Launch & Strategic Talent Development: Spearheaded the successful launch and growth of a Team Member Network Chapter (projected to reach 350+ members) alongside the enterprise National Chair. This initiative provides invaluable personal and professional development, structured mentoring, leadership engagement, and robust networking opportunities, directly supporting talent pipeline development, innovation, and recruitment efforts.
  • Mentorship Advocacy & Community Connection: Mentorship is a vital part of my professional journey. I have participated in numerous programs in both a mentor and mentee capacity, fostering lifelong connections and team member support. I continuously engage with local organizations and partners, seeking opportunities to promote organizational brand, mission, and purpose, and connect individuals with professional mentorships and industry expertise.

Timeline

Vice President, Sr. Branch Manager

Montecito Bank & Trust
01.2023 - 01.2024

Vice President, Sr. Branch Manager (Multi-Location) & Engagement Region Leader

MUFG Union Bank, N.A./ US Bank NA
01.2018 - 01.2023

Branch Manager, Assistant Vice President- DNI District Leader

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
01.2013 - 01.2018

Customer Service Manager, Assistant Vice President

Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.
01.2011 - 01.2013

High School Diploma -

Antelope Valley High School