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objective

results-driven professional eager to contribute finance and banking expertise as well as dynamic management, team-building and client servicing skills toward actively supporting a progressive organization in optimizing operational and revenue performance.

 

career profile

ø  career built in roles of increasing authority and responsibility.

ø  over 20 years of solid experience in all phases of finance and banking management including sales/marketing, unit operations and personnel direction.

ø  particular expertise in commercial lending, risk analysis and portfolio management.

ø  exceptional capacity in increasing sales revenues and market share.

ø  proven contributor with sba products and sba 504 program.

ø  demonstrated competence in p&l, consulting and technical support.

ø  knowledgeable in commercial lending covering real estate acquisition/development, c&i/term loans and secured/unsecured lines of credit.

ø  outstanding track record of improving employee retention and slashing turnover.

ø  expertise in recruitment, training and development of effective teams.

ø  adept in team supervision, leadership and motivation.

ø  knowledgeable in administrative procedures, policy implementation and unit turn-around.

ø  proven capacity to integrate new technologies to maximize productivity and profitability.

ø  excellent strength in prioritization, problem solving and effectiveness in fast-paced environments.

ø  well-organized multi-tasker with exceptional interpersonal skills.

ø  proficient in advanced business software applications.

ø  award winner for outstanding performance.

 

professional experience

federal trust bank, sanford, fl                                                                                                     2007 c 2008

senior vice president, business banking

• recruited to direct $70mm commercial loan portfolio.
• led team of four business lenders for 11-branch network in central florida region.
• managed sba government guaranteed loan program.
• evaluated, reviewed and approved all commercial loans for business banking group.
• successfully executed annual business banking department business plan.
• significant contributor in loan committee/board meetings.
• selected for critical executive cra committee.
• acted as voting member on sales culture committee, fee/income initiative and sales manager partner for business banking/commercial lending group.
• gained approval from sba to offer sba express and patriot express programs.
• orchestrated business banking program that also covered product training for branch network.
• designated as liaison officer to score c disney/ entrepreneur center.
• originated multiple monthly reports for executive management.

 

people s bank, bridgeport, ct                                                                                                      2005 c 2007

vice president, small business loan officer

• retained to oversee commercial loan portfolio of $42mm.
• provided service/support for 21-branch network in new london/windham counties, connecticut.
• served as officer in charge of commercial lending.
• facilitated all types of lending including sba loans.
• achieved production objectives in new loan growth, fee income and deposits.

 

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the savings institute, willimantic, ct`                                                                                            2000 c 2005

vice president, commercial loan officer

• tasked to administer commercial loan portfolio of $40mm.
• acted as liaison officer for sba government guaranteed loans.
• designated as officer in charge/program director for a/r financing program.
• increased production 150% for above program.
• drove new commercial loan growth in windham/new london county market.
• met/exceeded production goals in new loan growth, fee income and deposits.

 

tolland bank, tolland, ct                                                                                                             1994 c 2000

vice president, commercial loan officer (1997-2000)

• promoted to full responsibility for $38mm commercial loan portfolio.
• leader of small business lending program.
• achieved significant new loan growth in tolland county.
• successfully attained sba certified lending status for bank.
• delivered revenue objectives in new loan growth, fee income and deposits.
• 1997 s.t.a.r. award c outstanding sales achievement c tolland bank

 

 

earlier background

prior to 1997, served tolland bank as assistant vice president, sales development officer and branch banking officer.  in these assignments, conducted business development, commercial lending and portfolio administration for a regional network, managed a staff of 30 bankers, oversaw $115mm in network deposits and achieved #1 team sales status.  additionally, was recipient of the 1996 quarterly president sales award for exceeding assigned objectives.

 

education

american institute of banking, business certificate                                                                                

dale carnegie institute graduate

several training courses in business development

credit training program

queensborough community college, one year

omega 1 & omega 2 credit courses, rma credit courses

 

community involvement

american cancer society c tolland county, connecticut

  board of directors

  president and vice president c manchester, connecticut chapter

  co-chairman of nominating committee

  relay for life organizing committee

 

seminole county chamber of commerce, member

sanford chamber of commerce, member

volusia manufacturers association, member

 

 

 

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cover letter text

 

date

 

 

 

hiring agent name

title

company name

address

city, state   zip code

 

dear                   :

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a finance/banking executive capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, i thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include over 20 years of successful finance and banking experience with a strong record of increasing responsibility and authority. to complement this background, i offer demonstrated expertise in commercial loan origination, business development, sba programs, staff recruitment/supervision, customer relations and achievement of revenue objectives, as well as strong analytical, problem-solving and managerial capabilities.  as an employee, you will find me to be an enthusiastic and disciplined team player, committed to supporting you in achieving your objectives through superior performance. 

 

i am confident that i could be a valuable asset to your firm, and look forward to interviewing with you in the near future to further discuss my areas of experience and expertise that would be a contribution to your organization.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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thank you letter text

 

 

date

 

contact name

company name

address

city/state/zip code

 

dear _______________________________:

 

i would like to thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the exciting finance/banking executive position currently available with your organization.  having gained a deeper insight into the job requirements and your objectives, i am confident you will find me a valuable asset in achieving your goals.

                                                         

as discussed, i am an enthusiastic, disciplined team player eager to continue a successful career as a dedicated member of your staff.  i believe you will find my dynamic management, coordination and communications skills vital to your operations and look forward to contributing to your success.

 

should you have any additional questions, or to discuss future employment opportunities, please feel free to contact me at your earliest convenience.  again, thank you for the enlightening interview.  i look forward to your response.

 

 

 

 

sincerely,

 

 

 

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