career objective                              

dynamic leader with expertise in the financial services industry eager to contribute strong sales, client servicing, team building, and operations management skills toward supporting a progressive organization in optimizing performance

profile                                                

ø  offer more than eight years of progressive financial products sales experience with expertise in credit, investment, cash management, wealth, trust, deposit, and payroll

ø  solid experience in targeting and managing high profile clientele/accounts; develop strong, competitive bids that generate high-volume contracts

ø  effectively identify and capitalize on opportunities to penetrate and develop markets; simultaneously cross-sell and nurture client relationships

ø  excel in recruiting, building, and leading top-performing, client-focused sales teams

ø  superior communication, presentation, negotiation, and relationship management skills

ø  sharp business acumen and experienced in managing broad scope of operations; ability to efficiently assess and respond to customer-specific needs

ø  proactive team player equally effective in independent and collaborative environments

~ technical proficiencies ~

microsoft word ~ excel ~ powerpoint ~ access ~ lotus notes ~ pegasus

professional experience                

wachovia bank, warminster, pa                                                                                                                                                                2/00 c present

senior financial specialist / small business financial specialist

         in recognition of superior performance, steadily progressed within company to achieve senior-level position entrusted with all commercial and personal loan requests less than or equal to $1.5 million; additionally act as mentor and trainer to new hires

         successfully provide outstanding service for existing customers while performing business development functions to expand market share; booked $14.6 million in loans and added 44 new clients in 2007

         accurately conduct complex financial research and analysis including cash flow forecasting, collateral and debt service coverage ratios, and leveraging; track and monitor loans to ensure compliance with government regulations and bank policies/procedures

         effectively identify cross-selling opportunities and collaborate with internal departments to maximize client services and promote a fully integrated consumer experience

         consistently exceed monthly and annual targets c winner of more than 25 sales contests; awarded top small business producer of 2007, generated more than $32k monthly and attained more than $5.2 million in deposits

 

music partners inc., knoxville, tn                                                                                                                                                                      9/98 c 2/00

manager / trainer 

         proficiently supervised more than 20 personnel; responsible for cash management, coordinating key concerts and productions, and aggressive community-based marketing

 

kkd corporation knoxville, tn                                                                                                                                                                        10/96 c 9/98

manager / banquet planner

         demonstrated superior leadership qualities and communication skills in effectively leading a team of 12 top-performing staff members; performed full planning for events; dramatically grew client list and business operations

 

sam s club binghamton, ny & knoxville, tn                                                                                                                                                                 5/93 c 9/96

team leader / computer specialist

         oversaw six employees; effectively managed inventory and incoming shipments; maintained small business client list; cited for outstanding service c six-time recipient of employee of the month award

 

rj reynolds nabisco, binghamton, ny                                                                                                                                                            7/91 c 1/93

regional accounts manager

         increased client base by 20% and successfully managed, developed, and monitored more than 140 accounts; created product branding and marketing techniques

education                                           

master of business administration in finance / master of business administration in leadership / master of business administration in global operations management, ellis college, new york, ny, may 2008

         graduated with honors, gpa 3.89

 

bachelor of science in business administration, minor in international management, university of tennessee, knoxville, tn, december 1999

         graduated with honors, gpa 3.53; president, international relations club; study abroad in spain

 

 

 

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dear__________________:

 

i am currently seeking a challenging career opportunity in a insert job title capacity and am submitting my resume for your review.  in advance, thank you for your time and consideration.

 

as demonstrated in the accompanying resume, my professional qualifications include more than eight years of experience in the financial industry as well as a solid background in staff development and team leadership.  i excel at providing outstanding customer service and finding solutions to maximize revenue and profitability, even in difficult markets.  my dynamic communication skills along with my strong analytical aptitude have consistently proven instrumental in my ability to cross-sell a range of products while expanding my client list.  to complement this background, i offer three distinct mba degrees in finance, leadership, and global operations management.

 

as an employee, you will find me to be a driven 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.

 

sincerely,

 

 

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dear _______________________________:

 

i would like to thank you for providing me the opportunity to interview with you and discuss the exciting insert job title position currently available with your company.  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 launch a successful career as a dedicated member of your staff.  i believe you will find my superior business development and customer relations skills combined with my depth of knowledge in the industry 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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