Manager Sales

Christopher Lawrence

**** * ********* ***, ***********, IL 62702

217-***-**** abj9vr@r.postjobfree.com

SUMMARY

. Experienced Manager in Retail, Finance, Operations, Human Resources and

Technology

. Outstanding ability to motivate and empower others

. Excellent platform skills

. Training and development expertise

. Innovative team leader

OBJECTIVE

A management role in the areas of Operations, Technology, Banking,

Restaurants, or Human Resources

EXPERIENCE

Branch Manager - Woodforest National Bank, Springfield, Illinois

2007- 2010

Managed all aspects of the business. Opened 3 new branches and managed 4

throughout Central Illinois. Overall responsibilities included: managing

all staff, opening new accounts, and internal/external marketing.

Interviewed, hired, developed and trained an effective sales force.

Coached team in sales, service, and the general operations of the business.

Participated in community activities to foster and develop customer

relationships. Set marketing sales goals, tracked all financials, loss

prevention, and motivated others to assist in branch operations. Made

lending decisions on customer accounts. Made schedules to ensure Branch

fully operational. Analyzed customers' needs and advised customers on the

mechanics of new accounts e.g. IRA's, CD's, debit cards, and other bank

products.

Branch Operations & Technology Manager - AXA-Equitable, Springfield,

Illinois 2005-2007

Supported and supervised over 60 sales agents and approximately 10 staff

personnel. Oversaw all aspects of the operation including payroll,

marketing, Client servicing, evaluations, and development planning. Handled

local marketing and community involvement in effort to grow the brand.

Covered development planning and performed annual budgets. Managed all

local bank accounts including Illinois and Iowa.

General Manager - Shoe Carnival, Springfield, Illinois

2003-2005

Signed on as Store Manager and shortly thereafter promoted to General

manager.

Responsible for 1 of the top three most profitable stores in country.

External Home Loan Consultant - Home Loans, Springfield, Illinois

2003-2004

Originated mortgage financing for new home buyers.

Home Mortgage Consultant - Fargo Home Mortgage, Springfield, Illinois

2002-2003

Responsible for providing loans, refinance quotes, equity loans, new home

purchases

and other financial services offered by Wells Fargo.

General Manager - Ruby Tuesday Restaurant, Springfield, Illinois

2000-2002

Hired and trained management and staff to cover all aspects of the business

including

administration, kitchen, and front office and back of the house duties.

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General Manager - Damon's Clubhouse, Springfield, Illinois

1999-2000

Responsible for all aspects of the business with a focus on management

development

and great service.

Manager - Tuesday Restaurant, Springfield, Illinois

1997-1999

Manager with special focus on the bar, front of the house, kitchen, and

office management.

EDUCATION

Lincoln Land Community College - History and Graphic Design.

Parkland College - History and Graphic Design.

State Sanitation License/Serve Safe Certification.

Lincoln Land Community College - Professional Catering

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