SCOTT D. NICOL
Rochester, MN 55901
abl7id@r.postjobfree.com
BUSINESS MANAGEMENT PROFESSIONAL
Professional July 2009- March 2010 Grainger Industrial Supply
Waterloo, IA
Experience Manager of Customer Marketing
. Direct the sales, marketing, and operational activities for
a team of 30 outbound/inbound Customer Marketing
Associates. Grow sales revenue through development of
target account packages, expansion of product category
sales, and customer penetration.
. Partner with the marketing organization to develop and
implement sales marketing programs and initiatives.
. Collaborate with sales and operations teams to ensure
alignment of overall business and financial objectives.
. Develop overall growth strategy for inbound/outbound sales
team members, as well as develop goals and measure
individual and team performance. Provide formal and
informal feedback and coaching to assigned team members to
maximize performance.
. Establish a professional development plan for each employee
to aid their performance and career progression within
Grainger.
February 2008- March 2009 Home Federal Savings Bank
Rochester, MN
Manager of Consumer Finance
. Responsible for the sales results of 13 branches across MN,
and IA.
. Developed and implemented a non-conforming lending
department for mortgages, vehicles, consumer, commercial,
construction, home equities and Ag loans.
. Assist management with planning and execution of credit
examinations. Act as liaison between examination team and
lending area under examination.
. Conduct reviews of more complex loans and prepare written
reports that detail exam findings and recommend appropriate
action.
. Responsible for growth, service, retention and expansion of
new and existing business banking customers. Responsible
for sourcing new customers for the bank to meet established
individual goals.
. Review, analyze, underwrite, and decision loan
applications. Responsible for taking a second look at all
loan applications to make sure every opportunity was
recognized.
. In charge of monitoring loans and following risk management
procedures.
. Generated $262,000 dollars in fee income in a six month
period, while producing over $6 million in volume and
closing over 40 loans.
. Generated and solicited all leads, developed referral
relationships with collection agencies, attorneys, bankers
and brokers.
. Worked closely with collection manager to develop fresh
start program for delinquent customers.
. Experience in SBA Lending, CRE, C@I and Reverse mortgages.
July 2005 - January 2008 Wells Fargo
Financial Rochester, MN
Assistant Branch Manager
. Sought out and developed new business relationships on
branch's sales finance portfolio. Lead and manage a
diverse team of sales credit managers and one processor.
-Market, cross-sell, and underwrite mortgage, unsecured,
and sales finance accounts.
-Recruit, develop, coach, and conduct evaluations to
promote current staff.
. Establish and develop relationships with Wells Fargo partners
to expand market share.
-Refer customers to personal bankers, auto, and home
mortgage representatives.
. Review and analyze consumer requests, financial statements,
credit reports and applicable ratios.
. Develop presentations to improve staff education.
. Promoted and relocated for district to increase market share
in Rochester area.
-Helped increase branch receivables from $21 million to
$45 million during a 30 month period.
- Member of 2005, 2006, and 2007 Buller District Best
Balanced Branch.
-Received top sales award for finishing 1st in new money
in 2005, and 2006.
-Employee on the month in March and July 2005, September,
October, and December 2006, and February, April, and
October 2008.
January 2004 - June 2005 Wells Fargo Financial
Waterloo, Iowa
Credit Manager
. Analyzed credit applications and consulted with customers to
cross-sell a variety of financial services, including
small loans, real estate mortgages, equity lines, and credit
card products.
. 2004 Gutierrez District Rookie of the Year recipient.
. Member of 2004 Gutierrez District Best Balanced Branch.
. Helped increase branch receivables from $20 million to $35
million during 16 month period.
. Employee of the month in June, August, October, and November
2004.
June 1999- January 2004 John Deere Community Credit
Union Waterloo, Iowa
Sr. Loan Officer/Teller Supervisor
. Managed and trained numerous tellers and loan interviewers
. Worked directly with numerous Auto Dealerships in providing
financing.
. Authorized to approve and decline loan applications.
. Analyzed and developed strategies to improve system-wide
operations.
May 1995- May 1999 Subway Restaurants Cedar
Falls, Iowa
Co District Manager
. Responsible for the daily operations of 4 local store
branches.
. Interview, hire, and train new employees.
. Balance cash drawers, and handle employee scheduling.
. Complete weekly food inventory, place food orders for
upcoming week.
Education December 2003 University of Upper Iowa
Waterloo, Iowa
Degree: B.A. Business Management
Efficient in Microsoft Word, Works, Excel, Power point,
Outlook, SAP, CRM, and Supreme
State of Minnesota Licensed Credit Insurance Agent
Activities Junior Achievement Volunteer
And Habitat for Humanity Volunteer
Affiliations Big Brothers/Big Sisters of Black Hawk County
Paws and Claws Volunteer