Project Manager Sales

Summary of Qualifications

. Entrepreneurial-minded leader with background in start-up, turnaround,

and high-growth organizations within commercial banking and investment

finance industries.

. Change agent with strong focus on integrating financial needs with

practical delivery issues from operations / analytical perspective

. Strategic thinker with a proven track record of helping organizations

originate cutting edge new business ventures and initiatives

. Highly adept at linking relevant facts and data to pinpoint core

issues and devise innovative solutions

. Leader and team player, with a straightforward style and a unique

ability to coordinate efforts amongst cross-functional teams

. Comfortable dealing with ambiguity and devising practical solutions

for achieving long-term goals, increasing productivity and solving

complex problems

. Skilled presenter, communicator and trainer

. Performance Management Professional

. Full Cycle Project Manager

. Extremely versed in Strategy development and Process Implementation

. Well traveled with global market exposure.

projects

. Project managed a total business transformation effort to convert the

branch distribution network into a complete service and sales outlets,

within the largest bank in Egypt Re-engineer all process, sales and

service activities across the network to reduce wait times and improve

efficiency. Developed distinct branch prototypes which take into

consideration large corporate, commercial, and retail segments.

o Resulting in a 117% increase in sales, 345 FTE staff reduction

and a 75% increase in efficiency

. Developed and lead a strategic initiative to establish a Private

Wealth Management Division within the Jordanian Banking Sector- one of

the largest banks in Jordan. Spear headed the effort of assessing all

necessary personnel requirements, determining facility requirements,

and analysis of current product offerings.

o Resulting in a savings 484 FTE and a bottom line saving of 4.2

Million (USD)

. Project managed a business re-alignment and productivity program for a

major Banking Institution in Beirut, Lebanon. Devised and executed a

strategy to transform the existing branch network into complete sales

and distribution networks.

o Resulting in a 80% increase in sales and a 75 FTE staff

reduction and 82% increase in efficiency

. Orchestrated a BPR and sales program for one of the top 3 Banks in

Pakistan. Conducted a total Business transformation effort and

organizational restructuring. Focused on an 1100 countrywide branch

network, which entailed re-engineering of key processes, removal of

non-essential operational activities and the restructuring of all

branch functions.

o Resulting in a 76% increase in sales and a 1000 FTE staff

reduction 97% increase in efficiency.

Advanced Software Knowledge:

. Visio,

. MS Project,

. Excel/Visual Basic, Word, Power Point

Professional Experience

Senior Consultant, LoBue Associates, Inc. Chicago, IL

2006 - Present

. Worked in the North Africa, Middle Eastern, UAE and South East Asian

Regions

. Identify and analyze data to resolve issues and recommend solutions

utilizing principals of business development and operational

procedures

. Gather and analyze information on problem procedures including present

operating procedures and organization structure

. Document, design, develop and implement solutions such as

installation of alternative methods and procedures in processing

methods and practices. In addition, restructuring of existing

products and services

. Plan, direct and coordinate activities of project to ensure

objectives are accomplished within prescribed time frame and budget

Asst. Vice President/Relationship Manager, JP Morgan - Structured Finance,

Chicago, IL 2005 - 2006

. Managed a portfolio of collateral debt obligations comprised of

synthetics, asset back securities and bonds

. Collaborated with cross functional teams, including investment

bankers, accountants, legal counsel and servicers to accomplish

objectives. Ensured deadlines are met as it related to monthly

investor reports and bondholder payments

. Managed a team of 9 senior corporate trust administrators

Relationship Manager/Trust Officer, LaSalle Bank - Wealth Management,

Chicago, IL 2001 - 2005

. Managed a portfolio of custody accounts, with market values between $2

- $54 million, within the Wealth Management Division

. Conducted quarterly audits of custody accounts, provided findings and

recommendations to Senior Management and Compliance Counsel

. Initiated controls and procedures within the Personal Custody/Wealth

Management divisions

Operations Manager, Bank One Corporation - Corporate Trust, Chicago, IL

2000 - 2001

. Developed a Control and Compliance Unit within Investment Management

Global Corporate Trust

. Managed procedure development, processing and administration of closed

Land Trust Accounts

. Managed a staff of 8 securities specialists

Project Manager, Harris Trust & Savings Bank - Corporate Trust, Chicago, IL

1998 -2000

. Coordinated the development and implementation of service level

agreements with internal business partners

. Conducted auditing, risk assessment and quality control within the

department

. Managed the productivity/quality measurement initiative within the

department an updated and balanced departmental budgets

Cash Control Supervisor/Area Auditor, Museum of Science & Industry,

Chicago, IL 1991 - 1998

. Functioned as liaison between banking institutions and Cash Station

operations

. Audited all revenue generating areas, and responsible for audit

summaries and auditor recommendations

. Created forms that allowed for cash to be controlled in more precise

and efficient manner

Education

Degree: MA - Master of Arts, Leadership & Organizational Development

DePaul University, Chicago, IL

Degree: BS - Bachelors of Science, Commerce, Management

DePaul University, Chicago, IL

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