Jonathan W. Chavis
Dillon, SC 29536
843-***-**** *********@***.***
SUMMARY
Competent, dynamic, results oriented district manager with 15 years
successful management experience, possessing excellent communication and
interpersonal skills. Able to identify areas of strength and weakness of
an organization then implement company policies, standards, changes in
operation, and systems that optimize productivity and bottom line. Key
management skills include team building, training and development, problem
solving, strategic planning, improving operation efficiency and ability to
analyze large amounts of information quickly. Areas of expertise:
Multi Unit Management Insurance Sales Management
Lending Management Collection Management
Employee Acquisition and Training Compliance Management
Management
Profit Loss Management
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CITIFINANCIAL, Marion, SC 1998 - 2010
District Manager
Managed 8 full service financial branch locations and 43 employees to reach
monthly, quarterly, and yearly objectives. Recruited, hired and developed
all employees. Responsible for profit and loss, financial planning, goal
setting, market planning, expense control, customer satisfaction, loss
mitigation, portfolio growth, risk management, internal auditing and
compliance to all company, state, and federal regulations.
. Implemented weekly meetings for loss mitigation training and increased
profit in branches by 11% average yearly. District finished top 10% of
peers in profit for 7 years (Chairman's Award Winner) and top 25% for 5
years.
. Established real estate captains in each location and increased growth by
14% average yearly. District led area in real estate growth for 7 years.
. Held "Voice of Employee" meetings monthly to increase employee
involvement and morale. Had lowest turnover in area for 13 of 15 years
while continually increasing production and finishing above 75% of peers
in profit. District finished top 5% annually in employee satisfaction
survey.
. Conducted monthly audits on branch locations to ensure compliance to
company policies and procedure. Improved efficiency of branch procedures
as well as productivity. Won 100% passing audit award for 12 years.
. Held insurance sales training calls monthly to help employees explain
features and benefits of products while overcoming objections. District
led area in insurance sales for 7 years and had the highest number of
customer protected against default.
. Established market specific calling program to increase new loans to
present and former borrowers. Present borrower growth was 21% and former
borrower growth was 13%. This increased personal loan growth in area to
12% average annually.
. Selected as BMOP trainer for company for 8 years. This is very
prestigious honor because this person helps train and mentor branch
managers across the country.
. Created dealer profile program that increased dealer business by 9%
average annually which added 3% annually to growth. The 3% was top 10%
in the area.
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CITIFINANCIAL, Myrtle Beach, SC 1995 - 1998
Branch Manager
Managed full service financial branch operation with 4 employees. Was
responsible for profit and loss including collections, lending, selling
insurance, and expense control.
. Reduced expenses by 20% with increased management of overtime by
implementing flexible schedules for all employees at time that better
served the customers. Had highest profit in area for 3 years.
. Implemented loss mitigation training and decreased losses by 12%.
Increased profit by more than 15% over 3 years.
. Held weekly training meeting to ensure compliance to all company policies
and procedures. Increased efficiency and passed 100% of all state and
company audits.
. Signed 10 dealers that produced approximately $300K personal loan growth
annually. Branch grew 18% yearly and was number 1 in area in personal
loan growth.
MANAGEMENT SKILLS
Proven ability to manage with consistent results. Excellent organizational
and analytical skills that enhances my ability to lead projects and get
results. Dedicated and committed, willing to take on challenging roles,
tough assignments, and work to tight deadlines. A positive approach to
tasks and willingness to build a versatile team has produced many
accomplishments. The ability to form good relationships with both peers
and staff is central to my character. Able to instill company vision to
achieve company goals and surpass production expectations while maintaining
compliance, customer service, and employee morale.
EDUCATION
BA, School Management Services, Coker College, Hartsville, SC, 1995