Robert D. Ferguson
Monroe, Louisiana 71201
Home 318-***-****
Cell 318-***-****
abm8ol@r.postjobfree.com
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Experienced in:
Management-Lending-Managed Assets-Loan Review
Credit Administration-Marketing/Advertising-Operations-Compliance
Information Systems-Financial Planning and Portfolio Management
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Additional Skills
Word processing, Spreadsheets, Ad layouts, Financial statement analysis,
Financial Planning, Budgeting, Personnel management, Investment strategy,
Project organization, Report preparation and presentation
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Professional Experience
Regions Bank, Monroe, Louisiana March 2008 to
October 2008
Vice President, Community Banking Relationship Manager
. Managed relationships between $500M and $10MM in size
. Expand business relationships with current customers and develop new
business relationships
. Work with branch managers to increase their customer base of business
customers
Community Trust Bank, Inc., Lexington, Kentucky October 2003
to March 2008
Small Business Banking Officer
. Increased SBA Loan Portfolio from $1MM to $5MM by the end of first
year and to $10MM by end of second year.
. Coordinate loans utilizing the Small Business Administration loan
programs, acting as liason between Community Trust Bank, Inc. and
S.B.A.
. Assist lenders at various locations statewide in loan preparation,
documentation, presentation and closing.
Bank of West Baton Rouge, Port Allen, LA. June 1993 to
December 1995
Loan Services and Marketing Department Chairman.
. Automated Special Assets Department as well as set up Loan Loss
Recovery program.
. Supervised the Loan Services Department and Marketing/Advertising
Department.
. Implemented programs within the community to promote the "friendly"
image.
. Initiated Officer Call program.
Premier Bank, N.A., Baton Rouge, LA. February 1990
to August 1992
Vice President
Managed $10-$15 million commercial portfolio of problem loans in excess of
$100,000 throughout Louisiana (Lafayette, Houma, Shreveport, and Baton
Rouge) so as to minimize loss to the bank.
Fidelity Bank, N.A., San Antonio, Texas. August
1989 to January 1990
Senior Vice President
. Supervised portfolio consisting of commercial loans ($5 million),
Special Assets ($8-$10 million), and bank owned real estate ($6
million).
. Instituted a recovery program, acting as liaison between the bank and
attorneys.
. Assisted CEO in developing credit and loan review function.
Bank One, Texas, N.A., Jefferson County, (Beaumont, Port Arthur, and
Orange), Texas
June 1982 to July 1989
Vice President/Manager of Credit Department
. Managed credit department, workout loans, and non-performing assets in
Beaumont location.
. Served as Compliance Officer for three banks (2-national, 1-state).
. Compiled reports for Mcorp Management, the U.S. Small Business
Administration, the F.D.I.C., and local bank management.
Vice President/Manager of Managed Assets Department
. Supervised two officers and support staff (secretary and
administrative assistants) with $30 million loan portfolio and $6
million bank owned real estate portfolio.
. Member of Senior Loan Committee and Managed Assets Committee.
Calcasieu Marine National Bank, Lake Charles, LA. June 1977 to
May 1982
Assistant Branch Manager - Highway 14 Branch.
. Managed Branch operations for a $25 million branch of a $500 million
bank.
. Profits for the branch more than doubled while other branches showed
little profit or some loss.
Administrative Assistant - Loan Review Department
Analyzed and evaluated loan portfolios of branches throughout the 27 bank
system.
Branch Manager - Moss Bluff Branch
Managed the personnel and operations of the branch as well as officer call
program to develop consumer, real estate, and commercial loans.
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Education
M.B. A. with concentration in Computer Information Systems from Louisiana
Tech University, August 2002
American Institute of Banking Courses: !977-1982
. Principles of Banking
. Installment Loans
. Real Estate Financing
. Bank Management
. Accounting.
B.A in Education from Louisiana Tech University, August 1974
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Additional Experience
The Matrix Group, Lexington, KY February
2003 to October 2003
Programmer
Program surveys in SPSS and WinCross for management to develop reports for
customers.
Neighborhood Lenders/GMFS, Inc., Baton Rouge, LA. February 2000
to June 2000
Loan Representative
Make First and Second Mortgage loans, including HELOC's, to clients from
leads generated from outside sources.
Prudential Insurance Company/Pruco Securities, Baton Rouge, LA. May
1999 to September 1999
Agent and Registered Representative
Assisted clients to develop and initiate insurance and financial plans.
New York Life Insurance Company, and New York Life Insurance and Annuity
Corporation, Baton Rouge, LA. Agent and Registered Representative
December 1995 to May 1999
Insurance and investment sales representative for individuals and
businesses. Developed financial plan using life, health, and long term
care insurance products as well as fixed and variable annuities, mutual
funds, and other financial products.