Manager Management

Christopher Swinford

Email: *********@********.***

Address: **** **** **

City: Highland

State: IN

Zip: 46322

Country: USA

Phone: 219-***-****

Skill Level: Senior

Salary Range: $80,000

Willing to Relocate

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Christopher Swinford

9825 Erie St. Mobile 219-***-****

Highland, IN 46322 *********@********.***

Senior Executive

Successful track record building profitable businesses.

Distinguished 7+ years career introducing business plans to drive growth within extremely competitive markets: Expert in creating vision, identifying opportunities, developing new products and services, deliver strong revenues and profits, and positioning start-up, existing, and turnaround businesses for sustainable growth.

Recognized for establishing, growing, and managing top performing teams: Skilled in recruiting, developing and leading engineering, business development, product management, operations, marketing, Information Technology (IT) and logistics teams, to consistently exceed goals across evolving business and market environments. Recognized by colleagues for unwavering integrity and the ability to balance multiple priorities, deadlines, and projects in achieving corporate objectives.

Extensive Experience & Expertise In:

Strategy, Execution & Management aai Product Development & Marketing aai Revenue, Profit & Market Growth aai Deal Structuring & Contract Negotiations aai Cost & Performance Improvement aai Client/Customer Satisfaction Turnaround aai Team Development & Leadership aai Strategic Partnerships & Alliances aai Multi State Management aai Financial & Legal Transactions aai Regional Management aai Business Turnaround aai Corporate Turnaround aai Retail Management aai Financial Management aai Project Management aai Corporate/Management Consulting

Seasoned Entrepreneur who has been a key contributor to the financial management of two successful family businesses.

Accomplished Speaker & Presenter who has organized and served as Keynote Speaker and Master of Ceremonies for multiple grand openings with local elected officials and dignitaries as key participants.

Financial Center Manager & Officer with Fifth Third Bank, who led the management of 150 team members in 15 full-service banking centers to increase deposits $225M a year, originate $120M of new loans per annum, and elevate customer satisfaction 20%.

Branch Manager with TCF Bank, who rotated Branch Management assignments and turned around seven underperforming branches.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Coats for Kids and Families aai 2011-Present

Vice President / Board Member

Non-Profit organization that provides coats and winter clothing to families in need. Full responsibility for creating business plan and growth strategy, defining offerings, and delivery methods. Establishing partnerships, and building operating infrastructure. Managing/Leading/Working with 100% volunteers.

S&K Masonry, Highland, IN aai 2007-Present

Vice President

Multi-State Senior-level responsibility for corporate turnaround & project management of all ongoing jobs. Interfaces with general contractors and business partners (700-1500) to solidify working relationships, ensure on-time performance, control production quality, and manage expenses at or below planned levels. Directs/performs financial management of the company, creating and analyzing management reports. Interfaces with accounting firm/auditors. Responsible for all IT & Communications Development.

Storage King, Merrillville, IN aai 2007-Present

Family-owned self-storage business.

Vice President

Manages the activities of the on-site manager, maintains security, keeps the books, and interfaces with the company's accounting/auditing firm. Develops initiatives to promote the company's brand in the area via marketing to gain more market share. Responsible for all IT & Communications Development.

Fifth Third Bank, Chicago, IL aai 2007-2010

Financial Center Manager & Officer

Led the management of 15 branches with responsibility for spearheading growth of deposits, increasing loan originations, delivering optimal customer service, and turning around under-performing branches. Led and directed a combined team of about 150 employees throughout the region. Planned and directed the launch of new branch offices that included the participation of local government officials.

aai Led the increase of deposits throughout the region at approximately $225M per year.

aai Orchestrated the origination of $120M of new loans per year.

aai Proactively directed a 20% average increase in customer satisfaction per year.

aai Launched a new branch office in Kankakee, IL that opened 500 new accounts in the first 30 days.

aai Turned around three underperforming branches by analyzing and correcting problem areas. In one instance, replaced the entire branch team.

aai Elevated the company brand in each community by forging relationships with local officials and actively participating in community affairs.

TCF Bank, Bourbonnais, IL aai 2005-2007 & 2010

Branch Manager

Recruited to lead and direct total branch operations. Created and implemented an action plan to encourage and motivate a career-based team mindset and mentored employees on attainment of career goals. Led team members to participate in community events and build a strong relationship with the community. Selected to rotate branch management assignments to utilize operations management and financial management skills to turn around underperforming branches and to open a key new branch.

aai Turnaround seven faltering branches.

aai Spearheaded the opening of a new branch and led performance to become a top 15 branch (out of 440) commencing with the first month of operation.

aai Developed and implemented cross-sell strategies to increase market share.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS AFFILLIATIONS

Doctorate, Business Administration 2012 Coats for Kids and Families Org.

Ashwood University, 3.92 GPA of 4.0 Metropolitan Club

Young Executives Club

Certificate of Business Security 2012 Chicago Society Club

Certificate of E-Business Management 2012 National Honorary Society

Cambridge Society

Masters, Business Administration 2007

Ashwood University, 3.25 GPA of 4.0 Online

BS, Business Administration, 2006

Ashwood University, 3.94 GPA of 4.0, Online

BS, Computer Information Security Systems, 2005

Westwood College of Technology, 3.96 GPA of4.0

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