Commercial Lender, Finance, Business Development

Melissa M. Pinks

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Education

University of Mary Bismarck, ND

Associates of Science Degree: Business Administration May 2001

Bachelor of Science Degree: Business Communications August 2001

Four year Academic Scholarship

Overall GPA: 3.59; Major GPA: 3.88

Coursework: Advanced Public Speaking, Business Law, Public Relations, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Computer Information Systems.

Dakota School of Banking Jamestown, ND

Graduate and Certificate of Completion June 2014

Awarded “Top Bank” for team simulated BankExec competition.

Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program Bismarck, ND

Graduate and Certificate of Achievement May 2013

Class Representative at Graduation ceremony.

Dale Carnegie & Associates Bismarck, ND

Graduate and Certificate of Achievement November 2012

Received Human Resources Award for final presentation as voted by my peers.

Employment Experience

American Bank Center Bismarck, ND

Business Banking Officer July 2011 to December 2015 Responsible for managing & developing a commercial based portfolio of banking products through active prospecting efforts and community involvement. Financial analysis monitoring and customer service skills highly implemented.

Starion Financial Bismarck, ND

Business Banking Officer October 2007 to July 2011

Responsibilities mirrored above description.

One Source Lighting Bismarck, ND

Commercial Lighting Specialist March 2003 to October 2007 Effectively maintained & established new client relationships in lighting and electrical sales by cold calling on local businesses. Increased personal sales by 40% from 2005 to 2006 on a part-time basis. Achieved & maintained top sales performance in the company for three years while working part-time.

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Employment Experience (continued)

Fireside Office Plus Bismarck, ND

Imaging Specialist Sales Representative March 2002 to March 2003

Specialized in sales of copiers and fax machines. Scheduled appointments, prepared proposal information and competitive reports, & met with decision-makers. Awarded first place for presentation of digital demonstration at the regional Kyocera Mita sales workshop.

Northwestern Mutual Financial Network Bismarck, ND

Financial Representative/Intern May 2001 to August 2001

Financial Representative/Full Time August 2001 to March 2002

Successfully completed an internship which was ranked among the top ten in the nation. Independent financial representative responsible for managing my own office. Provided solutions to clients upon assessing their needs to achieve financial and personal goals.

Awards and Activities

Freshman Class President, University of Mary

Past Member of University of Mary Alumni Council

Past Treasurer for Bismarck Downtowner’s Association, 2009 & 2010

Ambassador Team Member, Bismarck/Mandan Chamber of Commerce

oChairperson for Ambassador Committee, 2010

oAwarded 2013 Ambassador of the Year at the Chamber Annual Dinner

Excellence in Business Committee Member, Bismarck/Mandan Chamber of Commerce

oChairperson for Committee, 2009 to 2012

Total Resource Campaign, Bismarck/Mandan Chamber of Commerce, 2009 & 2010

oAwarded incentive trip for achieved goal in total sales

Emerging Leaders Program, Independent Community Banks of ND, 2012 to 2015

oAwarded trip to Washington, DC for National ICBA Summit conference, 2014

United Way Campaign Cabinet Captain, 2013 & 2014

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