Linda M. Simko
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SKILLS
Minute Clinic scheduling
Customer Service, Problem Solving and Decision Making
Microsoft Office Experience (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point)
High Level Presentations
Team Building & Leadership
Relationship Management
Project Management Including Facility Training
Sales Planning, Closing and Negotiating
CAREER CHRONOLOGY
CVS
MINUTE CLINIC CONTRACTOR 2019-2023
Responsible for Scheduling and coordinating the work schedules of Providers.
Responsible for scheduling markets that have a rotating schedule and supporting all markets
with on call duties and replacement of staff as needed.
Finds providers to fill open shifts while minimizing overtime.
Maintains Provider profiles.
Ensures that Markets are within staffing and scheduling budget.
ROSS SIMONS
CALL CENTER SUPERVISOR 2015- 2018
Review daily performance reports, set team sales expectations
Coaching and development of call center associates in best sales practices and customer service
Handle escalation calls and resolve customer issues
Leader of top performing sales team
Development and creation of Employee Weekly Newsletter, Employee Recognition Program
Conducted monthly performance assessments and development plans.
BANK OF AMERICA, DANIELSON, CT 2006-2015
ASSISTANT BRANCH MANAGER
Review daily performance reporting, conduct huddle, set expectations and gain commitment from associates
Coaching and development of platform and teller staff in customer treatment, customer engagement and deepening customer relationships
Lobby leadership and engagement of customers to direct them to appropriate teammates and partners
Consistently exceeds performer
Manage risk daily and completion of BCORA reporting monthly
Act as Interim Manager at various Banking Centers throughout the region
BANK OFAMERICA, OLD SAYBROOK, CT 2006-2015
INTERIM BRANCH MANAGER
Led, managed and coached team to exceed goals, ensure operational excellence and provide first class experiences for our customers; exceeded sales goals and improved Customer Experience scores from 78% to 94%)
Coached teller and platform staff in customer engagement and deepening relationships; improved engagement rate from 0% to 7.0%)
Executed sales and service plays using the One Team Model
Performed lobby leadership, coaching and observation through the eyes of the customer.
Conducted quarterly performance assessments and development plans.
Proactively identified and managed risk daily
Participated in community events to position the bank as a leader within the area.
BANK OF AMERICA, EAST PROVIDENCE, RI 2006-2015
SALES TEAM MANAGER
Successful development of Mass Affluent Associates exceeding all Hoshin plan goals.
Established strong management routines utilizing MPV Methodology to build, coach and drive a consistent top-performing sales team.
As Unit Sales Champion, developed training program in Sales Fundamentals to educate
associates in the direct correlation of Customer Experience, Quality and Sales.
Developed all Sales and Marketing Promotions for the Consumer Business.
Provided Unit with Monthly Metric Outlier Reporting to ensure commitment to Leadership Successes. Leveraged feedback from leadership and business partners to improve and develop areas
of opportunity.
Coached and prepared associates for promotional career opportunities within Bank of America.
CITIZENS BANK, WOONSOCKET, RI
ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, BRANCH MANAGER II WOONSOCKET, RI 2002-2006
High-profile management position accountable for soliciting business accounts and
developing strategic alliances with customers and clients.
Developed tactics to increase assets and profitability.
Implemented innovative marketing principles and promotional sales events for financial growth.
Cross-selling of banking services and products to clients.
Participated in community events to position the bank as a leader within the territory.
Managed a staff of 12, with a deposit base of $85 million.
Ranked #3 out of 52 Branches in the state of RI
ACCOMPLISHMENTS
World Class Customer Experience Award 15+Years of Banking Experience
Top 2% Ranked National Sales Manager Frontline Leadership College
Recognized as Banker of the Year Creator and Editor of Employee Newsletter