DEBORAH BENNETT

*** ****** ***** *****, ************, MD 21793

H: 301-***-**** C: 301-***-****

adm66w@r.postjobfree.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/deborah-bennett-b2a4ba33

SUMMARY

Well-qualified and results-oriented Banking Professional with over 25 years of successful experience in positions of increasing responsibility and duties. Top performer with track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales goals and customer expectations. Skilled at educating customers on banking products and recommending best options that meet their needs.

EXPERIENCE

Community Relationship Manager III, Vice President

First United Bank & Trust, April 2016 to April 2020

Opened first technology branch for First United Bank & Trust, called “The Branch of the Future”. My role as a CRM is to oversee all management responsibilities and promote business development. Some additional duties include; following operational and compliance procedures, budget (Net Interest Spread), business development calls to prospects while retaining current clients, sending referrals to my partners, exceeding branch sales goals, processing and underwriting small business loans, training/coaching staff and hiring the right people to make the branch successful. Currently, I am a Notary, authorized to use a Medallion Stamp and have an NMLS # 500518.

Branch Manager, Vice President

Sandy Spring Bank, May 2004 to April 2016

Complete management responsibility of branch and staff to include sales, budget and operational goals, hiring and training of new employees. Responsible for the sale and settlement of bank products, marketing and business development. In 2014 was promoted to a Commercial Branch with extensive goals. Finished in 2cd place within the company out of 46 branches.

Assistant Manager

M&T Bank, Jun 1977 to May 2004

During my career with First National Bank of MD, All First and M&T Bank, I held multiple different positions starting as a mail runner, bookkeeper, proof operator, teller, teller supervisor, to an Assistant Manager. As an Assistant Manager, I oversaw staff, to perform all duties as required on platform, be proficient on sales goals, loan settlements, and deposit growth.

SKILLS

CUSTOMER SERVICE RELATIONS

NEW BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT

STAFF TRAINING & DEVELOPMENT

MARKETING FINANCIAL SERVICES

BRANCH MANAGEMENT

REGULATORY MANAGEMENT

ACCOMPLISHMENTS

BRANCH MANAGER 2008

PROMOTED TO ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT 2010

PROMOTED TO VICE PRESIDENT 2012

PRESIDENTS AWARDS 2009, 2012

LEADERSHIP OF FREDERICK COUNTY 2019

COMMUNITY SERVICE/VOLUNTEER

Walkersville Youth and High School Head Cheerleading Advisor 1990-2004

Judge Ms. Maryland Beauty Pageants in 2015, 2017, 2019, 2020

Frederick Home Show

United Way, Stuff the Bus Campaign

In the Streets

Kris Kringle Parade

SHIP

Kids Pro Day

ORGANIZATIONS

Women’s Business Network of Frederick County, Director & President 2021-2022

Member for Downtown Connectors BNI Group

Leadership of Frederick County, Alumni

Member Frederick County Chamber

Member Downtown Frederick Partnership

Member of Wholistic Women’s Group

EDUCATION

Bachelor of Arts, Business Administration

Mount Saint Mary University, 2013

I graduated from Mount Saint Mary's University to further my education. Today, I represent the Mount through advertisement in the Frederick New Post, Mount Website and Video for new recruits, Sandy Spring Bank Website and Twitter.

Associate of Arts, Business

Frederick Community College, 2007

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