Christopher (Chris) Cramer
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Summary
Results-oriented Director of Sales, Business Development, and Marketing with over 25 years of proven expertise in driving strategic initiatives, elevating sales, optimizing processes, and enhancing team performance. Adept networker with an extensive portfolio of industry contacts contributing to substantial business and revenue growth. Professional Experience
Director of Marketing and Business Development
Aspen Growth Strategies, January 2024 – Present
• Created complete marketing and business development plan
• Spearheading all marketing, website re-creation, networking, sales, and event priorities
• Oversee all sales and sales personnel and their performance
• Cultivating strategic partnerships, we average a 60% increase in sales for all clients Director of Marketing and Business Development
Bencher/CARE Restoration, Nov 2022 – January 2024
• Orchestrated business growth, maintaining 100% of existing business while significantly increasing new opportunities.
• Spearheaded the execution of marketing strategies, resulting in a 30% market share increase within the first year and improved marketing ROI by 65% through data-driven decision-making.
• Cultivated strategic industry partnerships, driving a 50% increase in business development. Regional Manager
PrimeLending, Feb 2021 - Nov 2022
• Boosted revenue by 35% annually through targeted marketing and business development initiatives.
• Expanded team size by 127% through effective recruitment and marketing strategies. Regional Production Manager
Independent Financial, Sep 2018 - Feb 2021
• Achieved consistent annual sales growth of 33% through strategic market penetration and partnership building.
• Expanded team size by 25% each year, fortifying sales and operations. Regional Sales Manager
TIAA, Nov 2017 - Sep 2018
• Key player in launching a new mortgage lending division, surpassing sales and staffing goals by 225%. Director - Sales
Bank of America Merrill Lynch, Feb 2017 - Nov 2017
• Orchestrated brand strategies and marketing to enhance sales across multiple locations.
• Integral in the successful merger of Bank of America and Merrill Lynch. Regional Manager
JPMorgan Chase & Co., Jul 2004 - Jan 2017
• Managed 17 branches with $923M in deposits, consistently ranking in the top 3 for performance.
• Achieved Top 5 company profitability for 12 consecutive years. Education
● Bachelors in Computer Science Program, SUNY Brockport
● Associates in Computer Science, Dean’s List Niagara County Community College