Paul A. Tobias, AAP, CCM 517-***-****
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Professional Profile
• 17 years experience exceeding and far exceeding sales goals in treasury management services
• Consistently cultivated new commercial deposits despite market conditions
• Communicate effectively at all levels of an organization • Proven ability to persuade customers to leave current financial institution relationship
• Resourceful, in Process Analysis and Problem solving skills
• Strong analytical skills coupled with a systemic approach to problem solving
Professional Experience
Paducah Bank and Trust Co., Paducah, KY
July, 2010 to November, 2011
VP, Director of Operations
Achievements:
• Implemented and launched new credit card product
• Directed implementation of ACH management and risk mitigation system
• Successfully solved personnel issues and improved worker productivity
• Performed major overhaul of risk policies and procedures in the areas of internet banking, ACH, remote deposit capture and wire processing
Responsibilities:
• Manage 30+ people over four departments with five direct reports.
• Appointed as voting member of IT and Compliance committees
• Managed vendor relationships and department budgets
• Trained other departments on new policies and procedures
Cash Management Strategies, LLC, Parma, MI
March, 2009 to June, 2010
Consultant
Achievements:
• Increased the number of RDC clients 300% in 6 months at de-novo community bank.
• Launched commercial sales campaign with immediate sales results at mid-sized credit union
• Trained staff on treasury management products
• Succeeded in Income enhancement programs to improve profitability
Responsibilities:
• Coordinated sales calls and strategy for new business
• Create policies and system procedures for new products
• Liaison between senior management and vendors
• Assessed operational deficiencies and make recommendations
• Coordinated implementation of key software solutions between staff and vendors
TCF National Bank
April, 2000 to March, 2009
Vice President, Cash Management Sales Officer
Achievements:
• Grew deposit portfolio from approximately $20 million to $40 million during my stay at TCF Bank, second largest portfolio at TCF
• Lead all regions in sales of new remote deposit capture product
• Averaged $75,000 in new fee income annually
• Maintained 100% client retention of factors I controlled
Responsibilities:
• Developed and enhanced existing commercial relationships
• Drove the development of new business relationship
• Sold cash management products with branch and commercial lenders
Citizens Bank, Jackson, MI
December, 1995 to March, 2000
Cash Management Officer
Achievements:
• Managed deposit portfolio of approximately 75 commercial relationships and grew to over 100 in last two years with deposit balances at approximately $100 million
• Enhanced merchant banking program from a unprofitable product to annual revenue over $100,000 annually with City Bank and Trust
• Called on the largest geographical area for Citizens Bank and increased sales enough to justify the hiring of two new cash management sales officers
Responsibilities:
• Developed and launch new cash management products
• Developed new non-lending business relationships
• Sold cash management products with Branch and Commercial lenders
ADP Network Services, Ann Arbor, MI
January, 1993 to December, 1995
TSS Project Leader
Achievements:
• Launched new product systems in over 20 commercial banks
• Created and delivered new training material to clients on site
• Lead division in development and delivery of new product line
Responsibilities:
• Train bank operations staff on system processes
• Implement systems for new clients
• Provide daily systems support
• Perform Alpha and Beta testing support for upgrades and new products
• Deliver industry knowledge to system developers to better meet client needs
Peoples State Bank, St. Joseph, MI
September, 1991 to December, 1993
Commercial Services Officer
Achievements:
• Increased Deposit portfolio 10% during a time when the rest of the bank had a net loss in deposits
• Developed, implemented and sold new cash management products
• Lead the bank’s calling program in one of its most profitable years
• Created and monitored bank wide client calling program
Responsibilities:
• Trained all relationship managers on cash management products
• Installed new products for commercial clients and provided onsite training
• Created and launched marketing material for cash management products
• Lead bank wide calling program including planning monthly sales meetings
ADP Network Services, Ann Arbor, MI
June, 1983 to August, 1991
Technical Support Specialist
Achievements:
• Developed and launched productivity incentive program
• Provided day to day client support to over 30 Regional and National Banks
• Supported most profitable sales region
Responsibilities:
• Supported Sales Representatives with technical information
• Implemented systems for new clients
• Provided day to day client support to over 30 Regional and National Banks
• Performed Alpha and Beta testing support for upgrades and new products
• Directed report of 25 data entry clerks.
Education
Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
Bachelor’s of Business Administration - Accounting
Walsh College, Troy, MI
Masters of Science in Finance
1989 Certified Cash Manager, Association of Financial Professionals
2000 Accredited ACH Professional, NACHA