Christopher Ray Email & Phone Number

Portland, Or, Us

Portland, Oregon, United States

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

We work with business owners to help their companies thrive. With a team of experts, we empower business owners to be their best, and help them to shore up aspects of their corporate ecosystem that may be outside their existing skill set.You can reach me at 503-928-4720 or trilbygroup@gmail.com. Primary areas of focus are: Business Formation Strategic Planning Master Networking Strategies Fraud Prevention Navigating Banking and Lending Sales Process Management Human Risk Management Security and Privacy Awareness

Sherwood, Oregon, United States

I wore a lot of hats at Synergy: 🤠👨‍✈️👷‍♂️👨‍🌾👨‍🎓🕵️‍♂️As Director of Business Development, I worked to strategically position Synergy in Oregon and Washington as the go to provider for HVAC services. I especially highlight our teams, expert design skills, experience in antiquated and uncommon systems, including hydronic systems, geothermal systems and boilers.As Sales Manager, I worked potential customers to find quality, high efficiency solutions for their residential and commercial heating and cooling needs. I did this while showing the benefit of Synergy’s value, added products and services, combined with seasoned investigative sales strategies, and a heart for people.As Crew Chief, I ensured that our technicians have what they need for each job, are genuinely appreciated for their work, and receive prompt attention to issues when they arose.

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

Wine tasting, scenic tours, My. Hood, Oregon Coast, Pub Crawls, Birthdays, Bachelor/ Bachelorette Parties

Portland, Oregon Metropolitan Area

B2B | Finance | Account Management | Lending | RetailManaged business relationships, assessing needs and identifying potential for deepening through lending, cash management, and merchant services.Oversaw branch operations, employee development, and business growth.Key4Women Certified Advisor

Salem, Oregon

(formerly Willamette Community Bank)B2B | Finance | Account Management | Lending | RetailResponsible for business development, bringing new commercial relationships to the bank.Managed a portfolio of business clients, addressing changing needs, facilitating Real Estate ant C&I lending, and recommending Cash Management services to streamline cashflow and operations.Researched, designed, and implemented Attorney the bank's first banking program, resulting in > $2MM in new deposits the first year.Performed initial underwriting on business loans up to $10MM.Managed center-of-influence (COI) relationships with members of key professions.Conducted sales trainings, primarily in the areas of skilled networking, business development, and portfolio management.

Salem, Oregon

Position due to merger.B2B | Finance | Account Management | Lending | Credit | Operations | RetailSenior branch banker, responsible for consumer and small business lending, new accounts, branch operations, and supervision of teller staff.

(formerly Bank of the Cascades) B2B | Finance | Account Management | Lending | Business DevelopmentAdvocated for the bank in Salem and surrounding communities through building vital relationships with business and community leaders.Worked with business owners and non-profit executives to identify opportunities to grow the bank's deposit and loan portfolios.Managed $15MM loan portfolio with loans between $250M and $2.5MM.Managed COI relationships with members of key professions.

(formerly Bank of the Cascades) B2B | Finance | Account Management | Lending | Business Development | Operations | Management | RetailOversaw all functions of the branch, including consumer and small business lending, new accounts, branch operations, and supervision of staff.Responsible for meeting personal production goals.Oversaw closing of the branch in 2016.

(formerly Bank of the Cascades) **2014 Western Oregon Banker of the Year**Senior Relationship BankerResponsible for consumer and small business lending, new accounts, and operations.Supervised teller staff.Built and maintained vital community and COI relationships.

(formerly Bank of the Cascades)Responsible for new accounts and consumer lending.Assisted with branch operations.Built and maintained community and business partnerships to help grow the brand.

Salem, Oregon

Facilitated a Sunday School program for teens and adults with special needs.Oversaw development of and implementation of support ministries for children with special needs and their families

Salem, Oregon

Specialized in small business sales, branding, and sales methodology training.

Salem, Oregon

**Assistant Store Manager**Excelled in recruitment, training, and development of personnel in a highly competitive industryManaged a staff of 15 sales and customer service representativesDeveloped and led Pacific Northwest Data Council, developing leaders in 9 stores and teaching them to train their peers on product knowledge and sales skillsSpearheaded retail-to-business training, teaching prospecting, needs analysis, and account management, causing store to be a consistent leader in retail-to-business sales**Sales Representative**Achieved #2 ranking out of more than 500 representatives in retail-to-business sales for the pacific northwest in 2010Designed and facilitated a customer training class that was adopted company-wide

Salem, Oregon, United States And Palm Springs, California

Master Of Divinity (Mdiv), Church History

Executive Development Program Graduate, Banking And Financial Support Services

A year-long program designed to motivate and accelerate the development of Northwest Banking Industry Leaders.

Bachelor Of Science (Bs), Computer Information Systems

Minor in theater

Diploma Of Graduation, General Studies

Activities and Societies: Theater Club, Lighting Designer/Director, Choir

General Studies

Activities and Societies: Theater, Choir, Public Speaking