Strong leader for the Chicago Metro Area of Bank of America. Manage 15 Financial Centers and over 150 associates. Integral member of leadership team in Chicago. Strong engager of associates with effective process and project management skills. Ability to efficiently shape the vision and direction of an organization.

Responsible for managing a region of thirteen branches and over 125 employees. Responsible for developing, motivating and managing the performance of thirteen branch managers to ensure the expectations of the branches and the region are attained.

Managed the TCF Bank Lakeshore Business Banking Division. Responsible for developing and meeting the net income plan of the division as well as developing and implementing strategy to achieve performance expectations.Responsible for managing the performance of five region managers and fifty Business Bankers. AchievementsAchieved 120% of previous year's sales performance.Exceeded the 2008 financial plan for the division.Developed the Business Banking Division recognition and incentive programs to motivate and recognize the top performers in the division.Retail Banking

Responsible for the performance of Traditional and In-Store branches located in south Chicago and the south suburbs.Managed the net income plan of a checking base over 100,000 and a $700 million deposit base.Managed four Region Managers and an area with over 350 employees.Responsible for the deposit products growth and delivery and maintaining the overall operational integrity of the branches.AchievementsDeveloped the retail banking Career Advancement Program.Successfully completed a project to revise and implement responsibilities of region managers in order to increase efficiency and effectiveness in the Lakeshore Division.Grew the deposit and checking base by developing a team that can exceed the service standards of the organization.Implemented new strategies and branch design to improve profitability in under-performing branches while sustaining and growing profitability in performing branches.Earned Presidents Club Awards and Leaders Club Awards for exceptional performance.Developed five branch managers to the region manager

Managed four In-Store regions ranging from eight to eleven branches in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.Responsible for setting and communicating expectations, developing skills and monitoring and managing the performance of branch managers.Developed and engaged team members, communicated strategy and vision for success and maintained the operational integrity of the branches.AchievementsSuccessfully revitalized four regions to exceed expectations.Developed multiple team members to management positions including sixteen Branch Managers.Opened six de novo branches.Retail Banking

Managed four In-Store regions ranging from eight to eleven branches in Chicago and the surrounding suburbs.Responsible for setting expectations, communication of the strategy, team motivation and engagement, developing skills, analyzing results and managing the performance of branch managers.Responsible for maintaining the compliance and operational integrity of the branches.AchievementsSuccessfully revitalized four under-performing regions to exceed production and net income expectations.Opened six de novo branches.Earned President's Club 2000 to 2004.

Managed five TCF Bank branches including Campus, In-Store and Traditional. Obtained the Series 6 and 63 licenses as well as the Life and Health Insurance licenses. Sold mutual funds and annuities to clients in need of financial diversification.Developed team members to higher levels of responsibility.Successfully managed through the acquisition of two banks.

Manage a region of thirteen branches in western suburbs of Chicago. Responsible for staffing, developing, motivating and managing thirteen branch managers and 125 employees to ensure the performance and net income expectations are attained.Successfully designed and implemented relationship building techniques in Lakeshore Division.Developed and implemented successful sales and marketing promotions for over 170 in store branches. Integral part of the strategic planning of the Lakeshore retail division net income plan.AchievementsEarned Presidents Club honors as the top region manager in 2009. Developed eight team members to branch manager positions.Business Banking - Division Manager - Vice PresidentNovember 2007 to January 2009Managed the TCF Bank Lakeshore Business Banking Division. Developed the net income plan of the division as well as developed and implemented a strategic incentive compensation plan and recognition program to achieve performance expectations.Responsible for managing the performance of five region managers and fifty Business Bankers. Integral part of the strategic planning committee of the Business Banking Division in all geographies of TCF Bank. Communicated with all levels of management to ensure resources are available to meet the needs of the division.AchievementsAchieved 120% of previous year's sales performance.Exceeded the 2008 financial plan for the division.

Vice PresidentAugust 2004 to November 2007Responsible for the performance of Traditional and In-Store branches located in south Chicago and the south suburbs.Managed the net income plan of a checking base over 100,000 and a $700 million deposit base.Developed and managed four Region Managers and an area with over 350 employees in 42 branches.Responsible for the deposit products growth and delivery and maintaining the overall operational integrity of the branches.Implemented new strategies and branch design to improve profitability in under-performing branches while sustaining and growing profitability in performing branches. Successfully opened five de novo branches.