Farah Schureman Email & Phone Number

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

9606 S. Santa Monica Blvd., Beverly Hills, Ca, 90210

Greater Los Angeles Area

▪ Work closely with the CEO, in attaining new loans and growing deposits fee-based/other non-interestincome generation, and other financial goals; thru business development efforts and success.▪ Built a strong, thriving book of client, broker, and advisor relationships that compel positive andsustained growth.▪ Loan portfolio consists of C & I lines and loans, real estates loans - non owner occupied 1 to 4 units, 5 units above, retail, commercial and construction loans.▪ Support and coach the sales staff in attaining new loans and growing deposits, fee-based/other noninterest income generation, and other financial goals.▪ Maintain a team-oriented, sales and concierge-like service environment.▪ Expertise concentrated on real estate loan originations, deposit generation and relationshipmanagement.

Greater Los Angeles Area

▪Responsible for the management of offices activities to ensure maximum profits commensurate with the best interest of shareholders, customers, employees, and the communities in Los Angeles area.▪ Principally responsible for the Region’s entire loan and deposit growth and profitability goals, in addition to supporting the efforts of related departments in effectively cross-selling of other bank products and services.▪ Direct reports included Commercial Lending Officers, Business Development Officers and an International Officer. Indirect reports include Branch Service Manager, and other functions.▪ Ensured compliance with Bank policies and procedures.▪ Supervised training and support plans and programs designated to implement and facilitate the International Program.▪ Successfully outsourced the Bank’s international division to City National Bank on “white-label” basis.▪ Grew Los Angeles County franchise by 2x+ the amounts in assets and core deposits through several marketing initiatives within thirteen months of management.▪ Outsourced the bank’s international division to City National Bank on a white-label basis.

Greater Los Angeles Area

▪ Grew portfolio from $112M to $154M in core deposits and reserve accounts (in 5 years), $25M in real estate and term loans, revolving lines of credit, and letters of credit for lower middle market commercial banking customers.▪ Managed and mentored relationship managers and business development officers of the Business Banking Group of Commercial Banking Division for the headquarters office. ▪ Established and communicated goals to staff members to gain commitment and establish a plan of action for goal attainment, utilizing the sales process and developing strategies.▪ Conducted weekly sales meetings and daily briefing/debriefing sessions; assisted team members with assessing ongoing financial service needs and identifying cross-selling opportunities. ▪ Prepared the annual budget and controlled expenses for the assigned area.▪ Member of the “Bank wide Deposit Task Force Committee” to assess bank deposit strategy and give recommendations for 2007/2008 plans.

Greater Los Angeles Area

▪ Developed new business by meeting with existing & prospective clients and attending calls with relationship managers and business development officers, while maintaining an existing portfolio of 100+ clients.▪ Proactively cross-sold all financial products to existing clients.▪ Mentored Relationship Managers through focus meetings to improve business development and customer service.

Greater Los Angeles Area

▪ Managed the existing client portfolio of 250+ clients, while cross-selling financial products with a concentration on deposit products and investment services. ▪ Proactively cross-sold all financial products, concentration on deposit products and investment services.▪ Implemented call reports to highlight client relationships.

Greater Los Angeles Area

▪ Assisted the financial center manager with the overall management of branch performance (12 employees), emphasizing compliance, audit structures, and daily operations.▪ Managed the sales process, including goal setting and strategy development under supervision.▪ Successfully assisted the Financial Center Manager in mentoring employees, held focus meetings to improve customer service levels and sales skills.

Certificate, Pacific Coast Banking School, Banking & Finance

Business Management

Business Administration And Management, General

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