John Straser Email & Phone Number

United States

I have retired after working in the financial services industry over 40 years.

Costa Mesa, CA.

I managed all financial service products provided in AAA offices covering 22 states. Products include Credit Card, Identity Theft, Foreign Currency, Gift Cards, and Travel Money Cards. Key accomplishments include:* Developed and implemented credit card promotions in order to meet/exceed new account and revenue goals* Sourced and implemented a new foreign.

Fullerton, CA

I volunteer at this foundation and provide my business and financial expertise in order to generate funds for technology needs in the Fullerton School District.

Fullerton, CA.

Fullerton Community Bank was acquired by Opus Bank in November of 2011. During my career at FCB, I was able to:* Achieve consistent results in deposit and fee income growth meeting and exceeding annual goals.* Reorganize the Wealth Management department which resulted in a 26% net profit margin.* Develop and implement a process to re-evaluate and manage.

As the CDARS administrator, I facilitated the placement of client funds in excess to the FDIC Limits into the CDARS system. I also marketed the CDARS system as an alternative to LAIF for public funds.

As an independent consultant, I provided Sales and Operational Services to Community Banks and Credit Unions. Notable projects include:* Creating and facilitating customized sales training for a credit union that centered around member need identification and relationship enhancement.* Developing and implementing branch and individual performance.

Opal Concepts was a privately-held company which owned and operated hair salons and franchised operations throughout the United States. As the Division President, I managed initially the Mid-West, then the Western Region. While at Opal, I was able to:* Develop best practices across divisional lines in order to improve overall company efficiency and.

Orange County

Home Savings was acquired by Washington Mutual in 1999. During my career at Home Savings, I was able to:* Successfully integrate 26 Coast Savings branches into the retail branch network in an aggressive 90-day timeframe.* Enhance the branch staffing model and reporting mechanism in order to effectively manage FTE headcount and budget.* Improved the.

Orange And San Diego Counties

Great Western was acquired by Washington Mutual in 1997. As an Area Sales Manager, I was able to:* Champion the training and implementation of consumer lending into the retail branches.* Created a company-wide weekly sales tracking system for Regional Managers that effectively managed branch sales results.

Orange County

First Interstate Bank was a $10 Billion commercial bank that was acquired by Wells Fargo in 1996. I started my banking career at First Interstate and served in many diversified roles during my time there.

Bachelor Of Science

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