Branch Manager
CurrentRapidly promoted to Branch Manager after only 11 months with the company. Selected based on record of quickly assimilating into new positions, improving employee morale and transforming corporate culture. Led the turnaround of an unprofitable branch office with recognized compliance deficiencies. Rapidly hired and trained new staff without disruption to business operations. Mentor and manage trainees and interns with an emphasis on ethics and integrity. Educate clients on financial products and services through monthly seminars and individual meetings. Manage a 4-member team and lead a branch profitable for nine consecutive years.• Tripled revenue, made the branch profitable and increased client base from 2,000 to 7,000 accounts. Earned the clients’ confidence, loyalty and respect while protecting the firm’s interests during a period of sustained growth. • Identified key management strategies to focus on the most profitable clients and high-net-value clients who deliver higher returns to the firm; developed key strategies for managing top clients based on personality.• Key player in transitioning the branch from a non-advisory firm with emphasis on customer service to a sales environment; developed two additional licensed brokers, creating a sales culture within the branch. • Achieved exceptional scores on compliance inspections by superior training and implementation of mock audits. • Respected contributor to management focus groups influencing changes cascaded throughout the organization.• Acted as the public face of the company; invited to speak on investment topics to varied community organizations including investment clubs, local colleges and businesses. • Hired, trained and mentored eight brokers, including two promoted to Branch Manager positions. Developed effective talent management strategies, championing internship and broker trainee programs.
