Tom Budde Email & Phone Number

Melrose, Mn, Us

❏ Exceeded sales goal by 3% in just 8 months by developing and implementing a comprehensive strategic plan for all staff levels at a CU that had not reached their goal in over 2 years.❏ Led the LDP ranking for GAP protection, coaching and guiding CUs to successfully sell the product, resulting in increased sales YTD.❏ Devised and implemented strategies for assigned clients, using financial and economic trends to drive organizational growth.❏ Guaranteed effective financial management of territory and resources, creating and leveraging reports to measure the impact of training on return on investment.❏ Served as a resource for external clients by providing industry knowledge and educational tools that support informed financial decision-making.❏ Fostered relationships with external partners through specialized training and coaching services, identifying opportunities for cross-selling additional products.

❏ Collaborate with all levels of management with financial institutions nationwide along with internal team to scope, consult, develop, and implement lending and deposit campaigns that achieve organizations goals.❏ Managed multiple projects at one time while exceeding Client’s timelines and expectations. ❏ Sales consultant to the Clients by identifying opportunities to cross sell other Vericast solutions/programs. ❏ Reviewed current processes for enhancements and train new hires and existing team members on program enhancements as well as being a Subject Matter Expert on 2 of the 5 solutions offered. ❏ Recipient of Customer Engagement Award within 6 months of employment, average 18 months for team members to achieve this award and perfect customer service score for 3 years.

Melrose, Minnesota

❏ Successfully executed a strategic branch marketing plan to grow existing markets share (current penetration above 78%) and retain existing clients. ❏ Implemented a new sales program that acquires loans from other lenders/financial institutions; Increased loan growth by over $600,000 yearly ❏ Lead the hiring, training and development, sales coaching and performance evaluations of team members supporting banking and money lending activities; e.g. member service, operations, and loan processing. ❏ Adjusted policies and procedures that further support proper handling of various member concerns, CRM strategies, and upselling/cross-selling financial products and services. ❏ Talent Developer for newly hired Branch Managers on process and procedures.❏ Resolved business and member complaints and issues, delivering member-focused attention to build member loyalty through strong relationship building and prompt problem resolution skills.

Melrose, Minnesota

❏ Established and executed a strategic market plan that grew the organization to over $1 billion in asset size using data analytics, economic and financial trends.❏ Managed marketing team members to complete all marketing functions for organization including social media, website optimization, digital and print advertising, email marketing, public relations, marketing/product communications, and special events. Directed relationships with advertising agencies, print/direct mail house, and media outlets. ❏ Researched, created, and implemented annual sales growth goals for network of branches which include loans, deposits, and products/services.❏ Active partners on Strategic Management Team that developed and implemented initiatives that met the overall organization growth goals.❏ Expanded current organization markets and projected future branch markets based on internal and external data analytics and sales.❏ Developed, implemented and a board member of Central Minnesota Credit Union Foundation.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Business Administration And Management, General

Certificate, Finance, General

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