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PERSONAL BANKER

Offering proven experience in directing all aspects of a small business, including leading, training, and motivating team members, and managing general accounting, cash management, and other financial functions. Highly motivated and goal oriented. A quick learner with the ability to adapt to new challenges and develop effective strategies and innovative systems. Able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and duties. Anticipates problems and provides creative solutions. Excellent interpersonal skills. Communicate well with a diverse range of personalities. A consensus builder.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE and ACCOMPLISHMENTS

President, The Synergy Group, Inc., Colorado Springs, CO, 1996-2001: Established a corporation that held and operated a retail liquor store. Directly involved in the day-to-day business operations and functions, including creating the corporation, marketing, advertising, accounting, purchasing, inventory management, customer service, employee supervision, and human resources. Set up, administered, and reconciled payroll taxes. Responsible for preparing daily and month-end reports, financial statements, projected forecasts, etc.

• Developed marketing and feedback strategies that steadily increased sales and profits by 10 to 15% annually.

• Oversaw Accounts Payable worth $500k.

• Designed a business plan that allowed for growth, the ability to adapt to new opportunities and technologies, and the allocation of resources to priority areas.

• Developed successful relationships with up to 20 vendors.

• Rearranged store layout to maximize merchandising, key area displays, and ease of selection.

• Hired and successfully trained employees with an emphasis on win-win results.

Network Administrator, Riviera Electric Company, Denver, CO, 1993-1996: Educated and assisted coworkers in the use of a Novell network, including e-mail, printing, shared drives, etc. Drafted operations and maintenance manuals.

• Improved the in-house application of software packages, such as Excel, Work, and Act, which resulted in increased productivity.

• Coordinated with five Project Managers on the successful completion of eight to twelve projects.

• Lobbied representatives in Washington D.C. on non-union regulations and issues.

Producer, KHOW Radio Station, Denver CO, 1993-1995: Guided format for the "Claudia Lamb" and the "Murph and Morgan" shows. Arranged guest interviews.

• Set up shows’ formats and goals, which ensured consistency and smooth flow.

• Presided over phone interviews, including those with high profile celebrities.

• Prepared guests by briefing them on the types of questions to be asked.

Assistant Hall Director, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, 1991-1992: Managed and provided assistance to twelve Resident Advisors and counseled incoming freshman needing assistance transitioning into the University.

• Organized team-building activities (such as retreats, role-playing, and conflict resolution activities, etc.) for the staff, resulting in increased team cohesiveness and communication skills.

Resident Advisor, University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, 1988-1991: Supervised, guided, and served as a positive role model to over 40 resident freshmen. Administered and enforced University policies and guidelines.

• Coordinated monthly educational and entertainment activities for freshman residents.

• Created an environment that fostered responsibility, maturity, growth, and other life skills.

EDUCATION and TRAINING

BA, Communications, BA, Political Science

University of Colorado, Boulder, CO, 1992