Barbara Blank

Experience

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  Continental Express/Air New Orleans

  Jan 1984 - Jan 1988

  Regional Manager

  As the Regional Manager for Continental Express, owned and operated by Air New Orleans I was responsible for the operations in the state of Florida, opening new locations, training and managing employees as well as marketing and advertising. We were a regional / commuter airline that provided service to cities throughout the southeastern US from Louisianan to Florida. We were in business from 1981 to 1988 and flew Short 360s, Pipers and Beechcraft C-99s.

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  Travelers Information Network

  Jan 1988 - Jan 1991

  Owner / Operations Manager

  This company started as a best rate survey line called "Market Watch". Our target Market varied from new comers to the area to investor in the market that needed to know rates on varies products like, bank accounts, CD rates, mortgage rates etc. I surveyed several banks each week and place the best rates in the systems for users to retrieve by dialing a 1-900 number. Numbers were high but not high enough. We have taken the same concept and turned the company into a advertising medium which provided travelers information on places to go and things to in the a specific area of Florida. Our company revenues came from businesses in the area advertising with this service. I sold advertising, hired and trained employees. Show less

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  The Sharper Image

  Jan 1989 - Jan 1990

  Sales Associate

  Sold innovative, high end electronics and gifts.

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  John H. Harland

  May 1991 - Jan 1999

  Process Analyst / Corporate Trainer / Acquisition Specialist / Sales Executive

  • Process Analyst (PM) and Corporate Trainer (1997 - 1999)Conducted process reviews across the US in 38 printing facilities where extensive research and analysis were performed that resulted in $.5M cost savings to Harland & trained employees to change processes & behaviors. • Acquisition Specialist (PM) and Corporate Trainer (1994 - 1997)Implemented new business for 4 major national accounts that resulted in annual revenues of $50MTrained Harland production plants, call centers and bank employees on new products, programs & systems.Managed 11 community bank acquisitions over 18 months that lead to increased revenues of $10M• Sales Executive (1991 - 1994)Accountable for increasing revenues and maintaining customer for the printed products division of Harland Managed a 12 county territory calling on community banks /credit unions that annually billed $1.2 M and secured 18 contracts within 1 year by offering 10% discounts from standard pricing Show less

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  Harland Clarke

  Jan 1999 - Mar 2009

  National Account Manager

  • National Account Manager, Project Manager, Corporate Trainer and Marketing Executive (1999 2009)Responsible for up selling and managing Harland Clarke’s entire suite of products to Wachovia Bank, our largest client. Accountable for increased revenues, building long-term, profitable relationships along with managing the contracts and a team of 6 Client Support representatives. *Needs Assessment Coordinator where I performed for Wachovia Bank through their entire footprint *Corporate Trainer and Project Implementation where I successfully managed the implementation project of Wachovia’s acquisitions, *Director of the Business Referral Program for the call center, Harlands Business Solutions Advantage *Project Manager and Trainer for the Treasury Services *Director of Projects for Harland Clarke’s new internet check ordering *Team Leader that worked with Scantron Survey Services to identity problems in specific *Director of Marketing for all materials related to Harland Clarke and Wachovia *Quality Coordinator where I implemented cost reduction plans, restructuring budgets, execute productivity and quality improvement programs in production plants. Show less

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  People HRO / Staffing Concepts International (SCI)

  Mar 2010 - Mar 2011

  Sales Professional

  SCI is a Professional Employment Organization (PEO) and is a leader in the industry with innovative Human Resource Outsourcing (HRO) solutions. I sell effective & efficient solutions for Human Capital Administration that businesses value. SCI offers an unbeatable service model comprised of a combination of individually customized programs, leading edge technology and a service team dedicated to making our Clients…“The Employer of Choice®.” The insight and business knowledge SCI has results in winning relationships tailored to our Clients’ needs. With considerable breadth and depth of experience, SCI is prepared to help you with the responsibility for increasingly complex employee related matters. SCI’s scope of services include: Human Capital Development, Workers’ Compensations, HR Administrations, Payroll Administration, HR Information Systems, Flex Benefits, Liability Insurance, Time and Attendance and Employee Benefits. Show less

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  BB&T

  Mar 2011 - Apr 2015

  • Branch Banker and Assistant Loan Officer (NMLS#1130317) with a primary focus on retail and small business lending and responsible for selling all retail and business banking products. This includes supporting, Mortgage Lenders, Investment Services, Private/Wealth Products and internal services which include Payroll Services, Merchant Services, Treasury Services @ Work and Teller Operations. I am ranked within the top 10 out of 165 Branch Bankers for the last 3 year (opening an average of 8 accounts a week, taking an average of 2 loan application a week and closing well over $250,000 a month. Show less • @ Work Sales Officer /Community Relations selling employee benefit programs to businesses. Presented to hundreds of employees a week which includes bank prospects and existing clients with a closing ratio over 15% opening an average of 20 accounts a week. Responsible for strategizing with Business Sales Officers and Internal Relationship Manager, to include Payroll Services, Merchant Services and Treasury Services to bring in new business and cross sell existing clients. I also support our financial knowledge share seminars that help employees achieve economic success and financial security through employee educational presentations (lending, budgeting & savings). Show less

  • Relationship Banker

    Oct 2012 - Apr 2015

  • @Work Officer

    Mar 2011 - Oct 2012
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  First Citrus Bank

  Jun 2015 - Dec 2017

  Personal Banker

  Performance-Driven professional working with clients to develop significant relationships in order to expand selling opportunities. Responsible for strategizing with the Branch Manager to grow the business at the Kennedy office along with performing daily and monthly operation functions.

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  Florida Capital Bank

  Dec 2017 - now

  Account ManagementTreasury Services ManagerBusiness DevelopmentPromotions and Marketing /Tampa Bay Ares Responsible for retail office growth and profitability by providing outstanding customer service to current clients with a focus on customer retention . Responsible and accountable for generating name recognition in the community, functioning as a brand ambassador for the market.

  • Vice President Business Banking

    Dec 2017 - now

  • Business Relationship Banker

    Dec 2017 - Jan 2020