Career Highlights Major Gift Officer for Chicago based University, portfolio of 150 alumni, and businesses. Membership Coordinator recruited 70 new businesses to the Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce in less than 1 year. Market President for Midland States Bank. managed a $50 Million Dollar portfolio. Hired and supervised individuals for commercial and retail loan production in Illinois and Northwest Indiana Vice President, First Midwest Bank. Managed a $50 Million Dollar portfolio 35% growth in small business loan volume for 5 consecutive years Increased referral business to bank by 149% of goal for 5 consecutive years Designed "Solutions" a program geared specifically to meet the needs of small and medium sized business banking customers. Management / leadership / Communication Membership Coordinator for The Chicago Southland Chamber of Commerce, involved with the recruitment of new members to the chamber. Negotiated contracts with large corporations to small businesses Market President involved with the development of an entire new branch for Midland States Bank. Responsibilities included hiring of commercial and retail bank personal and Budget Planning Trained, motivated, coached, and reported individual and team metrics directly to Senior Management Developed and executed bank wide training on small business banking policies and procedures in conjunction with the implementation of the "Solutions'' business banking package Hired and coached 3 Top Producers of 2011 in the Business Banking Division at First Midwest Bank Business analytical Involved with Strategic Planning for Commercial and Small Business Banking Reviewed business plans and business plan financials of start-up businesses applying for financing Assisted entrepreneurs through seminars and presentations and gave advice on becoming bank ready Conducted preliminary review of financial packages in preparation for loan committee presentations

Highlights:

• Banking Industry
• Financials
• Management
• Planning
• Policies and Procedures
• Retail
• Small Business Banking
• Strategic Planning
• management