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Owner, Chris Saunders Consulting
The John Maxwell TeamOwner, Chris Saunders Consulting
Mar. 2018Adding value any place I am needed!Customer Experience Consultant, Leadership Coach, Mentor, Trainer and Motivational Speaker. Creating value by lifting others up!
Manager of Member Services
University Federal Credit UnionManager of Member Services
Feb. 2011 - Mar. 2019Austin TexasKey Accomplishments: -Expanded a team of 28 Member Service Representatives and leadership to a team of 62 to better meet member needs. Created a successful Onboarding Team with a focus on deepening member relationships. Participated on the core teams for 3 major projects including an Online Banking upgrade, new phone and IVR system implementation and the creation of a new Collaborative Intranet. Duties: -Collaborated on redesign of phone tree to create more efficient, customer-friendly call routing -Developed more relevant job descriptions, resulting in hiring more qualified and corporate culture-appropriate employees and less attrition -Created and implemented new roles, enhancing processes and enabling quantitative/qualitative measurements of success, improving customer services and center capacity -Developed a shadowing process across departments to fulfill executive initiative of breaking down silos and building better understanding and continuity organization-wide -Liaised with multiple vendors, building mutually beneficial relationships -Participated in creating and implementing improved CRM system -Developed readiness team to devise and implement new online banking and bill pay system -Received lean Six Sigma training, enhancing expertise and efficiency focus -Attained service levels of under 45 seconds average speed to answer, 5% or less abandonment rate and service scores of 90% or more -Led team to achieve 10% growth in sales year over year
Retail Manager and Business Development, VP
Regions Financial CorporationRetail Manager and Business Development, VP
Nov. 2006 - Feb. 2011Austin, Texas Area-Led development, opening and growth of de novo branch -Coached team to exceed sales and career goals, providing supportive environment -Expanded deposit base and loan portfolios through business development, joint efforts with other lines of business and small business growth -Built brand, goodwill and awareness through community involvement, networking events and telephone campaign -Created/facilitated senior management meetings for group coaching, sharing success stories and celebrating accomplishments, building cohesive, enriched work environment -Partnered with leaders from other regions to develop goals, actions and best practices to apply in future de novo branches and new markets
Retail Store Manager, VP
Wells FargoRetail Store Manager, VP
Feb. 1990 - Nov. 2006AustinStore Manager IV (Far West, Westlake and Jefferson) -Nurtured and managed successful sales team with high net worth customers, guiding team to attain personal best and deliver superlative customer service -Handled community service initiatives, collaborating with schools, churches and civic groups -Trained team and facilitated corporate culture in several branches, member of committee dedicated to orientation/acclimation of new employees at all levels -Contributed to development of group interview process Store Manager II (Dell) -Developed and coached successful sales team, meeting all compliance and customer service standards -Won numerous awards for sales achievements -Fostered rapport with Dell executives and building managers, building corporate brand and presence Assistant Store Manager II (Dell and Far West) -Partnered with Store Manager in team building, guiding staff in training during ownership transfer -Supervised operations to ensure all standards met -Improved customer service through ongoing team coaching and conducting S.U.R.G.E. training program
Banking Services Management
Wells FargoBanking Services Management
Feb. 1990 - Nov. 2006Austin, Texas AreaPersonal Banker (Round Rock) -Marketed products to new and existing customers, demonstrating comprehensive understanding of customers’ needs and portfolio of product options, attaining top tier sales goals -Sustained long-term customer relationships through attentive, knowledgeable service Teller Supervisor II (Round Rock) -Led team of nine tellers, motivating success and coaching in job performance -Handled HR duties including training staff in sales/service techniques and conducting employee reviews -Conducted operational/security store audits and inputted to strategic direction and facility management Banking Services Manager (Jefferson and Downtown Banking Centers) -Handled staffing, team coaching in cross selling, employee reviews, security audits, consumer lending, share loans and collaborating on policy/procedures development -Managed team coaching in cross selling and supervising tellers and financial counselors -Built successful business relationships with individuals and local companies Senior Financial Counselor, ODP (Round Rock Banking Center) -Worked closely with customers on optimizing investments and bank services -Managed personal loans, new accounts, certificates of deposit and approval of large deposits/consignments -Trained financial counselors and employees in loan input/decision making -Identified and developed new business opportunities for affiliate mutual fund and annuity company

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