Experience

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  Survey Sampling International

  • 555 W Iron Ave Ste 102 Mesa,AZ 85210

  • Agent

    • Feb 2015 - Present
    • 555 W Iron Ave Ste 102 Mesa,AZ 85210

    Completion of a wide variety of marketing studies from across the USA. The average length of the study is anywhere from 5 to 15 minutes in length. Success in this position requires a professional and efficient delivery of the content, in a conversational style comfortable to the respondent. Your tone should convey a caring and " interest in the content " attitude. I am a consistent strong performer in this position.

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  None

  • Tempe AZ 85282

  • Retired

    • Jan 2015 - Present
    • Tempe AZ 85282

    While officially retired I am seeking a part time position utilizing my skills as specified here in my Experience section.

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  American Directions Group

  • 1440 S Country Club Drive Suite 8 Mesa AZ 85210

  • Research Associate

    • Mar 2014 - Dec 2014
    • 1440 S Country Club Drive Suite 8 Mesa AZ 85210

    Obtained completed political surveys over the phone from all areas of the USA. A print letter over the Director of Operations, Mesa, signature (which I hold) will attest to the fact that they found me to be very reliable and dependable. Further, Mr. Howell states that I was consistently in the top 5% when it came to production and in November, 2014 I had the highest production rate of the 70+ Research Assistants on staff. NOTE:American Directions purchased this company, previously known as Peter D Hart Research, during the year 2014.

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  Higginbotham & Associates

  • Marketing Associate

    • Nov 2007 - Jan 2014

    Am currently working in this Marketing Associate position. We, on a continuous basis, collect public opinion from people in large to medium sized communities across the country. The study is very comprehensive and covers a wide range of subjects. This is done in a call center environment. To achieve a completed study with the individual requires quick thinking in a proactive way and to rebuttle their concerns in a professional and convincing manner. On occasion, I will perform Supervisor duties in addition to moinitoring outgoing calls for quality consistency.

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  Meridian Bank

  • Wickenburg AZ

  • Assistant Vice President & Manager

    • Mar 2004 - May 2006
    • Wickenburg AZ

    Consumer and Commercial Lending authorization. Managed a staff of 8 to 10. Responsible for overall marketing of the bank in the Wickenburg area. Involved in local service clubs and the Chamber of Commerce. Initiated a Sales / Service culture in the office. Responsible for growing deposits and loan growth for the market area. Preparation of annual budget for the office.

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  Compass Bank

  • Mesa AZ

  • Financial Services Representative

    • Jul 2003 - Mar 2004
    • Mesa AZ

    Initiated a call program for the Fin'l Reps. Initiated improvements in calling clients following the deposit relationship sale to ask for more business. Responsible for opening new accounts and cross selling other services. Moved towards more consistency in discussing loan needs with clients. Left Compass to accept a better opportunity with Meridian Bank.

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  United States Postal Service

  • Mesa AZ

  • Casual / Contract Employee

    • May 2001 - Jun 2002
    • Mesa AZ

    This position was on a contract basis. I was granted additional tasks based on my collection efficiency. The Postal Service maximized the time on contract based on my performance. Per policy, I left in Summer of 2002 as they could not further renew my contract.

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  Self Employed / Financial Advisor

  • Mesa AZ

  • Financial Advisor / Self Employed

    • Jun 1996 - May 2001
    • Mesa AZ

    Financial Advisor to clients. During this time had minor, out of career positions, to supplement income.

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  First Interstate Bank of AZ / Today is Wells Fargo Bank

  • Globe AZ Scottsdale AZ Apache Junction AZ Phoenix AZ Mesa AZ

  • Assistant Vice President / Manager

    • Jan 1973 - Jun 1996
    • Globe AZ Scottsdale AZ Apache Junction AZ Phoenix AZ Mesa AZ

    Consistently exceeded goals over a 5 year period in a semi retired to retired market. My office was a model for my district in achieving high numbers of new accounts and loans, via our teller referral program. Successfully resolved a sensitive client issue that a previous manager had initiated resulting in bank savings in excess of $20,000. I held lending authority, was responsible for customer retention calls and business development. Was responsible for leading staffs ranging in size from 8 - 18 employees. Was affected by downsizing in December 1995 and my position was eliminated. Was offered a similar position out of the Valley area but chose to accept severance and stay in the community.