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Mike Finlayson

Director of Training and Onboarding at <span class="not-italic font-text_font lg:text-[18px] text-[16px] font-bold claimed">Dave Wright Auto</span>
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Seasoned professional with leadership, business development, and commercial lending expertise.
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Location
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States, US
Skills
  • Leadership
  • Business Development
  • Commercial Lending
  • Banking
  • Portfolio Management
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Mike Finlayson is a seasoned professional with 2+ years of experience in leadership, business development, and commercial lending. He has also worked in retail banking, consumer lending, and marketing. Finlayson holds a Graduate Banking Program from the Iowa Bankers Association and has completed various certifications in banking operations, commercial lending, and consumer lending. Finlayson has held various roles, including Director of Training and Onboarding at Dave Wright Auto, 2nd Vice President/ Business Development Officer at MidWestOne Bank, and Retail Banking Officer at West Bank. He has also served as a General Manager and Area Manager at New Life Fitness World and held various positions within automobile dealership entities. Finlayson is a veteran, having served in the Iowa Air National Guard and achieving the rank of Staff Sergeant. With his diverse experience and education, Finlayson is well-equipped to drive business growth, develop strategic plans, and manage complex operations.

Experience

  • Dave Wright Auto
    • Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States
    • Director of Training and Onboarding
      • Dec 2021 - Present
      • Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States

      Multi-faceted role involving HR/hiring, on-boarding, sales training, and cultural development of staff. A car dealership is a complex organization featuring many different departments and operations, including parts and service, sales, financing, administration, and management.

  • MikeFinPhotos
    • Iowa City, Iowa, United States
    • Photographer/Owner
      • Jan 2017 - Present
      • Iowa City, Iowa, United States
  • Jason Glass for Iowa city City Council
    • Iowa City, Iowa, United States
    • Campaign Manager
      • Jul 2021 - Nov 2021
      • Iowa City, Iowa, United States
  • MidWestOne Bank
    • United States
    • Financial Services
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • 2nd Vice President/ Business Development Officer
      • Mar 2016 - Jul 2021

      Multi-role position involving Business Development, Relationship Management, Client Retention, Lending, Retail Services, Consultative Banking, Commercial Services, and Community Relations.

    • 2nd Vice President/ Commercial Banking/Retail Banking
      • May 2010 - Jul 2021

      Multi-operational position involving: Commercial lending, small business lending, business development, relationship management, fiscal management, portfolio maintenance, underwriting, deposit growth, and other business services.

  • West Bank
    • United States
    • Banking
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Retail Banking Officer
      • Aug 2009 - Jun 2010

    • Branch Manager/Lender
      • Dec 2004 - Aug 2009

      Same organization as Retail Banking Officer.

  • New Life Fitness World
    • Iowa City-Cedar Rapids Area
    • General Manager and Area Manager
      • Sep 2002 - Apr 2004
      • Iowa City-Cedar Rapids Area

      GM for health and fitness club. Promoted to Area Manager overseeing 4 fitness locations in Iowa City and Cedar Rapids.

  • Multiple entities
    • Iowa City-Cedar Rapids Area
    • Automobile Business
      • May 1992 - Feb 2002
      • Iowa City-Cedar Rapids Area

      Held various positions within automobile dealership entities. Including: Sales, New and Used Sales Manager, Training Manager, Commercial Vehicle Manager, Inventory control, marketing, and community relations.

  • Iowa Air National Guard
    • Financial Services Specialist
      • Aug 1986 - Nov 1992

      Guard member for 6+ years and also served fulltime a GS employee for approx 1 year (1988) in an accounting position. Served in many temporary locations including Panama (country), Nevada, Mississippi, and Iowa. Achieved final rank of Staff Sergeant. Honorably discharged.

Education

  • 2013 - 2014
    Iowa Bankers Association; Graduate School of Banking
  • 2013 - 2013
    Iowa Bankers Association; Commercial Lending School
  • 2011 - 2012
    Community Leadership Program, Chamber of Commerce
  • 2010 - 2010
    Iowa Bankers Association; Consumer Lending School
  • 1986 - 1992
    United States Air Force
  • 1986 - 1991
    University of Iowa

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