Preston Banks

Career Consultant

Location
redford, MI (US)
Work Category
Consultant
Interests
Business partnerships, Job opportunities, References
Email
Currently working on...
Creating a new career workshop and finding new employment opportunities.

About Me

I am a Sales Professional with 12 years of sales experience. Currently making a career transition from Sales to Career Services. My goal is to help people find career fulfillment by creating great resumes and providing career coaching.

My formal education occurred at Marygrove College where I earned a Bachelors of Business Administration degree. Every position I have held has involved reaching a Sales goal. I have worked in Banking, Insurance, Investments, Retail Jewelry Sales, Marketing, and Pharmaceutical Sales.

The most significant accomplishment of my professional career came while being employed by TCF Bank. I was hired to be an Assistant Sales Manager and was promoted to the position of Branch Manager after only 6 months. The experience of being a Branch Manager provided me constant challenge. It taught me how to manage stress, how to work with a variety of personalities, and it taught me how to reach goals on a daily basis. After I established myself as a top performer I focused my attention on helping my customers and employees. I worked with my customers to take care of their current needs and I used my expertise to anticipate their future needs. When it came to my employees I had the opportunity to mentor them daily in practices that would help their careers. I was careful to inform them of things they did well and inform them of areas in which they could improve. For my efforts I achieved President Club status twice and VIP Club status four times during my 5.5 year career.

I am now excited about Resume Solutions, LLC a company I founded in October 2007. It was born of my creativity, my entrepreneurial spirit, and the holy spirit. Resume Solutions, LLC specializes in creating and enhancing resumes. In addition to that we provide career coaching, mock interview practice, and public speaking on career topics. If you want to learn more about Resume Solutions, LLC go to our www.resumesolutionsllc.com.

Work Experience

  • Oct 2007 - present
    redford, MI (US)
    Career Consultant
    Resume Solutions, LLC
    Develops career workshops from concept to completion
    Tracks effectiveness of workshop presentations
    Strong verbal and written communication skills
    Individualizes training based on client need
    Collects data to ensure clients receive up to date information
    Builds partnerships with local business
    Volunteers time in community to help Job Seekers

  • Nov 2008 - Apr 2009
    livonia, MI (US)
    Inside Sales Representative
    The Harvard Drug Group
    Built relationships with pharmacy managers and pharmacy owners at independent pharmacies
    Listened closely to uncover customer needs
    Resolved customer issues in a timely manner
    Focused on increasing the number of items sold daily
    Generated GP(Gross Profit)on a daily basis
  • Oct 2006 - Nov 2008
    livonia, MI (US)
    Inside Acount Executive
    Polk City Directories
    Sold hardbound directories to existing Polk customers
    Sold advertisement to existing and new Polk customers
    Provided demonstrations of online marketing solutions by telephone
    Assisted in the training of employees on online marketing solutions
    Assisted customers with the creation of custom mailing lists
    Acted as a team leader on the request of management and co-workers
    Educated business owners on the components of an effective marketing campaign
    Generated revenue on a monthly basis
  • Jul 2000 - Apr 2006
    lathrup village, MI (US)
    Branch Manager
    TCF Bank
    Two-time TCF Bank President's Club Winner
    Four-time TCF Bank VIP Club Winner
    Sold mutual funds and fixed annuities
    Interviewed candidates for hire
    Managed monthly goals on a daily basis
    Show coached my staff
    Completed performance appraisals for employees
    Maintained up to date knowledge on banking and investment products
    Attended Monthly Branch Manager meetings
    Conducted Monthly Branch meetings
    Promoted the bank within the community
    Resolved customer problems
    Sold checking accounts

Education

  • 1990 - 1995
    Bachelor's - Business Administration
    Marygrove College

Hobbies & Interests

My number one interest is God. I try to have God direct all my decision making. Working as a volunteer at my church as allowed me to further develop skills that will help me grow as a professional. I taught myself how to use Microsoft Powerpoint in preparation for a presentation at a Career Ministry Workshop. I have had several opportuities to improve my public speaking acting as a keynote speaker. I have had an opportunity to provide leadership to situations that needed a leader to step forward. I also get to practice being a team player by taking on any task asked of me. Most of all God has given me the faith that I accomplish anything with his help.