Stephen Doggett Objective 405 Krackel Court Perry, GA 31069 6786007202 dgg55@msn.com Consistent Sales Development Manager with vast experience in developing sales in several industries that have produced outstanding bottom line figures for my companies. Experienced in developing new business within the Fortune 500 business sect with full responsibility over profit and loss. Work Experience Insurance Agent 9/2011- Present, GEICO Direct, Macon, GA Responsible for developing new business on a day to day basis. Promote GEICO products and perform consultative based interviews with clients to win new business. Licensed in 15 states to sell Auto and Homeowners insurance Develop business through telemarketing and cold calling as well as inbound calls. Customize auto insurance quotes while closing new business, referred clients to partner lines including Homeowners, Life, Investment and many other Product lines. Financial Center Leader, Vice President 1/2007 – 11/2010 BB&T, Alpharetta, GA Primary responsibility of managing the overall financial success and growth of BB&T in Alpharetta GA. I manage pricing and performance of all loan, deposit and federally insured investment products with the objective of sustained profitability. Exceeded profitability goals for the past three years by at least 180% in North Atlanta Market. Established market leader that is committed to defining the banks presence in all community initiatives within market. Lending responsibilities include the origination, decisioning and administration of retail loans with a focus on consumer lending, residential lending, and small business lending. Specialties: Small Business Lending, Consumer Lending, Debt Consolidation Loans, Home Equity Lines of Credit, Home Equity Loans, Lot/Land Loans, sales management, Accountable for soliciting business accounts and consumer accounts as well as developing strategic alliances with clientele. Devise and implement innovative marketing principles and promotional sales events for commercial projects to further support financial growth. Counsel high net-worth individuals and corporate clients with regard to investment opportunities, risk analysis, and monetary return. Crosssell banking services and products to clientele. Participate in community events for Denovo Branch to position the bank as a leader within the Alpharetta market. Highlights: Generated more than $1,500,000 in retail loans for 1st half of 2008. Finished in the top ten Branches within region for 2nd half campaign of 2007 Branch never finished in the top 30. Referred to Business Banker IRM partner, $2 million in closed loans for the first half on 2008. Financial Sales Manager, Assistant Vice President 4/2005 - 1/2007 Ironstone Bank, Alpharetta, GA Responsible for team attaining branch sales goals. Coordinate and schedule ongoing sales meetings to review operational issues, new product offerings, and sales performance. Directs activities to implement institution policies. Ensures practices concerning granting or extending lines of credit are followed. Ensures that bank practices concerning granting commercial loans, real estate loans, and consumer credit loans are adhered to. Directs the activities of branch associates. Authorizes loans as needed. Enforced procedures for custody and control of assets, records, loan collateral, and securities to ensure safekeeping. Contacts customers and business, community, and civic organizations to promote goodwill and generate new business. Prepares financial and regulatory reports required by law, regulations, and board of directors. Examines, evaluates, and processes loan applications as needed. Recommend securities to board or corporate officers for institution investment. Talk to customers to resolve account problems. Recruit, train, and develop new associates. Develops and maintain consumer and commercial relationships. Managed associates through performance appraisals, promotions, transfers, terminations, etc. Increase deposits 42% for 2006, Grew Loan portfolio 24% for 2006 Financial Services Rep 6/2004 - 2/2005 Wachovia, Gainesville, GA Branch Manager, Vice President 4/2002 - 6/2004 NBC Bank/SunTrust, Alpharetta, GA Providing financial services in Small Business Financing, Mortgages, Payment Services, Employee Benefits, Risk Management, and Personal Financial Services Account Executive 2/2001 - 2/2002 INTERNAP Network Services, Atlanta, GA-Seattle, WA Developed new business in a strict Business to Business environment for Internet Service Provider. Products include Data Center, IP connectivity (T1-OC12 and Gig e), VPN, Video conferencing, and Content delivery. Procured new sales through cold calling, telemarketing and networking. Work primarily with C-level prospects, CIO, CFO and CTO. Negotiated large contracts with Ceridian Tax Services and Microsystems. Maintained a 124% sales quota for the 4th quarter. Direct Sales Supervisor 10/1998 - 1/2001 AirTouch/Verizon Wireless, Atlanta, GA Direct Sales Supervisor (2000-2001) Responsible for the daily operation of the direct sales staff for the state of Washington. Managed staff 8 outside sales reps. Maintained daily sales activities and quotas through cold calling, networking, telemarketing and excellent customer relationship management. Responsible for recruiting and training of all reps. Increased revenue 71% for 2000.Increased units in service 119 % for 2000.Increased sales of NPCS products 191%.Negotiated several Major Accounts: Ft. Lewis, DEA, GTE and Microsoft. Account Representative Supervisor- Atlanta, GA (1999-2000) Responsible for management of the Account Representative team in Atlanta. Managed staff of 8 territory reps and 2 Account Reps in Training. Worked daily with team members to maintain contracts, resolve billing issues and secured new business within customer base. Increased contract renewal 66%for 1999. Decreased churn rate from 3.92% to 2.97% a reduction of .95 in the 2nd half of 1999. Maintained customer based of 50,000 units in service. Member of Employee Satisfaction team. Sales Representative-Atlanta, GA (1998-1999) Managed a customer based of 5000 plus units while increasing the revenue goals monthly. Compensation based on purely new business. Accomplished through daily cold calling, telemarketing and networking. Maintained excellent customer service. Atlanta rep of the month for May and July of 99. Won NEC of America “World Series of Golf incentive contest.” One of four reps in the company. Established Major Accounts with Lucas Aerospace, Trane Co., Honeywell, and Servitex. Presidents club award winner. Education Penn State University, State College, PA Completing BS In Organizational Leadership Wilmington College, Wilmington Delaware, DE Affiliations 1/2005 - Present Business Networking Institute Member , Treasurer Additional Info Omega Commercial Sales Training, New Psychology of Selling, Core Selling Skills, Professional Selling Skills, Maximum Performance Management, Leading People Effectively, Custom Billing Applications. Numerous Verizon management courses: totaling 500+ hours. Licensed Insurance Agent in the following States. MI,IL,OH,KY,IN,MO,SC,GA,TN,AR,WI,LA,MS,AL &MN.