KAREN K. MITCHELL 116 Pomegranate Ave. Rialto, CA 92377 Tel: 909-961-2258 Email: km11b9564@westpost.

net ________________________________________ OBJECTIVE To join an organization that can use my skills to advance and grow the organiza tion. I am an experienced professional with a successful career in banking, business d evelopment and administration. I have extensive knowledge of banking regulations and a proven track record of implementing the necessary controls to ensure comp liance. I possess excellent interpersonal, analytical and organizational skills and dedicated to maintaining a reputation built on quality, service and uncompro mising ethics. * An effective manager with the skills necessary to direct, train and motivate s taff to it fullest potential. * Excel within highly competitive environments where leadership skills are the k eys to success. * Proactive approach to obtain new client and expand the existing client base. * Successfully interface with others at all levels to ensure organizational goal s are attained. WORK HISTORY Nov 2003 to Jun 2010 Vice President Branch Manager California Bank & Trust San Bernardino Responsible for the administration a efficient daily operation of a full service branch office, including operation, lending, product sales and customer service in accordance with the Bank's objectives. Developed new deposit and loan busine ss through a successful calling program * President Club for 2005, 2009 and 2010 * Achieved individual and branch sales goals through new business sales, referra ls and retenton/expansion of existing account relationships. * Excelled at numerous product campaigns, resulting in trips to Las Vegas, Disne yland and Theater events. * Increased the profitability and assets of the office year over year, for each year I was manager. May 2002 to Jun 2003 Vice President Cash Management and Small Business Officer Pacific Century Bank Ontario Responsible for the sales of various Cash Management Products to the top most pr ofitable customer base. Once the bank was purchase by US Bank I sold small busin ess loans and lines of credit to the middle market. * Responsible for the development and refinement of various Cash Management prod uct. * Business development of middle market companies for loans and lines of credit. Dec 1997 to May 2002 Vice President Branch Manager Manufactures Bank Los Angeles

Directly responsible for the successful operation of the office and development and sales of Deposit and Cash Management products. * Educating the support staff to complement the business development efforts of the office. * Training to effectively cross sell bank products to the existing customer base . * Responsible for maintaining a profitable operation. 1980 to 1997 Assistant Vice President Branch Manager Sanwa Bank Rosemead 17 years with Sanwa Bank produced many opportunities and various job titles. * Operation Officer managing one of the largest offices. * Operations Administration managing Operation Officers. * Business Development Officer for Escrow Companies. * Manager of the Business Development Department tracking calling efforts. * Manger of the Cash Management Department responsible for development and sales of Cash Management Products. * Branch Manager of Temple City Office. * Branch Manager of Rosemend Office. * Marketing department in charge of Deposit, IRA's and Cash Management materials . MEMBERSHIPS * Boys and Girls Club * Soroptimist International * San Bernardino Chamber of Commerce REFERENCES Supplied on request