Christopher S.

Rowley
608 Cress Creek Lane
Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Cellular 815.861.9668
crowley@berrienstreet.com
Career Objective: To play a key role in helping companies take their business t
o the next level of success
Areas of Expertise

Strategic Planning
Marketing
Sales Management
Project Management

Professional Experience
Berrien Street Consulting
Crystal Lake, IL
Principal
June 2009 Present
* Participate in on-going strategic planning for multiple local companies
* Develop U.S. reseller channel for software client
* Assist software client in creation of a corporate structure including sales, m
arketing and human resource management
* Provide managerial guidance and oversight to advertising media sales client in
all facets of the enterprise
* Assist multiple clients with raising capital to fund business plans
* Direct client in the creation and development of new product introduction incl
uding manufacturing, sales, marketing and capital investment
* Coordinate web hosting and website design for multiple clients
* Assist client with design and brand development for new clothing line
* Leverage existing relationships to open new market channels for existing clien
ts
* Assist clients with talent acquisition including interview process and hiring/
firing decisions
* Coordinated funding for a large, 4G technology infrastructure project

Home State Bank, N.A.

Crystal Lake, IL
Vice President Commercial Real Estate
October 2005-June 2009
* Achieved loan portfolio growth of more than 140 relationships and $70,000,000
* Trained, coached and mentored new-hire loan officers
* Expanded existing relationships through referrals to retail banking areas
* Acted as a resource to retail branch managers within assigned territory
* Created an innovative CRA loan program in 2007 resulting in the bank receiving
an outstanding CRA rating
* Reconstructed banks flood policy in compliance with NFIP guidelines in 2008
* Managed process for loan renewals, past-due accounts, loan exceptions and NSF
activity within commercial real estate portfolio resulting in zero charge-offs
* Provided support to senior management and fellow loan officers by developing c
reative solutions to problem credits within the banks commercial loan portfolio
Amcore Bank
Libertyville, IL
Vice President Business Banking
January 2005 October 2005
* Successfully originated over $2 million in new business loan and deposit relat
ionships
* Developed and hosted a 200+ attendee networking event that involved a 45 minut
e presentation by the banks Wealth Management Team
State Bank of the Lakes
Antioch, IL
Assistant Vice President
October 2003 January 2005
* Successfully managed a small to medium sized business loan portfolio resulting
in zero loan losses and more than 50% net new loan growth
* Assisted with bank marketing initiatives including community and networking ev
ents
Charter One Bank
Hinsdale, IL
Vice President Business Banking
November 2002 October 2003
* Successfully coached/mentored 10 branch sales managers to achieve 100% of sale
s objectives within assigned territory
* Exceeded 100% of individual and group target objectives for business loan and
deposit production
* Provided business banking credit training for branch managers
* Developed and coordinated client calling program for branch managers
Fifth Third Bank
Wauconda, IL
Business Banking Loan Officer
May 2002 November 2002
* Successfully managed assigned loan relationships and problem credits
* Provided guidance and training to new-hire loan officers in the areas of credi
t underwriting and loan presentation skills
LaSalle Bank N.A.
McHenry, IL
Vice President Branch Manager
March 1999 May 2002
* Provided team management and leadership resulting in an increase in total mark
et share from less than 1% to over 6%
* Mentored and trained new-hire branch managers in the creation of client callin
g programs and developing market plans
* Created a marketing plan that included specific tactics aimed at client retent
ion, expansion, attraction and cost-management
* Achieved over 100% of group and individual objectives for three consecutive ye
ars
* Maintained an average score of over 96% satisfaction on all mystery shop score
s
* Implemented platform annuity and mortgage origination programs

First of America Bank

June 1992February 1999
Branch Manager
Kalamazoo, MI
July 1997February 1999
Assistant Branch Manager II
Battle Creek, MI
July 1996July 1997
Assistant Branch Manager I
Battle Creek, MI
August 1995July 1996
Financial Services Representative
Grayslake, IL
October 1994August 1995
Regional Customer Service Representative
Mundelein, IL
March 1993October 1994
Teller
Libertyville, IL
June 1992-March 1993
Key Accomplishments at First of America Bank
* Presidents Conference Award 1993
* Presidents Circle Award 1994

Education
Western Michigan University Graduated 1998
Bachelor of Arts
GPA 3.25 on a 4.0 scale

~References upon Request~