Robert D.

Hunt
85 Exeter St
(203)372-9766(H) (203)455-7389(C)
Bridgeport, CT. 06606
rh1b0717@westpost.net
Management/Business Professional
Banking Mortgage Sales Financial Services
A high-energy, results-driven professional with a progressive management career
in the financial services, mortgage banking and retail industries. Skilled at de
veloping and executing targeted business initiatives that drive customer growth,
achieve sales objectives, and enhance bottom-line profits. Highly effective com
municator and team leader with proven ability to build long-term relationships w
ith internal and external customers by establishing a high level of confidence a
nd trust. Visionary leader with a keen understanding of business priorities and
demonstrated expertise in rapidly advancing business goals to revenue-producing
activities. Dynamic branch/sales manager skilled at developing and molding a tea
m into an efficient unit achieving peak performance.
Core Leadership Competencies
*Team Building/Leadership
Major Account Management
*New Business Development
Account Development & Retention
*Business Planning Operations Management
*Staff Training & Development P&L/Budgeting/Cost Control
Professional Experience
KB& RD Pet Services, Bridgeport, CT.
9/2009 to Present
Owner
My wife and I have opened a small business taking care of client's pets in their
homes while they are on vacation, on business trips, at work, etc. This way the
animals can stay in the environment they are used too and the expenses are not
what they would be at a kennel. We feed the animals, take them for walks, if ne
ed be, and the general well being of the pet.
Webster Bank
9/2006 to 8/2009
V.P. Branch Manager
Manage the daily branch operation with a primary focus on driving revenue, incre
asing profits and managing risk. Provide leadership, direction and coaching in o
verseeing a staff of 6 professionals. Plan monthly/weekly sales tactics to achie
ve maximum success, assign sales goals and coach to the results. Spearheaded new
business development within the branches footprint increasing commercial lendin
g and adding to core deposits by a million dollars. Grew the overall bottom line
by 10% through retention of and adding too existing accounts and addition of ne
w business through a proactive outreach program

Patriot National Bank

5/2005 to 8/2006
V.P. Branch Manager
Key position with a small 10 branch Community Bank to manage the main office and
assist in leading the Bank's growth in Fairfield County. Lead a staff of 6 empl
oyees increasing sales, providing outstanding customer service, being a partner
in the business community. Increased deposits by 8% through new business acquisi
tion, commercial loan growth, adding merchant services to existing commercial cu
stomers and by my personal outreach in and around Stamford.
*Driving force behind the Company starting a review of vendors for Remote Deposi
t Capture processing; made initial presentation to President of Patriot then con
tacted various vendors to for a cost comparison study.
*Initial contact for a new business relationship that resulted in a $2.5 million
dollar loan, business deposits with average deposits over $100K and personal de
posits for the company's principals with average deposits of $50K.

People's Bank
3/1996 to 4/2005
Financial Services Manager
Managed a branch located inside a Super Stop N Shop, prior to my arrival the bra
nch had underperformed with sales in particular investments and operationally.
*Immediately redefined the roles of all the bankers and took control of Sales an
d Risk Management.
*Retrained the staff in basic operational functions of the branch and assigned e
ach banker with a specific role and I coached to the assignment.
*Reduced check fraud and losses by instituting a second look process.
*Increased sales 5% by training the staff to asking customers open ended questio
ns while the customer was at their station.
*Increased closed investment business by over 200%.
Education
*Sacred Heart University, Post University, Quinnipiac University
Degree of study Business Management
Community Activity
*Greater Valley Chamber - Shelton, CT - Ambassador
*Chairperson Leadership Greater Valley 2008, 2009 & 2010
*Attended Leadership Greater Valley 2007
*United Way Greater Valley- Shelton, CT - Member Corporate Volunteer Council
*Junior Achievement
*March of Dimes Team Captain
*American Legion