Julie Thomason 1124 Cameron Cove Cir. Leeds, AL 35094 C: 256-390-9038 H: 205-702-4802 jt15af844@westpost.

net Business Development Executive Dynamic, high-energy and savvy Business Development executive with extensive exp ertise in strategic sales and marketing strategies. A demonstrated track record of leading crucial business planning, program development and training strategie s, eager to contribute advanced business acumen, communication and marketing tal ent toward optimizing the goals of an employer in an executive Business Developm ent role. Broad based experience leading strategic planning, project management, portfolio development and process improvement strategies to positively impact b usiness outcomes. Areas of Expertise: Strategic Business; Market & Sales Planning; Creative Branding; Vertical Marketi ng; Key Partnerships; Positioning & Pricing; Commercial Relationship Management; Financial Services; Team Building / Leadership Market Evaluation; Penetration & Expansion; Revitalize Stagnant & Declining Sale s; Major Account Management; Major Account & Portfolio Development; Performance Enhancement; Succession Planning; Competitive Analysis Professional Experience: ALIANT BANK, Birmingham, AL 2008-2011 Vice President Business Development Officer Collaborate with Senior Management on creating sales and marketing strategic pla nning initiatives for 14 branches across the state of Alabama. Develop strategic partnerships with internal and external business partners and manage Birmingham 's retail new business growth by analyzing each market segment with Treasury Man agement, Commercial Relationship Managers, and Financial Services divisions. Con duct weekly meetings to discuss and share best practices and discuss how to turn obstacles into opportunities. Successfully established visions and strategies t hat help to lead Aliant Bank from $900 to $990 million in capital growth. Accomplishments: Delivered stellar sales results: NIB Deposit growth 40% 2008-2010 New Loan growth 20% 2008-2010 Increased Revenue 10% 2008-2010 Expense Control (decrease) 25% 2008-2010 Correlate with commercial relationship managers on SBA loans and targeting the s mall business industry. Enhance productivity through sales & service training. Cross-trained all branch employees on other areas of the bank. Julie Thomason - Page 2 Professional Experience continued... Create sales plan and sales tools for each individual market company wide. Recognized as overall top producer in 2009 and 2010 in deposits and loan growth

for the Birmingham Market. Track record as the Business Development officer with the most closed business. REGIONS/AMSOUTH, Birmingham, AL 2003-2008 Assistant Vice President Branch Manager 2003-2008

Successfully maintained and managed single branch; setup sales plans and develop ed strategic plans to meet quarterly goals. Oversaw all operations and branch pe rsonnel Human Resources issues and achieved excellent customer service initiativ es and quarterly sales goals. Selected as a field training manager during the co nversion of AmSouth/Regions; Trained existing and new employees on new procedure s during merger. Accomplishments: Successful increase in financial services sales, loan growth and deposits by mar keting products and services. Mentored and trained employees in the downtown market to excel in their current positions as well as reach their career goals in senior positions. Developed employee skills to create teamwork, and obtained recognition for being the market leader in sales and operational excellence through training and enha ncing skills of branch personnel. Recognized as a leader increasing commercial and residential mortgages by 50% in 1 year in the Birmingham market. Top Performer in Investment Sales and Financial Service referrals on numerous oc casions, and ended the year in the top 25% in sales through North Central Alabam a in 2005-2007. Received Chairman's Club Award in 2008. Accepted into the Leadership Institute as one of the 25 out of 500 considered ap plicants; graduation as future leaders in the banking industry was granted by th e Senior Board Members of AmSouth and Regions in December of 2007. Loaned Executive for the 2007 United Way campaign, and completed the end of year with 119% of goal. Selected as regional Mentor to train future upcoming leaders in the bank. ENTERPRISE RENT-A-CAR, Gadsden/Birmingham, AL Branch Manager 1999-2003

Accountable for operating a $2.5M franchise and balancing operations and expense s for increased net income. Established strategic partnerships and collaborated with body shops, dealerships and insurance agents, for overseeing a fleet of 200 vehicles. Trained, developed and promoted personnel and directed the diversity team in Birmingham. Served as point-of-contact for all customer service issues t hat occurred in Birmingham and provided stellar customer service to clients, ven dors, and collaborative management to internal employees. Accomplishments: Dramatically increased revenue 40% from 2000 to 2003. Customer service scores increased from 58% to 85% on 100-point scale over 6-mont

h period. Received "Extra Mile" award for exceptional customer service in 2001 to 2003. Top Producer in 2002-2003 for sales & increased net profit; net profit increased $100 per unit. Increased inventory by 25% through direct & vertical marketing. Early Career: Paralegal/Project Manager/Realtor, JP KING REALTY AUCTION - 1997-1999 Education, Certifications & Affiliations UAB, Birmingham, AL M.B.A. Currently attending 2009-Present FAULKNER UNIVERSITY, Montgomery, AL 1999 B.B.A. Honors GPA 3.8 GADSDEN STATE COLLEGE, Gadsden, AL A.A.S., Paralegal, Honors -Phi Theta Kappa, Alpha Beta Gamma United States Collegiate Award License/Certifications Bank Leadership Institute; Licensed Realtor; Mentoring Training; Licensed Annuit y and Life Insurance; Certified Paralegal Professional Memberships Member, Member, Member, Member, MGMA Association (2007-2010) Mt. Brook Chamber of Commerce (2008-2011) Business Leaders Roundtable (2010-2011) Alabama Banker Professionals (2010-2011)