Career Link 2012 Book - DCU - Dublin City University

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PROFILE SUMMARY
An energetic and professional career banker with an extensive track record of achievement & delivery. An
established problem solver with a strong work ethic, who responds with ease to ever changing business
priorities. Adept at managing resources effectively to ensure successful delivery of projects and high levels
of client satisfaction. Independent thinker, with a creative approach and a willingness to learn new skills. A
highly motivated individual with a proven ability to successfully motivate others.
KEY SKILLS
• Self motivated
• Versatile team player
• Client focused
• Confident decision maker
• Proven team management ability
• Problem solver
• Results orientated
• Commercially aware
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
• Awarded Branch Manager of the Year in recognition of contribution to bottom line, continued over
achievement of sales targets, team building abilities and coaching skills.
• Responsible for the delivery and implementation of New Brand Collateral for Bank post demutualisation.
• Successfully worked and delivered as part of key management team to ensure integration of systems, staff,
operations and all key functions of new merged entity.
• Ten direct reports promoted to the role of Bank Branch Manager underlining my ability to motivate
colleagues, champion coaching and foster on-going team spirit.
PAST POSITIONS HELD
John O'Brien
108, Ballinteer Park, Ballinteer, Dublin 16.
+353 86 238 3151
john.obrien73@mail.dcu.ie
John O'Brien
Branch Development Manager 1985 - 2010 First Active / Ulster Bank
Branch Liaison Officer 1984 - 1985 First National Building Society
Internal Audit Supervisor 1978 - 1984 First National Building Society