Paulette Lees, Msm
About Paulette Lees, Msm
Paulette Lees, Msm, is a District Leader at First Financial Bank and a Market Leader at YOUNG'S TILE LLC in the United States, with extensive experience in community relations, strategic partnerships, and financial administration.
Current Roles
Paulette Lees currently holds dual roles in her career. She serves as a Market Leader at YOUNG'S TILE LLC in the United States and simultaneously works as a District Leader at First Financial Bank. Her diverse responsibilities in these roles involve strategic partnerships, customer relations, and financial performance optimization.
Professional Experience
Paulette Lees has a diverse professional background with extensive experience in the financial services and banking industries. She worked at First Financial Bank in multiple roles, including Community Market Sales Lead- Small Business Banker, AVP/Small Business Banker, and AVP/Business Development Manager II. She has also served as Vice President of Operations at Ball State Federal Credit Union and Client Services Manager at MainSource Bank. Additionally, she has experience as a Mortgage Loan Consultant at Caliber Home Loans, a Mortgage Loan Officer at STAR Financial Bank, and a Financial Services Officer at Farm Credit Services of Mid-America. Earlier in her career, she was the Market Manager at Citadel Broadcasting Corporation/WMDH Radio.
Educational Background
Paulette Lees has a comprehensive educational background with degrees in various fields. She achieved a Bachelor's in Science in Elementary Education from Ball State University, followed by a Master's of Science in Management from Indiana University East. She further specialized in Credit Union/Banking at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where she completed the CUNA Management School program. Additionally, she holds an Associate's degree in Early Childhood Education and Teaching from Ball State University.
Skills and Expertise
Paulette Lees has developed a broad set of skills throughout her career. She is adept in community relations, strategic partnerships, financial administration, budgeting, and fundraising. Her ability to control expenses while optimizing financial performance and profitability is well-recognized. She is also known for her strong customer relations, negotiation, conflict resolution, and analytical problem-solving skills. Her expertise in motivational mentoring and coaching has been crucial in building high-performance teams.
Community and Operations Management
Paulette Lees has significant experience in community management and operations. Her roles often involved planning, community outreach, and strategic initiative development. She has been instrumental in enhancing business development and marketing efforts by leveraging strategic partnerships. Her background in ensuring customer satisfaction and loyalty has been a vital aspect of her career, contributing to the success of the organizations she has worked with.