VP Branch Manager & Strategy Manager

Ade
Odediran

Licensed MLO · Doctorate Candidate, ABD

"Most leaders measure success by how much gets sold. I measure it by whether someone left better off than when they walked in."
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13+
Years in Financial Services
2
Countries, One Standard of Excellence
VP
Branch Manager, SDCCU

My Philosophy

Leadership is built on trust, not transactions

Ade Odediran
The technical side of banking is the easy part. The real work is building trust — with your team, your members, and your community.

Over a 13-year career in financial services — from Member Service Representative to Vice President Branch Manager at San Diego County Credit Union — I've learned that sustainable growth is never accidental.

As a licensed Mortgage Loan Originator (MLO) and retail banking leader, I bring dual strength: deep product knowledge across deposit accounts, consumer lending, and mortgage origination, paired with the leadership instincts to translate that into member-first solutions that grow the business.

My teams consistently hit their goals — not by pushing products, but by deeply understanding member needs and delivering genuine value at every touchpoint.

Core Strengths

What I bring to the table

01

Revenue-Generating Leadership

Built branch teams that consistently hit performance goals without sacrificing the member experience — growing deposit bases and deepening long-term relationships simultaneously.

02

Coaching & Team Development

Proven ability to coach financial professionals to lead with value, not volume. I elevate performance through mentorship, structured evaluation, and purpose-driven motivation.

03

Operational Excellence

Running compliant, audit-ready branch environments with meticulous attention to scheduling, budgeting, and risk management — so teams can focus on what matters most.

Career Journey

A trajectory built on consistent growth

August 2023 – Present
Vice President / Branch Manager – MLO
San Diego County Credit Union · San Diego, CA
  • Lead full branch operations, strategic planning, and team performance at executive level
  • Responsible for member acquisition, deposit growth, and mortgage origination pipeline
  • Cultivate a high-performance culture grounded in member-first service philosophy
February 2022 – August 2023
Assistant Branch Manager – MLO
San Diego County Credit Union · San Diego, CA
  • Served as acting Branch Manager in the Vice President's absence
  • Led branch to consistently achieve assigned goals through value-based member engagement
  • Provided managerial oversight for operations, scheduling, training, and coaching
  • Administered disciplinary actions and devised customer service improvement strategies
June 2021 – February 2022
Member Service Supervisor – MLO
San Diego County Credit Union · San Diego, CA
July 2018 – July 2021
Financial Services Representative – MLO
San Diego County Credit Union · Greater San Diego
  • Interviewed members to determine financial needs and matched them to products and services
  • Processed mortgage applications including purchases, refinancing, and HELOCs
  • Ensured operational integrity through consistent audits of loan and account files
  • Participated in business development, orientations, and community on-site events
June 2017 – July 2018
Member Service Representative
San Diego County Credit Union · Greater San Diego
  • Delivered full suite of banking services, account management, and teller functions
  • Achieved monthly sales targets through relationship-based, needs-driven recommendations
November 2012 – February 2017
Relationship Manager
First Bank of Nigeria Ltd. · Polytechnic Ibadan, Nigeria
  • Managed a portfolio of 12,345 customers with a deposit base of ₦1.2 Billion
  • Grew branch balance sheet from ₦685M to ₦1.2B over four years
  • Offered high-yield investment products: fixed deposits, treasury bills, and bonds
  • Supervised marketing associates and drove consistent revenue growth

Areas of Expertise

Skills that move the needle

Banking & Lending
Credit Union Leadership Retail Banking Mortgage Origination (MLO) Consumer Lending Deposit Accounts HELOC & Refinancing Loan Compliance CRM-Driven Sales
Leadership & Strategy
Branch Operations Team Coaching Performance Management Business Development Strategic Planning Member Experience Regulatory Compliance Budget Management
Certifications & Licenses
Business Analysis Foundations
Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)
Mortgage Loan Originator License
FAA 107 Commercial Drone License

Education

An academic foundation as global as my career

Doctorate
California Miramar University
Doctor of Business Administration — All But Dissertation (ABD)
2017 – 2023
Master of Science
University of Ibadan
MSc, Botany
2011 – 2012
Bachelor of Science
Federal University of Agriculture, Abeokuta
BSc, Microbiology
2003 – 2008

Let's Connect

Ready for your next executive?

If you're looking for a leader who grows revenue and people in equal measure — let's have a conversation.

Phone
619-581-1397
Email
[email protected]
LinkedIn
linkedin.com/in/ade-odediran
Location
San Diego, California

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