Amadea Sanchez

Assistant Vice President | Senior Small Business Relationship Manager | Business Banking Expert | Commercial Lending & Treasury Management | Client Acquisition & Growth

Role
Commercial Real Estate and Business Loan Specialist at Searchlight Lending
Location
San Jose, CA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers
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About Amadea Sanchez

Results-driven Assistant Vice President & Senior Small Business Relationship Manager with…

Experience

  1. Commercial Real Estate and Business Loan Specialist

    Searchlight Lending

    Oct 2025 — Present

    As a Senior Small Business Relationship Manager, I oversee a portfolio of 260+ small business clients with revenues between $1MM–$25MM, providing tailored financial solutions to drive business growth and sustainability. My role focuses on client acquisition, retention, and strategic advisory services, including commercial lending, SBA financing, treasury management, and merchant services. I proactively analyze financial data to identify opportunities, recommend the right financial products, and ensure seamless execution. Additionally, I collaborate with internal teams to enhance customer experience, optimize financial strategies, and drive business expansion through networking and targeted outreach. My contributions also support branch partnerships, business development initiatives, and revenue generation goals.Key Skills: Business Banking Strategy Commercial Lending & SBA Financing | Treasury & Merchant Services Client Relationship Management Business Growth & Risk Mitigation

Education

  • Purdue University

    Master's degree

    2021 — 2023

  • San Jose State University

    Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA)

  • University of California, Santa Cruz

    Business Management and Economics

    2004 — 2008

Skills

  • Lines of Credit
  • Customer Service
  • Customer Retention
  • New Client Acquisitions
  • Sales Prospecting
  • Microsoft Office
  • Telecommunications
  • Cold Calling
  • Commercial Lending
  • Commercial Refinance
  • Equipment Loans
  • Commercial Purchases
  • Merchant Services
  • Payroll Services
  • Business Insurance
  • Networking
  • Social Networking
  • Marketing
  • Event Planning
  • Public Speaking
  • Leadership
  • Team Building
  • Volunteering
  • Learning and Development
  • Professional Mentoring
  • Youth Mentoring
  • Business Planning
  • Business Strategy
  • Business Analysis
  • Business Profiling
  • Financial Advising
  • Business Banking
  • Credit Counseling
  • Credit Analysis
  • Financial Analysis
  • Sales
  • Fitness
  • Health Savings Accounts
  • Retirement Planning
  • Workers Compensation

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