Successfully maintains compliance with existing federal and state rules and regulations with a focus on monitoring all pending legislations to determine if changes are required.Manages and addresses internal employee issues that arise in a prompt manner.Effectively manages and oversees all facets of the Fraud and Bank Secrecy Act Programs.Skillfully conveys information to business leaders by developing board materials and documentation for presentations.Consistently minimizes potential risks by monitoring operations and adjusting as needed.Provides broad support to the organization, allowing other team members to focus on sales and business development.Effectively negotiates with vendors to reduce cost with a focus on reviewing internal processes to identify cost savings.Performs contract review and negotiation and manages outside counsel on legal matters.Notable Accomplishments:Successfully implemented lending programs in new states and coordinated state exams while monitoring licensing.Obtained FNMA approval and rolled out lending in new states for new programs.Successfully coordinated and facilitated due diligence and legal for the company to be acquired by Apollo Global Management in a multimillion-dollar transaction.Held responsibility for state licensing including regulatory approvals across the country (Currently licensed in 41 states).Skillfully facilitated employee relations issues including investigations and performance tracking.Demonstrated in-depth skills in developing and implementing legal and compliance protocols for proprietary loan programs.Implemented cybersecurity training for employees in addition to compliance requirements.

Consistently ensured advertising and marketing materials adhered to UDAAP and Fair Lending compliance.Successfully monitored final dispositions and pricing exceptions for compliance with banking regulations.Notable Accomplishments:Skillfully utilized an in-depth industry knowledge and expertise in developing GAP analysis for the Protecting the Interests of Clients Program (PIC).Demonstrated exceptional abilities in protecting the interest of the client by analyzing cross-selling practices across the commercial lending department to identify areas of improvement.

Skillfully analyzed legal and regulatory issues with a focus on determining how they related to product lines.Consistently maintained compliance by co-creating the Certified Lending Program and developing critical training materials for use by team members.Successfully identified areas of improvement by reviewing vendor contracts and monitoring third-party due diligence.Notable Accomplishments:Significantly improved business operations by maintaining and revising credit union policies and procedures.Recognized for successfully reducing risks by identifying areas of vulnerability and developing corrective action plans.Credited with saving 30%+ in costs through successfully negotiating terms with vendors.Successfully launched a vendor management program, passing strict regulatory scrutiny.Demonstrated in-depth skills in filing trademark paperwork in conjunction with branding activities.Recognized for successfully steering company policies through an economic downturn and Dodd Frank reform.