Laura Williams Email & Phone Number

Set up and soley ran the Cooper State Bank HR department which initially encompassed 18 employees and grew to encompass over 85 employees. Created and maintained employment records related to recruitment and hiring, benefits, payroll, training, performance reviews, discipline & termination. Ensured bank was compliant with labor laws and regulations including Affirmative Action. Wrote, interpreted and communicated HR policy to employees. Resolved disciplinary problems including terminations… Show more Set up and soley ran the Cooper State Bank HR department which initially encompassed 18 employees and grew to encompass over 85 employees. Created and maintained employment records related to recruitment and hiring, benefits, payroll, training, performance reviews, discipline & termination. Ensured bank was compliant with labor laws and regulations including Affirmative Action. Wrote, interpreted and communicated HR policy to employees. Resolved disciplinary problems including terminations. Answered ODJFS unemployment information requests, filed appeals and represented bank at hearings. Selected and administered yearly compliance training. Administered payroll and benefits. Show less

Supported the President & Chief Executive Officer, the Chief Financial Officer and the Chief Lending Officer. Attended holding company, bank, shareholder and audit committee board meetings in order to record minutes. Established relationships and communicated with board members and shareholders. Prepared and uploaded bank documents to external auditors and to FDIC and State of Ohio regulators for examinations.

Was 1 of the 3 initial employees of the holding company whose mission was to create, obtain investors and regulatory approval for de Novo Cooper State Bank. Researched and contributed to content of bank policy manuals. Acted in an administrative assistant capacity in writing finished documents of the business plan, bank policies, regulatory documents and correspondence to investors.

Simultaneously supported 2 Vice Presidents of Commercial RE Lending & SVP of the Franklin County/Licking County Retail Division. Aided the SVP Retail with his duties including ALCO, branch management, audit, marketing, CRA. Aided the Commercial Lenders by creating loan files, obtaining credit reports and financial information and preparing correspondence to customers. Reviewed loan documents and files for completeness and accuracy to ensure good ratings in bank examinations. Involved in Y2K… Show more Simultaneously supported 2 Vice Presidents of Commercial RE Lending & SVP of the Franklin County/Licking County Retail Division. Aided the SVP Retail with his duties including ALCO, branch management, audit, marketing, CRA. Aided the Commercial Lenders by creating loan files, obtaining credit reports and financial information and preparing correspondence to customers. Reviewed loan documents and files for completeness and accuracy to ensure good ratings in bank examinations. Involved in Y2K borrower risk assessment. Resolved customer problems/compliants. Prepared Commitment Letters. Show less