Kim Merik, Esq., Cams Email & Phone Number

Cleveland, Ohio, United States

-Helping to develop and continuously improve the training program-Create new eLearning content -Mentor and manage the North America Training Team-Stay current on global trends in the financial industry-Address issues that arise during the training program including performance and behavior of new hires

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

-Lead groups of new hires through the two-week new hire training program-Preparation of training materials including practice alerts, outlines, PowerPoints, job aids, and study guides-Assist with crating assessments and examinations-Complete quality control reviews of new hire practice work, delivering clear written feedback-Create and deliver continuing education courses

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

-Performance and oversight of transaction monitoring, alert resolution, case investigations, Suspicious Activity Report (SAR) preparation, Enhanced Due Diligence (EDD) reviews and other AML/BSA tasks-Investigate bank customers and their transactions on behalf of banks in order to identify potentially suspicious activity-Complex work assignments with minimal supervision and feedback-AML software experience include, but not limited to: Actimize, AML360, Verafin, and SAS

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Drafted responsive documents for complaints filed against the University. Performed legal research related to university funding. Review and revise contracts for compliance with CSU’s purchasing policy and state law.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Performed legal research related to real estate issues and tracked foreclosure cases within the neighborhood. Worked with developers and property owners to help improve the housing stock in the neighborhood. Assisted in preparing purchasing agreements for residential properties

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Researched HIPPA privacy policies to help a non-profit ensure compliance with their clients information. Drafted articles of incorporation and code of regulations for a new non-profit.

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Performed legal research related to substantive and procedural criminal lawAssisted in drafting motions and briefs for filing with the courtInteracted directly with clients to answer questions and explain pending matters

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Trained staff and users in 18 counties in Northeast Ohio on the client resource management system and served as a help desk for any user issues with the systemGathered and entered data needed for projects from co-workers, local economic developers, and businesses to ensure each project stayed on schedulePrepared quarterly reports on project activity and assisted in preparing slides for bi-monthly board meetingsProvided assistance to businesses in completing applications for funding… Show more Trained staff and users in 18 counties in Northeast Ohio on the client resource management system and served as a help desk for any user issues with the systemGathered and entered data needed for projects from co-workers, local economic developers, and businesses to ensure each project stayed on schedulePrepared quarterly reports on project activity and assisted in preparing slides for bi-monthly board meetingsProvided assistance to businesses in completing applications for funding from JobsOhio Show less

Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area

Researched businesses, grants, incentives, industries, and related tasks that aid in business attraction and economic development for 16 counties in Northeast Ohio, with a focus on the advanced energy sectorWorked extensively in reviewing data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. Census Bureau, and other scholarly databases Prepared and shared data using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPointAssisted in a project for the Economic Development Agency by evaluating… Show more Researched businesses, grants, incentives, industries, and related tasks that aid in business attraction and economic development for 16 counties in Northeast Ohio, with a focus on the advanced energy sectorWorked extensively in reviewing data from U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the U.S. Census Bureau, and other scholarly databases Prepared and shared data using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPointAssisted in a project for the Economic Development Agency by evaluating Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for economic development districts across the country Show less

Political Science Department, Researcher 2009Researched background and activities of political and militia insurgent groups using books, academic journals, and research databases including Lexis Nexis and JSTORCreated datasheets that were used to for a database on political and militia insurgent groups

Bowling Green, Ohio

Establish a living-learning environment on the floor where residents respect those they live with and are able to succeed academicallyParticipate and develop hall activities that educate residentsBe a resource and a role model for the residentsBuild a community on the floor with a based on respect and understand of others

Juris Doctor (J.D.), Law, 3.07

Activities and Societies: Dean’s List- Spring 2014, Spring 2015 Class Challenge Committee

Masters, Urban Planning, Design, And Development

Activities and Societies: American Planning Association, Student Member Capstone: Ohio & Erie Canalway: Connectivity, Community.

Bachelor Of Science, Business Administration: Pre-Law & International Business; Minor: Political Science

Activities and Societies: Chapman Learning Community Student Leader, 2005-2009 BGSU Student Life Award, April 2007 Study Abroad, Montreal.