Motivated and experienced professional with a proven track record in developing creative solutions and implementing objective decision-making. Positive attitude and strong focus on building team relationships have been instrumental in capturing numerous accounts and expanding client base. Possessing excellent interpersonal, analytical, and organizational skills, excels within highly competitive environments where leadership is the key to success. Excited and motivated to help customers build successful financial futures.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Credit Officer
First Citizens Bank Trinidad and Tobago
06.2016 - Current
Manages high volume lending department with a portfolio of over $100M
Team lead with responsibility for the growth of the lending department loan portfolio
Supervises the loans team and develops them through coaching and mentoring
Provides input in regards to the Bank’s annual budget, marketing strategies and plans
Market the Bank's products and services to create new business opportunities by conducting interviews and group presentations for individuals and businesses
Interview, process and close requests from commercial and personal customers for credit card facilities overdraft facilities, personal loans, commercial loans, mortgages and bridging loans
Counsel high net-worth individuals and corporate clients with regard to investment opportunities, risk analysis, and monetary returns
Participate in community events to position the bank as a leader within the territory
Perform credit scoring and loan disbursement activities as required
Follow up on delinquent accounts and take action to ensure the regularization of the delinquency
Perform credit reviews on accounts assigned
Perform financial and credit analyses on personal loans and overdraft applications and prepare written proposals
Ensure perfection of security items in accordance with loan approvals
Approves loans within lending limit guidelines
Prepares weekly monthly and quarterly management reports as needed
Senior Personal Banking Representative -Operations
Clico Investment Bank Ltd - Tobago
02.2007 - 01.2009
Collect on delinquent accounts by implementing payment schedules
Supervised three departments: Fixed Deposits, Forex/Trust and Asset Management/Adventure Capital Investments
Conducted Bi-yearly performance appraisals for staff under my purview
Assisted in drafting several major Branch operating policies and procedures
Ensured that all transactions were accurate and done within approved time frames
Reported and analyzed variances in operations and implemented corrective actions
Provided input for development of annual budget
Prepared monthly Branch performance and Marketing reports
Ensured that all transactions were accurate and done within approved time frames
Graduate Assistant to Dean Melany Pearl
Liberty University – Virginia USA
01.2004 - 05.2004
Assist Dean with preparing President’s report
Writing grant proposal for program funding
Assist Dean with resolving student issues
Organize and assist with other programs and services offered
Internet Order Associate
J.Crew – Virginia USA
11.1999 - 10.2003
Received thorough training in customer relations, proper phone etiquette and sales techniques
Resolved customer queries and problems in a timely and efficient manner
Provided internet technical customer support and entered data for inbound calls
Responded to incoming emails received from customers
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Psychology
Liberty University
Lynchburg, Va
05.2004
Skills
Credit Risk Assessment
Financial Planning Specialist
Investment Fund Expertise
Customer-Centric Approach
Strong Verbal Communicator
Consistently Dependable
Meticulous Attention To Detail
Positive Attitude
Strong Time Management
Data Analysis
Document Analysis
Cash Flow Management
Credit scoring models
Loan structuring
References
References available upon request
Accomplishments
Received merit reward and commendation for quality of loans booked
Originated over $10,000,000 in personal volume through professional networking, loan reviews and marketing for financial year2016/2017
Timeline
Senior Credit Officer
First Citizens Bank Trinidad and Tobago
06.2016 - Current
Senior Personal Banking Representative -Operations
Clico Investment Bank Ltd - Tobago
02.2007 - 01.2009
Graduate Assistant to Dean Melany Pearl
Liberty University – Virginia USA
01.2004 - 05.2004
Internet Order Associate
J.Crew – Virginia USA
11.1999 - 10.2003
Bachelor of Science - Business Management, Psychology
Liberty University
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