Experience

Midwood Partners

• United States
• Software Development

• Managing Director

  • Sep 2018 - Present

  Charlotte, North Carolina Area



Sia Partners

• France
• Business Consulting and Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Associate Partner

  • Jun 2016 - Sep 2018

  Charlotte, North Carolina Area



Bank of America Merrill Lynch

• United States
• Financial Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• SVP, Program Management Executive - Operations and Technology, Wealth Management and Broker Dealer

  • Jan 2011 - Nov 2015

  Charlotte, North Carolina Area Oversaw the planning and implementation of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management operational risk initiatives and several regulatory and compliance broker/dealer legal entity external mandates. Included leading internal and external partners, and managing horizontal and vertical business areas. • Led broker/dealer multi-state audit and voluntary disclosure agreement on unclaimed property. • Partnered with USWM’s Head of Institutional Client Segment and Supervision to update and implement new… Show more Oversaw the planning and implementation of Merrill Lynch Wealth Management operational risk initiatives and several regulatory and compliance broker/dealer legal entity external mandates. Included leading internal and external partners, and managing horizontal and vertical business areas. • Led broker/dealer multi-state audit and voluntary disclosure agreement on unclaimed property. • Partnered with USWM’s Head of Institutional Client Segment and Supervision to update and implement new client account policy and lead initiative to remediate public fund and financial institution clients. • Completed design and implementation of International Wealth Management’s Market Management Initiative focused on defining the client footprint and aligning resources for growth, resulting in rationalization of core countries and strategic review and divestiture of international business.

• SVP, Quality & Change Delivery Executive - Operations and Technology, Wholesale and International

  • Jan 2010 - Jan 2011

  Charlotte, North Carolina Area Organized and implemented a $107M initiative portfolio global treasury payment services and working capital solutions and set up a program office to support multi-year strategy focused on expanding capabilities for large multi-national companies in key countries. • Spearheaded non-US infrastructure and governance strategy work stream mandated by regulatory compliance and aligned to strategic initiative to support country governance model and executive reports. • Leveraged a legacy set… Show more Organized and implemented a $107M initiative portfolio global treasury payment services and working capital solutions and set up a program office to support multi-year strategy focused on expanding capabilities for large multi-national companies in key countries. • Spearheaded non-US infrastructure and governance strategy work stream mandated by regulatory compliance and aligned to strategic initiative to support country governance model and executive reports. • Leveraged a legacy set of projects and prioritized based on strategic decisions post Merrill Lynch Integration.



Bank of America

• United States
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Principal, Capitial Markets Product/Region Manager - Global Markets and BAML Merger Integration

  • Oct 2008 - Jan 2010

  Charlotte, North Carolina Area During the financial crisis, volunteered for a Senior Change Executive role on the Merrill Lynch merger integration team managing employees and offices in NYC and Charlotte. • Completed early execution of top-ranked global research merger integration with annual benefits ~$365M. • Led team for BAC (New Co.) legal entity target state plan that included key subject matter experts and decision makers to ensure optimal and efficient capital, liquidity, and earnings while managing risks… Show more During the financial crisis, volunteered for a Senior Change Executive role on the Merrill Lynch merger integration team managing employees and offices in NYC and Charlotte. • Completed early execution of top-ranked global research merger integration with annual benefits ~$365M. • Led team for BAC (New Co.) legal entity target state plan that included key subject matter experts and decision makers to ensure optimal and efficient capital, liquidity, and earnings while managing risks relative to business requirements. • Additionally, led program management office and managed project team members responsible for bank charter collapse, domestic broker dealer mergers, international broker dealer consolidations, and global target legal entity structure, interacting with global LOB/regional leadership, and with corporate staff.

• Principal, Capital Markets Product/Region Manager - Global Markets and Wealth Management

  • Feb 2007 - Oct 2008

  Charlotte, North Carolina Area Proposed and led newly created Global Wealth and Investment Management Relationship Manager Role within Global Markets - Institutional Sales. Leveraged planning and developed strong tactical partnerships while engaging and maintaining executive sponsorship across business segments. • Due to the sub-prime crisis, focus shifted and pivoted to de-risking and cost saving opportunities and partnered on Capital Markets and Advisory Services business transformation with annual benefits ~$1B.… Show more Proposed and led newly created Global Wealth and Investment Management Relationship Manager Role within Global Markets - Institutional Sales. Leveraged planning and developed strong tactical partnerships while engaging and maintaining executive sponsorship across business segments. • Due to the sub-prime crisis, focus shifted and pivoted to de-risking and cost saving opportunities and partnered on Capital Markets and Advisory Services business transformation with annual benefits ~$1B. • Also, led partnership activities for merger integration of US Trust with Global Markets Group capabilities.

• SVP, Process Design Executive - Universal Bank, Consumer, Wholesale, and B/D

  • Mar 2006 - Feb 2007

  Charlotte, North Carolina Area SVP, Universal Bank - Process Design Executive, 2006-2007 Developed, built, and implemented transparency and controls for planning and executing Customer Experience Based - Universal Bank Model initiatives in newly created role. Completed six sigma master black belt in this role, and further developed customer experience skill set to compliment strong finance background. • Identified and evaluated new projects, managed scope of deployment, and designed, built, and utilized metrics and… Show more SVP, Universal Bank - Process Design Executive, 2006-2007 Developed, built, and implemented transparency and controls for planning and executing Customer Experience Based - Universal Bank Model initiatives in newly created role. Completed six sigma master black belt in this role, and further developed customer experience skill set to compliment strong finance background. • Identified and evaluated new projects, managed scope of deployment, and designed, built, and utilized metrics and scorecards to assure business alignment. • Coordinated management activities related to consumer, commercial, corporate and broker/dealer initiatives, including executive briefings, steering committee updates, and initiative-specific meetings.

• SVP, Engineer Executive - Universal Bank’s Deal Flow Internalization

  • Jun 2005 - Mar 2006

  Charlotte, North Carolina Area Managed program to inventory all “street” buy/sell transactions to assess issues and income opportunities. This led to a fact-based analysis that resulted in the recommendations being implemented. Developing products and services in the markets group and distributing in wealth management business immediately created value for total company. • Leveraged core team of business finance officers for expert knowledge of business partner activity and delivered report to Chief Accounting Officer… Show more Managed program to inventory all “street” buy/sell transactions to assess issues and income opportunities. This led to a fact-based analysis that resulted in the recommendations being implemented. Developing products and services in the markets group and distributing in wealth management business immediately created value for total company. • Leveraged core team of business finance officers for expert knowledge of business partner activity and delivered report to Chief Accounting Officer, Universal Bank Steering Committee Sponsor.

• SVP, Senior Finance Manager, FleetBoston Merger Integration

  • Nov 2003 - Jun 2005

  Charlotte, North Carolina Area Led partnership with merger executives, business finance officers, and project/process management resources to set and achieve financial targets associated with integration activity, including merger costs, benefits, and FTE roll-forwards. Also, managed finance and accounting resources with offices in Boston and Charlotte for integration project portfolios involving Global Wealth and Investment Management, Latin America, and Change Performance Center (PMO). Designed and delivered training and… Show more Led partnership with merger executives, business finance officers, and project/process management resources to set and achieve financial targets associated with integration activity, including merger costs, benefits, and FTE roll-forwards. Also, managed finance and accounting resources with offices in Boston and Charlotte for integration project portfolios involving Global Wealth and Investment Management, Latin America, and Change Performance Center (PMO). Designed and delivered training and development sessions for financial/accounting functions. • Achieved $1.8B of pre-tax benefits and exceeded key performance metrics.

• SVP, Senior Finance Manager, Consumer & Commercial Bank Support

  • Nov 2002 - Nov 2003

  Charlotte, North Carolina Area Set financial goals and key performance targets as senior manager of the Financial Planning and Analysis Group supporting the Consumer Premier Banking Affluent Client Segment. • Managed $97B in client balances, 400K clients, ~1K client managers, $725M net income, and 18% compound annual growth rate in net income.

• VP, Finance Manager, Consumer & Commercial Bank Support

  • Apr 2001 - Nov 2002

  Charlotte, North Carolina Area Developed Hoshin metrics and re-engineered compensation of Consumer Premier Client Managers (S6) and Consumer Market Managers to link to key business drivers, including customer, associate, and shareholder. • Successfully transformed Corporate Marketing Finance Support team into business support for the Consumer Premier Finance Planning and Reporting team.

• Additional professional experience at Bank of America, Nationsbank & First Federal Savings includes:

  • Apr 1993 - Apr 2001

  Charlotte, North Carolina Area VP, Finance Manager, Consumer & Commercial Bank Support VP, Finance Manager, Corporate Marketing Support; VP, Senior Finance Analyst, Boatmen’s Bancshares Merger Integration; VP, Senior Finance Analyst & Product Mgr, Card Services; AVP, Senior Finance Analyst & Finance Mgmt Trainee; Corporate Treasury Analyst; Branch Operations Analyst; Adjustable Mortgage Servicing Specialist • Demonstrated strong progression from individual contributor to management in leadership roles. • Recruited and… Show more VP, Finance Manager, Consumer & Commercial Bank Support VP, Finance Manager, Corporate Marketing Support; VP, Senior Finance Analyst, Boatmen’s Bancshares Merger Integration; VP, Senior Finance Analyst & Product Mgr, Card Services; AVP, Senior Finance Analyst & Finance Mgmt Trainee; Corporate Treasury Analyst; Branch Operations Analyst; Adjustable Mortgage Servicing Specialist • Demonstrated strong progression from individual contributor to management in leadership roles. • Recruited and managed high-performing team for customer experience based - FP&A. • Consolidated merger related marketing functions and managed $46mm budget for Marketing Executive. • Served dual roles; product and finance mgr that developed and implemented chip-based stored value cards. • Developed strategic plan process for NationsBank based on 3 year forecast model of business performance. • Set weekly new deposit and mortgage loan product prices which included a weekly summary of credit markets and economic outlook using an option adjusted spread (yield curve) model. • Expanded accounting skills and adherence to banking regulations and states escheatment laws focused on cash management and safe deposit box inventory for branch operations. • Leveraged 3rd party mortgage servicing platform and was responsible for adjustable mortgage servicing portfolio re-pricing, packaging loan sales, and handing mortgage servicing customer service escalations.