Experience

Woodforest National Bank

• United States
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• Community Development Relationship Manager II

  • May 2022 - Present

  Responsible for identifying community development needs for the low- and moderate-income neighborhoods and building relationships with community partners and resource providers to meet those needs. I develop, manage, and execute community lending, investment and service opportunities that are responsive to the needs of the community. My territories include North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia. Responsible for identifying community development needs for the low- and moderate-income neighborhoods and building relationships with community partners and resource providers to meet those needs. I develop, manage, and execute community lending, investment and service opportunities that are responsive to the needs of the community. My territories include North Carolina, New York, Pennsylvania and Virginia.



KeyBank

• United States
• Banking
• 700 & Above Employee

• CRA Business Operations Manager

  • Mar 2022 - May 2022

  Oversaw project management and operations for the Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) Strategy Team held in KeyBank’s Corporate Social Responsibility department. - Created and implemented a schedule for quality control reporting, procedures, and business control schedule for all CRA qualifying activities - Developed procedures for tracking internal and external training opportunities for CRA team and CRA SMEs - Lead discussions on CRA performance with lines of business to develop action plans for priority assessment areas Show less



Consumer Bankers Association

• United States
• Banking
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Vice President, Sponsorship and Corporate Philanthropy

  • Nov 2019 - Jan 2022

  The Consumer Bankers Association (CBA) partners with the nation's leading retail banks to promote sound policy, prepare the next generation of diverse bankers to lead the industry, and finance the dreams of consumers and small businesses. CBA is the only member-driven trade association focused exclusively on retail banking - members include the nation's largest retail banks, with 85% holding over $10 billion in assets.Full resume and skillset available, brief overview and highlights included below: - Oversaw and managed the Associate Membership and Sponsorship programs for CBA which is 32% of CBA’s overall operating budget (FY21 revenue $4.2m; $623,000 expense)- Reported directly to President & CEO; collaborated with CEO and senior leadership team on special projects and long-term strategic planning initiatives - Managed a team of direct reports and oversaw their performance reviews, compensation, and development - Administered and developed corporate sponsorship program: recruited and retained top suppliers for the retail banking industry by managing the end-to-end sales cycle and execution for all business development (27 Year-Round partners, 45 Sponsors, 55 exhibitors, 120 members)- Developed marketing collateral and communications for CBA membership- Proficient in financial services policy, primary focus Community Reinvestment Act (CRA) - Served as liaison to CBA's CRA Committee - Coordinated CBA’s CRA Committee response to CRA Modernization with internal and external Government Relations and Public Affairs team - Communicate and coordinated meetings with policy makers from the three prudential regulators (OCC, FDIC and Fed)- Chair of CBA’s Foundation Board - Oversaw the Joe Belew Award program, an award given to a bank for their commitment to community development which includes a financial donation to a non-profit partner – Lead roundtable discussions and events on Corporate Responsibility and Community Engagement Show less

• Assistant Vice President, Associate Membership & Corporate Philanthropy

  • Dec 2018 - Nov 2019

  - Oversaw all aspects of retention, recruitment, and management of Associate Members (120 members) - Orchestrated and drafted Associate Membership and CBA LIVE budgets - Responsible for four lines of revenue ($1.90m FY19) - Assisted with additional revenue lines totally $4.0m FY19- Sold out the exhibit hall and increased conference attendees (#1,825) by 7.3% in 2019- Member of CRA Committee and Risk Management Committee - Communicated and coordinated meetings with policy makers from the three prudential regulators (OCC, FDIC and Fed), as well as CFPB regarding Risk Management- Drafted memos on substantive topics related to CRA and Risk Management for membership- Managed marketing, registration, organization, and content of CBA’s webinar series (52 webinars in FY19)- Vice Chair of CBA's Foundation Board and managed the Joe Belew Award Show less

• Director, Associate Membership and Corporate Philanthropy

  • Oct 2017 - Dec 2018

  - Spearheaded dues increase which resulted in revenue growth of 29% in FY18 - Responsible for four lines of revenue ($1.89m FY18) - Assisted with additional revenue lines ($3.6m FY18)- Member of conference team which planned and executed the 1,700-person event- Oversaw and sold out the exhibit hall from sales to set-up with #55 exhibiting companies and #80 booths- Developed two tracks (14 hours of breakout sessions) with content and speakers - Oversaw the production of online education and webinar content for online education programs – information sent to database of 17,000 subscribers- Vice Chair, CBA's Foundation Board Show less

• Manager, Associate Membership and Corporate Philanthropy

  • Jun 2016 - Sep 2017

  - Managed the retention and recruitment of Associate Members (116) - Assisted with annual growth of our sponsorship of $3.4m (FY17) - Served as a liaison to CBA's CRA Committee and Risk Committee - Continued to grow annual CBA LIVE conference attendance year over year by 4.2% - Supervised the process and implementation of the conference exhibit hall at CBA LIVE - Managed and promoted online education programs - Nominated and approved by CBA’s Board of Directors to serve on CBA's Foundation

• Exhibit and Sponsorship Coordinator

  • Dec 2014 - Jun 2016

  - Managed the process and implementation of the conference Exhibit Hall at CBA LIVE - Assisted with additional yearly sponsorship of $2.8m - Managed and marketed online education programs for associate and corporate members - Member of conference team that planned and executed the 1,350 person event CBA LIVE -Liaison for Community Reinvestment Committee and served on additional banking industry committees -Managed the Joe Belew Award and liaison to CBA Foundation

• Government Relations Coordinator

  • Dec 2013 - Dec 2014

  - Managed CBA’s Political Action Committee - Assisted lobbying efforts on Capitol Hill -Tracked legislation and attended hearings on Capitol Hill - Assistant to Executive Vice President and General Counsel and Senior Vice President of Congressional Affairs - Scheduled meetings between the legislative department and Capitol Hill, the regulatory department and regulatory agencies - Executed research - Assisted with organization of 1,300-person conference - Planned and executed fly-ins and in-person meetings with CBA and top committees and boards - Assisted lead liaison with four of CBA's member committees Show less



Denny Miller Associates

• Washington D.C. Metro Area

• Executive Assistant to the President

  • Apr 2010 - Nov 2013

  - Supported president and staff with business development - Managed campaign donations - Organized and executed fundraisers and events - Scheduled meetings with clients, Congressional members and staff - Entrusted with filing quarterly LDA reports for all clients - Conducted legislative research for numerous staff - Attended hearings for clients and staff members with memo follow-up - Updated clients with a weekly legislative report - Maintained office supplies and inventory - Tracked client press and compiled news clips - Managed reception area - Created graphics and updated marketing materials - Assisted clients/staff with travel accommodations - Reconciled bills I am grateful for the years I spent working at DMA and with our wonderful clients. Throughout my time at DMA, I was able to see how bipartisan politics is possible and instrumental to crafting strong policy. We worked with both sides of the aisle on a number of key legislative issues, primarily defense and aerospace, transportation, natural resources, education international trade, health care, technology, and biotechnology. Show less



United States Senate

• Legislative Offices
• 700 & Above Employee

• Press Intern for Senator Chuck Schumer (D-NY)

  • Jan 2010 - Apr 2010

  While interning for the Senator's Press Office, I had the unique opportunity to see first hand one of Capitol Hill's busiest and most productive press shops. Daily, I compiled press clips and monitored media putting together a detailed book for the Senator to review of his press mentions and issues deeply important to New Yorkers. I drafted press releases, assisted press office with research and worked media/press conferences. Press Interns were often responsible for generating press hit ideas and reviewing issues the Senator could comment on or help sponsor legislation. Show less



Ketchum

• United States
• Public Relations and Communications Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Public Affairs Intern

  • Sep 2009 - Dec 2009

  Monitored media (newspapers, blogs, research journals and transcripts) for clients - Researched legislation and public policy - Attended events and speakers for clients with memo follow-up -Provided assistance for projects and pitches to clients. Monitored media (newspapers, blogs, research journals and transcripts) for clients - Researched legislation and public policy - Attended events and speakers for clients with memo follow-up -Provided assistance for projects and pitches to clients.



The Federation of European Direct Marketing (FEDMA)

• Brussels, Belgium

• Communications Intern

  • Jan 2009 - Jun 2009

  While interning, I developed and implemented comprehensive research on political history, modern communications and direct marketing for new website: World Intelligence Database. I planned launch, budget, and public relation strategies for new website. I also attended hearings in the European Union and assisted staff with legislative research. Drafted articles for the FEDMA e-newsletter. While interning, I developed and implemented comprehensive research on political history, modern communications and direct marketing for new website: World Intelligence Database. I planned launch, budget, and public relation strategies for new website. I also attended hearings in the European Union and assisted staff with legislative research. Drafted articles for the FEDMA e-newsletter.



University of South Dakota

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Admissions Assistant - University Admissions

  • May 2005 - Dec 2008

  As an Admissions Assistant, I managed student application databases and organized student files. Provided campus tours for prospective students and families. I assisted with scheduling, planning and execution of recruitment. I served as primary contact for prospective students and families. As an Admissions Assistant, I managed student application databases and organized student files. Provided campus tours for prospective students and families. I assisted with scheduling, planning and execution of recruitment. I served as primary contact for prospective students and families.



Senator Tom Daschle Re-Election Campagin

• Vermillion, South Dakota

• Canvasser

  • Sep 2004 - Nov 2004

  Campaigned for Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle. Canvassed counties throughout southeast South Dakota regarding the Senators voting record and position on issues. Gleaned their enthusiasm if the campaign could count on their vote and/or financial support for the election. Campaigned for Senate Majority Leader Tom Daschle. Canvassed counties throughout southeast South Dakota regarding the Senators voting record and position on issues. Gleaned their enthusiasm if the campaign could count on their vote and/or financial support for the election.