As a seasoned financial professional, I am seeking to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing my interpersonal, excellent time management and problem solving skills. I firmly believe that my extensive background in finance and technology will be mutually beneficial. Let's talk and see what we can accomplish together
Overview
34
34
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Implementations Professional II - Professional Services
Fiserv
07.2021 - 11.2023
During my time with Fiserv, oversaw over 30 core deconversion projects - overseeing both client and internal tasks to ensure timely project completion.
Responsible for system releases for over 60 credit unions.
Performed Annual Disaster Recovery testing of over 40 credit unions
Self-motivated, with strong sense of personal responsibility.
Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
Systems Analyst - Project Management
Heritage Financial Credit Union
06.2016 - 01.2021
Collect, review and evaluate business needs for project initiatives.
Provided client support on system operation and troubleshooting.
Researched and adopted new technologies to add value to existing offerings.
Diagnosed, troubleshot and resolved network and system problems.
Communicated and explained business requirements to team members to understand and implement functional demands.
Performed internal system acceptance to deliver well-tested enhancements and meet business requirements.
Collaborated with upper management to drive strategy and implement new processes.
Analyzed existing systems and databases and recommended enhancements to solve business needs
Enhanced project management skills by defining and presenting system solutions and timelines for business needs or technical problems.
Security & Electronic Banking Manager
Heritage Financial Credit Union
03.2015 - 06.2016
Management, enhancement and support of the credit unions electronic banking products and services optimizing member relationships.
Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
Monitored and analyzed business performance to identify areas of improvement and make necessary adjustments.
Communicated clearly with employees, suppliers and stakeholders to keep everyone on same page and working toward established business goals.
Successfully managed budgets and allocated resources to maximize productivity and profitability.
Used industry expertise, customer service skills and analytical nature to resolve customer concerns and promote loyalty.
Chief Information Officer/Various Roles & Responsibilities
MPO Federal Credit Union
09.2002 - 10.2013
Focus was on long term business goals for a small credit union.
Devised and wrote corporate technology procedures, modifying security policies for each worker level.
Researched new technologies and chose best options for company priorities and cost-effectiveness.
Trained staff members on computer use and updated systems.
Searched for and approved purchases of new equipment.
Configured and implemented IT initiatives to produce measurable business value.
Guided testing process and validation for major software releases.
Aligned IT solutions and deliverables with company strategic vision.
Junior Technical Writer
Novadigm
01.2000 - 06.2002
Created and edited software manuals and FAQ's.
Worked closely with software engineers, product managers and other departments to determine accuracy and completeness of technical documentation.
Various
VAC Service Corp
11.1989 - 01.2000
Accounts Payable Clerk, Customer Service Supervisor, Data Entry Supervisor.
Gained extensive knowledge in data entry, analysis and reporting.
Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
Identified issues, analyzed information and provided solutions to problems.
Education
AAS Travel & Tourism/Business Administration -
Adirondack Community College
Glens Falls, NY
05.1985
Skills
Project Management, Implementation & Support
Executive Leadership Skills
Effective Communicator
Technical Support
Team Player
Analytic Skills
Conflict Resolutions
MS Office/ Teams (Excel, Word, Outlook, Power Point etc)
Familiarity with Various Accounting Suites
Certification
Project Management Principles
Project Performance Domains and Tailoring
Models Methods & Artifacts
Implementation Certifications
Business Continuity Management
Timeline
Implementations Professional II - Professional Services
Fiserv
07.2021 - 11.2023
Systems Analyst - Project Management
Heritage Financial Credit Union
06.2016 - 01.2021
Security & Electronic Banking Manager
Heritage Financial Credit Union
03.2015 - 06.2016
Chief Information Officer/Various Roles & Responsibilities