Gregory L Mason, Jr.
McDonough,United States
Summary
Dynamic leader and strategic planner with a proven track record in budget management and team leadership. Spearheaded a team at Bank of America that achieved a top 3 ranking in Texas, realizing a remarkable 169% sales success rate. Expertise in talent development, risk management, and financial analysis contributed to substantial increases in branch profitability and operational excellence. Committed to leveraging skills to drive further success in financial services.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
United States Federal Government
Atlanta, United States
06.2012 - Current
- Global Budget & Financial Oversight – Managed over $25 million in global public health program funds across Liberia, Saudi Arabia, Thailand, Tanzania, and Uganda, including COVID CARES, Ebola, ARP/NPHI, and DTRA budgets
- Ensured fiscal accountability, optimized resource allocation, and aligned expenditures with mission objectives
- Oversaw 23 country budgets, maintaining compliance with international funding regulations
- Strategic Leadership & Stakeholder Engagement – Directed 16 supervisors and a team of financial professionals supporting budget and resource management operations for a $225 million headquarters budget
- Partnered with 600+ personnel across nine programs to implement policies and ensure timely budget execution
- Negotiated 25+ MOAs with foreign governments to broadcast American Forces Network programming, securing air rights and uninterrupted service in 25+ countries
- High-Impact Budget Execution & Optimization – Masterfully managed a $1.74 billion portfolio, increasing budget efficiency by 15% year over year
- Identified and reallocated $150 million in underutilized funds, achieving a 10–15% efficiency improvement over five fiscal years
- Spearheaded DTRA fund recovery, returning $2.5 million in unused funds before expiration, ensuring repurposing for mission-critical needs
- Operational Efficiency & Process Improvements – Led initiatives that streamlined budget tracking with IRIS Global, enhancing financial reporting accuracy by 20% and improving spend plan alignment
- Implemented process efficiencies that cut response times by 25%, accelerated certification processing for 200+ PRs, and maintained 100% audit success rates for fund certifications exceeding $1 billion annually
- Contracting & Procurement Leadership – Partnered with Contracting teams to streamline obligations, achieving a 100% obligation rate and accelerating fiscal closeouts by 30 days
- Secured $8 billion in programming through partnerships with Military Service Branches, reducing government costs by 90%
- Successfully reprogrammed $1.7 million to cover IT unfunded requirements, ensuring compliance with DoD standards
- Expert Budget Analysis & Fiscal Strategy – Conducted complex budget analysis to support strategic financial planning, ensuring 100% execution of the American Forces Network budget
- Reviewed and consolidated annual budgets, covering $2.5 million in unfunded requirements
- Served as a senior fiscal advisor, ensuring budgetary alignment with organizational priorities and optimizing spend plans for 50+ program officials annually
- Innovative Financial Resource Management – Developed and executed multi-year budgets for global programs, ensuring compliance with fiscal policies
- Successfully cleared 6,000+ UDO program lines totaling $8.2 million, resolving 99% of discrepancies and maintaining fiscal integrity
- Delivered 150+ financial reports annually, providing key insights that reduced reporting errors by 25% and improved financial forecasting accuracy
Banking Center Manager III
Bank of America
Houston, United States
01.2010 - 06.2012
- Strategic Leadership & Business Growth – Led a team of 45 employees and business partners at one of the largest financial institution centers in Texas, consistently ranking top 3 in the market
- Drove success across sales, service ratings, risk mitigation, investments, loans, merchant services, small business banking, and branch profitability, achieving a 169% sales success rate
- Talent Development & Team Coaching – Developed and coached a high-performing team, leading to numerous promotions, including 3 Assistant Managers to Banking Center Manager, 4 Personal Bankers to Assistant Manager, and 5 Tellers to Supervisor roles
- Served as a Leader Fundamentals Trainer, training 200+ associates on risk mitigation, sales strategies, and financial reporting
- Operational Excellence & Risk Management – Served as Administrative Officer for East Houston Banking Center, analyzing daily operations and coaching 16 branches (200+ employees) to prepare for audit readiness and risk mitigation
- Designed and implemented an audit and internal control process that was adopted across the Houston Market, resulting in a 100% audit success rate
- Data-Driven Financial & Performance Analysis – Conducted in-depth cost and profitability analysis, tracking deposits, revenue trends, and investment performance to drive branch profitability
- Analyzed sales trends, identified opportunities, and devised training plans, optimizing sales performance and ensuring market, regional, and national compliance
- Salary: $76,000.00 USD Per Year
- Hours per week: 50
Education
Master's degree - Religious Studies
Howard University
Washington, DC, United States05.2017
Master's degree - Applied Management
Indiana Welseyan University
Marion, IN, United States07.2013
Bachelor's degree - Organization Management
Calument College of Saint Joseph
Whiting, IN, United States08.2009
Doctorate of Business Administration - In pursuit
Indiana Welseyan University
Marion, IN, United StatesSkills
- Budget management
- Financial reporting
- Data analysis
- Resource allocation
- Regulatory compliance
- Stakeholder engagement
- Strategic planning
- Team leadership
Affiliations
Phi Beta Sigma Fraternity, Incorporated, Executive Board Member
Job Related Training
- Defense Financial Management Course (DFMC), 11/01/18
- Balanced Scorecard Professional, 06/01/14
- Lean Six Sigma, 06/01/14
Timeline
United States Federal Government
06.2012 - Current
Banking Center Manager III
Bank of America
01.2010 - 06.2012
Master's degree - Religious Studies
Howard University
Master's degree - Applied Management
Indiana Welseyan University
Bachelor's degree - Organization Management
Calument College of Saint Joseph
Doctorate of Business Administration - In pursuit
Indiana Welseyan University
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