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Jessenia Mera

Queens

Summary

Experienced coordinator with strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Skilled in project management, communication, and problem-solving. Known for flexibility with changing needs and reliability in delivering outcomes. Prepared to make significant impact in dynamic environment.

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Arts & Culture Organizing Coordinator

El Puente
10.2022 - Current
  • Developing and coordinating El Puente's pre professional multi arts training program in the Leadership Centers.
  • Coordinating and managing cultural events in headquarters space and outside.
  • Managed budgets for cultural events, ensuring cost-effective planning and execution of all activities.
  • Serve as a liaison between management and staff, fostering trusting relationships throughout all levels of the organization.
  • Pre-screened resumes prior to sending to hiring managers for consideration.

Credit Risk Administration Officer

Bank Leumi USA
06.2007 - 05.2022
  • Managed appraisal engagement process to ensure consistency with Uniform Standards of Professional Appraisal Practice (USPAP), Financial Institutions Reform, Recovery, Enforcement Act (FIRREA) and the internal processes and policies.
  • Managed the collateral field examinations engagement process for the bank
  • Managed the list of acceptable appraisal, appraisal review, and collateral field examiner firms for all locations of the bank, which included New York, Florida, Illinois, and California.
  • Assisted in shaping appraisal and collateral field exam engagements to ensure that the business and client goals were being achieved
  • Acted as an intermediary between external appraisal firms and business unit underwriters to ensure adherence to regulatory guidance and internal policies and procedures
  • Coordinated transition from appraisal management to appraisal review
  • Developed forms and tools to streamline processes and create efficiencies in appraisal process for complete underwriting review

Middle Office Reconciliation Analyst

Bank Leumi USA
01.2004 - 06.2007
  • Improved reconciliation accuracy by streamlining data validation and verification processes.
  • Minimized operational risks for accurate financial reporting through meticulous transaction analysis.
  • Enhanced efficiency in reconciliation tasks by automating manual processes and implementing new software tools.
  • Reduced discrepancies in trade settlements with thorough review and investigation of unmatched trades.

Assistant to the Country Manager

Bank Leumi USA
12.1999 - 01.2004
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by swiftly addressing and resolving service-related issues.
  • Streamlined customer service processes for improved efficiency and reduced response times.
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to enhance overall client experience and satisfaction levels.
  • Managed cross-functional teams to ensure seamless operations and drive business objectives.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Trade And Commerce

SUNY At Buffalo
Buffalo, NY
05.1995

Skills

  • Onboarding
  • Cultural Awareness
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Work Planning and Prioritization
  • Customer service

Languages

English
Spanish

Timeline

Arts & Culture Organizing Coordinator

El Puente
10.2022 - Current

Credit Risk Administration Officer

Bank Leumi USA
06.2007 - 05.2022

Middle Office Reconciliation Analyst

Bank Leumi USA
01.2004 - 06.2007

Assistant to the Country Manager

Bank Leumi USA
12.1999 - 01.2004

Bachelor of Arts - International Trade And Commerce

SUNY At Buffalo