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Work History
Education
Accomplishments
Certification
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Kimberly Esse

Summary

Dynamic, thoughtful, and detail-oriented finance and social work professional seeking a role of service and strategy that helps support the growth and strategy of an organization committed to service, leadership, and effective aid for those members of the Guard community in need.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

MSW Student Intern

Soulful Seeds
Reno, NV
01.2024 - Current
  • Worked closely with organizational leadership and board of directors to create Economic Stability & Financial Capability Advocacy Training.
  • Researched gaps for service population (low-income high need older adults) and created direct service programming based on evidence-based practice and relevant data.
  • Completed community outreach for new programs for seniors to address food insecurity, economic instability, and social isolation.
  • Group facilitation of programming to include post-program evaluation and assessment.

Assignment-Ready Personal Financial Counselor

Magellan Federal
Remote
09.2023 - Current
  • Financial Counselor & Trainer versed in Department of Defense best practices for financial counseling of all military branches, veterans, and Guard members.
  • Trained in programs and services available to military personnel and veterans.

Financial Empowerment Coach

Questis, Inc
Remote
06.2022 - Current
  • Client intake, scheduling, & financial strategy creation using a client-centered motivational-interviewing approach.
  • Assisted clients in setting SMART goals, developing action plans, and monitoring progress via internal database.
  • Improved client financial readiness by evaluating personal financial data, strategies and resources, and developing solutions to unique challenges.
  • Created & presented virtual workshops and articles on financial topics and resources.

MSW Student Intern

Upward Bound Program
Reno, Nevada
08.2022 - 04.2023
  • Graduate level intern for the University of Nevada, Reno federally funded TRIO Upward Bound Classic + Math & Science (UB/UBMS) programs to provide comprehensive college preparatory and academic support services to 246 diverse, first-generation, low-income high school students.
  • Provided weekly comprehensive on-site tutoring and academic support using a growth mindset model.
  • Reviewed daily student self-assessments and educational plans to provide proper services and meet students where they are at.
  • Coordinated and facilitated Learning, Leadership, and Service opportunities for students (e.g. Financial Literacy & Civic Literacy workshops) and facilitated a Student Lobby Day at the Nevada Legislative Session, to increase student cultural capital, skill set, and motivation.

Divorce Financial Professional

Women's Financial Wellness Center
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Help clients navigate financial and emotional challenges of divorce
  • Design and strategize individualized financial wellness plans based on needs assessment, as part of an integrated divorce "care team." Provide referrals and engage in community outreach with members & partners.

Director, Treasury & Stock Services Acquisitions Integration

Oracle Corporation
Reno, NV
07.2011 - 11.2021

Manager, Cash Management & Acquisition Integration

May 2015- December 2017

Global Process Owner, Treasury Acquisition Integration

April 2014- April 2014

Senior Financial Analyst, Cash Management & Acquisition Integration

August 2013- March 2014

Financial Analyst, Cash Management & Acquisition Integration

July 2011- July 2013

  • Treasury and Stock Services M&A Integration Lead, directing all merger, integration, & divestitures.
  • Led 65+ acquisitions, 90+ divestitures, IP, venture & real estate deals for Treasury.
  • Developed Treasury M&A strategy for 500 +entities with data and progress reporting to executive management.
  • Managed 400+ global bank accounts at any given time with over 200+ banking relationships.
  • Exemplary cross-functional team collaborator and manager dedicated to urgent & efficient problem solving.
  • Managed relationships with acquired staff using an empathetic, person-centered approach.
  • Domestic and global cash forecast expert, including wire desk management, strategic cash movements, tax planning, and ongoing cash flow management.
  • Managed currency, bank, fraud, country, and signer risks.
  • Created, implemented, and audited risk management policy for Treasury & Stock Services.
  • Interest accrual database manager for promissory notes.
  • FBAR, SOX, & internal/external audit compliance.
  • Tracked and reported bank guarantees and collateral.
  • Adherence to corporate GL accounting & reconciliation of transactions to bank statements.
  • Experience consolidating employee stock equity plans and managing sensitive personal data.
  • Enhanced team collaboration by providing mentorship, and opportunities for professional growth.

Education

Bachelor of Science in Economics -

University of Nevada
Reno, Nevada

Master of Social Work -

University of Nevada
Reno, Nevada
08.2024

Accomplishments

  • 5+ years experience overseeing a wire desk processing $1B+ in domestic and international transactions daily.
  • Experience in grant writing, community outreach, & program development.
  • Managed global team & maintained relationships with banking partners and cross-functional groups.
  • Oversaw the drafting and maintenance of 100+ interest schedules, accruals, amendments and settlements in 20+ currencies.
  • Treasury Management System implementation, data integration, and vendor management experience.
  • 2.5 years of experience as a financial counselor for military personnel, people experiencing divorce, and clients working through student loan repayment and retirement readiness.
  • Proud spouse of a veteran National Guard member.

Certification

  • Accredited Financial Counselor (AFC), 2023
  • Certified Treasury Professional (CTP), 2014
  • Adult Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) certified, 2023

Volunteer Experience

  • Empower NV/Staying Ahead Ally & Advocate, Opportunity Alliance Nevada, Reno, Nevada, 08/2023- Present. Ally & Advocate for Bridges out of Poverty Program graduates.
  • Financial Ally & Partner, Consumer Credit Counseling Service of Rochester (CCCSR), 09/2021- 05/2022. One-on-one mentoring and SMART goal setting for a non-profit credit counseling agency.

Timeline

MSW Student Intern

Soulful Seeds
01.2024 - Current

Assignment-Ready Personal Financial Counselor

Magellan Federal
09.2023 - Current

MSW Student Intern

Upward Bound Program
08.2022 - 04.2023

Financial Empowerment Coach

Questis, Inc
06.2022 - Current

Divorce Financial Professional

Women's Financial Wellness Center
01.2022 - 07.2022

Director, Treasury & Stock Services Acquisitions Integration

Oracle Corporation
07.2011 - 11.2021

Bachelor of Science in Economics -

University of Nevada

Master of Social Work -

University of Nevada
Kimberly Esse