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Lara Berry

Arnold,MO

Summary

Results-oriented and dynamic leader with a proven track record of over 14 years in the loan and loan operations industry. Successfully led a high-performing loan administration team for 6 years, overseeing all aspects of processing, documentation, servicing, and post-closing. Adept at driving operational efficiency, streamlining processes, and ensuring compliance with industry regulations. Strong leadership skills combined with in-depth knowledge of loan operations make this candidate a valuable asset in delivering exceptional results for any organization.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Vice President, Loan Administration Manager

Bank Star
02.2019 - Current
  • Developed strategic plan for the loan administration department in concert with Executive Management ensuring continuous improvement to processes and procedures that aligned with the Banks vision and objectives
  • Fulfilled the role of Lending Compliance Officer, performed and reported audit results with resolution to the Compliance Committee and Board of Directors
  • Proactively addressed potential risks and developed risk mitigation strategies
  • Cultivated and maintained relationships with external service providers, ensuring their performance met expectations and complied with contractual agreements
  • Analyzed data and generated regular reports to measure performance and identify opportunities for improvement
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance at all times by implementing robust internal controls systems coupled with proactive monitoring mechanisms.

Senior Loan Coordinator

Enterprise Bank & Trust
10.2010 - 02.2019
  • Maintained strong knowledge of the Bank’s “credit culture” and advised the Relationship Managers on deviations from standard practices
  • Acted as a resource for Relationship Managers on loan operations and the processing of loan requests through the loan origination system
  • Functioned as a point of contact for other internal departments during the loan process, serving as a liaison between commercial lending departments such as Credit, Compliance, Deposit Operations, Loan Documentation, Loan Servicing and Post-Closing Review
  • Independently managed annual renewals, new loan requests and monthly reporting tasks with little to no supervision on all loan types
  • Reviewed of closed loan packages to ensure no changes to loan documents were made at closing without approval per loan policy
  • Requested Change Memos reflecting adjustments made to the loan request Post Approval
  • Monitored and assisted in clearing exception items
  • Provided guidance and training to other Loan Coordinators in support of the Manager or Team Lead

Education

School of Compliance

American Bankers Association
04.2022

Principals of Banking, Financial Accounting, Analyzing Financial Statements

Center for Financial Training
03.2018

Associate of Applied Science - undefined

East Central College
Union, MO
05.1998

Skills

  • Strong leadership skills, able to develop and motivate high preforming teams
  • Strong knowledge of lending regulations and compliance requirements
  • Results Oriented with the Ability to Execute on Bank Initiatives
  • Deep understanding of loan documentation, servicing, and post-closing processes

Timeline

Vice President, Loan Administration Manager

Bank Star
02.2019 - Current

Senior Loan Coordinator

Enterprise Bank & Trust
10.2010 - 02.2019

Principals of Banking, Financial Accounting, Analyzing Financial Statements

Center for Financial Training

Associate of Applied Science - undefined

East Central College

School of Compliance

American Bankers Association

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