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Lisa J. Knapp

Commercial Lender/VP II
Vail,CO

Summary

Proven skills as a Business Relationship Manager in generating and converting leads into business clients. Expert salesperson and well-organized administrator with an in-depth understanding of the commercial loan processes. Very good relationship-building and communication skills for increasing the primary bank share. Adept at providing a high-touch experience from building relationships and providing financial advice.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

President and Founder

Bainbridge Investments, LLC
Vail, CO
01.2013 - Current
  • Increase portfolio growth by effectively identifying new business opportunities through market research and networking.
  • Conduct due diligence on potential investments, analyzing market trends and company fundamentals.
  • Cultivates strong relationships with clients, centers of influence and external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
  • Advises clients on how to improve profitability.
  • Obtains and reviewed corporate financial statements.
    Develops and implements new strategies and
    policies to accomplish long-term business objectives.
  • Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet
    organizational objectives.

Commercial Loan Officer II/ Vice President

EagleBank
Washington, DC
01.2009 - 04.2013
  • Responsible for acquisition, retention and expansion of new and existing client relationships, meeting established prudent lending requirements and maximizing profitability, with 50+ client portfolio.
  • Performed all aspects of lending, from commitment to execution and consummation.
  • Consistently exceeded quarterly sales goals by cultivating a strong network of professional contacts and referral.
  • Particular focus was on proper analysis of pertinent financial data, evaluating adequacy of collateral and determining appropriate loan structure.
  • Established strong referral networks with internal partners such as commercial banking, private banking, and wealth management teams to identify potential new clients.
  • Increased portfolio growth by effectively identifying new business
    opportunities through market research and networking.
  • Streamlined processes for increased efficiency within the team, resulting in improved response times to client inquiries and requests.
  • Created loan presentations; offered recommendations for approval to both Management Loan Committee and Board of Directors.

Commercial Loan Officer

TD Bank
Vienna, VA
01.2006 - 01.2009
  • Developed new revenue sources by creating and executing an on-going business development plan that garnered new business from both prospects and existing customers
  • Cultivated and managed a $40 Million commercial loan portfolio and associated customer relationships
  • Demonstrated appropriate knowledge of features and benefits of all accounts; responsible for cross-selling bank products including cash management tools and investment products
  • Reviewed loan documentation to ensure compliance with all state and regulatory requirements

Education

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

University of Maryland - College Park
College Park, MD
2016

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Economics

Hamilton College
2002

Commercial Lending

American Bankers Association
2005

Skills

  • Industry Expertise
  • Market Understanding
  • Borrower Relations Skills
  • Loan Officer Training
  • Financial Database Analysis
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Loan Structuring
  • Underwriting Processes

Timeline

President and Founder

Bainbridge Investments, LLC
01.2013 - Current

Commercial Loan Officer II/ Vice President

EagleBank
01.2009 - 04.2013

Commercial Loan Officer

TD Bank
01.2006 - 01.2009

Master of Business Administration (MBA) -

University of Maryland - College Park

Bachelor of Arts Degree - Economics

Hamilton College

Commercial Lending

American Bankers Association
Lisa J. KnappCommercial Lender/VP II