Marie Tseng
San Dimas,CA
Summary
Experienced and compassionate youth counselor with 14 years in related roles, excited to leverage expertise in a new opportunity. Possessing intelligence and empathy, along with a solid understanding of cognitive behavior techniques and standard coping mechanisms. Previously, I spent 16 years in the banking industry's lending division before embarking on a Master's degree in Social Work. Now committed to dedicating my future to supporting children, youth, and families.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Youth Counselor
Arcadia Chinese Baptist Church
06.2022 - Current
- Monitored approximately 25-40 youths' behaviors and offered guidance and support for positive change.
- Assisted youth in developing problem-solving and communication skills to support stress management.
- Supervised youth in engaging environment to promote security and safety for all ages.
- Coached youth in conflict resolution skills, reducing incidents of aggression and improving peer relationships.
- Demonstrated positive influence to youth by acting appropriately, being respectful to others and actively listening.
Portfolio Analyst II
Silvergate Bank
12.2020 - 02.2023
- Managed assigned Commercial Real Estate (CRE) portfolios and all troubled Single Family Residential (SFR) loan portfolios, totaling $50MM+ in exposure
- Conducted in-depth credit analysis of commercial loans, including spreads of borrowers’ financial statements and tax returns, cash flow projections, and credit analysis summaries, resulting in successful loan modifications and extensions
- Successfully managed problem residential mortgage loans, totaling $6MM~$12MM, and reverse mortgage loan portfolio valued at $1.5MM, including preparations for foreclosure and REO loan reviews and recommendations.
Sunday School Teacher
Arcadia Chinese Baptist Church
11.2007 - 12.2021
- Experienced Bible teachings from Pre-K to 5th graders
- Encouraged class participation to build student confidence and interest in church teachings.
- Managed classroom behavior to maintain safety and promote orderly learning environments.
- Enhanced student understanding by incorporating hands-on activities and creative teaching methods.
- Tested children's bible knowledge by asking bible trivia questions and hosting bible quizzing competitions.
- Facilitated small group discussions to foster deeper understanding of complex religious concepts among students.
- Merged bible verses with current events to develop curriculum and address relevant topics children regularly encounter.
Asset Manager/Commercial Credit Analyst
Christian Community Credit Union
07.2014 - 03.2020
- Managed loan portfolio worth $250MM+ by using client segmentation and treatment strategy to assess annual performance.
- Acted as th point person for servicing loan members and monitoring loan and deposit activities.
- Ensured loan portfolio complied with Member Business Loan (MBL) Policy and emphasized sound risk management practices for business lending based on principles-based methodology.
Credit Analyst & Loan Assistant
Multiple Banks (Universal Bank, DBS Bank, Etc.)
10.2001 - 06.2011
- Analyzed customer data such as financial statements to determine level of risk involved for extending credit.
- Conducted financial review of customer lines of credit by assessing company financials and initiating credit application reviews.
- Attended credit-related training and conferences to stay informed about industry trends and developments.
Education
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -
California State Polytechnic University
Pomona, CA06.2001
M.D. - Master of Social Workers (In Progress)
Asuza Pacific University
Azusa 12.2026
Skills
- Bilingual in Mandarin Chinese
- Team Collaboration
- Verbal and written communication
- Self-care strategies
- Tactful communication
- Youth Mentoring
- Youth supervision
- Individual Counseling
- Youth Advocacy
- Family engagement
- Mental Health Support
- Youth guidance
- Empathy Development
- Youth Behavior Management
Training Programs
- Commercial Banking & Credit Anlyst (CBCA), Corporate Finance Institute (CFI), 2023
- Borrower Global Cash Flow & Repayment Ability, BankersWeb, 2021
- Understanding & Interpreting Real Estate Appraisals, Risk Management Association (RMA), 2021
Languages
Chinese (Mandarin)
Full Professional
Timeline
Youth Counselor
Arcadia Chinese Baptist Church
06.2022 - Current
Portfolio Analyst II
Silvergate Bank
12.2020 - 02.2023
Asset Manager/Commercial Credit Analyst
Christian Community Credit Union
07.2014 - 03.2020
Sunday School Teacher
Arcadia Chinese Baptist Church
11.2007 - 12.2021
Credit Analyst & Loan Assistant
Multiple Banks (Universal Bank, DBS Bank, Etc.)
10.2001 - 06.2011
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration -
California State Polytechnic University
M.D. - Master of Social Workers (In Progress)
Asuza Pacific University
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