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Michelle E. Hellick

Mickleton,NJ

Summary

Experienced with managing commercial client portfolios and fostering strong business relationships. Utilizes strategic planning and effective communication to enhance client satisfaction and business growth. Track record of financial analysis and risk management, ensuring mutually beneficial outcomes.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Commercial Relationship Manager, AVP

OceanFirst Bank
02.2025 - Current
  • Forged strong connections within local business communities by attending networking events and actively engaging with key stakeholders.
  • Collaborated with internal partners to create comprehensive banking solutions for commercial clients, in addition to conducting account reviews to identify cross-selling opportunities and deepen client relationships further.
  • Negotiated favorable terms for commercial loans, resulting in mutually beneficial agreements for both the bank and the client.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, regulatory changes, and competitor offerings to provide superior service to clients.
  • Managed a $38MM portfolio of commercial clients, ensuring their financial needs were met efficiently and effectively.
  • Participated on the organization's Volunteer Committee to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events. Communicated with staff members and represented the organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
  • Board Member for the Camden County Regional Chamber of Commerce since May 2022, and current Vice Chairperson since June 2025.

Associate Commercial Lender, AVP

OceanFirst Bank
12.2020 - 02.2025

Same as above

Credit Analyst III, AVP

OceanFirst Bank
12.2015 - 12.2020
  • Analyze existing and prospective Borrowers and perform detailed credit analysis to maintain the credit integrity of the loan portfolio.
  • Maintain compliance and updated knowledge of Banking and credit policy; support new product implementations and ensure compliance to applicable laws and regulations.
  • Underwrite loan requests in compliance with Bank standard
  • Prepare written financial analysis and credit approval packages for new loan requests, modifications, renewals, and annual reviews
  • Act as liaison between Bank and outside vendors; as well as outside verifications and referrals.
  • Manage and provide guidance to newly hired interns and staff, while mentoring Credit Analyst I & II.
  • Assist with adhoc projects; including system conversions, data integrity, and ACH procedures.

Special Assets Portfolio Manager, AVP

Sun National Bank
04.2015 - 12.2015
  • Prepare criticized loan status reports (CLSR), impairment worksheets & related documentation
  • Assist in underwriting renewals, extensions, modifications, forbearance agreements; as well as, review loan documentation. Monitor portfolio loan exposure, including review of monthly maturity reports, daily overdraft activity reports & weekly past due reports.
  • Assist the Director of SAD with negotiations with Borrowers and/or attorneys in order to determine workout solutions, restructuring loans and recovering charged-off loans.
  • Attend Bi-weekly meetings with Director of SAD, CCO, CRO, and CEO to discuss SAD accounts > $250M
  • Assist CCO and CRO with various tasks including, but not limited to, reporting commercial loan portfolio, credit policy, & credit standard exceptions, production, and payoffs.

Credit Analyst

Sun National Bank
04.2013 - 04.2015

Education

MBA -

Wilmington University
New Castle, DE
01-2015

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ
01-2012

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Salem Community College
Carney's Pt, NJ
01-2009

Skills

  • Customer relationship building
  • Exerts effort and perseverance toward attaining goals
  • Professionalism and integrity
  • Interpersonal effectiveness
  • Analytical & critical thinking with financial analysis expertise
  • Risk, Time, and Change management
  • Team leadership
  • Written and verbal communication
  • Adaptability & Empathy in new and ongoing situations
  • Ability to work independently in a resourceful and self-sufficient manner

Accomplishments

    Leadership Cumberland County Graduate - 2025

    NJ Bankers Leadership Graduate - 2019

Certification

Haefele Flanagan Economic & Real Estate Forecast Certificate - 2019

Center for Financial Training - Commercial Lending Certificate - 2015

Timeline

Commercial Relationship Manager, AVP

OceanFirst Bank
02.2025 - Current

Associate Commercial Lender, AVP

OceanFirst Bank
12.2020 - 02.2025

Credit Analyst III, AVP

OceanFirst Bank
12.2015 - 12.2020

Special Assets Portfolio Manager, AVP

Sun National Bank
04.2015 - 12.2015

Credit Analyst

Sun National Bank
04.2013 - 04.2015

MBA -

Wilmington University

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

Thomas Edison State University

Associate of Arts - Psychology

Salem Community College