Paul Anthony Knight
Pearland
Summary
A well rounded employee seeking a growth-oriented atmosphere within the scope developed skills. A perfect blend of quality, quantity & reliability. My talents will be a consistent & reliable asset to your bottom line.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Driver Trainer
Stevens Transportation
11.2022 - 02.2025
- National OTR Driver-TNKR/TWIC/HZMT/WDE
- Identified driver training needs to make recommendations to manager.
- Developed tailored training programs for individual drivers, addressing specific areas of improvement.
- Evaluated driver performance through ride-alongs, providing constructive feedback for continuous improvement.
- Facilitated effective communication between drivers, dispatchers, and management, promoting a cohesive team environment.
- Enhanced driver safety by conducting thorough training sessions on defensive driving techniques.
Carpenter/Junior Mechanical Operator
C.W. Matthews Contracting Inc.
02.2020 - 04.2021
- Review blueprint plans based on GDOT guidelines. Osha safety regulations and safety check leader
- Machine ops (Backhoe, Excavator, Mini Excavator and Chippie hammer)
- Bridge destruction and construction. Concrete, asphalt, footings, elevations
- Manual labor of all aspects of outdoor bridge construction.
Financial Crimes Specialist
Ally Financial Inc.
09.2017 - 02.2019
- Analyzed financial statements, bank records, and government databases to identify fraud and other instances of financial crimes.
- Conducted thorough due diligence on high-risk clients, mitigating potential exposure to illicit activities.
- Participated in industry forums and conferences to stay current on emerging trends in financial crime prevention methodologies.
- Collected, analyzed and interpreted information, documentation, and physical evidence associated with investigations.
- Consulted and cooperated with legal staff to verify timely and efficient investigation completion.
B2B Inside Sales Account Manager
Fleetcor
11.2015 - 04.2017
- Oversight of territory research for all business in multiple zip codes in multiple states
- Research business articles to speak with CEO, CFO, owners, controllers and top decision makers for potential business meeting. In-person or web
- Build, develop and maintain business relationships with current and prospective clients
- Maintain and upkeep all files and data relating to business for the duration of the business relationship (EOY financials, account logs, transaction reports etc)
- Responsible for following up and maintaining business relationships by resolving customers issues, payment processing, account research and products
Quality Assurance/AML Compliance Analyst
First Investors Financial Services
02.2009 - 07.2014
- Perform internal audits, collaborate with team members, recommend, develop, and implement process improvements. Grades calls in accordance with compliance laws, monitored reference guides, company policies, FDCPA and RESPA guidelines
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams for the successful implementation of new compliance initiatives.
- Regularly meets with Senior Management to discuss monitoring performance, analyze needs, and identify training gaps observed with each business model.
- Enhanced overall efficiency of the Compliance department by automating manual processes where possible, leading to increased accuracy and reduced turnaround times.
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Education
No Degree - Business Management/Accounting
Anderson College
Anderson, SC08.2001
High School Diploma -
Harding University High School
Charlotte, NC06-1998
No Degree - Fianancial
University of Phoenix (Online)
Tempe, AZ11-2019
Cyber Security - Cyber Security
Purdue University (Online)
West Lafayette, IN07-2025
Skills
- Kali Linux, UFT, FDCPA, Six Sigma, AML, Quality Assurance, Microsoft Office, Excel, Access, PowerPoint (10 years)
- Fraud prevention mastery
- Anti-money laundering
- Suspicious activity reporting
- Transaction monitoring
- Customer due diligence
Affiliations
Men 4 Change-(2003-present), ASCAP (2004-present), Go Green Team-(2009-current)
Timeline
Driver Trainer
Stevens Transportation
11.2022 - 02.2025
Carpenter/Junior Mechanical Operator
C.W. Matthews Contracting Inc.
02.2020 - 04.2021
Financial Crimes Specialist
Ally Financial Inc.
09.2017 - 02.2019
B2B Inside Sales Account Manager
Fleetcor
11.2015 - 04.2017
Quality Assurance/AML Compliance Analyst
First Investors Financial Services
02.2009 - 07.2014
No Degree - Business Management/Accounting
Anderson College
High School Diploma -
Harding University High School
No Degree - Fianancial
University of Phoenix (Online)
Cyber Security - Cyber Security
Purdue University (Online)