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Paula Blankman

Manning,Iowa

Summary

Results-oriented Chief Financial Officer bringing over 15 years of experience. History of achieving growth, operational efficiency, regulatory, and financial goals in a competitive industry.


Overview

35
35
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Financial Officer

Crawford County Trust & Savings Bank, Denison
08.2008 - Current
  • Manage and balance the bank’s assets and liabilities to support growth and achieve financial objectives.
  • Analyze financial performance reports to recognize operational issues and suggest action initiatives to managementt to maximize profits.
  • Direct budget development, budgetary controls and recordkeeping to make informed financial decisions.
  • Prepare and reconcile reports for the bank’s call report.
  • Establish and monitor compliance policies/procedures and staff training for new and current bank regulations.
  • Oversee the successful completion of external audits, addressing any recommendations promptly to ensure compliance.
  • Analyze and approve vendor contracts and accounts payable.

Assistant Vice President

First National Bank, Manning, Iowa
05.1998 - 07.2008
  • Analyzed Financial Statements of consumer, agricultural, and commercial customers and negotiated favorable loan terms for both bank and borrower based on risk factors.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers, lenders and third parties.
  • Originated, processed, closed, and administered customer loan requests.
  • Completed internal loan reviews for appropriate loan documentation and credit analysis.
  • Prepared monthly, quarterly, and annual reports for banking activities.

Grain Merchandiser

ADM Growmark & Farmers Coop Society
12.1990 - 04.1998
  • Originated grain from three locations while developing relationships with customers to ensure a consistent supply.
  • Purchased and marketed all grain, via rail and truck.
  • Managed hedging daily position to mitigate price risks in commodity markets.
  • Coordinated communication among members of the coop team.
  • Maintained all records and data entry of grain movements, sales, purchases, and feed transactions.
  • Prepared grain accounting records for daily and monthly reports. Generated counter invoices through counter sales.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business Emphasis in Finance

Iowa State University
Ames, IA
12-1990

Skills

  • Budget development and planning
  • Cash flow management
  • Profit and loss management
  • Operations oversight
  • Financial reporting
  • Financial management
  • Analytical and critical thinker
  • Audit coordination

Timeline

Chief Financial Officer

Crawford County Trust & Savings Bank, Denison
08.2008 - Current

Assistant Vice President

First National Bank, Manning, Iowa
05.1998 - 07.2008

Grain Merchandiser

ADM Growmark & Farmers Coop Society
12.1990 - 04.1998

Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Business Emphasis in Finance

Iowa State University

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