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Phillip Morrill

Layton,UT

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience as a Senior Special Projects Director at First National Bank of Layton, driving innovation and process improvements. Adept at fostering collaboration and mentoring future leaders, leveraging strong analytical skills in risk management to optimize performance and enhance organizational effectiveness. Passionate about returning to teaching at Ensign College.

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience

Work History

Adjunct Professor

Ensign College
07.2018 - 08.2023

I worked as an anjunct professor in the Technology programs, handling many different classes.

I interacted well with the students, whether local US based or International based.

I had to step away from this jobs as my work requirements for my main job were increased significantly, and I could not fulfill both Jobs.

I am now retired and would like to step back into teaching at Ensign College.

Senior Special Projects Director

First National Bank of Layton
04.2013 - 11.2018
  • Worked Directly for the President of First National Bank of Utah. I was hired specifically to assist the President in transforming this community bank to be competitive in the changing Market Place. We worked together to plan the future of the Bank, and then implemented the changes that were needed. This included new business development opportunities and also streamlining current processes. This included frequent communication with the Board of Directors
  • Spearheaded process improvements, leading to increased productivity and effectiveness across the organization''s projects portfolio.
  • Strengthened internal collaboration by encouraging open dialogue between departments involved in various stages of the project life cycle.
  • Mentored junior team members, contributing to their professional growth and development as future leaders in the organization.

Senior Director of Risk and Fraud

American Express
05.1993 - 12.2013
  • Worked Directly for American Express Card Services and American Express Trave;prs checks and preloaded gift cards. Specialized in managing risk in these two organizations. Led specialized Fraud Teams in both organizations.
  • Diversified our work force by moving appropriate work to India and the Phillipines.
  • Developed strong relationships with key industry partners, in this multi national financial compan
  • Directed design and execution of business transformation initiatives to drive performance, profit optimization and growth opportunities.

Mervyns Department Store Leadership Team

Dayton Hudson Corporation
08.1981 - 06.1994
  • Held positions of most of the Instore Management Teams in 6 Stores in Utah.
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.

Education

MBA - Finance And Analytics

Utah State University
Logan, UT

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Brigham Young University
Provo, UT

Skills

  • Executive over Large Organizations of over 400 employees
  • Innovation and creativity
  • Strong analytical skills in advanced stastics and computer modeling for risk and fraud tends
  • Ability to successfully interact with employees and senior executives within a Multi National Company
  • A unique understanding of Banks and Finance that allowed me to be very innovative in my responsibility

Timeline

Adjunct Professor

Ensign College
07.2018 - 08.2023

Senior Special Projects Director

First National Bank of Layton
04.2013 - 11.2018

Senior Director of Risk and Fraud

American Express
05.1993 - 12.2013

Mervyns Department Store Leadership Team

Dayton Hudson Corporation
08.1981 - 06.1994

MBA - Finance And Analytics

Utah State University

Bachelor of Science - Finance

Brigham Young University
Phillip Morrill