RICHARD W. BROWN
Cleveland Heights,OH
Summary
Dynamic Senior Business Advisor with a proven track record at The Ohio Minority Business Assistance Center, driving a 300% revenue increase through strategic business planning and market analysis. Expert in financial forecasting and client advising, leveraging strong negotiation skills to secure favorable outcomes and enhance customer satisfaction.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Business Advisor
The Ohio Minority Business Assistance Center
Cleveland, OH
01.2020 - 08.2025
- Developed comprehensive business plans, securing venture capital funding for clients.
- Analyzed market trends and identified growth opportunities, driving a 300% revenue increase for a client.
- Conducted competitive market analysis, enabling clients to consistently outperform industry peers.
- Engineered 12-month financial forecasting models, enhancing cash flow projection accuracy.
Bond Loan Delivery Specialist
CrossCountry Mortgage
Brecksville, OH
08.2015 - 02.2019
- Verified borrower eligibility and prepared comprehensive loan documentation packages to facilitate timely processing.
- Negotiated loan terms securing favorable rates and structures for borrowers.
- Enhanced borrower experience by providing proactive communication and timely status updates throughout the loan process.
- Reduced processing time by 25% through workflow streamlining.
- Maintained detailed compliance records to ensure adherence to regulatory standards.
Assistant Director
Northeast Ohio School of Ministry
Cleveland, OH
06.2014 - 06.2015
- Directed program development, marketing initiatives, and website design, resulting in increased enrollment.
- Led fundraising campaigns that secured key donations, enhancing operational growth.
- Implemented process improvements that reduced transaction time by 25%.
Program Coordinator
U.S. Bank Home Mortgage
Bedford Heights, OH
01.2004 - 05.2014
- Coordinated cross-functional teams to improve operational processes.
- Managed program documentation to strengthen transparency and regulatory adherence.
- Developed and maintained resource databases ensuring compliance and accessibility.
- Created program materials and reporting tools to effectively communicate measurable outcomes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Finance)
University of Akron
Akron, OH01-1988
Skills
- Business Development
- Client Advising
- Commercial Lending
- Loan Structuring
- Financial Analysis
- Financial Forecasting
- Risk Assessment
- Market Research
- Competitive Analysis
- Business Plan Creation
- Project Management
- Regulatory Compliance
- Process Improvement
- Negotiation
- Digital Strategy
- Salesforce
- Team Leadership
- Customer Satisfaction
- Communication & Coordination
- Marketing
- Fundraising
Certification
Certified Graduate Business Advisor, Kent State University
Languages
English
Timeline
Senior Business Advisor
The Ohio Minority Business Assistance Center
01.2020 - 08.2025
Bond Loan Delivery Specialist
CrossCountry Mortgage
08.2015 - 02.2019
Assistant Director
Northeast Ohio School of Ministry
06.2014 - 06.2015
Program Coordinator
U.S. Bank Home Mortgage
01.2004 - 05.2014
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration (Finance)
University of Akron