Samantha Blankenship
Leslie,MO
Summary
Assistant Vice President offering strong leadership and strategic planning skills. Demonstrates proficiency in financial management, business development, and team leadership with a focus on driving company growth. Known for effective collaboration, and making significant contributions to operational success.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Vice President /Mortgage Loan Officer
First State Community Bank
Owensville, MO
09.2013 - 02.2024
- Initiate the mortgage / loan process for potential clients.
- Prepare home and land evaluations for comparable sales.
- Collaborated with upper management to create long-term business plans.
- Worked closely with other executive team members on strategic planning initiatives.
- Maintained up-to-date records of personnel files including performance reviews, disciplinary actions.
- Analyzed financial statements to determine potential risks and opportunities for growth.
- Conducted regular staff meetings to discuss progress on projects and initiatives.
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while maintaining excellent service standards.
- Provided guidance, support and direction to subordinates in order to achieve organizational goals.
- Created and maintained a positive working environment through effective leadership practices.
- Raised capital by building partnerships with investors and maintaining strong stockholder relationships.
- Reviewed applications against established parameters to determine approval, rejection, or modification requirements.
- Mitigated business risks through frequent threat assessments and proactive action plans.
- Worked with regulatory representatives to complete accurate filings and maintain compliance.
- Documented meeting minutes as a board secretary.
Paralegal
Aubuchon, Buescher, Goodale & Bardot, LLC
Union, MO
05.2009 - 09.2013
- Provided administrative support such as answering phones or scheduling appointments.
- Proofread documents prior to filing them with courts or submitting them to opposing counsels.
- Collaborated with attorneys in all stages of litigation process.
- Maintained client files according to established protocols.
- Filed motions with courts electronically or via hard copy.
- Maintained calendars for upcoming court dates or deadlines related to cases.
- Reviewed and organized legal documents, such as pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Drafted discovery responses including interrogatories and requests for production of documents.
- Drafted correspondence to clients and other attorneys.
- Assisted attorneys in court by managing exhibits, taking notes, and ensuring all necessary materials were available.
Education
Bachelor of Legal Studies With Paralegal Certificate - Legal Studies
Webster University
St Louis, MO05-2009
Skills
- Financial analysis and planning
- Corporate presentations
- Policy compliance
- Hiring and coaching
- Consulting
- Staff management
- Strategic planning
- Decision making & judgment
- New business pursuits
- Risk management
- Financial management
- Reporting, meeting minutes, records management
Timeline
Assistant Vice President /Mortgage Loan Officer
First State Community Bank
09.2013 - 02.2024
Paralegal
Aubuchon, Buescher, Goodale & Bardot, LLC
05.2009 - 09.2013
Bachelor of Legal Studies With Paralegal Certificate - Legal Studies
Webster University
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