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Shar Thayer

Walla Walla

Summary

Experienced with regulatory compliance and risk management, ensuring adherence to industry standards. Utilizes thorough analysis and strategic planning to mitigate compliance risks effectively. Knowledge of regulatory requirements and strong communication skills fosters collaborative environment and consistent compliance success.

Overview

20
20
years of professional experience

Work History

Compliance Agent

Winery Compliance Services
08.2024 - Current

Provide compliance services for multiple wineries that include analyzing reports processed through the point-of-sale system, Filing Excise and Sales Tax. Process WA State and Federal Taxes. Research tax questions for states that wineries can ship to. Process Shipper Applications for Distribution and Direct Shipments to shippable states.

Install Coordinator

American Air Heating
05.2024 - 08.2024

Provided office support to the sales team for installs. Processed invoices, coordinated schedule, ensured client satisfaction with communication and follow up. Assisted Service with the overflow of calls.

Mortgage Servicing Supervisor

Banner Bank
02.2020 - 08.2023

Worked in a fast-paced environment in Mortgage Servicing as a supervisor for New Loans and Document Retention. Supervised a team of 5 individuals and 3 temps that funded loans, filed all loan documents and managed the mailroom and front desk. Organized events for the CEO at the corporate center. Implemented new software to process wires and document storage software that integrated with the banking system.

Reg E Department Team Lead

Banner Bank
07.2017 - 02.2020

Researched all Debit Card Transactions and assisted manager with projects and new bank acquisitions. Helped boost morale in a position that was not always positive for the employees. Assisted teammates with questions and took on challenging disputes that required fraud research and communication with clients. Processed all wire disputes and worked directly with the fraud department to document all current fraud cases in the dispute resolution software.

Debit Card Specialist II

Banner Bank
08.2015 - 07.2017

Provided support for all Debit Card Transactions including researching declines, unauthorized transactions and fraud trends.

Caregiver
02.2014 - 08.2015

Cared for a family member that had cancer.

Tasting Room Associate

Bergevin Lane
05.2012 - 02.2014

Conducted wine tastings, enhancing customer experience and product knowledge.

Wellness Center Coach/Instructor

YMCA
05.2012 - 02.2014

Developed individualized training plans to enhance participant performance and engagement.

Branch Office Administrator

Edward Jones Investments
Walla Walla, WA
10.2006 - 01.2010

Managed daily office operations to ensure efficiency and compliance with company policies. Coordinated schedules and meetings for financial advisors, enhancing team productivity. Oversaw administration of office systems and tools to support investment operations. Coordinated schedules and appointments for advisor, optimizing time management processes. Attended all client meeting and took notes, entered notes in the tracking system and facilitated buys under the financial advisors supervision.

Education

High School Diploma -

Cascade High School
Leavenworth, WA

High School Diploma - Marketing

Wenatchee Valley College
Wenatchee, WA

Marketing

Pierce College
Steilacoom, WA

Skills

  • Legal research
  • Documentation review
  • Training delivery
  • Compliance monitoring
  • Internal auditing
  • Anti-money laundering
  • Know your customer
  • Database management
  • Regulations
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Excellent communication
  • Organizational skills

SUMMARY OF STRENGTHS

  • Leadership that promotes collaboration, teamwork, and clear directives
  • Train and motivate team on an individual and departmental basis
  • Analyze processes and workflow to maximize company efficiency through process improvements
  • Responsible for managing clients through daily compliance questions
  • Excellent attention to detail
  • Regulatory interpretation and implementation
  • Excellent written and oral communication skills
  • Customer-centric focus while meeting organization operational and risk tolerance
  • Creating and training implementation of varying procedures or process
  • Ability to work with a diverse population
  • Perform Quality Assurance to ensure accuracy in a highly regulated environment

RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Lead department to meet and exceed organizational expectations
  • Administer sales, customer service, compliance training and track adherence
  • Plan and execute department meetings and conference calls
  • Assisted in creating, documenting, and implementing new products
  • Responsible for processing taxes and meeting various regulatory deadlines
  • Interpret and implement knowledge of regulations, procedures, and policies on an organizational level
  • Contact for third party vendors that process debit card disputes
  • Liaison between Compliance and Operational Department
  • Writing and implementing policy and procedure for Regulation E
  • Analyze and perform daily balancing and monthly certifications for general ledgers
  • Assist on project team for conversions and specific program releases
  • Researched and implemented new processes to stay within compliance guidelines

Timeline

Compliance Agent

Winery Compliance Services
08.2024 - Current

Install Coordinator

American Air Heating
05.2024 - 08.2024

Mortgage Servicing Supervisor

Banner Bank
02.2020 - 08.2023

Reg E Department Team Lead

Banner Bank
07.2017 - 02.2020

Debit Card Specialist II

Banner Bank
08.2015 - 07.2017

Caregiver
02.2014 - 08.2015

Tasting Room Associate

Bergevin Lane
05.2012 - 02.2014

Wellness Center Coach/Instructor

YMCA
05.2012 - 02.2014

Branch Office Administrator

Edward Jones Investments
10.2006 - 01.2010

High School Diploma -

Cascade High School

High School Diploma - Marketing

Wenatchee Valley College

Marketing

Pierce College