Sheryl Chavez Lopez
Las Cruces,NM
Summary
Apply extensive experience in business, staff, and compliance management to enhance organizational efficiency. Committed to creating a positive impact while continuously advancing professional skills in a challenging and rewarding environment.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
AVP, Compliance Manager
First New Mexico Bank
07.2021 - Current
- As AVP, Compliance Manager I currently perform the following duties: Coordinate with department supervisors to make sure compliance goals are met. Direct and supervise staff to achieve compliance department objectives and complete projects.
- Manage the compliance training program for staff, management and the Board.
- Manage a branch location consisting of three employees where I provide approvals for transactions involving checks and cash processing, manage security, set schedules, schedule facility maintenance and other operational duties.
- Manage tracking of documentation for resolutions to all compliance findings and problems. Responsible for ongoing monitoring of federal and state regulation changes.
- Schedule quarterly compliance audits and manage the collection of all requested audit documentation by a set deadline.
- Analyzed data to identify areas of improvement, implementing changes that resulted in greater operational efficiency.
- Served three years as the Chair of the compliance committee where I bring three affiliate banks together each quarter to update and share current events, issues and resolutions.
- Streamlined communication channels between departments, facilitating better collaboration on projects across the organization; including reporting to the Board and Committees.
- Managed projects efficiently, ensuring timely delivery and high-quality results.
- Successfully managed change within the organization, ensuring smooth transitions during periods of restructuring or process improvements.
Compliance Analyst II
SUNFLOWER BANK
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Conducted compliance audits for various departments in the bank.
- Wrote compliance reports, recommended corrective actions and presented reports to management.
- Tracked, monitored and reported audit findings for timely remediation.
- Tracked and monitored regulatory enforcement actions and risk assessment to identify potential impacts to the bank.
VP Loan Operations
FIRST AMERICAN BANK
08.2014 - 01.2019
- Supervised a staff of 15 employees in the Loan Operations department and oversaw daily operations and productivity.
- Responsible for hiring, on boarding, firing, annual reviews, training and corrective action.
- Coordinated with various departments and remote branches to achieve department and company goals.
- Implemented new processes and procedures to improve efficiency. Oversaw the production and accuracy of department work;
- Met department deadlines and prepared reports for compliance meetings and performed department audits.
VP Compliance Officer
BANK OF THE RIO GRANDE
08.2012 - 08.2014
- Trained employees on various compliance topics. Scheduled, coordinate and conduct audits. Performed internal quality assurance reviews.
- Prepared and presented reports to compliance committee and worked with department managers to achieve compliance goals.
- I was in charge of project management during bank conversion and product development.
Office Manager
L&M Excavating Inc.
01.1993 - 01.2012
- Managed all business, financial, tax and operations for self-owned construction company while maintaining a career in banking. Duties included human resources, management, payroll, bookkeeping, accounts receivables & payables, insurance and contract negotiations, workers compensation management and tax quarterly filing.
VP of Deposit Operations
Western Heritage Bank
07.2008 - 07.2010
- Supervised eight employees, oversaw daily deposit operations.
- Responsible for hiring, firing, coaching and annual reviews, staff training, facility management, I.T. management and loss prevention.
- Acted as security officer, compliance officer.
- Coordinated and participated in audits with State and Federal agencies.
- Acted as Board secretary and prepared reports for committee.
Education
Associates Degree - Business Management
Dona Ana Branch Community College
Las Cruces NM01.2010
High school diploma -
MAYFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
01.1990
Skills
- Extensive operation management
- Employee management and training
- Strong written and oral communication skills
- Project and procedure implementation
- Corporate communications
Timeline
AVP, Compliance Manager
First New Mexico Bank
07.2021 - Current
Compliance Analyst II
SUNFLOWER BANK
01.2020 - 05.2021
VP Loan Operations
FIRST AMERICAN BANK
08.2014 - 01.2019
VP Compliance Officer
BANK OF THE RIO GRANDE
08.2012 - 08.2014
VP of Deposit Operations
Western Heritage Bank
07.2008 - 07.2010
Office Manager
L&M Excavating Inc.
01.1993 - 01.2012
Associates Degree - Business Management
Dona Ana Branch Community College
High school diploma -
MAYFIELD HIGH SCHOOL
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