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Sonja Ruiz

Uvalde,TX

Summary

Accomplished Vice President, Compliance Officer & Audit Manager at First State Bank of Uvalde, adept in strategic planning and team leadership. Excelled in enhancing regulatory compliance and operational efficiency, fostering strong relationships. Demonstrated expertise in risk management and critical thinking, achieving significant project successes and promoting a culture of continuous compliance.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vice President, Compliance Officer & Audit Manager

First State Bank of Uvalde
07.2018 - Current
  • Cultivated strong relationships with key stakeholders, including customers, vendors, regulators, and community leaders to promote collaboration and long-term success.
  • Led cross-functional teams for the successful completion of major projects, resulting in increased efficiency.
  • Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Ensured regulatory compliance at all times by implementing robust internal controls systems coupled with proactive monitoring mechanisms.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
  • Collaborated with accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Managed relationships with regulators, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure transparent operations.
  • Assisted with internal and external audits to confirm compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Promoted a culture of continuous improvement through ongoing evaluation and refinement of compliance program elements.
  • Enhanced regulatory compliance by developing and implementing comprehensive policies and procedures.
  • Evaluated new regulations for potential impact on business operations, taking proactive measures to ensure readiness for implementation.
  • Demonstrated adaptability in response to evolving industry standards, maintaining best practices in a dynamic regulatory environment.
  • Conducted thorough risk assessments for identifying potential compliance vulnerabilities and formulated mitigation strategies.
  • Identified gaps in existing compliance processes and recommended updates.
  • Kept informed regarding pending industry changes, trends or best practices.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
  • Delivered strong financial performance despite challenging economic conditions by executing prudent risk management strategies.

Sales Manager

Edwards Furniture
06.2014 - 07.2018
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Increased sales revenue by developing and implementing effective sales strategies.
  • Built long-lasting client relationships through excellent customer service and consistent followups.
  • Led a successful sales team by providing motivational coaching and performance-based incentives.
  • Managed key accounts with strategic planning and relationship building, resulting in increased customer loyalty and repeat business.
  • Consistently met or exceeded quarterly sales targets through diligent effort and persistence in closing deals.
  • Developed comprehensive product knowledge, enabling tailored solutions for clients'' specific needs.
  • Exceeded sales targets consistently, through strategic planning and execution of targeted sales initiatives.

Education

High School Diploma -

Oceanside High School
Oceanside, CA
06-1995

Skills

  • Team leadership
  • Relationship building
  • Decision-making
  • Critical thinking
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Strategic planning
  • Documentation and reporting
  • Risk management
  • Training and mentoring
  • Presentations
  • Staff development
  • Data analysis
  • Corporate communications
  • Industry best practices
  • Staff training
  • Public speaking
  • Policy and procedure development
  • Rules and regulations
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Performance data analysis
  • Proposals and presentations
  • Operational leadership
  • Project management
  • Procedure implementation
  • Policy development

Affiliations

  • Uvalde Noon Lions Club
  • International Order of Job's Daughters
  • Order of the Eastern Star
  • Financial Women in Texas - Hill Country Group

Certification

  • Certified Community Bank Compliance Officer, ICBA, October 2020

Timeline

Vice President, Compliance Officer & Audit Manager

First State Bank of Uvalde
07.2018 - Current

Sales Manager

Edwards Furniture
06.2014 - 07.2018

High School Diploma -

Oceanside High School

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