Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Websites
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
TERRI LARSON

TERRI LARSON

MORRISON,CO

Summary

High-achieving, collaborative, and forward-thinking executive leader with demonstrated skills in integrating operational strategies, building partnerships and developing new revenue streams. Skillfully manage KPIs and internal controls to monitor operational trends and devise forward-thinking solutions. Results-focused, flexible and resilient in resolving issues.


I get business, I get people, I get systems, and know how to work across all of these to meet or exceed the desired outcome!

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Vice President of Operations

Motto Franchising / REMAX LLC
02.2020 - 01.2022
  • Responsible for strategic direction and oversight of franchise operations, administration, onboarding/implementation, growth & development, recruiting, and events.
  • Established performance goals for department and outlined processes for achievement.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
  • Drove team engagement to achieve aggressive company targets.
  • Prepared annual budgets with controls to prevent overages.
  • Supported project management team for optimal performance.
  • Increased company profits through performance optimization strategies and efficiency improvements.
  • Strategically coordinated operations according to objectives and capabilities, effectively allocating resources to meet demands
  • Evaluated product development strategies and prepared alternative approaches to goal achievement.
  • Performed statistical analyses to gather data for operational and forecast team needs.
  • Applied excellent problem-solving, process development, and strategic implementation skills to lead and support all areas of operations.
  • Mitigated regulatory risks by overseeing adherence to rules, regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Identified issues with production, workforce, and resource allocation and implemented successful solutions.
  • Improved employee satisfaction rating by realigning and enforcing policies.

Vice President of Banking & Mortgage Operations

On Tap Credit Union
06.2016 - 06.2019
  • Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
  • Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
  • Used market insights to capitalize on key business opportunities for new advantageous partnerships.
  • Mitigated regulatory risks by overseeing adherence to compliance rules and regulations, policies and procedures.
  • Established performance goals for department and provided methods for reaching milestones.
  • Monitored industry trends, keeping current on latest changes and competition in industry.
  • Communicated business performance, forecasts and strategies to investors and shareholders.
  • Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.
  • Created succession plans to provide continuity of operations during leadership transitions.
  • Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
  • Clarified roles, responsibilities and expectations of staff.
  • Formulated and executed strategic initiatives to improve product offerings.
  • Analyzed industry trends and tracked competitor activities to inform decision making.
  • Cultivated company-wide culture of innovation and collaboration.
  • Identified opportunities to improve business process flows and productivity.
  • Founded performance- and merit-based evaluation system to assess staff performance.
  • Collaborated with senior management to develop strategic initiatives and long term goals.
  • Increased company growth through collaboration with sales and marketing departments.
  • Led recruitment and development of strategic alliances to maximize utilization of existing talent and capabilities.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
  • Established performance goals for department and outlined processes for achievement.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.

President

On Tap Insurance Agency
06.2016 - 06.2019
  • Developed and implemented comprehensive risk management programs to mitigate potential liabilities.
  • Oversaw business-wide changes to modernize procedures and organization.
  • Prepared annual budget forecasts and monitored performance to meet organizational objectives.
  • Initiated strategy to drive company growth and increase market share and profitability.
  • Led operational team in development, rollout, and management of new product lines.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with external partners to foster collaboration and maximize resources.
  • Managed financial, operational and human resources to optimize business performance.
  • Established and maintained strong relationships with customers, vendors and strategic partners.
  • Developed innovative sales and marketing strategies to facilitate business expansion.
  • Collaborated with legal, accounting and other professional teams to review and maintain compliance with regulations.
  • Represented organization at industry conferences and events.
  • Devised and presented business plans and forecasts to board of directors.
  • Facilitated communication between departmental teams and stakeholders to build consensus.
  • Reduced operational costs through strategic cost management initiatives.
  • Monitored key business risks and established risk management procedures.

Lending Protection Manager

CUNA Mutual
08.2015 - 06.2016
  • Responsible for strategic consulting & sales strategy development for credit unions in Colorado and Wyoming territories.
  • Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
  • Trained newly hired employees to provide information regarding processes, procedures and deadlines.
  • Conducted weekly one-on-one meetings with employees to provide performance evaluations, resolve issues and answer questions.
  • Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
  • Advised clients of financial services that could prove to be beneficial.
  • Complied with established internal controls and policies.
  • Collaborated with C-level executives and stakeholders to develop long-term financial plans.

Vice President of Lending & Operations

Highmark Federal Credit Union
01.2007 - 02.2015
  • Responsible for the oversight of all front-office functions from retail banking, branches, digital channel, consumer-mortgage-commercial lending, call center, marketing, sales and service.
  • Responsible for meeting strategic financial objectives and growth strategy.
  • Improved overall financial reporting by streamlining control processes and reporting structures.
  • Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
  • Analyzed business processes to identify cost savings and operational efficiencies.
  • Created and managed financial models to evaluate corporate investments and acquisitions.
  • Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
  • Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
  • Conducted financial due diligence on potential investments and acquisitions.
  • Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
  • Designed and maintained financial models to identify and measure risks.
  • Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
  • Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
  • Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
  • Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.

Lending Manager

US Alliance Credit Union
04.1997 - 12.2006
  • Evaluated and negotiated contracts to procure favorable financial terms.
  • Created and managed financial models to evaluate corporate investments and acquisitions.
  • Established internal audit procedures to validate and improve accuracy of financial reporting.
  • Trained newly hired employees to provide information regarding processes, procedures and deadlines.
  • Lead team charged with consumer lending compliance and risk evaluation.
  • Performed banking, business administration and financial tasks to guarantee five-star service for clients.
  • Cultivated relationships with automotive dealerships by making sales calls.
  • Prepared cash flow projections, cost analysis and monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
  • Approved and underwrote consumer loans for lines of credit and home equity.
  • Conducted weekly one-on-one meetings with employees to provide performance evaluations, resolve issues and answer questions.
  • Developed strategic plans for day-to-day financial operations.
  • Implemented and regularly reviewed financial controls to generate accurate and reliable financial data.
  • Created financial dashboards to provide insights into key performance indicators.
  • Reviewed historical records, current operational data and forecasting information to identify and capitalize on system enhancement opportunities.
  • Prepared internal and regulatory financial reports, balance sheets and income statements.
  • Designed and maintained financial models to identify and measure risks.
  • Recruited, interviewed and hired new employees bringing value to lending department.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Phoenix, Denver, CO
05.2018
  • Graduated with honors
  • Certificate in General Management
  • 3.8 GPA

Graduate Banking / CUNA Management Diploma - Banking And Financial Support Services

University of Wisconsin - Madison, Madison, WI
07.2011

Skills

  • Process Improvement
  • Process Optimization
  • Performance Optimization Strategies
  • P&L Responsibility
  • Public Speaking
  • Business Growth and Marketing Strategies
  • Project Oversight
  • Operational Leadership
  • Critical Thinking
  • Business Administration
  • Employee Performance Reviews
  • Operational Efficiency
  • Motivational Leadership
  • Strategic Vision
  • Mortgage Banking and Analysis
  • Revenue Generation
  • Strategic Planning
  • Policy and Procedure Development
  • Business Consulting
  • Growth Management
  • Staff Training
  • Executive Leadership
  • Coaching and Mentoring
  • Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
  • Performance Metrics Analysis
  • Recruiting and Hiring
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Negotiation and Persuasion
  • Performance Monitoring and Evaluation
  • Okrs and KPIs
  • Performance Analysis
  • Risk and Mitigation Analysis
  • Budgeting and Forecasting
  • Team Engagement
  • Results Orientation
  • Presentations

Accomplishments

    2022 Elite Women / Mortgage Professional


    Successfully Nurtured Organizational Growth & Development


    Improved Sales/Service Outcomes


    Improved Operational Efficiency


    Developed/Designed Performance Metrics / KPI's


    Developed/Designed Peformance Dashboards


    Successfully Launched New Products


    Successful Data Conversions


    Improved Cross-functional Collaboration Among Verticals


    Eliminated Antiquated Products, Services, and/or Practices


Certification

  • Certified Credit Union Executive, CCUE (2011)
  • Previously licensed in Health/Life
  • Registered in NMLS

Timeline

Vice President of Operations - Motto Franchising / REMAX LLC
02.2020 - 01.2022
Vice President of Banking & Mortgage Operations - On Tap Credit Union
06.2016 - 06.2019
President - On Tap Insurance Agency
06.2016 - 06.2019
Lending Protection Manager - CUNA Mutual
08.2015 - 06.2016
Vice President of Lending & Operations - Highmark Federal Credit Union
01.2007 - 02.2015
Lending Manager - US Alliance Credit Union
04.1997 - 12.2006
University of Phoenix - Bachelor of Science, Business Administration
University of Wisconsin - Madison - Graduate Banking / CUNA Management Diploma, Banking And Financial Support Services
TERRI LARSON