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Education
Skills
Affiliations
Awards
Volunteer Experience
Summary Of Qualifications
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Willie M. Campbell, III

Willie M. Campbell, III

Baker,U.S.A.

Summary

Ambitious professional talented in recording, editing and mixing. Offering several years of comprehensive experience in setting up, installing and maintaining audio equipment, including amplifiers, soundboards, microphones and loudspeakers. Calm, organized and skilled in collaborating with colleagues and clients alike. In-depth knowledge of recording software.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Small Business Commercial Lender

Hope Federal Credit Union
New Orleans, LA
05.2023 - Current
  • Developed working relationships with community based organizations to promote small business lending services and educate local entrepreneurs on available funding options.
  • Maintained cooperative relationships with several community based organizations including Mid-C Redevelopment Alliance, Urban Restoration Enhancement Corporation and Baton Rouge Area Chamber by convening meetings to discuss community development issues, including funding to repair credit, steps to deter use of payday lenders, and funding for multi-use development projects.
  • Maintained a community partnership with Goldman Sachs (nonprofit organization that assist small business owners with keys to becoming bankable) that established an increase in small business dollars to entrepreneurs.
  • Organized workshops, webinars, and networking events to engage the community and facilitate access to financial resources for small businesses.
  • Maintained a cooperative relationship with the southern region of the United States to discuss community development issues, such as lack of liquidity, education and strategic approaches to maintain operational cost of small business owners.
  • Recruited b1 Foundation with TruFund to create a referral system for the expansion of small business loan products that resulted in an increase in small business dollars for fiscal year 2023.
  • Expanded Southern University partnership with Hope FCU to include small farm loans where twenty-five small farmer received seasonal crop loans.
  • Created a referral ecosystem between Lift Fund, TruFund, and b1 Foundation, along with Goldman Sachs to assist small business owners become bankable.
  • Partnered with the Southern portion of the United State to establish a technical assistance program for training new small business owners.
  • Partnered with SULLA (business that provides business consulting and services in Louisiana) to expand financial literacy to newly established business owners.
  • Partnered with Nexus Louisiana to expand financial education to small business owners to become bankable.
  • Curated a partnership with various HBCU’s SBDC’s to provide technical assistance, financial literacy, and access to capital to small business owners.
  • Developed a credit ready course for small business owners throughout the credit unions market area.
  • Developed Hope FCU small business loan portfolio to assist in effectively distribute funding to create more access to capital.
  • Implemented the marketing strategy to Hope FCU Loan entitled 'Power of Hope' to provide minimum funding by providing lines of credit to underserved businesses.
  • Implements special loan products and pilot loan products to prepared quarterly reports for Senior Management audits to ensure implementation of the strategic goals.
  • Provides direction for the development of small business products to gain concerns from stakeholders.
  • Provides the overall direction for the development of small business goals to gain consensus from stakeholders, department heads, and community-based organizations within the credit unions market area.
  • Leads production and technical assistance for virtual meetings, trainings and lunch and learn networking events, and support teams.
  • Designs, implements and executes meetings on virtual meeting platforms, including Microsoft Teams, Zoom and WebEx.
  • Develops and executes comprehensive social media strategies to gain traction.
  • Skilled in content creation, scheduling, engagement, and analytics to enhance brand visibility and audience growth.
  • In-depth understanding of federal, state, and local regulations affecting small businesses, including compliance requirements.
  • Established a partnership with Goldman Sachs, which provides financial education to small business owners, to increase involvement in economic development.
  • Created a relationship with Nexus LA, a non-profit that assists entrepreneurs with coaching, capital, and connections with the intent to assist their small businesses with becoming bankable.
  • Experience with guiding businesses through the loan application process, understanding eligibility requirements, and identifying suitable funding sources.
  • Ensured internal and external communication lines were open, while assisting small business owners with the loan packaging process.
  • Provides formal presentations in person and virtually to internal stakeholders and board members to keep them abreast of Small Business Regulations and updates.
  • Participates as a presenter in Southern University Procurement Conference.
  • Participated as a presenter at various Chamber of Commerce monthly meetings.
  • Presents financial education to over five hundred high school seniors at four underserved schools throughout the southern region of the United States.
  • Presents financial education to local community based organizations throughout the credit unions market area.
  • Presented as a financial literacy coach at several colleges throughout the credit unions market area.

Audio Engineer

Icon Recording Studio
Baton Rouge, LOUISIANA
02.2018 - Current
  • Compiled detailed reports documenting all aspects of each session including time spent on specific tasks.
  • Developed and maintained a comprehensive inventory of audio equipment.
  • Facilitated communication between artists and producers regarding the progress of a project's sound design.
  • Evaluated mixdown results against original source material to detect discrepancies or errors in the final product.
  • Conducted sound checks for live performances, ensuring that the system was properly calibrated.
  • Collaborated with producers and directors to identify creative solutions to technical challenges during production sessions.
  • Ensured compliance with copyright regulations when working with licensed music samples.
  • Optimized acoustic environments through strategic placement of speakers, amplifiers, and other elements of an audio system.
  • Created custom soundscapes for film projects by sampling existing sounds or creating new ones from scratch.
  • Mastered audio tracks to ensure clarity and consistency across all components of the mix.
  • Edited and mixed recordings to create desired sound effects using digital audio workstations.

Outreach Coordinator

Millennium Consulting Network, Inc.
Baton Rouge, LA
06.2018 - 05.2023
  • Convened meetings with Southern University’s LSBDC to discuss community development issues throughout the Baton Rouge area.
  • Convened meetings with the City of Monroe to discuss community development issues.
  • Convened meetings with the City of Lake Charles to provide technical assistance to small business owners and lenders.
  • Maintained a cooperative relationship with the Office of Community Development in New Orleans to discuss community development issues and assist with growth of economic development.
  • Created a partnership with Southern University at New Orleans to create a 'road show' to promote economic development within the small business community.
  • Assisted with the City of Baton Rouge Mayor’s Office to contract more small business owners to boost economic development.
  • Represented Millennium Consulting Network at co-sponsored events to educate community-based organizations and community representatives on financial products and services available to the underserved community.
  • Partnered with City of Shreveport and local community-based organizations to address community development needs to the underserved community with information on products and services offered by local banks and credit unions.
  • Partnered with North Baton Rouge Chamber of Commerce and Southern University College of Business to provide financial education to underserved communities in North Baton Rouge.
  • Established a policy to provide feedback and reports on the economic development programs and new initiatives.
  • Conducted post-meeting debriefs, analyses, and reports regarding what’s working and what needs to improve with outreach efforts surrounding economic development for the State of Louisiana.
  • Kept the internal and external communication lines open while establishing a policy for feedback and follow up on issues raised during yearly planned meetings.
  • Established a policy to provide feedback and reports on the City of Baton Rouge and surrounding parishes.
  • Conducted post-meeting debriefs, analyses, and reports regarding what’s working and what needs to improve in the City of Monroe and surrounding parishes.
  • Managed internal and external communication channels effectively, providing formal presentations to local financial institutions on how to access credit-based financing options for small business real estate.
  • Focused on educating banking professionals on credit requirements and eligibility for commercial real estate programs, enhancing their ability to assist clients in securing property financing.
  • Facilitated online training presentations for realtor groups, identifying ways to access credit-based solutions for small business real estate transactions.
  • Worked to improve their understanding of credit building and financing strategies, equipping them to better guide clients in securing commercial property loans.
  • Participated as a moderator at MCN’s real estate conference, leading discussions on credit access and financing strategies for small business real estate investments.
  • Focused on identifying best practices for leveraging credit to secure commercial property financing, and fostering a greater understanding of financial solutions in real estate.
  • Served as a panelist at several small business real estate seminars hosted by the City of Monroe, providing insights on credit-building strategies and financing options for commercial properties.
  • Addressed key questions from small business owners and prospective real estate investors, offering guidance on improving credit profiles to secure favorable loan terms.
  • Delivered financial education presentations to local SBDC’s, focusing on credit management and real estate investment for small businesses.
  • Provided small business owners with the tools to improve their credit and explore opportunities for investing in commercial properties, empowering them to make informed financial decisions.
  • Planned, delivered, and hosted meetings on the virtual meeting platforms, Microsoft Teams and Zoom.
  • Led production and technical aspects of virtual community conversations and regional gatherings, including but not limited to coordination with technical team and support teams, and set-up and testing.

Education

Commercial Lending -

NCUA
08.2023

Serving the Underserved -

NCUA
07.2023

Understanding Financial Statements -

NCUA
06.2023

Basics Of Lending -

NCUA
05.2023

Bachelor of Science - Business & Informational Technology

Columbia Southern University
Orange Beach, AL

Skills

  • Small business lending
  • Financial analysis
  • Loan underwriting
  • Credit evaluation
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Community engagement
  • Project management
  • Credit analysis
  • Audio mixing
  • Sound design
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Digital audio workstations
  • Live sound engineering
  • In-studio recording
  • Audio restoration techniques
  • Digital sound editing
  • Audio editing and synthesis

Affiliations

  • Chamber of Commerce
  • Bank On Baton Rouge
  • Black Chamber of Commerce
  • Jump$tart Coalition

Awards

  • Most Deserved Lender of the Year
  • Customer Service Excellence Award
  • Innovation Banking Award
  • Financial Performance Award
  • Best Retail

Volunteer Experience

  • Serenity Praise & Worship Tabernacle- financial literacy classes for small business owners
  • Serenity Praise & Worship Tabernacle- created an Entrepreneurship Academy
  • Mayor’s Office- established a new minority small business contracts

Summary Of Qualifications

Experienced in driving small business growth through strategic partnerships and innovative lending programs. Successfully collaborated with organizations such as the B1 Foundation, the City of Montgomery, SBA, and Louisiana Economic Development to increase access to capital, resulting in over $20 million deployed and more than 150 businesses funded. Demonstrated expertise in SBA loan regulations and portfolio growth strategies at Hope Federal Credit Union. Additionally, bring six years of experience as an audio engineer, having worked with platinum artists and producers, uniquely blending financial acumen with creative industry insight.

Timeline

Small Business Commercial Lender

Hope Federal Credit Union
05.2023 - Current

Outreach Coordinator

Millennium Consulting Network, Inc.
06.2018 - 05.2023

Audio Engineer

Icon Recording Studio
02.2018 - Current

Commercial Lending -

NCUA

Serving the Underserved -

NCUA

Understanding Financial Statements -

NCUA

Basics Of Lending -

NCUA

Bachelor of Science - Business & Informational Technology

Columbia Southern University

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