**** ********* **. . **** *****, IN *****
Phone 260-***-**** . E-mail abh3z1@r.postjobfree.com
MOBILE (BEST CONTACT) . 260-***-****
ADAM J. WITMER
Objective
To excel in a mutually beneficial partnership utilizing a variety
of skill sets including training, writing, analysis, creative
communication and strategy.
Summary of Qualifications
Presentations and training to multiple bank boards and bank
executives
Strong analytical, writing and communication skills
MBA and pending CRCM certification (results of CRCM exam expected
by 12/31/10)
Education
Indiana Tech 6/04 -
8/07 Ft. Wayne, IN
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) -GPA 4.0 (4.0 scale)
Areas of Concentration: Management, Human Resources and
Entrepreneurship
Taylor University 8/97 -
5/01 Upland, IN
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Minor in Music
Performance
Business Concentration: Management and Marketing
Elected Class Officer for two consecutive years
Professional experience
Independent Alliance Banks 04/07- Current
Ft. Wayne, IN
Compliance Director
Doubled the compliance program scope for a multi-bank holding
company
Significantly improved the Compliance, BSA, and Internal Audit
programs for the firm
Increased effectiveness by 75% through risk-assessments and
risk-management programs
Pro-actively assembled and directed various task forces for 50%
efficiency increases
Worked with and reported to the President/CEO, and the Holding
Company CFO
Regularly presented to three different boards and one committee
comprised of Directors
Developed programs and training on privacy for 80% elimination of
deficiencies
Drafted formal correspondence to federal regulators for each
President
Established consolidated policies, procedures and programs for 20%
efficiency increases
Primary liaison between regulatory examiners and bank management
Submitted comment letters on proposed regulations
JP Morgan Chase 06/05 -
4/07 Ft. Wayne, IN
Personal Banker-Officer
Surpassed 100% of all district sales associates during first month
of sales
Pro-actively conducted cross-sell efforts for 20% increase in
overall results
100% achievement for meeting threshold goals
Won the district Home Equity Blitz
Inside and outside sales
Collaborated with various bank partners for 10% increase in
productivity
Sought out non-traditional business opportunities for enhanced
effectiveness
Top performing bank branch in district and region
Waterfield Financial Corporation 3/03 - 6/05
Ft. Wayne, IN
Loan Processor promoted to Loan Officer
Practiced personality-based sales methodology for 50% increase in
effectiveness
Consistently in the top 70% of department sales associates
Extensive knowledge in sales products led to 25% increase in
overall effectiveness
Acted as a primary problem solver for three (3) origination teams
90% effectiveness in follow-up efforts
Consistently delegated to the 10% most challenging assignments due
to top performance
95% conflict mitigation with upset customers, loan originators,
and team members
Heartland Community Church 2/00 - 6/06
Ft. Wayne, IN
Leadership Team hired as Interim Jr. High Youth Pastor &
Children's Worship Leader
Taught weekly lessons and coordinated all efforts of the Jr. High
Youth Group
Led worship for the children's ministry and played on the church
worship team
Core member of leadership and worship teams for a start-up
post-modern service
Professional Education & Certifications
11/05/10 Institute of Certified
Bankers
Completed the CRCM Examination (Results are expected by 12/31/10)
10/07 - 11/07 IBA CBC Compliance School
Ft. Wayne, IN
Graduate of the Indiana Bankers Compliance School
6/05 - 8/05 Various Licenses
Ft. Wayne, IN
Obtained IN Life & Health Insurance, Series 6 & 63 Securities
Licenses
Other Skills
Microsoft Office
Advanced Excel skills. Created sophisticated worksheets with
complex formulas.
Moderate Access skills. Designed multiple database systems to
manage information.
Workflow Charts
Ability to outline business processes and develop complex
workflows
CREATIVE STRATEGY - PROJECT MANAGEMENT - ORGANIZATIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Focused and results-oriented compliance professional equipped with a
creative strategic mindset and desire for excellence.