Tera Yanni *** David Dr Winnebago, IL ***** 815-***-****
abivqu@r.postjobfree.com
Objective: Pursuing a career that requires a motivated, dedicated, and
energetic person, where individual achievements and performance will allow
opportunities for growth and development.
Summary: Strong ability to identify and investigate abnormal / suspicious
customer account activity including documenting and filing Suspicious
Activity Reports (SAR's) when necessary. Personally selected by Executive
Management to join the CIP Project Team in developing policies and
procedures within regulatory requirements. Conducted bank wide training on
CIP / KYC policies & procedures and worked daily with front line staff to
ensure proper identification was collected for regulatory requirements.
Detail oriented with a strong level of oral / written communication and
customer service skills. Produces high quality analytical, and
organizational skills with the ability to multi-task, problem solve, and
make decisions accordingly.
Professional Experience:
Black Diamond Entertainment - Rockford, IL
November 2009 - Present
Account Coordinator
. Coordinate client meetings to discuss upcoming events. Prepare
contracts with clients and vendors to ensure all aspects of the events
are planned and executed as agreed.
AMCORE Bank, N.A. - Rockford, IL
April 2003 - April 2009
BSA/AML Specialist, Compliance (December 2006 - April 2009)
. Completed investigations on bank customers with suspicious / abnormal
account activity which included analyzing, documenting, and preparing
/ filing SAR's when necessary.
. Reviewed alerted customer account activity through the monitoring
software program, Patriot Officer, and determined if an investigation
was necessary.
. Analyzed, tested, and created scenarios within Patriot Officer
(monitoring software) to ensure quality alerts were being generated
while documenting all tests, changes, and additions for future
regulatory reviews.
. Worked directly on OCC BSA exam preparation, ACH Risk management
projects, OFAC regulations, and CIP / KYC policies and procedures.
. Worked as the Lead CIP / KYC Specialist with front line staff to
ensure proper documentation and exceptions were documented and
appropriately approved. Facilitated bank wide CIP training classes
with Executive Management to ensure all front line staff were properly
educated on current policies and procedures.
Mortgage Training Facilitator (2005 - 2006)
. Facilitated Mortgage training classes for Loan Originators,
Processors, and Closing Coordinators to ensure full knowledge of over
100 different Mortgage loan products (Conventional, IHDA, WHEDA, VA,
FHA, and Rural Development). Responsible for teaching regulatory
requirements including Fair Lending and HMDA, Loan Prospector
submissions, and required documentation for each position.
Mortgage Loan Processor (2004 - 2005)
. Worked directly with Loan Originators and customers in all aspects to
support customer questions and qualification issues.
. Reviewed loan applications while collecting and analyzing
documentation, responsible for requesting and verifying required
documentation to obtain pre-approvals in preparation for underwriting
and closing.
Mortgage Closing Coordinator (2003 - 2004)
. Reviewed approved loan files to determine and create the necessary
closing documents to ensure a timely and accurate closing experience
for the customer.
. Cross trained in Post-Closing to ensure customer files were documented
fully and accurately for regulatory requirements and selling to the
secondary market.
Spectus Systems - Winnebago, IL
April 2001 - April 2003
Receptionist / Customer Service
. Responsible for customer calls and assisted in purchasing.
Cascade Industries - Rockford, IL
March 1998 - March 2001
Office Manager
. Ensured daily functions were being preformed accurately in Accounting,
Customer Service, and Measuring/ Installation crews.
. Responsible for reviewing blueprints and preparing quotes and orders
for customer's potential jobs. Purchasing all material to complete
job and or to replenish existing stock supplies.
Education: Undergraduate courses - Business Management
1997 -2001 Rockford Business College
Additional Training: Bank Secrecy Act School 2007
Illinois Bankers Association
Enhanced Due Diligence: When and How to Conduct
2007 ACAMS
Charities and Terrorist Financing 2007
ACAMS
Top 5 BSA Areas of Concern 2008
ACAMS
References: Available upon request
"Tera, you were a key contributor to the success within our Compliance
department."
~ Guy Francesconi, AMCORE Bank, EVP
General Counsel