JED E. PATERSON
**** ****** *** **** *** ( Weehawken, NJ 07086 ( 201-***-**** (
************@***.***
CAREER OBJECTIVES
To obtain a position as a result-focused, quality-driven credit analyst
dedicated to providing a positive contribution to the performance,
objectives and goals of an organization by building relationships,
successfully monitoring and attracting existing and new clients in
addition to improving efficiencies through a comprehensive understanding
of credit.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE/ACHIEVEMENTS
Bank of America
Commercial Middle Market Credit Products Analyst
March 08-Present Glen Rock, NJ
. Proven track record of timely and accurate monitoring support for the
top performing general industries portfolio in the New Jersey commercial
middle market with clients ranging from $30.0MM to $300.0MM in revenues.
. Successfully managed and grew a portfolio to 50 clients while
cultivating strong relationships internally and externally.
. Direct contact working with the Special Assets Group (SAG) and clients
to successfully restructure downgraded credits to effectively mitigate
the negative effects of the economic downturn while improving revenue
potential for the Bank.
. Prepared and analyzed quarterly spreading of financial statements,
covenant testing, risk rating review, repayment model analysis, stress
testing, collateral appraisals, month borrowing base trends and overall
financial analysis and structuring.
. Direct coordination with multiple levels of the credit products team in
providing sound financial analysis and successful loan structuring while
adhering to legal/regulatory requirements while maintaining above
average metrics.
Atlantic Stewardship Bank
Commercial Credit Analyst /Bank Officer
Sept 06-March 08 Wayne, NJ
. Spearheaded the introduction of credit analyst roll which analyzed
credit information in the evaluation process of debt issues, the
corporate applicant's creditworthiness and direct coordination with
lenders and clients through final closing.
. Created proposals and instituted bi-weekly presentations to the Board
of Directors.
Assistant Branch Manager June
05-Aug06 Wayne NJ
. Managed and grew the third largest branch in an eleven branch bank with
approximately $500.0MM in assets.
. Provided strategic planning and guidance for staff in addition to
monthly audits and new business development activities.
Customer Service Representative/Branch Management Trainee
June 04-June 05 Midland Park, NJ
. Developed the management trainee program as the first employee seeking
direct branch management training.
. Gained knowledge in deposit growth, customer relations, and staff
management while consistently exceeding goals.
Bank Teller/Assistant to Marketing Director/Accounting Department
(Intern) May 03-Jan04 Ridgewood, NJ
. Processed financial transactions in an orderly and accurate manner.
. Marketed/provided retail banking customer service functions. Performed
daily audits and reconciliation of annual reports.
QUALIFICATIONS/ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Six years of progressive growth from retail to small business to middle
market commercial lending.
. Profound analytic skills with exceptional knowledge of financial analysis
that includes the ability to assess historical financial performance,
cash flow, industry, competitive advantage and projections.
. Diverse business and product knowledge providing cross-functional
management.
Self motivated and deadline oriented team player.
Strong small and middle market business knowledge with solid problem
recognition and resolution skills.
. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written
CONTINUING EDUCATION: BANKING COURSES
Center for Financial Training: Commercial Lending, Analyzing
Financial Statistics, Business Law
Independent Bankers of America: FDIC's View of Commercial Loan
Portfolios, Business Financial Statement Analysis
RMA: Analyzing Personal Financial
Statements & Tax Returns, Analyzing the
Commercial Borrower's Industry, Market and
Competitive Risk.
Bank of America: Loan Structuring, Analyzing an Industry, Analyzing
Income Statement & Balance Sheet, Analyzing the
Working Capital Cycle, Credit Fundamentals I &
II.
UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION
Fairfield University, Dolan School of Business, Fairfield, CT (Accredited
by AACSB)
Bachelor of Science Degree May 2004 Majors: Business Administration-
Management and Marketing
COMPUTER SKILLS
Microsoft Office Professional and XP: Word, Excel, Power Point,
Access, Outlook, Publisher and Lotus.