John M. Granish
**** ******* . ******, ** ***** . Phone: 213-***-**** .
**************@*****.***
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
Environmental Policy and Management graduate student seeking an
environmental services position with a company that focuses on renewable
energy markets and environmental policy. Current academic concentration
includes environmental law, energy fundamentals and sustainability
principles. Background in finance and strategic planning with experience
cultivating long-term client relationships. Experienced manager dedicated
to the training and development of staff to achieve and exceed performance
metrics.
EDUCATION
Master of Applied Science, Environmental Policy and Management, University
of Denver, Denver, CO
(Anticipated June 2011)
Bachelor of Arts, English, St. Vincent College, Latrobe, PA (May 1999)
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Reliance Finance Company, LLC, Beverly Hills, CA
2001-2008
Boutique medical finance company specializing in unsecured retail
installment loans.
Credit Department Manager
2005-2008
. Responsible for hiring, training and developing credit department
personnel; and forecasted and implemented department budget of
$250,000.
. Utilized risk management model and lending-profile to sell and
underwrite prospective loan approvals ranging from $1500 to $15,000.
. Evaluated, analyzed and assessed credit history of potential client to
ensure sound underwriting judgments.
. Partnered with the Marketing and Collection Departments to review
consumer trends for promoting portfolio growth and diversification
resulting in consistent double-digit growth.
. Set strategic goals to meet plan, including setting suitable metrics
for Credit Team; maximized productivity by establishing department
standards.
. Prepared and filed State Lender and Consumer Code Licenses for
compliance nationwide.
Loan Officer
2001-2005
. Accomplished Loan Officer and Top Sales Associate directly responsible
for developing in-house systems that streamlined the client loan
process; ensured deadlines were met; and clients satisfied.
. Exceeded loan goals in excess of $12.1M in principal annually.
. Build large client base through superior customer relationship
management; developed basic loan proposals; explained final rate to
clients.
. Reconciled accounts receivables using ledger reports and financial
statements.
The Fund for Public Interest Research, Pasadena, CA
1999-2001
A regional youth-oriented campaign office with a focus on staff development
and grass roots organizing.
Citizen Outreach Director
. Responsible for developing and managing all aspects of environmental
and political campaigns including coaching, mentoring and developing
staff. Organized media outreach events.
. Exceeded office fundraising goal by $150,000 in the first year,
breaking national record.