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Merle Andrews
S ummary
Thirty six years of banking and management experience in finance and operations. Very effective in
collaborating and partnering with other business units and coming up with solutions. Worked
extensively with outside regulators and outside professional service partners. Always focused on
continuous process improvement and expense reduction. Developed management reporting systems
to provide crucial financial information to all levels within the organization. Part of the executive
management team and made recommendations for service improvements, financial enhancements
and system configurations to the Board of Directors.
Demonstrated ability to lead, motivate and empower managers and personnel to achieve common
goals and objectives.
E xperience
10/2012 – 2/2013 Capital Bank Coral Gables, FL
S enior Technology Executive
Successful integration of Southern Community Bank with Capital Bank systems
Project Manager for various projects after the conversion was completed
Assist with the placement of Southern Community employees within Capital Bank
1/2004 – 9/2012 Southern Community Bank Winston-Salem, NC
S enior Operating Officer
Responsible for bringing all Southern Community data processing and computer operations
from an outsourced solution to an in-house solution and lead the integration of The Community
Bank with Southern Community Bank.
Managed Operations, Information Technology, Human Resources and Training, Security,
Facilities, Audit, and Compliance
Worked with bank regulators and external auditors on a regular basis
Developed management reports to support all departments within the bank and worked
extensively on product development and product pricing
2/1987 – 12/2003 The Community Bank Pilot Mountain, NC
C hief Financial Officer
Responsible for the daily operation of a $240 million Community Bank encompassing financial
management and reporting, asset liability management, data processing, internal audit,
compliance, human resources, branch administration, new product development, marketing,
budget and financial planning, and implementation of written policies and procedures.
Member of the Bank’s Board of Directors and served on the Asset Liability Committee and the
Loan Committee.
5/1977 – 2/1987 Wachovia Bank Winston-Salem, NC
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Merle Andrews
S enior Management Science Information Consultant
Part of the management training program for twelve months which gave me the opportunity of
learn banking including, finance, operations, and lending
Responsible for assisting management in the solution of problems through the use of scientific
techniques. Responsible for the review, development, implementation and documentation of
financial systems to ensure the reliability of data and to assist business line units in short-term
and strategic planning. Special projects included new product development, management and
board of director reporting, cost accounting, budget process and monitoring, Human Resources
EEO studies, and numerous other internal computer applications, Worked twelve months on the
project team for the integration of First Atlanta into the bank. This job required creativity,
independent judgment and the ability to work well with persons at all levels in the bank.
E ducation
University of Colorado Boulder, CO
1993 - 1995
G raduate S chool of B anking
1974 – 1977 Wake Forest University Winston -Salem, NC
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Business Administration
- M agna cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa
Community Involvement
Chair of Finance Committee of First Baptist Church. Mount Airy, Sunday School teacher, Advisory
Board Member of the Wake Forest Baptist Hospital Comprehensive Cancer Center, Board member
of Winston-Salem Chamber of Commerce and served on Finance Committee
R eferences
References are available on request.