Brandon Lett ************@*****.***
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Atlanta, Ga. 30331
Summary of Qualifications
● Motivated and results driven business operations professional with exceptional leadership skills and extensive experience working in varying roles with industry leaders and regulators across the financial services sector.
● Capable of performing detailed complex analysis of records, financial transactions, business operations and other qualitative/quantitative data. Exceptional ability to verbally communicate results in a clear concise manner to broad audiences as well as through written reports documenting research findings.
● Self-motivated, dependable team player who enjoys working with clients in helping determine their needs.
Education
Grambling State University
Louisiana Tech University
Bachelor of Arts – Psychology
Master of Business Administration
May 2003
May 2003 - 2004
*(Computer Skills): Microsoft & Apple Products – Word, Excel, Outlook, & PowerPoint
Volunteer Work Experience
● Big Brother Big Program- Help children reach their potential through professionally supported, one-to-one relationships with mentors that have a measurable impact on youth.
● Bank of America- Affinity Group (Professional Community Outreach Group) - Providing financial education and training to local communities.
● Airline Ambassadors & Diakonos International - Global philanthropy initiatives for developing countries.
Relevant Experience
Federal Emergency Management Agency/WSP December 2015- Present
Compliance Manager
●Ensure appropriate and proactive handling activities in all phases of the claim, including coverage, investigation, case management, evaluation, and file documentation.
●Adhere to individual authority grants, all statutory and regulatory requirements and fair claim practices federal and local compliance requirements.
●Maintain current oversight on files as necessary to monitor development, provide direction and identify trends that require positive reinforcement or attention improvement.
●Oversee the preparation of high priority initiatives and risk advisory reports to internal partners per guidelines on all eligible claims.
Fixed Assets Manager December 2014 – December 2015
City of Baton Rouge –Department of Procurement
●Responsible for conducting audits on over 20,400 inventory items purchased.
●Knowledge of procurement procedures, accounting, statistical researching reporting, ordinances, and regulations and reconciliation for the purchase, adjustments, and dispositions of city-parish property.
●Reconcile year-end city inventory report in conjunction with Finance –Accounting Department.
●Ability to recommend and implement policy change regarding inventory and accounting procedures.
Operational Risk Compliance Manager December 2009 – December 2014
Bank of America
●Responsible for assisting in the evaluation of the operational risks within a large or complex line of business.
●Monitoring metrics and mitigation actions to ensure proper execution and implementation.
●Assist management in evaluating adherence to policies/procedure for initiatives and new products.
●Project management- Completing multiple projects; Quality Control, Identifying trends, and developing better business practices.*Based on U.S. Treasury requirements and business needs.
Underwriter- Residential/Commercial September 2008 – September 2009
Small Business Administration- (Disaster Assistance Sector)
●Underwrite business, commercial real estate, and construction-permanent loan programs.
●Analyze applicants' financial status, credit, and property evaluations to determine feasibility of granting loans.
●Evaluate risk to ensure a prudent decision is made, based on SBA requirements and business needs
●Calculated and recommended collateral transactions.
Short Sales/ Loss Mitigation Specialist May 2007- September 2008
Countrywide –Financial
●Responsible for identifying and setting up the process for potential short sale candidates.
●Responsible for reviewing appraisals and calculating sufficient offers and determining the proper values of short sale properties.
●Responsible for evaluating data and determining if the homeowner is accepted or declined for the Short Sales process.
●Responsible for identifying potential Deed in Lieu and Foreclosure candidates
Loan Officer November 2004- May 2007
Small Business Administration- (Disaster Assistance Sector)
●Approve loans within specified limits, and refer loan applications outside those limits to management for approval.
●Obtain information for loan applications and to answer questions about the process.
●Explain to customers the different types of loans and credit options that are available, as well as the terms of those services.
●Obtain and compile copies of loan applicants' credit histories, corporate financial statements, and other financial information.