Cynthia Smith
Cell: 587-***-**** / Email: **************@*****.***
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
High level of interpersonal skills to handle sensitive and confidentilsitutions
Excellent range of knowledge and experience in the finance industry
Entrepreneurial minded with strong sales background
Superior networking skills, with a genuine passion for developing relationships
Excellent capacity for critical thinking and problem solving
Exceptional creative writing capabilities
Possess strong presentation skills
Strong computer skills with knowledge of PC and Mac operating systems, multiplatform productivity software including MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint), SAP and Google G Suite.
EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE:
Hunterwood Technologies
Executive Assistant to President
November 2018 – February 2019
Document preparation and management: Formats and edits letters, memos and reports
Reconcile expense reports and statements, ensure reports were kept current
Independently managed Presidents calendars for all 5 businesses he owned and ran by scheduling appointments, anticipating needs, changes and rearranging meetings as appropriate
Meeting coordinating by makes arrangements for on-site and off-site meetings and events including logistics (e.g., communication, agenda’s, location, meals, equipment, materials, RSVPs and travel).
Travel arrangement for both personal and business by finding cost-effective and sometimes complex arrangements and itineraries
Captured meeting minutes
ATB Financial
Executive Assistant – Innovation Department
February 2018 – August 2018
Arranged all travel itinerary for the Senior Vice President and Managing Director
Maintained a high degree of confidentiality of all sensitive information
Organized meeting rooms, catering and team events
Organized Managing Partners’ calendar and conference calls
Basic accounting to maintain monthly expenses for Managing Partner’s
Manage on-boarding for new hires with necessary travel, accommodation and electronics
Ordering and maintaining office supplies
Organized and Dircted all mail for 200+ team members
Straightline Kia
Finance Manager
September 2017 – February 2018
Effectively transition customers from Sales to Finance department to effectively evaluate their financing needs
Consultative interview process by presenting a transparent menu of options and products for their new car purchase
Process financing applications to the lenders that suit their needs
Ensuring to meet all regulations and is compliant with the law
Achieving targeted sales goals
Collaborating with other managers at the dealership to continue to grow the business and meet targets
Trained sales staff to understand the finance department and helped suggest sales tips
Complied weekly reports, created cash bonuses to create a fun team environment for the sales team
ATB Financial
Coordinator – myATB Department
September 2015 – September 2017
Act as main point of contact for the ATB staff banking branch
Manage highly confidential information such as salaries, company restructuring
Create and compile documentation for new ATB Financial team members for all of Alberta
Assist Sales team by processing banking requests, discuss and process mortgage renewal options, offer banking service add on’s while uncovering future financial goals
Contact all new ATB Financial team members prior to their employment and send them a welcome package to offer banking services
Prepare weekly call lists and appointments for the Personal Banking Managers
Book and set up rooms for weekly team meeting
ATB Financial
Personal Banking Specialist
April 2012 – September 2012
Connecting with clients to discover and create their financial goals through video and/or phone conferencing
Underwriting all loan applications
Creating value for the client by showing them the benefits of ATB’s offerings in all of the departments
Branch completing loan requests, bank accounts and investments
Explaining the benefits of a loan, credit card, investments with ATB and ATBIS
Guided ATB tour groups for credit departments at the call center
Discovering clients’ financial goals and providing the best possible advice and direction
Provide mortgage, automotive loans, line of credit, credit card and over draft funding for clients as well as opening accounts and other ATB Financial products
Processing payments on land secured and non-land secured loans
Provide and process investment advice with unregistered and registered GIC’s
Trained new sales employees to understand our database and give them the techniques to help them be successful
HSBC HSBC Finance
Account Executive
August 2010 – March 2012
Sell and close financial accounts to new and existing clients in the subprime sector
Prepare and audit loan documentation and proceeds disbursement
Compiled clients’ financials, taxes, mortgage info, paystubs for financing approvals
Processing payments on land secured and non-land secured loans
Closed clients on sub-prime rates, loan insurances and payment plans
Delinquent account follow-up and set up payment arrangements with clients
Trained all new sales employees to understand our database and give them the techniques to help them be successful
Lionhart Capital Ltd./Equipment Leasing Broker
October 2006 - August 2010
Business Development Representative / Sales Manager
Assess personal needs for clients to ensure successful loans
Negotiated business loans and term sheets with clients
Delinquent account follow-up and set up payment arrangements with clients
Generated new business through prospecting clients, referrals and cold calling
Trained all new sales employees to understand our database and give them the techniques to help them be successful
Maintained current client relationships by providing timely communication and follow-up
Implemented honest business relationships with clients and co-workers
Produced and implemented monthly marketing campaigns
VOLUNTEER ACTIVITY
ATB Engagement Committee – (June 2014 to August 2015) – Organizing pot lucks for the entire Call Center, 50/50 draws, BBQ, Year end Gala’s, quarterly awards, Sports day event at Genesis, organizing meetings to create and finalize events with a small team of 4 to 6 people as well as balancing the bank account for the committee.
Calgary International Film Festival - (2012 - 2014) - Set up and take down gala’s, welcomed the general public, transporting marketing material, selling tickets and setting up red carpet and stanchions.
REFERENCES AVAILABLE ON REQUEST