PATRICIA H. GARARD
***** ******** ~ Charlotte, North Carolina 28269
631-***-**** ~ ****************@*****.***
OVERVIEW OF QUALIFICATIONS
Goal driven Financial Analyst and Manager with demonstrated ability in
portfolio analysis and risk assessment, as well as financial forecasting
and reporting. Leverages strong analytical skills to create and execute
complex models in support of business goals.
Expertise in accounting and financial standards including GAAP, SEC
reporting regulations, Mergers & Acquisitions and Transactions Services.
Dynamic leader with proven ability to manage teams to high performance
outcomes, improve efficiency and implement ongoing training initiatives.
Serves as a trusted advisor to senior leadership regarding financial
decision-making.
Treasury Services Internal Controls Accounting Financial Analysis
Public Sector Finance Banking Operations Team Development Risk
Assessment Due Diligence Contract Review
OUTSTANDING PROFESSIONAL ACCOMPLISHMENTS
. Reduced reconciliation errors and processing time at BNP Paribas by
50% by developing and implementing internal controls that enhanced
asset loan management loan administration processing procedures and
automated the investment reporting process.
. Improved office workflow and culture at Laurus Funds through dramatic
changes in the office operations by promoting team work which
increased productivity.
. Improved Anti Money Laundering compliance for asset backed securities
at JP Morgan Chase by creating and implementing risk assessment
strategies that included data aggregation and reporting processes to
address breaches and concentration risk.
EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
DREAM CLEANING SERVICE, Islandia, New York 2009 - Present
Financial Consultant
. Direct and oversee all financial activities related to business
operations, capital expenditures and reporting compliance.
. Establish and maintain internal controls to ensure efficiency and
optimize P&L. Create detailed analysis of sales activity including P&L
analysis, balance sheet reviews and ad hoc reporting as requested by
senior management.
. Track weekly operating expenses and prepare monthly expense reports.
. Monitor equipment maintenance schedules and calendar preventative
maintenance requirements.
INDEPENDENT CONSULTANT, New York, NY 2012
Financial Analysis and organizational Support
. Recruited to complete various contract assignments for financial
institutions including Suffolk County National Bank,Capital One Bank
and FIS International Systems.
. Contributed to the business objectives of the Leasing and Finance
Department at Capital One and managed check postings for Quick Pay
payments and returned checks. Reviewed leasing document set up and
amended contract payments when required. Ensured monthly reporting
guidelines by creating a schedule of reports.
. Served as product owner and ACBS User Experience Analyst for FIS
International which included supporting team objectives by organizing
meetings across multiple time zones for project team updates,
maintaining team calendar for status updates and developing Power Point
presentations.
. Maintained expertise regarding policies and procedures related to
lending, credit ratings and problem loan monitoring.
. Developed operational flow charting analysis and authored test
procedures to implement in Global system programming.
BNP PARIBAS, Jersey City, New Jersey 2007 - 2009
Team Leader - Asset Based Lending and Syndicated deals Loan Administrator
- Portfolio Analyst
. Contributed to the preparation of secured lines of credit reviews and
maintained the calendar for scheduled asset liabilities management
credit reviews.
. Reviewed and interpreted complex secured loan documents and made daily
trade settlements for derivatives, foreign exchange and Libor pricings.
. Contributed to portfolio pipeline management by conducting research and
test projects for managers and overseeing analytical support, and
database updates.
LAURUS FUNDS, New York, NY 2006 - 2007
Senior Asset Backed Securities Portfolio Management Administrator
. Directed and oversaw all back office securities inquiries and issues
and participated in credit/risk management reviews.
. Oversaw internal controls including analyzing P&L, balance sheet,
inventory and capital expenditures required to maintain asset
management securities and credit lines.
. Analyzed cash flow analysis, inventory analysis, asset backed
securities reserves and trend analysis. Reported to loan officer on a
quarterly basis to comply with loan parameter set in the loan
specifications.
. Managed daily transactions such as wire transfers, security advances on
collateral, incoming cash flow, libor pricing, offshore trading deals,
syndicated lines and trade break resolutions.
WEBSTER BANK, New York, NY 2005 - 2006
Senior Portfolio Analyst, Asset Based Lending Operations
. Ensured the accuracy of complex legal loan documentation and monitored
asset securities for approved lines of credit for asset backed
securities, syndicated deals and trade settlements.
. Established performance objectives for employees and created training
initiatives to ensure compliance with business objectives.
. Monitored syndicated lines, buybacks, FX trades, libors, swaps, and
trade break resolutions to ensure compliance with set loan limits
described in the client's loan specifications.
. Drove efficiency and workflow at Webster Bank by updating operations
manual and cross training employees on standard procedures which
reduced operations expenses.
JP MORGAN CHASE, Jericho, NY 1989 - 2004
Senior Asset Based Lending anss Structured Finance Portfolio Management
Administrator
. Pioneered improved funds transfer agreement compliance procedure to
establish and maintain compliance with the Patriot Act regulation,KYC
and CRM, Syndicated .
. Ensured customer satisfaction by liaising with clients and syndication
contacts and providing resolutions to customer and management
inquiries.
. Analyzed accounting for revenue, expenses and fees and produced
financial reports for internal review by senior management.
. Created and implemented ongoing training and development initiatives to
ensure staff knowledge of asset backed security lending portfolio,
Assistant Treasurer of Operations Portfolio Manager
. Developed BUC revenue forecasting from clients data.
. Analyzed revenues and expenses and monitored syndicated lines,
buybacks, FX trades, libors, swaps, trade break and resolutions.
Senior Loan Administrator Account Manager
ACADEMIC BACKGROUND
AMERICAN INTERCONTINENTAL UNIVERSITY
Master of Business Administration, Concentration in Human Resources,
2004
COLLEGE AT OLD WESTBURY, SUNY
Bachelor of Science in Business, Concentration in Accounting, 2002