W O R K E X P E R I E N C E

VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONAL RISK BUSINESS PARTNER

LIBERTY BANK CT // JULY 2023 – NOVEMBER 2023

Responsible for coordinating, implementing, and administering all aspects of the Bank’s Compliance Management System (alphabet regs) and Risk Management for the Bank’s Digital Bank, Owner’s Bank a Division of Liberty Bank. Played an integral part in the start up of their small business deposit, lending and credit card products. FIRST VICE PRESIDENT, RISK MANAGER AND BSA OFFICER BANKWELL BANK, NEW CANAAN, CT // 2016-2023

Responsible for coordinating, implementing, and administering all aspects of the Bank’s Compliance Management System (alphabet regs). Established Co-Op Sponsorship Program and cultivated a relationship with top ranking criminal justice and forensic science college. Elder Financial Exploitation and Cannabis Related Business (CRB) subject matter expert.

ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, COMPLIANCE OFFICER AND VENDOR RISK MANAGEMENT COORDINATOR

GUILFORD SAVINGS BANK, GUILFORD, CT // 2013-2016

Responsible for coordinating, implementing, and administering all aspects of the Bank’s Compliance Management System (alphabet regs). P R I O R W O R K E X P E R I E N C E

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE SPECIALIST

HIGHER ONE (NOW BANKMOBILE, NEW HAVEN, CT // 2011-2013 NEW ALLIANCE BANK (NOW KEY BANK), NEW HAVEN, CT // 1989-2011 ASSISTANT VICE PRESIDENT, OPERATIONS AND COMPLIANCE MANAGER

(BSA, OFAC, GLBA, PRIVACY, IDENTITY THEFT RED FLAGS, BUSINESS CONTINUITY)

MIS/PROJECT MANAGER

LOAN OPERATIONS ADMINISTRATOR

AUDITOR

TELLER

E D U C A T I O N

BACHELOR’S DEGREE

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION;

ACCOUNTING

MAY 1992

P R O F E S S I O N A L

D E V E L O P M E N T

ABA CERTIFIED

REGULATORY COMPLIANCE

MANAGER (CRCM)

DESIGNATION

ASSOCIATION OF

CERTIFIED ANTI-MONEY

LAUNDERING SPECIALISTS

(ACAMS)

CERTIFICATE OF ADVANCED

CERTIFIED VENDOR PROGRAM

MANAGER (CRVPM II)

DESIGNATION

BANKERSWEB ACCREDITED

CANNABIS BANKING

PROFESSIONAL CERTIFICATION (8

HOURS OF COURSEWORK)

B O A R D D E S I G N A T I O N S

Treasurer, BCAC – Bank

Compliance Association of

Connecticut

January 2020-Present

B R A N F O R D F O O D

P A N T R Y

O c t o b e r 2 0 1 3 - 2021

C O N T A C T

S U MMARY

Values driven Compliance professional with a proven ability to collaborate effectively at multiple levels to identify solutions and propose creative action plans in process improvements and development of highly effective internal controls. Superior knowledge of compliance regulations (alphabet regs) related to state and federal laws and the drive to research and interpret new laws to identify trends and opportunities. Unique expertise in automation and working with large volumes of data. Skilled in implementing Compliance Systems, Enterprise Risk Management, Bank Secrecy Act and Cannabis Banking Programs, risk assessment processes, compliance assurance, merger and acquisitions technical requirements of project specifications and regulatory recommendations.

M A R I A

C U S A N O

C R C M C A M S C O M P L I A N C E M A N A G E M E N T S Y S T E M S E N T E R P R I S E R I S K M A N A G E M E N T T H I R D P A R T Y M A N A G E M E N T B A N K S E C R E C Y M O N E Y L A U N D E R I N G F R A U D 203-***-****

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