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J. Wayne Morrison II

Senior Business Analyst

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LinkedIn• San Antonio, Texas

Data-Driven Business Analyst Empowering Organizations with Strategic Insights and Robust Data Governance

Experienced and results-driven Business Analyst with over 15 years of expertise in driving successful implementation and improvement plans. Skilled in eliciting complex business requirements, evaluating gaps, and recommending innovative solutions. Exceptional at translating business needs into actionable processes and defining user requirements for effective solution development. Proven ability to assess, document, and communicate change impacts to stakeholders and ensure alignment with business objectives. Expertise in risk management and user acceptance testing to ensure successful change implementation.

Career Experience

Zachry Group [Contracted to Apex Systems], San Antonio, TX 2022-2023 Senior Business Analyst

Oversee Data Governance plan and rectify any deficiencies. Analyze new software's compatibility with Data Governance program. Document business requirements, translating into technical specifications with internal stakeholders. Assist in delivery of interoperability requirements per project IT execution plans. Utilize business analysis methodologies to evaluate and document business processes. Map and track complex end-to-end workflows and data flows. Develop and execute quality assurance test plans, communicating results to users. Monitor solution results and adoption during transition to business operation. Collaborate with other analysts for knowledge sharing. Maintain understanding of business groups, service lines, and departments.

Assisted in designing and automating control reports and tools.

Analyzed and summarized large datasets.

Led cross-functional teams and served as liaison between business unit and technical team.

Contributed to continuous improvement of Enterprise Services' methodologies and technologies.

Millennium Group (contracted to USAA), San Antonio, TX 2022-2022 Risk Management Consultant

Led and guided team in developing risk management programs, infrastructure, and methods for identifying, quantifying, and aggregating operational risks. Provided valuable insights and recommendations to executives for process improvements. Collaborated effectively with stakeholders to analyze risks related to new business channels, products, services, and partnerships.

Advised on decisions impacting the company's risk profile.

Improved risk controls and processes for documenting internal loss data.

Implemented data mining techniques to obtain crucial information on risk exposure.

Evaluated performance metrics closely to identify risk-indicating trends. JPMorgan Chase & Co., San Antonio, TX Associate 2020-2022 Sr. Business Analyst Performance and Risk Analytics Implemented all aspects of project management, covering initiation, planning, execution, and implementation. Analyzed business processes, identifying areas for improvement, and proposing solutions. Led efforts in digital transformation, keeping up with advancements in technology. Orchestrated meetings and presentations to discuss issues and share ideas. Collaborated with stakeholders to gather information and prepare reports. Developed and implemented optimization strategies to improve efficiency.

Education

Master of Science, Management

Science and Business Analytics

University of Alabama

2017

Master of Science, Acquisition and

Contract Management

Florida Institute of

Technology 2010

Bachelor of Science,

Business Administration and

Business Management

Athens State

University 1998

Certifications

Yellow Belt Certification

LEAN Six Sigma

2016

Areas of Expertise

Data Analysis

Process Improvement

Stakeholder Engagement

Change Management

Solution Design

Business Strategy

User Experience

Risk Assessment

Project Planning

Data Governance

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Oversaw resource allocation to identify cost-saving opportunities.

Delivered performance presentations to cross-functional team and management to identify areas for improvement. WellMed Medical Management (Owned by United Healthcare Group), San Antonio, TX Senior Business/Risk Analyst 2019- 2020

Conducted complex statistical analyses, unveiling crucial trends in company performance. Led process improvement projects, gathering, and analyzing stakeholder requirements, workflow, and processes. Collaborated with cross-functional teams to align on use cases, testing results, and specifications for reporting initiatives. Ensured timely delivery of outputs, leading team status meetings. Administered end-to-end risk management processes, reducing business liability.

Achieved significant savings by streamlining chart retrieval and automating internal reporting.

Presented real-time, accurate reports, enabling strategic decision-making at senior management level. Frost Bank, San Antonio, TX

Senior Business Analyst – Model Validation 2017 - 2019 Oversaw model validation activities, conducting sensitivity, back testing, benchmarking, and variance analyses. Gathered user requirements for process improvement specifications and diagrams. Initiated parallel tests to ensure accuracy of predictive models and forecasts.

Coordinated work streams, aligning deliverables, and promoting clear communication.

Incorporated regulatory guidance into process improvement engagements, streamlining compliance processes. Additional Experience

VP and Branch Manager III, PNC Bank, (through PNC acquisition of RBC), Decatur, Alabama SVP & Branch Sales Manager, HSBC Bank

Partner, Marik and Morrison Financial Group

AVP and Sr. Account Executive, HFC – HSBC

AVP and Commercial Loan Officer, Union Planters Bank AVP and Private Banking Officer, First Commercial Bank AVP and Branch Manager, First Commercial Bank

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