Dana Johnson
Professional Summary:
● Detail-oriented and analytical Financial Services Professional with 8+ years of experience in credit analysis, account management, and investment advisory support, seeking to transition into Financial Analysis.
● Adept at evaluating financial statements, assessing risk, and leveraging data-driven insights to support strategic decision-making.
● Strong background in credit assessment, financial modeling, and investment analysis.
● Skilled in collaborating with cross-functional teams, optimizing financial processes, and driving business growth through data interpretation. Work Experience:
Charles Schwab (Westlake, TX)
10/2021 - 02/2025
Financial Advisor Services Representative
● Conduct research on investment products and financial markets to support advisors in portfolio recommendations.
● Ensure compliance with financial regulations while optimizing account management strategies.
● Worked with client(s) financial portfolios, providing data-driven insights to financial advisors for investment strategies and retirement planning.
● Utilize SAC.com and internal tools to assess account trends, risk exposure, and market opportunities.
● Collaborated closely with financial advisors in optimizing client portfolios, improving investment performance and risk diversification.
● Enhanced client reporting processes, streamlining data analysis for better decision-making.
Octane (Irving, TX)11/2020 – 8/2021
Credit Services Specialist II
● Conducted financial analysis on loan applications by reviewing credit reports, debt-to-income ratios, and financial statements.
● Assessed creditworthiness using financial metrics and risk models, ensuring data-driven lending decisions.
● Identified trends in loan approvals and defaults, providing insights to mitigate financial risk.
● Proficient in automating reporting processes, improving data accuracy and efficiency.
● Reduced loan processing time by 15% through financial analysis and process optimization.
● Improved credit risk assessment accuracy by implementing new data review techniques. GM Financial (Arlington, TX)8/2016 – 10/2020
Funding Specialist (Staff)
● Worked closely with relationship managers to optimize funding strategies and minimize financial risk exposure.
● Developed financial reports that improved visibility into funding trends and portfolio performance.
● Produced Financial insights on funding performance, improving reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
● Achieved a 99% accuracy rate in funding approvals, reducing financial discrepancies.
● Analyzed financial documents to ensure compliance with lending policies before approving funding transactions.
● Monitored funding trends and identified potential financial risks, contributing to data-driven decision-making.
Core Skill Competencies:
● Financial Analysis & Modeling Financial Statements, Budgeting, Forecasting, Investment Analysis.
● Risk Assessment, Credit Risk Analysis, Market Risk, Portfolio Optimization.
● Data Analysis & Reporting Trend Identification, Business Intelligence, Process Optimization.
● Technical Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Advanced), SQL, SAC.com, Loan IQ, Financial Databases.
● Industry Knowledge Investment Management, Lending, Capital Markets, Regulatory Compliance.
Career Highlights:
● Successfully analyzed financial data to support investment and lending decisions, reducing risk and improving efficiency.
● Identified and mitigated credit and funding risks, contributing to stronger financial decision-making.
● Developed analytical skills through hands-on experience in financial services, positioning for a career in financial analysis.
Education:
● Dallas County Community College District El Centro College & Mountain View College. Contact Information:
● Duncanville, TX
● 469-***-**** (Cell)
● *********@*****.***