Brandi k. smith
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Financial Management Executive - Business Development & Operational Leadership
Highly accomplished and results-focused management professional with extensive experience in new business development, customer retention and operational management. Leverage finely-honed interpersonal and time management skills to successfully increase profitability achieving goals and objectives. Earned reputation as a perceptive and innovative communicator with unique ability to solve large-scale problems, build consensus, and effectively collaborate with all levels. Recognized for the ability to lead the professional development of diverse individuals and support a collaborative approach.
New Business Development Project Management Time Management Event Planning and Coordination Strategic Planning Change Management Sound Decision Making
Budget Planning Policy Development Centralization
Operational Management & Leadership Staff Training Organization & Communication Packaging SBA 7a, 504 and SBA Express loans
Management Experience
First Liberty Building and Loan, Newnan, GA 2019 - Present
Customer Service Manager
Client/Loan Services – Screen loan inquiries
Loan Underwriter – SBA and Commercial
Loan Packager – SBA and Commercial
Special projects – ERTC (IRS) and the SBA’s PPP and EIDL program
Loan Coordinator – SBA and Commercial
Develop, Implement, Administrate and Train in CRM and ShareFile systems
Design team, and administrate website and social media platforms
Collecting, analyzing, and reviewing loan requests for loan approval
Reviewing, analyzing, and packaging SBA 7a, 504 and SBA Express loans
Greenville County Schools 2018 - Present
Substitute teacher K4-12
RSL, INC., Greenville, SC 2013 - 2018
Responsible for the accounting functions of the company.
Assist in Business Development activities.
Event Planning
MBA, LLC, Greenville, SC 2007 - 2012
Owner / President
Manage commercial real estate portfolio for investment income and resale, valued at $15M.
Progressive record of achievements leading the strategic and operational growth of the company, fully responsible for the management of all properties and leases, new and existing.
Senate Office of Lindsey Graham, Greenville, SC 2006 - 2007
Constituent Liaison and Coordinator
Served as liaison to the Senator for constituent issues and concerns
Coordinated and maintained schedule of events and meetings for the Senator
Bilo Corporate Office, Mauldin and Greenville, SC 1997 - 2005
Micro Telecommunications Coordinator
Coordinated communications for 180 Bilo and Bruno’s stores
Managed the accounting and reconciliation of Money Orders and Western unions for all stores
EDUCATION & PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
Bachelor of Arts / Accounting and Political Science, Furman University, Greenville, SC – 2007
Relevant Coursework: Money and Banking Finance Advanced Accounting Economics and Statistics
Administration and Management Contract Law Public Speaking
CIVIC & COMMUNITY SERVICE LEADERSHIP
Chair of the Membership Committee for the Chamber of Commerce - directly responsible for the recruitment of new and existing industry membership development.
Chair of the New Industry Division of the United Way Campaign - realized an increase in contributions by 30% in a declining economy.
Member of Rotary – served on the Board of Directors.
Paul Harris Fellow.
Coach Cheerleading for local community youth sports groups
School Volunteer – Tutor children with disabilities and special needs in Math and Reading
Church Volunteer – Work w youth activities