LAUREN PARRISH
Commercial Lender & Treasury Officer
Driving growth and maximizing profitability through tailored financing solutions and strategic treasury management
CONTACT
***********@*****.***
Northwest Arkansas, Fayetteville,
Bentonville, Springdale, Cover State
of Arkansas, Little Rock, Conway, Hot
Springs all surrounding areas,
syndications, and surrounding states
with mutual clients
SKILLS
• Business development
• Relationship building
• Strategic planning
• Financial analysis
• Risk management
• Leadership
• Communication
• Customer service
• Industry knowledge
EDUCATION
• Jan 2011 – Nov 2014 University
of Phoenix, Bachelor of Science,
Business Management
• Jun 2010 Southern Methodist
University - MBA National School
of Commercial Lending -
Certificate of Completion
Commercial Lending
• Jun 2009 Southern Methodist
University - ABA National School
of Commercial Lending -
Certificate of Completion
Commercial Lending
• Jun 2006 University of Central
Florida - Certificate of Completion
RMA Commercial Lending
• Jun 2005 University of Florida -
Certificate Florida School of
Banking
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
• Result oriented senior business leader with 28 years of expertise in client-centric approaches to driving growth and profitability in commercial banking, business banking, marketing, and retail banking. Recognized for driving exceptional results through strategic planning and execution.
• Exceptional relationship builder capable of establishing and maintaining partnerships with clients, team members, and industry influencers.
• Developing strong performing teams with experienced management while driving superior results in dynamic, high-growth organizations, and merger experience
• Expert at identifying and assessing client needs and designing a customized solution to meet their unique business objectives.
• Leading collaboratively, coaching and mentoring team members to maximize their potential.
• Experienced in industry trends and regulations and have a reputation for maintaining the highest ethical standards.
• customer-centric approach to achieving results through innovation and strategic thinking.
WORK PROFILE TIMELINE
May 2023 - Present BOK Financial
Senior Vice President, Corporate Relationship Manager
• Corporate Relationship Management: Oversee and cultivate strategic relationships with corporate clients, ensuring a deep understanding of their financial needs, goals, and challenges.
• Financial Advisory Services: Provide expert financial advice and guidance to corporate clients, offering solutions that align with their business objectives. Collaborate with internal teams to develop and present comprehensive financial strategies tailored to each client's unique requirements.
• Risk Management and Compliance: Take a lead role in assessing and mitigating risks associated with corporate client relationships. Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies, providing proactive guidance to clients on risk management strategies.
• Business Development and Growth: Drive business development initiatives by identifying opportunities for expanding the portfolio of corporate clients. Develop and implement strategies to enhance revenue streams, cross-sell financial products and services, and contribute to the overall growth of BOK Financial's corporate banking business.
• Team Leadership and Collaboration: Lead and mentor a team of relationship managers, fostering a collaborative and high-performance culture. Work closely with cross-functional teams, including credit, legal, and operations, to streamline processes, enhance client satisfaction, and achieve overall business objectives. Sep 2021- May 2023 J.P.Morgan Chase
Middle Market Banking & Specialized Industries, Commercial Banking, Vice President
• Pioneered commercial banking in Arkansas, leading strategy execution, business development, and growth for mid-sized diverse businesses.
• Manage a team driving Treasury Management, Credit Financing, Commercial Card, Investment Bank, and Foreign Exchange transactions.
• Spearhead client relationship management, targeting companies with annual revenues from $20 million to $500 million.
VICE PRESIDENT,
DIRECTOR
• RMA Gulf Coast Chapter/ Texas/
Central FL/ Central Arkansas/
Mid-South RMA Chapter RMA
Gulf Coast Chapter/ Texas/
Central FL/ Central Arkansas/
Mid-South RMA Chapter Aug
2021 – Present
• The Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society The Leukemia &
Lymphoma Society Jan 2019,
Women of the Year 2021
Fundraiser
• Various Affiliations Roper YMCA
Board, West Orange Chamber
Board, Athena Power Link Rollins
Advisory Board, CFCAR Central
Florida Commercial Association
Realtors, ABA Advisory Board
Member Certificates, RMA
• Cultivate strong client relationships by delivering exceptional service and tailored solutions.
• Lead talent development through mentorship, training, and coaching, fostering a positive and inclusive work environment.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to provide comprehensive solutions, ensuring timely project completion.
• Maintain a professional reputation as an industry expert and trusted advisor by staying abreast of clients' industries.
Jun 2020 – Sep 2021 Vice President Treasury Sales Advisor Arvest Bank
• Sales and Business Development: Introducing our products through local networking groups is an effective way to attract new clients to our bank.
• Client Relationship Management: Providing relationship management services to existing clients.
• Product Management and Development: Support and train Treasury products. Participate in conversations between leaders and vendors regarding the use of technology to scale growth.
• Risk Management: Participated in discussions between stakeholders and leaders regarding loan approvals, procedures, and technology. Aug 2011- Dec 2019
Commercial Lender & Treasury Officer SunTrust Banks, Inc. (Now Truist)
• Client Relationship Management: Partner directly and indirectly with clients and teammates during the pre- and post-implementation phase of services, while adhering to the correct approach, structural requirements, and product planning.
• Product Management and Development: Facilitating the implementation of products/services by planning, coordinating and executing individual or multi-product projects. Maintain a thorough understanding of corporate treasury management processes and practices.
• Sales and Business Development: Developing market-specific sales plans to achieve and sustain a 90% competitive advantage.
Jan 2015 – Apr 2016
Vice President Market Lead & Business Banking BB&T Bank (Now Truist) Achievements:
• Achieved $12MM in loans and $50MM in deposits while generating $147,000 in cash management revenue from 67 existing business banking relationships.
• Grow and manage existing Business Banking relationships with annual revenues ranging from $3-20MM, increasing revenue and customer satisfaction.
• Developed 20 new business relationships per year through targeted prospecting and referrals from existing clients, resulting in a steady flow of new business and revenue increases.
Aug 2011 – Jan 2014
Commercial Relationship Manager SunTrust Banks, Inc. (Now Truist) Achievements:
• Successfully acquired loans and Treasury opportunities to generate $5MM in revenue.
• Increasing revenue and created increased product opportunities by developing cross- selling funnels.
• Assist in managing a portfolio of businesses with annual sales ranging from $10 million to $150 million, which resulted in significant non-interest income through the retention of profitable, long-term clients.
Jul -2005 – Jul 2011
Vice President & Commercial Lender/Manager BankFIRST Jan 1996 - Jun 2005 Bank Mergent Consultant- Commercial Lender- V.P. Various Banks (Multiple Mergers)