Management Assistant

J. Robert Hawkins

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Manheim, PA 17545

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717-***-**** (Mobile)

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Susquehanna Bancshares, Inc July 2004 – Present

Cash Management – Assistant Vice-President

Working with bank affiliates and network of 45 branch offices, responsibilities include meeting with business clients to review their daily banking activities for potential Cash Management needs. In addition, offer bank products such as Investment Sweeps, Line of Credit Sweeps, Direct Deposit, and Internet Balance Reporting modules to address cash flow needs.

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania 1989 – November 2003

Office of the Treasurer

Director of Cash Management and Investments 1997 – November 2003

Responsible for all investment activity including portfolio management of internal fixed income portfolios. Responsible for all operational issues and staff of 35 consisting of accountants, financial analysts and administrative staff. Responsible for all banking activities. In addition, oversee and monitor all external investment activity for pension, municipal and state funds.

Director of Banking 1995 – 1997

Responsible for all banking relationships for the Treasurer including the development of Request for Proposals, contract negotiations, and implementation.

Assistant Deputy Treasurer 1989 – 1995

Responsible for monitoring annual statewide cash flow of $ 200 billion. Responsible for all operational and investment activity including staff. In addition, responsible for Treasury’s accounting system which is used as the General Ledger for the Commonwealth.

First Pennsylvania Bank, Philadelphia PA 1989 – September 1989

Supervisor of Trust Collections

Supervised professional and support staff relating to the research and collection of all outstanding trust receivables.

Butcher & Singer Investments, Philadelphia PA 1984 – 1988

Unit Coordinator for Corporate Reorganization

Supervised professional and support staff relating to investment tender offers, and merger activities for firms clients.

SELECTED ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Coordinated and assisted in the development of a $500 million dollar housing program with the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency which provided lower interest rate mortgages and reduced closing costs to first time home buyers.

Coordinated and assisted in the development of a $700 million dollar line of credit through the Pennsylvania Higher Education Agency that provided low interest loans for college students of Pennsylvania.

Organized and implemented the conversion of $70 billion dollars in pension fund assets to a new custodial bank, which resulted in a smooth and timely transition and provided significant additional income to the Commonwealth.

Developed and implemented a new investment program for local governments, resulting in investment opportunities and increased rates of return with lower fees for participants. In addition, produced record returns for clients as compared to the private sector competitors.

Developed a system for analysis and uniform monthly reporting by multiple financial institutions resulting in a comprehensive automated reporting of pricing services.

Implemented all operational aspects of economically targeted investments and provided new funding opportunities for individuals and businesses.

Directed at a senior level in the development and management of a major financial center. Successfully consolidated and automated the investment operations.

Developed a system for the collateral and security of deposits with financial institutions resulting in a comprehensive automated report.

Member of the Association for Financial Professionals 1998 - 2004

References available upon request.

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