VAUGHN D. BRAEUNINGER, MBA
EXPERIENCED FINANCE PROFESSIONAL
Objective: Obtain a challenging and meaningful career as a financial professional leading to comprehensive financial oversight responsibilities and an opportunity to progress to the executive suite.
20 Cedar Crest Court 775-***-****
Dayton, NV 89403 **********@****.***
EDUCATION
Master of Business Administration (GPA 3.58)
College of Business, University of Nevada Reno, Reno, NV May 2011
Bachelor of Science Business Finance (GPA 3.58)
Business Finance, University of Phoenix, Reno, NV December 2008
Diploma Commercial Bank Management
Western States School of Banking, Albuquerque, NM June 2007
EMPLOYMENT OVERVIEW
Account Executive, United Parcel Service Inc.
Reno, Sparks, Carson City, Lake Tahoe April 2011 – Present
Manage and grow UPS’s business of over 3000 business clients in the northern Nevada regional territory. Achieved monthly new business of over $100,000 comprised of 8 new customers through expert use of customer relationship management (CRM) tools and through establishment of relationships with “C-level” personnel.
Banking / Finance Industry Experience
Special Assets Relationship Manager, AVP
Cason City Market, First Financial Bank, Carson City, NV September 2009 – May 2010
Successfully managed and exited $65 million in commercial loans comprised of the Carson City banking portfolio purchased in FDIC brokered deal. Successfully proposed and executed on business plans for restructuring of loan portfolio converting $65 million in loans back into cash.
Relationship Manager, AVP
Carson City Market, Irwin Union Bank, Carson City, NV September 2007 – September 2009
• Successfully managed the growth and profitability of $45 million in commercial loans through developing new and expanding existing client relationships.
• Given wide responsibility in assisting market president in preparation and forecast of bank financial statements for 2009 including gathering and approving assumptions.
• Analyzed personal and business financial data to meet bank goals and determine general creditworthiness of potential borrowers including presenting and voting on committee loan proposals.
• Supervised two business banking associates in the proper legal documentation of complex commercial loan structures.
• Conducted interviews, hired, trained, and performed annual appraisal of associates. One such hiring decision resulted in achievement of smooth transitioning of a $50 million bank purchase leading to substantial productivity gains.
Portfolio Manager, AVP
Carson City Market, Irwin Union Bank, Carson City, NV October 2005 - September 2007
• Successfully managed over $150 million in commercial loans over the course of two years.
• Resident expert for providing the bank with accurate and impartial financial and risk analysis through credit investigation of over 50 individual and business entities.
• Achieved multiple “Excellent” ratings from internal and external auditors in overall management of over $150 million in loans through adherence to bank policy and federal regulations.
• Prepared dozens of credit proposals for review by senior/executive loan committees and presented results of financial analysis for discussion.
• Resident expert and point of contact for all questions regarding financial status of over 50 bank clients in Carson City, NV.
Business Banking Associate
Carson City Market, Irwin Union Bank, Carson City, NV September 2004 – October 2005
• Accomplished a 98% accuracy rate for all legal documentation of commercial loans while maintaining integrity of bank approval guidelines including 100% accuracy in ensuring proper approval authorities were received for all loans up to $15 million.
• Exceeded bank-wide collateral perfection averages through excellent title research with title companies and DMV. Maintained 100% accuracy in processing monthly commercial loan draw requests, providing interest rate and amortization schedules.
• Competed for and won the portfolio manager position against more experienced bankers.
Intern (Teller, New Account Representative, Trainee)
Carson City Market, Irwin Union Bank, Carson City, NV December 2003 – September 2004
Handled daily client processing of deposits and loan payments, opened new accounts and trained with two business banking associates and portfolio manager.
COMPUTER SKILLS
• Frequently the “Go-to-guy” for Excel, Word, PowerPoint and general computer issues.
• MS Excel. Daily use of worksheets, extensive use of formulas in providing ad hoc and standardized financial analysis. Knowledge of functions, pivot tables and macro writing.
• MS Word/PowerPoint. 3 different college professors have noted my business writing and presentation skills as “considerably better” than most MBA students.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR ACTIVITIES & ACCOLADES
• Studying to sit for Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) certification in February 2012
• Groomed for top position in market~ Market President for Irwin Union Bank
• Training as a military officer Nevada Army National Guard. Rank of Lieutenant.
• Graduate of Carson City Chamber of Commerce Leadership Program 2008
• Former Non-Profit Board of Director, Computercorps Inc.
• Member Carson City Toastmasters
• Hobby, Accomplished Hypnotherapist and business owner.