Functional Skills

Business Planning
Financial Modeling
Financial Planning & Analysis (FP&A)
Financial Statement Preparation
Competitive Landscaping

Software Skills

Canva
Discord
Dropbox
G Suite
Google Sheets
Internet Explorer
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Office
Outlook
Quickbooks

Sector Experience

Agriculture
Business Services
Financial Services
Real Estate

Languages

English

Experience

Connected Capital Finance
Area Partner
11/2021 - Present
Responsible for building a loan portfolio of investment real estate by outreach to bankers and realtors, as well as building a team of business development representatives that can assist in lead generation
Northwest Bank Finance
VP, Business Banking Manager
12/2016 - 11/2021
Promoted into the market leadership role and was successful in increasing commercial and agricultural loan growth by developing/executing sales strategy, leading a team of 3 lenders (direct reports), and negotiating/closing loans for companies with up to 2,000 employees. Accountable for personal and team loan goal attainment, C-Suite relationship building and loan negotiations, prospecting strategy, loan approval, referral source development, and pricing decisions.
Iowa Lakes Community College Other
Adjunct Professor
8/2017 - 12/2018
Business Law
Bank Plus Finance
Community President
10/2013 - 12/2016
Recruited to increase loan portfolio growth ($2.25 million lending limit) in an extremely challenging time in the agricultural lending market due to declining commodity prices.

• Successfully navigated this difficult market and increased loan portfolio 77% from $9 million to $16 million.
• Negotiated and closed largest loan of $2.2 million with several others ranging from $1 million to $1.5 million.
Iowa Air National Guard Other
Staff Sergeant
4/2006 - 4/2012
Aircraft Hydraulic Systems Craftsman