I serve as a Vice President and Education Relationship Officer at Kearny Bank, where my primary responsibility is to develop and maintain client relationship with education institutions. I proactively support and expand existing school relationships through various methods. With over twenty years of experience in the financial services industry, I began my career as a financial broker before transitioning into retail banking. Additionally, I possess expertise in commercial lending. My leadership in the financial industry has fostered a successful career characterized by integration of business objectives, transparent governance, and innovative thinking, resulting in exceptional market performance and record levels of customer and employee satisfaction. I have gained recognition within the industry for my ability to improve bank profitability and enhance team dynamics across the market by cultivating strong teams and establishing robust relationships with business partners. I provide a distinctive combination of executive insight, team principles, and customer engagement that has improved the productivity of financial organizations while enhancing the experiences of both customers and employees. My ability to achieve strong results spans various business sectors, which include retail banking, commercial lending, and both private and public educational institutions. I oversee all facets of the bank’s daily operations and actively participate in community outreach initiatives. Currently, I am expanding my knowledge in artificial intelligence and possess strong technical skills in business. Along with a solid understanding of the interpersonal skills necessary for effective project, and organizational management. Additionally, I remain engaged in mentoring and coaching youth sports, as well as contributing to the Regional Chamber of commerce to further develop my leadership and social skills.
My strategies and recommendations had led to a significant enhancement in both client satisfaction and company profitability. In my previous leadership positions as a Junior Broker, Financial Service Professional, into retail banking, I have significantly broadened my business insights and refined my decision-making prowess. My journey has been further enriched by obtaining a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and engaging in various training and leadership programs throughout my career, culminating in the recent completion of the prestigious “Leading in the Digital Era” Executive education at Harvard Business School. My diverse skill-set and practical experience have established me as a highly valued employee and a respected professional in the business community. As a devoted mother to my remarkable son Jerome, who is currently embarking on his journey as a freshman in a prestigious Biology program at college. He stands as my greatest achievement in life. The role of motherhood has instilled in me a remarkable resilience. Alongside an entrepreneurial and financial acumen that has propelled my growth over the past 18 years within the financial industry.
