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Summary

A Salesforce consultant with a unique blend of financial industry expertise, technical skills, and Salesforce product knowledge. Leveraging a background as a certified financial planner and wealth management advisor, I bridge the gap between business and technology to design and deliver high-impact Industry and Sales/Service Cloud solutions. Proven track record of successful Financial Services Cloud (FSC) implementations, driving value for clients through enhanced efficiency, regulatory compliance, and data-driven insights. Personable. Professional. Punctual. 

Professional Experience

April 2024 Present

Consultant - Financial Services

Coastal, Palm Coast, FL
  • Acting as lead QA tester on an enterprise solution designed to create a loan origination system within Salesforce
  • Ensuring best practices in regards to solution design and overall org schema  Salesforce Financial Services Cloud are adhered to.
  • Surfacing potential issues in long term solution viability to principal Technical Architect. 
  • Acting as liason between Coastal's development team and the client's own QA team. 
Jan 2023Feb 2024

UX Manager & Functional Consultant

Arcus Partners, Philadelphia, PA
  • Led requirements gathering and solution design for multiple FSC implementations, mapping client needs to platform capabilities and identifying customization opportunities
  • Architected and implemented complex integrations between FSC and external financial systems, optimizing data flows and ensuring seamless interoperability
  • Designed and extended FSC data models to accommodate client-specific requirements, enabling efficient management of financial accounts, securities, and transactions
  • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and execute comprehensive testing and deployment strategies, ensuring successful and timely FSC rollouts
  • Provided trusted guidance and expertise to clients throughout the project lifecycle, driving adoption, managing risks, and delivering measurable business value
Oct 2021Dec 2022

Health-Related Career Break

Leave of Absence, Denver, CO
  • Successfully overcame a significant health challenge, demonstrating resilience & determination throughout the treatment and the resulting recovery process.
  • Utilized this period to focus on personal well-being, self-reflection, and developing a deeper appreciation for work-life balance and the importance of health.
  • Developed a deep passion in supporting others facing similar challenges; actively involved in fundraising and awareness initiatives for the American Cancer Society.
March 2021Oct 2021

Salesforce Administrator

SigFig, San Francisco, CA
  • Spearheaded Salesforce optimization initiatives, implementing custom workflows and automations to streamline key business processes and improve operational efficiency.
  • Designed and delivered end-user training programs and documentation, driving Salesforce adoption and empowering users to leverage the platform effectively.
  • Collaborated with stakeholders across the organization to identify and prioritize enhancements, managing a pipeline of Salesforce projects and ensuring alignment with business objectives.
Feb 2020March 2021

Senior CRM Consultant

Atredies Advisor Solutions, Austin, TX
  • Rapidly advanced to Principal Consultant, overseeing the wealth management sector and upholding high standards among a team of consultants and developers.
  • Excelled in a dual role, combining sales engineering with business analysis to identify and engage potential wealth management firms seeking expert consulting, app development, and platform reseller services.
  • Played a pivotal role in guiding wealth management firms through the tech maze, helping them choose the right CRM—be it industry-specific options like Wealthbox and Redtail or customizable platforms like Salesforce and MS Dynamics.
Jan 2018Feb 2020

Financial Advisor - Services & Operations

The Goff Financial Group, Houston, TX
  • Provided comprehensive financial planning and wealth management services to high-net-worth individuals and families, driving client satisfaction and portfolio growth
  • Migrated to Salesforce and utilized the platform to optimize client onboarding, relationship management, and service delivery processes, resulting in a 25% increase in operational efficiency
  • Developed and implemented a data-driven approach to client segmentation and targeted outreach, improving client retention and uncovering new business opportunities
Aug 2016Jan 2018

Business Operations Analyst

Crédit Agricole CIB, Houston, TX
  • Conducted in-depth analysis of operational data using advanced visualization tools like PowerBI and Tableau, identifying areas for cost optimization and process improvement.
  • Utilized Salesforce to generate reports and gather information to create a comprehensive client matrix, enabling better client segmentation and targeted outreach strategies.
  • Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills by taking swift action to address a critical infrastructure failure caused by an external IT team, working tirelessly to restore operations and maintain business continuity.
May 2009June 2011

Vice President - Brokerage Services Ops

Wells Fargo, New York, NY
  • Supervised  the integration of the securities transaction reconciliation process within Salesforce, enabling seamless data flow and enhancing visibility into client transactions
  • Continuously evaluated and optimized operational processes related to securities transactions, identifying opportunities for automation, efficiency gains, and risk mitigation
  • Ensured compliance with all relevant securities regulations and internal policies, maintaining a robust control environment and collaborating with compliance teams

Education

Jan 2024Anticipating 2027

Master of Data Science

Rice University

Academic Interests: Machine Learning & Neural Networks

Sept 2012May 2016

Bachelors of Information Science

Silver Lake College

Minor in Business Management

Skills

Financial Services Domain Expertise
  • Securities Trading & Settlement/Reconciliation Processes
  • Clearing and Depository Operations (NSCC, DTC)
  • Automated Customer Account Transfer Service (ACAT)
  • Automated Clearing House (ACH) Transactions
  • Integration with Custodian Bank Platform APIs
  • Regulatory Compliance
    • Financial Industry Regulatory Compliance (SEC, FINRA, NSCC, DTC)
    • Anti-Money Laundering Act (AML)
    • Know Your Customer (KYC)
    • Financial Data Privacy and Security Regulations (GLBA, GDPR)
Salesforce Solution Engineering
  • Solution Architecture & Design
  • Scope Definition & Management
  • Risk Assessment & Mitigation
  • Stakeholder Engagement & Communication
  • ERD Diagramming (Lucidchart)
  • User Training & Adoption Strategies
  • Event Monitoring & Usage Analysis
Salesforce Data Architecture & Management
  • Data Modeling & Architecture
  • Data Quality Assurance
  • Data Migration & ETL Processes
    • Internal ETL Tools: Data Pipelines, Data Processing Engine, Etc.
    • External ETL Tools: Talend, Informatica & Tableau Data Prep
  • Datalakes: Snowflake, AWS, Google BigData
  • Data Visualization: Tableau, CRM Analytics, Power BI
Salesforce UI/UX Design
  • User-Centric Design Principles
  • Discovery Framework & Assessments
  • Omnistudio: Flex Cards & Omniscripts
  • Lightning Web Components (LWC)
  • Experience Cloud Solutions
Salesforce DevOps & Dev Methodologies
  • Org & Package Dev Models
  • Salesforce DX & CLI
  • Change Sets & Deployment Management
  • Source & Version Control (Git)
Salesforce Development
  • Visualforce Pages
  • Programing Languages 
    • Apex
    • SOQL/SQL
    • Python
    • JS

Certifications

  • Salesforce Certified Administrator
  • Salesforce Certified Platform App Builder
  • Salesforce Certified Sales Cloud Consultant
  • Salesforce Certified Business Analyst
  • Certified Financial Planner (CFP)