Abir C.

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About Abir C.

An adaptive leader and experienced professional with demonstrated strengths in bank supervision and higher education. RISK MANAGEMENT | PROJECT MANAGEMENT • A risk professional with broad experience in leading high performing teams, establishing structures for managing risk, implementing and transitioning risk management activities within a variety of small, medium and large financial institutions to support strategic initiatives, change management, as well as meeting regulatory requirements for testing and compliance. • Supervision and Regulatory experience in Safety and Soundness examinations across various risk stripes with the Federal Reserve, FDIC and SBA. • Leadership experience with high performing cross functional teams to coordinate and implement effective departmental strategies and risk initiatives for several employers to either meet regulatory requirements or, to increase the effectiveness or productivity of programs within the organization. • Actively involved in coaching and training peers and reports as assigned by management to maximize performance and productivity to maintain team capabilities. • Excellent communication skills as a trusted advisor in a dynamic market and regulatory environment. • Practical board level experience with full exposure to the range of board functions including sub-committees. HIGHER EDUCATION • Associate Adjunct Professor at the Graduate School at Valparaiso University, with teaching experience in two graduate programs. International teaching experience at Solbridge International School of Business, South Korea. • Program Director, with administrative duties for managing and assisting with admissions and academic program support for students and assisting the Dean with other program tasks. • Assessment Center Coordinator for the School of Business, responsible for planning and coordinating all curricular strategies for the Assessment Center to measure cognitive and behavioral traits for students to support leadership development. ADDITIONAL TIDBITS ABOUT ME: • I'm very analytical, detail oriented, and driven by excellence. Noted as being dependable, flexible and someone who gets the job done. My strengths include problem solving, critical thinking, persuasive communications and interpersonal skills. • An avid globetrotter with extensive travel experience. • When I'm not crunching numbers or creating course outlines, I can be found nurturing my green thumb or volunteering for a cause that’s close to my heart.