Rob Wickord

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About Rob Wickord

Degreed professional with 15+ years of experience in Accounting & Finance, Operations, Business Development, Real Estate, Banking, Lending and Human Resources, specializing in maximizing business processes and empowering staff. Accounting | Operations | Real Estate | Lending Email: rwickord@gmail.com Expert in business operations and finance, preparing and managing large and complex budgets. Strong leader who empowers and develops staff and peers. CORE COMPETENCIES • Accounting & Finance • Operations • Leadership & Management • Strategic Planning • Commercial Lending & Underwriting • Risk & Compliance • Business Management • Policy and Procedures • Internal Controls • Project Management • Commercial Real Estate • Credit Review ACCOMPLISHMENTS Successfully managed large investment and loan portfolio for two regional districts, exceeding all objectives. Managed staff of 15 in accounting, HR, IT and operations. Led initiative to develop strategic planning sessions in order to create 1, 3 and 5 year plans Partnered with executive team to successfully position company for sale Quickly learned new roles in various industries using my indepth experience in business and operations Implemented new policies and structure in order to increase efficiency Managed loan portfolios in order to maximize best practices of products Managed complete reorganization of policies and procedures, ensuring all internal controls were in place Trusted advisor with C-level executives Constantly sought ways to reduce expenses without hurting performance of the team Mentored and cross-trained direct reports, empowering them to be part of the team Managed staff in multiple locations and departments as well as supported other departments Recruited, hired, onboarded and trained new employees Lead special projects at the request of the CEO