TIMOTHY L. ALBRECHT
5101 MACARTHUR BLVD
NEW ORLEANS, LA 70131
(504) 810-7229
Email: timalbrecht8@gmail.com
SUMMARY
Thirty three years' of management and consulting experience, including 20 years in bank
operations management. Three (3) years cash management experience in a corporate setting.
Received Certified Cash Manager classification in 1994. Bank management experience includes
all areas of operations. Also experience in Bankcard Marketing and Bank Treasury Management
Operations and Sales.
Experience and Skills
Expertise in bank operations. Skills and extensive knowledge of all banking operation functions.
Utilization of detailed statistical analysis of operations and processes. Ability to develop detailed
recommendations based on analysis of current systems, resources and employee observations.
Recommendations are based on their own merits and with respect to the organization’s goals and
culture. I have the knowledge to enhance the effectiveness by maximizing current technologies
and introducing enhancements to current processes as well as recommending new technologies,
hardware or software upgrades, with the skill to negotiate the best price and receive the most
value for the money invested by the customer.
My Project Management skills are excellent, having managed multiple projects throughout my
career. Projects managed include the implementation of recommended process improvements,
managing installations of new software technologies as well as upgrades, and overseeing the
installation of new equipment or software systems insuring proper training and procedure
manuals. I have also successfully managed many conversion projects due to bank mergers and
acquisitions.
Additional skills include excellent verbal and written communications, adaptability and
flexibility with the ability to adapt to new clients and situations, advanced time management
skills, and the ability to respond to any client’s needs or requirements.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
RWC
2014 – 2015
Employed as a Project Manager for Zion’s Bank. Managed a major conversion of their current
core banking system to a centralized core banking system. This was the replacement of Shaw,
CLCs, ACLS, and the InfoPoint Suite to TCS BaNKS Core System. I was hired as the Deposit
FutureCore Project Manager. Duties included conducting meetings with resources, development
and deployment of the Project Plans and weekly Status Reports. Other duties were developing
reporting for risks and issues with mitigation, assigning resources to specific tasks and
monitoring progress. Reported to both the PMO and the FutureCore Project Owner/Sponsor.
Strategic Staffing Solutions (S3)
2012 - 2013
Employed as a Project Manager for Iberia Bank. Managed the Commercial Internet Banking
Project and the ACH PEP+ Project. Both were new systems purchased by Iberia Bank to be
incorporated into their existing systems. Responsibilities included scheduling and conducting
meetings, managing resources, cost evaluation, developing Project Plans and tracking
documentation. Reported to the Project Management Office and followed the standard
procedures established by the PMO.
Edge Services, Inc.
March 2010 – August 2011
Employed as a Project Manager for the PMO in a large conversion at BBVA Compass Bank
located in Birmingham, AL. BBVA Compass is an international financial organization.
Responsibilities were to manage conversion of Legacy Applications from Compass Bank to the
ALNOVA system utilized by BBVA internationally. Responsibilities included managing Legacy
Channel –‘Treasury/Payments Project and Legacy Loan Project. Duties included conducting
meetings with resources, development and deployment of the Project Plans and weekly Status
Reports. Other duties were developing reporting for risks and issues with mitigation, assigning
resources to specific tasks and monitoring progress. Reported to both the PMO and Department
Managers.
July 2008 – October 2009
Employed as a Project Manager for the merger of two large northeast banks (TD Banknorth and
Commerce Bank) that formed one of the 15 largest commercial banks in the United States with
$126 billion in assets. Successfully managed the conversion and integration of ACH Operations,
which included managing the development of accurate project management planning documents
and reporting including Project Definition Document (PDD), Risk and Contingency Reports,
Conversion Planning Report and all additional reporting as required by the client’s Project
Management Office (PMO). Developed and managed Project Plan and weekly Status Reports.
Conducted weekly meetings with required participants to coordinate and communicate status and
issues with the project. Reported the status of the project to the Operations Committee at their bi-
weekly meeting. Also was a member of various other project teams dealing with ACH and other
projects including IAT (International ACH Transactions) Conversion, which I managed for the
Business Line and Regulation E Process Improvement meetings resulting in recommendations to
improve the processes. Reported directly to both Operations Management and the Project
Management Office (IPMO).
A. W. St. Charles & Associates, Inc.
January 2007 – April 2007
The Project was located in London, England and involved recommendations for process
improvements for a Mortgage Operations Call Center at a London based bank.
Whitney National Bank 1999- Sept 2004
Vice President
Director of Processing Operations
Responsible for the management of various operations departments including Check Processing,
Proof, Statement Rendering, Lockbox Services, Remote Operations (Houston and Tampa),
Receipt & Dispatch and ATM Departments. Also responsible for Float Management. Project
Manager for equipment purchase and installation, 4 bank conversions due to mergers, software
installation of Lockbox at our Houston Remote Operations, relocation of our Houston site to new
facility with no interruption in service, installation of image based check-processing system at
our Tampa Remote Site, along with various upgrades to system and equipment. Worked with
development of new bank services including image bank statements for the internet, new ATM
product services, and cash management and check processing products for corporate customers.
Assistant Vice President
Process Transformation Department
Responsible for the analysis and implementation of process improvements for various
Operations Departments.
BANK ONE (formerly First Commerce Corporation) 1996 - 1999
Assistant Vice President
Project Manager/Deposit Accounting Manager
Responsible for the conversion of Deposit Regulatory functions from First Commerce
Corporation's system, including operations, to Bank One's system. Also served as Project
Manager while continuing responsibilities as Deposit Accounting Manager.
• Responsible for the supervision of three (3) exempt level supervisors. Departmental
responsibilities are Deposit Services, Statement Special Handling and Exception Item
Processing Departments.
• Functions include domestic and foreign check collections, large currency reporting, statement
rendering, signature verification, exception item processing, forgery/levies, escheat and
dormant accounts and special statement handling.
• Management duties include budgeting, cost control, reporting and staffing.
ENTERGY SERVICES, INC. 1993 - 1996
Senior Treasury Analyst
• Managed the daily cash flow for Entergy Corporation's operating companies including
Louisiana Power & Light, Arkansas Power & Light, New Orleans Public Service and
Mississippi Power & Light.
• Monitored receipts and disbursements and set daily cash position. Coordinated with the
Accounting Department general ledger posting of entries for the accurate and timely
recording to cash accounts.
• Also was responsible for management of bank relationships, including reviewing and
monitoring the account analysis statements.
HIBERNIA NATIONAL BANK 1989 - 1992
Section Manager - Operations Division
• Managed various departmental sections within the Operations Division including Check
Processing, ACH Operations and Bookkeeping.
• Responsible for meeting deadlines, supervising personnel, budgeting, cost control and
providing reporting for departmental and senior management. Also assisted Cash
Management in product sales and support.
• Served on committee to develop and support new products and services offered to both
corporate and individual customers.
BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD OF LOUISIANA 1987 - 1989
Claims Supervisor
Supervised and coordinated the workflow and production of various claims processing
departments.
• Developed reporting and recommendations for use by senior management in the decision
making process.
• Experience included managing the Coordination of Benefits (COB), Hospital Claims, HMO
Claims and the Federal Employee Program (FEP).
HIBERNIA NATIONAL BANK 1981 - 1987
Marketing Representative Card Services Division
Responsible for correspondence with agent financial institutions and merchant associations.
• Coordinated the installation of electronic authorization terminals. Prepared cost benefit
analyses on agent banks. Prepared proposals to large volume merchants and agent banks.
Electronic Banking Manager/Cash Management Department (formerly Fidelity National
Bank)
Departments included ATM, ACH, Bank-By-Mail and Data Entry.
• Also was responsible for the sales and service of the ATM Network and Automated Clearing
House (ACH) processing programs. Coordinated sales of Cash Management Services to
corporate customers. In addition, supervised the installation of ATMs at new locations.
EDUCATION
Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, LA
B.S., Management Administration, Minor in Marketing
Dean's List 1980
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND ACTIVITIES
Pulse ATM Network Operations Committee 2003 - 2005
Whitney National Bank Compliance Committee 2003 - 2005
Marketing Officer, Southern Clearinghouse Association 2003
President, Southern Clearinghouse Association 2001
Treasurer - Tall Timbers Homeowners Association, 2003
Project Manager, Bank One, for Regulatory conversion from First Commerce to Bank One
Member of the National Treasury Management Association (TMA)
Member of the local New Orleans Treasury Management Association (NOTMA)
Southern Financial Exchange Operations Committee
Southern Financial Exchange Marketing Committee
Board of Director - Blue Cross-and Blue Shield Credit Union 1988-1989
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Approved Work Visa to work in UK, 2007
Vice President, Whitney National Bank
Assistant Vice President, Whitney National Bank
Certified Regulation E Compliance Training
Certificate of Completion of PMP 40 Hour Course
Assistant Vice President, First National Bank of Commerce
Certified Cash Manager (CCM), 1994
Operations Officer, Hibernia National Bank, 1989 - 1992
Operations Officer, Fidelity National Bank, 1982 - 1986
COMPUTER SKILLS
Completed numerous company-sponsored classes on Microsoft Office Suite. This included
Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint products. Attended both Intermediate and Advanced
classes.
• Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows '98, Windows '95, Windows 3.1
and MS-DOS 6.22 Operating Systems
• Advanced skills with Lotus Notes and Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Microsoft Project, Visio and Microsoft Access. Also experience with Lotus SmartSuite.
• Experience with various Cash Management software including communications and bank
systems and software.
Vendor Experience
Fidelity, Vector, PEP+, Hogan, Various Lockbox Systems, Check Processing Systems, ATM
systems, Float Management Systems, and Pega Systems.
Also have experience working with various vendors on installations and upgrades to systems.
Southern Financial Exchange Marketing Committee
Board of Director - Blue Cross-and Blue Shield Credit Union 1988-1989
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS
Approved Work Visa to work in UK, 2007
Vice President, Whitney National Bank
Assistant Vice President, Whitney National Bank
Certified Regulation E Compliance Training
Certificate of Completion of PMP 40 Hour Course
Assistant Vice President, First National Bank of Commerce
Certified Cash Manager (CCM), 1994
Operations Officer, Hibernia National Bank, 1989 - 1992
Operations Officer, Fidelity National Bank, 1982 - 1986
COMPUTER SKILLS
Completed numerous company-sponsored classes on Microsoft Office Suite. This included
Word, Excel, Access and PowerPoint products. Attended both Intermediate and Advanced
classes.
• Windows Vista, Windows XP, Windows 2000, Windows '98, Windows '95, Windows 3.1
and MS-DOS 6.22 Operating Systems
• Advanced skills with Lotus Notes and Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint,
Microsoft Project, Visio and Microsoft Access. Also experience with Lotus SmartSuite.
• Experience with various Cash Management software including communications and bank
systems and software.
Vendor Experience
Fidelity, Vector, PEP+, Hogan, Various Lockbox Systems, Check Processing Systems, ATM
systems, Float Management Systems, and Pega Systems.
Also have experience working with various vendors on installations and upgrades to systems.