TRACI J. HESS

Phd. Candidate, Accounting Information Systems, May, 1999. Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia.

M.S.Candidate, Accounting Information Systems, December, 1996. Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia. Honors: Faculty Scholarship.

B.S., Commerce, Concentration in Accounting, May 1988. University of Virginia, Charlottesville, Virginia, GPA-3.5. Honors: Omicron Delta Kappa, Dean's List (four semesters), Intermediate Honors, Lawn Resident, Raven Society, Walter Salley Accounting Award.

Certification: Certified Public Accountant, Commonwealth of Virginia, November 1988.

EXPERIENCE

Graduate Assistant, Accounting Department, Virginia Tech, Blacksburg, Virginia, August 1995-Present. Assisted professor in research efforts and in preparing course materials for graduate level AIS class.

Senior Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Valley Financial Corporation/Valley Bank, Roanoke, Virginia, August 1994-August 1995. Joined the holding company of Valley Bank, (in organization), shortly after the effective date of the initial public offering. As part of a four person management team, formulated a five year budget and strategic plan for the new bank. Analyzed, selected and supervised installation of account processing alternatives, platform systems, bank equipment and computer hardware and software. Processed and reported all financial activity for the holding company during the organizational phase. Managed accounting, data processing, personnel and compliance functions. Reported financial results to the Board of Directors.

Senior Vice President and Treasurer, Bank of Hampton Roads, Chesapeake, Virginia, May 1990-July 1994. During four year tenure, the Bank grew from $35 to $104 million in assets and from two to nine branches. Managed accounting, branch administration, data processing, personnel, compliance and marketing functions. Supervised over 55 employees including 14 bank officers. Formulated five year strategic plan and corresponding budgets. Coordinated conversion of item processing function to a reader/sorter environment. Presented financial reports to the Board of Directors and shareholders. Analyzed, contracted and supervised the purchase of the deposits and assets of a $14 million failed bank from the FDIC and the acquisition of a $15 million community bank through an exchange of stock. Prepared regulatory applications, recommended capital expenditures and coordinated staffing for five branch offices.

Senior Accountant, Ernst & Young, LLC, Norfolk, Virginia, May 1988-May 1990, May 1987-August 1987. Supervised staff accountants and audited a variety of businesses, concentrating in financial institutions. Received specialized training in bank auditing.

SKILLS

Working knowledge of ITI Financial Services Industry Software, WordPerfect, Lotus 123, Microsoft Word, Excel and Access. Currently receiving instruction in C++ and Object Oriented Systems Developement.

PERSONAL

Roanoke Valley Choral Society, 1994-1995. Member of 120 voice choral ensemble performing three concerts per season with the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra.

Kiwanis Club of Chesapeake, 1990-1994. Treasurer and 1995 Vice President-elect. Outstanding Service Award 1991-1993. Kiwanis Club of Roanoke, 1995.

Chesapeake Jubilee, 1991-1994. Public Relations Chairman-1993 and 1994, and Entertainment Chairman-1991 and 1992, (for Chamber of Commerce three day, outdoor event).

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