Timothy Houston

Extensive experience managing complex programs consisting of multiple projects to drive innovation in business processes and create customer focused solutions. Adept at using system development methodologies, building strong relationships and leading cross-functional, geographically disbursed project teams in highly matrixed organizations. Exceptional problem-solver with ability to analyze and evaluate complex ideas and data. STRENGTHS:≪ Management & Leadership - Managed project teams of 6-10 people and worked cross functionally with 50+ stakeholders≪ Full Cycle Project Management≪ Strong Cost Controls and Vendor Management - Adept at budgeting large ($20+M) projects and managing vendor and consultant costs≪ Customer Focused≪ Compliance/Banking/Risk Management Depth≪ Strategic Planning≪ Financial AnalysisACCOMPLISHMENTS:≪ Led effort to reengineer Federal Reserve transaction processing for U.S. Treasury≪ Directed the development of a multi-year technology project to concentrate deposits held at financial institutions to the U.S. Treasury’s account resulting in greater efficiencies and $7 million annual expense reduction. ≪ Led workgroups focused on a wide ranging strategic policy and operational initiatives including the implications on financial services of paying interest on reserve balances, ERP consolidation, internal control framework over financial reporting and enterprise risk management.