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DANA FREDERICK BLICKWEDEL
930-A Russell Street Nashville, TN 37206 (610) 220-6031 dfblick@yahoo.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
VISION | LEADERSHIP | INTEGRITY
A proven leader that translates business strategies into maximum returns commensurate with the best
interest of stakeholders, clients, team members, and executive level management. An expert in leading
cross-functional teams to achieve operational efficiencies and improved financial analytics. An articulate
communicator able to convey complex business issues up and down the organizational structure to gain
consensus on solutions. Dedicated to maintaining a reputation built on quality, service, and
uncompromising ethics.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
 Strategic / Tactical Planning  Market/Capital Risk  Regulatory Compliance
 Project /Change  Operations Management  Data Governance
Management
 Initiative Implementation  Relationship Management  Process Improvement
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Senior Business Consultant 2005 - 2010
The World Bank, Washington DC (2009-2010)
Developed a multi-phased Market Risk measurement strategy to address process improvements and
enhanced market risk analytics. Collaborated with internal World Bank consultants to document current
market risk compilation processes. Provided project management leadership and analytic expertise in
delivering a significant market risk model upgrade to the analytic team.
• Managed vendor relationship in delivering a market risk model upgrade.
• Developed project management methodologies, communication protocols, and introduced best practices
for change control monitoring.
Achievements:
• Negotiated organizational challenges to identify numerous areas for improved process, control, and
analysis providing management clarity on necessary actions to address gaps.
• Drafted detailed project plans, issue tracking logs, analytic variance tracking logs, and version control
logs to facilitating a better communicated and understood migration of the model onto a new platform
• Developed ad hoc models to validated results in both the current environment and target environment
reducing speculation around accuracy.
• Formulated a conceptual organizational structure to clarify roles, reducing redundancies of efforts and
confusion on responsibilities.
• Coordinated discussions between the World Bank the market risk model vendor (QRM) to resolve issues,
identify best modeling practices, and determine best approaches to migrate to the newest release of the
model.
• Reviewed and signed off on analytic comparisons conducted by World Bank staff
FHLB-NY, New York, NY -Subcontracted Through TEKsystems (2007-2008)
Worked with the Executive Operations Committee (C-Level) to implement an enterprise wide Data
Governance program improving the delivery of key organizational efforts dependent upon the quality,
accuracy, and timeliness of available business data. Provided the Operation Risk Executive with an
approach to meet regulatory requirements in developing a model validation process for the Bank’s various
forecasting and trading models.

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Achievements:
• Collaborated in developing and delivering a sales presentation to C-Level management landing the
contract for the engagement. Negotiated SOWs and engagement budget accepted by the FHLB-NY.
• Provided the Executive Operations Committee an initial assessment of current data constraints, and a
strategic approach tied to business objectives improving the data environment.
• Built strong relationships with key executives ensuring the successful implementation of the program.
• Built cooperation among diverse business lines to take ownership of the Data Governance process
providing stronger prioritization and resolution of data related business issues.
• Directed FHLB-NY staff in delivering tools and processes for Data Governance Program and in
validating market risk and forecasting models increasing accountability.
• Identified opportunities to improve modeling processes and results to meet regulatory requirements.
FHLB-PGH, Pittsburgh, PA - Subcontracted Through TEKsystems (2005-2006)
Accountable to the Chief Risk Officer for the implementation of the QRM market risk platform improving
the organization’s ability to evaluate Market Risk, RBC, and Net Interest Income Simulation to meet
regulatory requirements. Reviewed workplans and status reports delivered to the Executive Management
Committee and BOD. Managed 6 internal resources to calibrate complex financial instruments in gaining
regulatory approval for the model’ adoption.
Achievements:
• Implemented a data quality process fast tracking the delivery of ‘clean’ data to minimize data issues and
allow for the quicker build-out of the market risk platform.
• Delivered the market risk platform into production meeting tight timelines and regulatory approval.
Bank of America- Charlotte, NC - San Francisco, CA - London 1986 - 2005
Vice President / Senior Change Manager / Finance Risk Manager
Previously responsible for a variety of Corporate Treasury, Cash Management, Change Management, and
Analytic Manager roles. Coordinated and led a variety of enterprise wide initiatives across LOBs providing
seamless transitions and implementations. Worked with all levels of management to develop business
objectives, strategic approaches, and tactical plans to support enterprise goals. Managed diverse groups to
achieve financial goals.
Achievements:
• Delivered a daily forecasting process to enhance trading decisions on the bank’s traded portfolio.
• Provided leadership on several merger integration efforts meeting timelines and budgets.
EDUCATION
M.A. International Economics & Diplomacy
Patterson School of International Commerce and Diplomacy University of Kentucky - Lexington, KY
B.A. Economics & Political Science
University of Richmond - Richmond, VA
VOLUNTEER WORK
Tennessee Association of Craft Artists (TACA) - Finance Committee
George C. Marshall Center, Synthetic Environments for National Security Estimates [SENSE ], January
2000, Sarajevo, Bosnia-Herzegovina.
Financial Volunteer Corps