Diamond Dilworth
Richmond
Summary
Strategic business operations and financial management professional with expertise in administering federally funded grant programs. Led budget oversight and expenditure monitoring while ensuring regulatory compliance. Developed efficient systems and strengthened internal controls, with advanced skills in Microsoft Excel for financial reporting and data analysis.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Vice President, Community Development
RVA Financial Federal Credit Union
Richmond
05.2025 - Current
- Administered more than $4 million in federally funded grant programs, overseeing budgets, expenditures, documentation, and reporting to ensure compliance with grant requirements and organizational policies.
- Monitored grant expenditures, reconciled financial activity, and maintained supporting documentation, ensuring fiscal accountability and enhancing audit readiness.
- Coordinated with internal departments and external vendors to facilitate grant-funded initiatives, streamline operational needs, and ensure timely project implementation.
- Partnered with executive leadership on budget planning, resource allocation, and financial oversight for strategic initiatives.
- Reviewed purchase requests, invoices, and expense documentation to verify compliance with approved budgets, funding requirements, and internal policies before payment or reimbursement.
- Developed and implemented operational procedures that improved consistency, accountability, and strengthened internal controls across grant-funded programs.
- Prepared executive reports and analyzed financial and operational data to support leadership decision-making and program oversight.
- Leveraged advanced Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, XLOOKUP, VLOOKUP, and custom formulas, to streamline reporting, improve data accuracy, and monitor program performance.
Lending Supervisor
RVA Financial Federal Credit Union
Richmond
01.2023 - 05.2025
- Oversaw daily lending operations while ensuring compliance with internal policies, regulatory requirements, and established quality standards.
- Reviewed loan documentation and operational reports, ensuring accuracy and compliance with quality standards.
- Reconciled operational reports and monitored workflow performance, identifying opportunities to enhance efficiency and strengthen internal controls.
- Trained employees on lending procedures, compliance requirements, and operational standards.
- Collaborated with departments to resolve operational issues, fostering continuous process improvement.
Universal Associate III
RVA Financial Federal Credit Union
Richmond
10.2019 - 01.2023
- Assisted members with consumer lending and deposit products, enhancing operational accuracy and ensuring thorough documentation compliance.
- Processed consumer financial transactions, ensuring compliance with banking regulations and internal controls to mitigate risks.
- Balanced daily cash operations, completed account reconciliations, and maintained accurate financial records.
- Maintained complete, organized, and accurate financial documentation to support internal audits and facilitate seamless review processes.
Relationship Banker
Capital One Bank
Suitland
04.2014 - 10.2016
- Assisted customers with consumer banking products, delivering exceptional service and ensuring adherence to regulatory guidelines.
- Managed daily banking operations to ensure compliance with banking regulations and internal procedures, enhancing customer trust.
- Balanced cash operations and maintained accurate financial records to support operational controls and reduce discrepancies.
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Longwood University
Farmville, VABachelor of Arts - Psychology
Norfolk State University
Norfolk, VASkills
- Federal grant compliance
- Budget administration and tracking
- Grant management
- Financial reporting and analysis
- Operational management
- Internal controls and audit support
- Policy and procedure development
- Vendor coordination
- Process improvement
- Cross-functional leadership
- Operational Management skills
- Cross-Functional Leadership proficiency
- Project coordination
- Data analysis
- Strategic planning
- Attention to detail
- Effective communication
Timeline
Assistant Vice President, Community Development
RVA Financial Federal Credit Union
05.2025 - Current
Lending Supervisor
RVA Financial Federal Credit Union
01.2023 - 05.2025
Universal Associate III
RVA Financial Federal Credit Union
10.2019 - 01.2023
Relationship Banker
Capital One Bank
04.2014 - 10.2016
Master of Business Administration -
Longwood University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
Norfolk State University