MARK W.

VALENTI
20 TED'S COURT
CHESHIRE, CT 06410
(203) 272-3556

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

* Extensive background in corporate management and finance including oversight o

f MIS, legal, government relations, human resources, budgeting, accounting, loan
guarantee, loan servicing, lending, secondary market, collections, internal aud
it, media and public relations, sales and marketing, early college planning, tra
ining and customer relations.
* Skilled in the development of business plans, development of products and serv
ices, financial statement preparation, financing, auditing, union negotiations,
and management.
* Master of Science in Accounting 1976; Certified Public Accountant 1978.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PRESIDENT
1992 - 2009
Connecticut Student Loan Foundation Rocky Hill, Connecticut

Restructured a multi-million dollar company leading to an increase in the fu

nd balance after more than five years of losses. Improved awareness and importa
nce of customer service and redesigned product delivery systems. Increased mark
eting level to increase product awareness and services.
* Established a student loan lending program and obtained financing vehicles for
lending and secondary market activities.
* Implemented a federal and alternative loan origination program and improved cu
stomer options to increase loan volume, portfolio size, and profitability.
* Established a non-profit corporation to provide scholarships to college studen
ts.
* Established a low interest loan program for disadvantaged students living in t
he area of Hartford, CT.
* Worked with industry partners to improve company position in the marketplace.
* Work with senior management staff to refine budget process and accounting syst
ems. Assets exceed $700 million with revenues in excess of $50 million.
* Maintain contact with high level government officials, union officials, bankin
g executives, post-secondary educational institution officials, trade organizati
ons and industry partners.
* Extensive contract negotiations, including AFL-CIO which has been decertified
by employees.

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EXECUTIVE VICE PRESIDENT 1978 - 1992
Connecticut Student Loan Foundation Rocky Hill, Connecticut
Managed development, growth, and reorganization of multi-million dollar company
employing more than 175 people. Directed major contract negotiations interactin
g extensively with attorneys, bankers, federal and state officials, union repres
entatives and financial aid administrators. Oversight of development and updati
ng of control procedures. Established an internal audit function. Created fram
ework for management monitoring. Guided development of an automated operation i
ncluding supervision of MIS staff.
* Established a student loan secondary market.
* Established new revenue producing services, building the portfolio of loan ser
vicing which generated nearly 40% of operating revenue.
* Established and refined financial reporting, budgeting and cost accounting sys
tems.
* Worked with an annual operating budget exceeding $9 million, and a collections
/reinsurance budget of $35 million+.
* Served as president during periods of extended illness of president.
ACCOUNTS EXAMINER/AUDITOR-Department of Community Affairs 1974 - 1978
State of Connecticut Hartford, Connecticut
Supervised and performed compliance and financial audits of public housing autho
rities, human resource programs and day care programs funded by the state. Prep
ared formal reports, comments and recommendations to management groups and direc
tors.
INVESTIGATOR-Department of Finance & Control
1973 - 1974
State of Connecticut East Hartford, Connecticut
Communicated with individuals and legal representatives to resolve financial, pe
rsonal and sensitive problems.
RELATED EXPERIENCE
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT
Self-employed East Windsor, Connecticut
Established small accounting practice offering auditing, financial statement pre
paration, management advisory, and business plan development services.
EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
MASTER OF SCIENCE - Accounting 1976
University of Hartford, West Hartford, Connecticut
BACHELOR OF ARTS - Education 1971
University of Connecticut, Storrs, Connecticut
CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANT - State of Connecticut - 1978
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PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Past and Present
American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA)
Connecticut Society of Certified Public Accountants (CSCPA)
Committees:
Legislative Committee
Industry & Government Committee
Connecticut Association of Professional Financial Aid Administrators
Connecticut Sports Foundation Against Cancer Board of Directors
Eastern Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
Education Finance Council Board of Directors
National Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators
National Student Clearinghouse Board of Directors
Various Committees
Positions Held:
Vice Chairman, Board of Directors
Chairman, Finance and Audit Committee
National Council of Higher Education Loan Programs
Various Committees
Positions Held:
Chairman, Board of Directors
Treasurer, Board of Directors
Chairman, Interstate Banking Committee
Rocky Hill Education Foundation Board of Directors, Rocky Hill, CT
Rocky Hill Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors, Rocky Hill, CT
Rocky Hill Chamber Member of the Year - 2004
Student Loan Servicing Alliance
Vincent J. Maiocco Scholarship Fund, Inc. - Founder & Board of Directors
Positions Held:
President
Secretary
Treasurer

References & Further Data Available Upon Request