165 Fremont Avenue 716-435-7784

West Seneca, NY 14224 msbrennan165@gmail.com

Michael Brennan

OBJECTIVE:
To obtain a position that will allow me to use my problem-solving expertise, my technical
proficiencies, and my well-proven communication abilities.

EMPLOYMENT:
M&T Bank
Finance – Systems Administrator Specialist II September 2016 - Present
• Supervisor of the daily technical and financial operations of the General Ledger ensuring
that the system runs properly and that the bank reports accurately.
• Contributor and leader of multiple Agile projects that automate General Ledger
functionality and streamline communications with other applications from all areas of the
bank.
• Application of analytical abilities with cost center maintenance and hierarchy structuring,
ensuring that the centers are represented properly on the ledger and that their respective
reports are set up correctly for bank-wide use.
• Constant usage of mainframe programming knowledge with extracting detailed reports
for analysts and interpreting the pulled data accordingly.
• Overseer of department performance and training with an emphasis on ensuring all staff
feels comfortable with the frequently-evolving nature of the system and its
communications with the rest of the bank.

M&T Bank
Indirect Lending - Operations Associate III April 2014 – September 2016
• Used leadership, communication skills, and a deep understanding of the systems of the
department to train new members and ensure their proficiency, earning a division-wide
award for my efforts in improving the onboarding process for Indirect Lending.
• Continual use of logic and critical thinking to help co-workers troubleshoot issues that
arise with daily systems as well as with questions concerning traditional banking
concepts.
• Frequently presented ideas and input to streamline tasks and help maintain a consistency
of rules and procedures for the department.

Best Buy
Lifestyles Sales Consultant May 2011- April 2014
• Assisted customers with finding solutions related to numerous forms of technology,
including new PC set-ups, networking issues, and hardware and software
troubleshooting.
• Certified to assist and sell in all departments due to versatility and the ability to learn
quickly.

EDUCATION:
University at Buffalo
Bachelor’s Degree in Communications
• GPA: 3.8 / 4.0
• Relevant Coursework: Computer Information Systems, Database Fundamentals,
COBOL Programming, RPG Programming, Introduction to Visual Basic, Graphic
Design, Digital Visual Arts