Avery Cocozziello

Avery Cocozziello, MBS, currently serves as the VP of Small Business Banking Underwriting Team at Live Oak Bank, where responsibilities include collaboration on substantial Small Business Administration and conventional loan projects. Previous roles at Live Oak Bank include AVP positions in Small Business Banking underwriting and credit underwriting, with a focus on managing a significant loan portfolio. Educational qualifications include a Master of Business and Science in Computer & Information Sciences with a specialization in User Experience Design from Rutgers University and a Bachelor's Degree in Finance, Accounting, and Economics from Elon University. Notable leadership experience includes serving as Student Body President at Elon University, overseeing a $650,000 budget and implementing improvements in student activity fee allocation. Additional experience spans internships in accounting, finance, and marketing, along with effective project management and relationship-building skills in diverse business environments.