Pearl Design is known for creating beautifully stylish spaces, each of which tell their own uniquestories. Based in Houston, Texas, but reimagining spaces across the country, Alecia is an award-winningInterior Designer and principal of Pearl Design Interiors. She have earned the distinctions of being named as one of the Top 20 African American Designers in the country, Houston’s Top 10 Interior Designers by Decorilla and Best Of The Best By Houston Chronicle. Pearl Design Interiors projects have been featured in Modern Luxury Magazine, Veranda Magazine, Houston Chronicle, and on various interior design websites. Our design philosophy is simple. We believe great design begins with a solid concept.We masterfully blend bold statements with quiet details, adorned with a touch of glitz todeliver luxury and livable interiors. At the commencement of each of our projects, weidentify our clients’ needs and personality to develop a custom design that delivers functionand brings their vision to life. We have designed and worked on projects acrossthe country, including luxury penthouse suites, sophisticated high-rise residences, glamorousresidential homes and beautiful and functional commercial spaces. Our clientele ranges fromprofessional sports figures and executives to commercial and hospitality companies,

Realtor

In this position I was responsible for recognizing department needs/gaps and develop solutions. Directly supervised and managed a team of 10 ten Business Banking Administrators. Provided tools and training for policies/procedures and facilitate training opportunities for staff. Assisted with implementing role definition and team work with Business Banking Officers and Business Banking Administrators. Worked with BB Officer to insure service expectations are being met by BB Administrative Staff. Structured and conducted monthly staff meetings. Was responsible for submitting and tracking requisitions based on Trade Area needs, communicating new hire offer, start date, training schedule, and on-boarding for BB Administrators and BB Officer. Monitored time sheets, vacation, and sick days for Trade Area Staff. Performed annual reviews. Monitored production and exception reports. Performed compliance audits.

• In this position I provided administrative support to the Business Banking Trade Area Manager, Loan Officers, and Account Administrators• Ensured regulatory compliance standards are met• Coordinated and identified customer needs, loan requirements and documentation requirements for multiple departments within the bank • Approved overdrafts and processed wires• Resolved staff and customer problems• Assisted loan officers with research and submission of new loans and renewals, order and coordinate required documentation, and prepare packages for submission to underwriting department• Cleared and monitored status of all past dues and exceptions for loans• Ensured new accounts and loan payments/deposits are processed accurately and timely• Prepared and reviewed various reports for Trade Area Manager• Assisted TAM with preparing and monitoring Trade Area budget and special projects• Coordinated and assisted with construction draw• Processed new hire paperwork, submitted time sheet for department and monitor sick/personal and vacation days• Trained and mentored new hires• Attended loan closings

• Under limited supervision, loan closer.• Assisted Commercial Loan Officer to ensure items needing immediate attention is handled.• Responsible for requesting loan documents, reviewing them for accuracy, and scheduling closings.• Ordered and reviewed appraisals, surveys, and flood determinations.• Processed new loan set up.• Disbursed loan proceeds, payments, and wire transfers.• Initiated and received calls to and from customers, attorneys, and title companies to request data and/or expedite problem resolution.• Opened and monitored Personal/Commercial checking accounts and CD's.• Monitored daily NSF's and overdrafts.• Prepared Officer Performance Reports.• Responsible for reviewing daily, weekly, and monthly reports.• Reconciled general ledger accounts daily.• Performed administrative duties - typing, filing, copying, scheduling meetings/luncheons, travel arrangements, ordering office supplies.• Trained new employees.

• Processed Commercial and SBA new loan setup.• Reviewed loan documents and supporting documents for accuracy.• Performed post close audit.• Reconciled new loan general ledger account.• Disbursed loan proceeds, payoffs, and wires transfers.• Filed UCC's and liens.

• Reconciled mortgage and escrow general accounts.• Disbursed escrow funds for property taxes and insurance.• Processed payoffs.• Monitored property taxes, hazard, and flood insurance for escrow and non-escrow accounts.• Purchased force place hazard and flood insurance.• Processed new and refinanced mortgage loans.• Performed audit on all mortgage loans.• Prepared loan documents for new and refinanced mortgage loans.• Requested flood determinations, appraisals, and surveys.• Initiated and receive calls to and from customers, attorneys, and title companies to request data and/or expedite problem resolution.• Performed loan closer duties.