Ben Herrin Email & Phone Number

Springfield, Tennessee, United States

Anaheim, California

Manage and coordinate the activities of 5 Purchasing Agents engaged in the procurement of various construction material, commodities, rentals, and sub-contractors. Knowledge in mechanical piping, sheet metal, and plumbing procurement. Oversee all inventory, fixed assets, general ledger, and safety procurement.

Anaheim, California

Procurement for an extensive range of material including: 3 to 4 million + annually of domestic and imported sheet metal, stainless steel, steel pipe and copper tube. I was also involved with procuring manufacturing equipment, consumables, hardware, tools, and safety equipment.

As a Credit Analyst I review applications and compile information to determine credit worthiness of prospective customers. I set up new accounts in multiple systems for our different Strategic Business Units. For existing customers, I review weekly A/R reports to prioritize collection attempts on delinquent customers. Achievements & Duties• Help Streamline new customer application process, decreasing turnaround time by 1-2 days.• Proficient in MAS (DM2), AS400, and Trinium (Advent).• Run Dun and Bradstreet and Experian credit reports on prospective customers.• Run business checks in multiple states to ensure corporations and LLC’s are still active.• Verify customer resale certificates with the State Board of Equalization for resale customers.• Send out Verification of Deposit/Bank Rating requests on potential customers.• Prepare payment plans and send out demand letters to delinquent customers.• Operational Excellence Award (2010). Recognized for learning new mechanics and procedures for processing new business while maintaining routine workload. • Driven to Succeed Award (2013). Awarded for going above and beyond in conversion clean-up effort.

As an Underwriter I reviewed, analyzed, and underwrote loans for home mortgages to ensure soundness, business value and compliance with company and investor guidelines. Communicated status of all loan decisions to appropriate parties in a timely manner and worked very closely with Loan Officers and Loan Processors. Achievements & Duties• Reviewed Uniform Residential Loan Applications (1003) to ensure completion and to rule out potential fraud.• Reviewed and analyzed income docs, tri-merge credit reports, and home appraisal reports.• Maintained a critical error percentage of 15% or less.• Achieved Level 1 Delegated Underwriting Certificate.• Achieved Level 2 Delegated Underwriting Certificate.• Certified to sign off on loan amounts up to$700,000• Certification by the Mortgage Bankers Association for the completion of Tax Return Basics and Tax Return Analysis web courses.

As a loan consultant I was responsible for performing a high level of outbound and inbound phone calls to potential customers. By maintaining strong customer focus I was able to build a personal rapport and develop a trusting relationship with customers. I also conducted interviews with customers to assist in the selection of potential loan programs. Once a loan program was selected I was responsible for set up and processing of the file. I was also responsible for preparing the files for closing in a timely manner. Achievements & Duties• Originated mortgages for home purchases and refinance.• Assembled all required documentation for processing and underwriting on each transaction.• Reviewed credit history, income, length of employment and seasoning of home.• Assisted borrower in locating required documents.• Ordered and reviewed appraisals.• Submitted completed loan to funding.• Obtained California Real Estate License.

As a project engineer I worked closely with project managers to build relationships with General Contractors in order to obtain invitations to bid on commercial HVAC construction projects. Achievements & Duties• Estimated and bid commercial HVAC projects.• Kept accurate and organized tracking logs, submittals and purchase orders.• Assisted in coordinating field labor to ensure timely completion of construction.• Pulled county permits.• Performed on-site job walks in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino Counties.

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