Brian Cochran Email & Phone Number

Scottsdale, Arizona, United States

As a Field Program Manager, I oversee the development and management of Seed Company Bible translation projects in Anglophone West Africa, working in cooperation with field personnel and other partnering organizations.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Portland, Oregon Area

- Recruited to rejoin the company in newly created consulting role; oversee management of remaining portfolio properties and direct disposition of a multimillion-dollar asset portfolio.- Asked to remain with the bank as Builder Services Loan Officer; cultivate relationships with builders/developers, assist builders with marketing/sales strategies, and originate mortgages for purchasers of builders’ inventories. - Managed sale of ~$35 million portfolio of properties across 3 states. Worked with realtors to list, show, and market properties and gain cooperation of builders involved in legal proceedings.- Minimized portfolio loss exposure by reviewing asset valuations and directing negotiations on asset sales.

• Managed origination of construction, land acquisition and real estate development loans across 3-state region.• Cultivated loyal relationships with 25+ builders; key in driving loan production from $5 million to $85 million.• Secured profit margins above company average, resulting in consistent ranking as the most profitable branch out of 12 in the company. Leveraged strong customer relationships and outstanding service levels. • Developed and implemented marketing strategies and programs that generated new builder relationships.• Minimized risk by analyzing financial statements and preparing reports for underwriting approval. • Recognized as top-producing loan officer with President's Club Award for 6 consecutive years.• Promoted to Vice President in 2007 with plans in place to open and run an additional branch; the economic downturn necessitated a strategy shift, and instead led effort to restore financial stability by negotiating sale of REO assets.

• Evaluated financial condition of contractor companies, analyzed financial statements, completed risk assessments and generated new surety bond revenue.• Developed and managed relationships with existing clients; acquired new clients.• Conducted site visits to verify contractor operations to ensure accuracy of information, protecting revenue stream.

• Built new customer relationships through referrals, cold-calling and prospecting; built substantial book of business.• Provided professional services and financial planning consultation to assist clients in achieving financial objectives.

• Quickly promoted through the ranks to District Manager; charged with opening 5 new offices in Northern California.• Orchestrated all facets of startup operations, from securing appropriate locations, to negotiating leases and staffing.• Recruited, hired and trained personnel and guided all 5 offices to profitability within 12 months.