Derek Kalish Email & Phone Number

Columbus, Oh, Us

18071 Fitch Ste 200, Irvine Ca 92614

Columbus, Ohio, United States

• Funded loan volume of 40 Million in 150 units from April 2020-Present• Extensive knowledge of Freddie Mac Loan Prospector, Fannie Mae Desktop Underwriter, and Ellie Mae’s Encompass systems.• Fully licensed Mortgage Loan Originator in: PA, KY, LA, SC, NV, NM, MI, MN, CA, WA, OR, TN, OH, FL, TX, MD, VA, GA• Top branch originator 2020, 2021• Presidents Club member 2020, 2021• Specializes in Non-QM, VA, FHA, and Conforming loans• Trains Sales team in Sales Techniques, Guidelines, and Origination tactics

Columbus, Ohio Area

• Managed team of 7 bankers while implementing sales strategies and initiatives.• Worked with Operations leadership to effectively manage Underwriting decisions and SLA goals• $19.5 Million in sales in 2019• Specialized in Non-QM, VA, FHA, and Conforming loans• Flawlessly managed team pipeline in excess of 50 active loans• Analyzed performance metrics for Consumer Direct sales staff to increase branch profitability• Top 4 in branch for total sales volume and units while managing fully operational sales team

Columbus, Ohio Area

• Perform risk based assessment of potential client income and assets to determine loan solution and possibility.• Collaboration with teams across country and mortgage partners to effectively guide loan process.• Compliance to all state and federal guidelines. • Oversee full cycle loan origination including credit analysis, appraisals, title reporting and trouble-shooting.• Extensive experience with home types including manufactured, single family, multi-unit and condominium. • Fully licensed Mortgage Loan Originator in: NJ, PA, OH, GA, TN, KY, FL, TX, CA, and WA. • Extensive knowledge of Freddie Mac Loan Prospector, Fannie Mae Desktop Underwriter, and Ellie Mae’s Encompass systems.

Columbus, Ohio Area

As HR Coordinator, my core responsibility is to provide support to the Sr. Vice President of Human Resources, as well as 7 additional leaders of the SSG HR team. Other responsibilities include facilitating meetings/discussions on company and departmental planning, and assistance in preparing presentations for Quarterly Business Reviews and HR Strategy-On-A-Page. Additionally, I oversee the immigration, relocation, and orientation process for Etna-based office associates; create, organize and facilitate classes for learning and development opportunities; and provide leadership and assistance for SSG employee events (i.e., quarterly town halls, fundraisers, etc.) that largely influences the organization’s culture.

As Benefits Administrator at Ascena Retail Group, my duties encompass benefits support for 45,000+ associates, review of corporate policy, QMSCO, 401(k) administration, implementation of court orders, communicating information to HR partners for distribution, employee benefits auditing, employee surveying, creation of varied PowerPoint presentations, blog posting on the corporate intranet, upkeep of department intranet pages, invoice processing, COBRA processes, and implementation of wellness initiatives. The payroll and benefits oversight I provide is facilitated by the ADP systems EV-5 and HWSE. I am instrumental in boosting awareness of health and wellness through providing council on cessation programming, fitness classes, policy, and nutrition.

As Customer Experience Professional at DressBarn, my duties encompassed customer relations, internal troubleshooting, and company development. I was responsible for assisting customers with online ordering, sales, and policy inquiries, and I regularly acted as a mediator between customers and stores with both complaints and compliments. I provided in-store support for over 4,000 stores by processing information for credit card inquiry, fraud verification, and insurance claims, as well as by reviewing weekly marketing plans for errors and efficacy. Additionally, I was instrumental in boosting company potential through providing recommendations for policy, technology, and website improvement that have been successfully implemented

Helped coordinate fundraiser carwashRaised money for volunteer trip to New OrleansVolunteer, Relay for Life, Oneonta, NY March 2011

Supervised groups of 20 children ages 7-9Delegated duties of co-counselorsTrained younger counselors

Awarded for constant preparedness and always being on time

Assisted in the installation of upscale mobile homes

Bachelor Of Science, Psychology

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Psychology

Studied included: Industrial/Organizational Psychology, Personality Theory, Computer Technology, Social Psychology, Research Methods.

Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities

Transferred to State University of New York, College at Oneonta.

Regents Diploma